From Bankruptcy to AI Breakthrough

How a 54-year-old Gen X entrepreneur went from financial rock bottom to helping fellow business owners master AI, without the overwhelm.

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The FIPO Story

F*** It, Press On: The Philosophy That Changed Everything

In 1992, my last college class taught me four letters that would define my life: F-I-P-O. Thirty plus years later, facing bankruptcy in my mid 50s with three kids to support, those letters saved me. F*** It, Press On became more than a motto; it became my survival strategy. Today, I help Gen X business owners who feel left behind by technology discover that AI isn’t the enemy – it’s the equalizer that amplifies decades of hard-won experience.

AI doesn’t replace experience—it amplifies it. While others try to learn business AND technology, Gen X entrepreneurs already have the business mastery. You just need the right AI tools and someone who speaks your language to show you how to use them. No courses, no complexity, no condescension—just practical systems that work.

Since 2023, I’ve helped 100+ Gen X business owners implement AI systems that save 10+ hours per week and increase profit margins by an average of 23%. My clients go from AI-intimidated to AI-empowered in 90 days or less. The secret? Starting with quick wins, building confidence, then scaling what works.

The FIPO Team

Meet the AI Implementation Team That Gets Gen X

We're not 25-year-old tech bros trying to sell you the latest shiny object. We're experienced professionals who understand real business challenges and know how to implement AI solutions that actually work.

Ed Weeks Jr. MBA

AI Educator & FIPO Movement Founder

Leanne Smith

AI Marketing Strategist

Jennifer Chien

AI Training Specialist

Kristel Beilby

B2B SaaS Consultant

Samuel Duffy

Strategic Sales & Growth Consultant

Scott Sylvan Bell MBA

Scale & Strategy Consultant

AI Solutions for Gen X Business Owners

Stop Feeling Left Behind by Technology

Turn your decades of business experience into a competitive advantage with AI tools that actually work - no overwhelm, no expensive courses, just practical results.

AI Strategy & Planning

Get a clear roadmap for implementing AI in your business. We identify the 5-7 tools that will move the needle for YOUR specific situation—no generic solutions, no wasted budget on shiny objects that don't deliver.

AI Workshop Training

Learn practical AI implementation in live workshops designed for business owners, not tech experts. Walk away with working systems you can use immediately—no theory, no complicated setups, just tools that save time and increase profit.

Fractional CAIO Services

Get your own part-time Chief AI Officer without the full-time salary. I become your AI implementation partner, helping you build systems that work while avoiding costly mistakes and vendor oversell.

FIPO Mindset Coaching

Combine AI implementation with the resilience mindset that got you this far. Learn to approach new technology with confidence, turning potential overwhelm into competitive advantage through the F*** It, Press On philosophy.