Basic Bananas Journal 
The latest tips from the Basic Bananas team
10 AI Myths That Are Holding Your Business Back (Let’s Smash ‘Em)
Still think AI is a robot wizard that’s going to print you money while you sip cocktails on a beach? We need to talk. Here are 10 common AI myths, along with the juicy truth that will help you use it like a boss. 🧯 MYTH #1: "AI can make me...
Which ChatGPT Model Should You Choose? (And Does It Actually Matter for Business Owners?)
Confused by GPT-5 Auto, GPT-5 Instant, GPT-5 Thinking, GPT-4o? You log into ChatGPT and suddenly it feels like you are choosing a spaceship. "Do I actually need to care about this?" Short answer. Yes, but only a little. Choosing the right ChatGPT...
37 Is the Magic Number: Why AI is Predictable (And How to Fix It)
The simple AI experiment that explains why your prompts fall flat and how to make AI work insanely well for your business. Ask ChatGPT to "pick a random number between 1 and 50," and you might expect chaos, a beautiful scatter of unpredictable...
Before You Spend $1 on Marketing in 2026, Read This.
AI has made marketing easier than ever. And that’s exactly why it’s easier than ever to waste money.Let’s get real: AI doesn’t fix a weak strategy — it exposes it.Sure, you can now generate copy in seconds, launch ads before lunch, automate...
AI Agents Just Went Viral: Here is What Really Happened (And Why It Matters)
This weekend, something strange and kind of brilliant happened online. A social media platform was launched specifically for AI agents. Yep. You read that right. Not for humans. Not about AI. It is an actual platform where AI agents post, chat, and...
Confidently Wrong: How to Stop ChatGPT from Leading You Astray
How to spot (and stop) AI hallucinations before they cost you credibility.ChatGPT is amazing.It can brainstorm, write, research, and even crack a half-decent joke.But here’s the kicker…It can sound 100% confident while being completely wrong — and...
How to Turn Clicks into Clients with Smarter Conversion Marketing
Getting clicks is easy. Turning those clicks into clients? That’s where most businesses get stuck. 🚀 If your marketing is driving traffic but not generating consistent leads or sales, the problem is rarely visibility. More often, it’s...
Want Job Security in the Age of AI? Ask Your Boss for This One Thing
Here’s a truth for your morning coffee: AI isn’t taking your job, but someone who knows how to use it might. If you want to future-proof your career, now is the time to level up. The most valuable employees aren’t avoiding AI—they’re the ones who...
How to Get Back a Full Day Every Week Using AI
Time. It’s the one thing every business owner swears they don’t have enough of. But here’s the plot twist: you already have the time. You’re just spending it in places that don’t give you the best return. The average small business owner wastes...