Episode 72 – The Origin Story Of The Experiment

Episode Summary

In this solo episode, Cary Weston, the ever-curious host of The Chat GPT Experiment, shares his personal and professional origin story; how a love for problem-solving and curiosity led him from deli work to launching his own agency, and eventually starting this podcast. Speaking from the road after his daughter’s track meet, Cary opens up about life as a sports dad, learning from failure, launching a business before he was 30, and how discovering ChatGPT blew his mind and redirected his career. It’s a reflective, inspiring ride through 30 years of growth, grit, and gratitude, all tied together by curiosity.

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3 Key Takeaways

• Curiosity is a Superpower: Cary has built his career by staying curious, whether it was learning to type after failing a college paper or diving into ChatGPT after seeing its potential.
• Start Before You’re Ready: From launching his agency with no clients to figuring out video production on the fly, Cary’s story shows that action often comes before expertise.
• Share What You Learn: Whether it’s helping his daughter prep for a job interview using ChatGPT or guiding podcast listeners, Cary believes in using his experience to help others improve and grow.