The AI Guys
Welcome to "The AI Guys" podcast! Join hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier as they take you on a journey through the world of AI. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and experiences in the tech world. From discussing the parallels between the rise of the internet and AI, to exploring practical and technical aspects, Lee and Rich aim to make AI accessible and easy to understand for entrepreneurs, business owners, and the everyday consumer. With candid conversations and expert insights, they will demystify AI's impact on our daily lives and future possibilities. Discover why AI is not just another tech trend, but a fundamental shift in how we interact with technology.
Episodes
What happens when an AI workflow that works perfectly for one person falls apart at the business level? In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich break down the real difference between personal AI agents and enterprise AI agents, and why that gap matters more than most companies realize.
They unpack how personal agents can boost individual productivity through tools like email access, browser control, and lightweight automations,...
What happens when traditional software development meets AI-first building? In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down the AI Development Life Cycle, or AIDLC, and explain why building with AI is changing the speed, structure, and strategy of modern software. From startups moving fast to larger teams stuck in legacy workflows, this conversation explores why the old rules no longer fit the new real...
As AI tools get easier to use, companies are running into a new problem fast: AI sprawl. In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich break down what happens when teams start vibe coding apps, launching internal tools, and experimenting with AI without a clear plan for ownership, security, support, or long term ROI.
They dig into the hidden costs behind rapid AI adoption, from token burn and duplicate tools to support headaches, fea...
Lee and Rich break down one of the biggest conversations in AI right now: security. They unpack what businesses should actually worry about when deploying AI, from model training concerns to permissions, data exposure, and the risks that show up as teams move from simple AI tools to more autonomous agents.
They also dig into the difference between AI tools and AI agents, why that distinction matters, and how enterprises should thin...
What happens when AI meets one of America’s biggest problems, housing? In this episode of The AI Guys, we sit down with Patrick Murphy, former Congressman and CEO of TogalAI and CodeComplyAI, to unpack how artificial intelligence could help reduce housing costs, speed up construction, and cut through government delays. It is a sharp conversation about where AI can create real-world impact far beyond chatbots and hype.
We dig into wh...
Everyone wants AI, but most companies are asking for the wrong thing. In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee, Rich, and Thomas break down the top 5 AI integrations clients think they need, and reveal the smarter, more scalable agentic workflows that actually move the needle. If you’ve been wondering why so many AI projects stall out after the demo phase, this conversation gets into the real reason.
The team unpacks common reque...
In this episode, Lee sits down with Rich Swier and special guest Richard Partridge, whose journey from zoology and conservation into tech leadership and AI advocacy is anything but typical. From starting as a zoology major to becoming COO at New Line, Richard’s story shows how curiosity, reinvention, and a willingness to experiment can completely reshape a career in the age of AI.
They break down how a single high‑pressure customer ...
The software development industry is facing its most disruptive moment in decades, and AI is the reason why. In this episode, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down exactly how artificial intelligence and "vibe coding" are dismantling the traditional software development lifecycle, and why developers clinging to legacy languages are already losing the battle.
They explore how vibe coding is empowering individuals to build their own c...
The SaaS industry is facing its most disruptive moment in decades, and AI is the reason why. In this episode, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down exactly how artificial intelligence is dismantling the traditional SaaS business model, from per-seat licensing to the rise of usage-based pricing, and why the biggest horizontal players like Salesforce and HubSpot are already losing the battle.
They explore how vibe coding is empowering...
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AI adoption fails far more often because of people and process not because of the technology itself. In this episode, Lee and Rich are joined by AI leader and community builder Maria Becerra to unpack why most organizations struggle to move AI from idea to execution.
They explore the real blockers to AI adoption, including change resistance, poor data readiness, unclear ownership, outdated workflows, and unrealistic expectations ...
AI knowledge transfer is becoming one of the most critical business priorities as companies face employee turnover, retirements, and rapidly evolving technology stacks. In this episode, Lee Dixon and Rich Swier break down why institutional knowledge loss is one of the biggest hidden risks businesses will face in 2026 and beyond.
They explore how AI can capture tribal knowledge that's never been written down, centralize fragmented...
In this episode of the AI Guys Podcast, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down what it really takes to build and deploy AI agents that deliver value. They cover the full lifecycle from development blueprints and data preparation to training, integrations, testing, and post-launch monitoring.
If you are experimenting with AI agents or planning your first deployment, this episode will help you avoid common mistakes and build systems t...
In this episode, Lee and Rich dive into the operating model of the modern company as we approach 2026. The conversation moves beyond simple chatbots and into the realm of AI Agents—software that doesn't just answer questions but performs tasks. Rich argues that knowledge-based businesses (like consultancies) must start thinking like manufacturers, breaking down processes into "conveyor belt" workflows where AI handles the heavy lif...
In this episode, The AI Guys tackle the rapidly widening gap in the software world. On one side, you have "Vibe Coders"—entrepreneurs and new devs using AI to generate entire applications via prompts, bypassing traditional coding struggles. On the other, you have enterprise teams managing 30-year-old legacy systems. Rich Swire breaks down how to bridge this divide using AI Agents trained on your specific data, and why the future of...
Why is AI adoption so slow when the opportunity feels so massive? In this episode of the AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich sit down with Jason Jackson, Group AI Enablement Lead at Vista Software Group, to unpack the real-world challenges holding AI back.
They discuss governance friction, legacy systems, legal uncertainty, and why constantly shifting AI technology makes long-term planning difficult. Jason shares practical insights on ru...
In this episode of the AI Guys, hosts Lee Dixon and Rich Swire wrap up 2025 by outlining the three critical trends that will define the next year of artificial intelligence. They move beyond the "experimental" phase to discuss why 2026 marks the end of "analysis paralysis" and the beginning of mandated business adoption where AI is embedded into the DNA of company workflows.
Rich explains why we are approaching a massive "startup c...
In this episode of the AI Guys, hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier dive into the technical and cultural shifts AI is bringing to software development. They move beyond the basic use cases of GitHub Copilot to discuss the concept of the "Agentic Layer"—training AI on your specific schema, blueprints, and user guides to create a true collaborator.
Rich explains why AI is already a superior debugger to humans and why the future of dev...
In this episode of the AI Guys, hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier tackle the "Build vs. Buy vs. Embed" dilemma. They explore why so many companies are tempted to simply "upgrade" their existing SaaS tools (like CRMs or Support desks) to include AI, and why Rich believes this often results in the "worst version of AI you could imagine."
They discuss the economic reality that forces SaaS vendors to use cheap, low-powered models to pro...
The "per seat" SaaS model is dead. The AI Guys break down "tokenomics", the new utility-based pricing model for AI that is replacing software subscriptions. Follow along with us as they show how productivity will likely be measured in corporations. Saas companies everywhere will need to pivot, and likely sooner than they think.
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