Ever wish you could clone yourself in your pet sitting business so you could finally get off the phone, still book new clients, and stop repeating the same info 1,000 times a week? In this episode, we’re talking about making that wish a real, scalable reality. I’m sitting down with George B. Thomas, the human behind an AI-powered clone that literally talks, teaches, and problem-solves as him—because it is him. This tech isn’t cold and creepy. It’s warm, human, and helpful. Trust me, I talked to his clone and forgot it wasn’t actually George. That’s how good it is. And YES, you could totally do this in your pet biz. Imagine giving your clients 24/7 access to "you"—your knowledge, your answers, your heart—even when you're knee-deep in litter boxes. In this episode, you’ll discover: How cloning yourself doesn’t replace you, it amplifies you Why AI-powered voice clones are a game-changer for solopreneurs and pet pros The exact tech George used to create his digital twin (yes, with a phone number!) How to train a clone using your beliefs, voice, and values Ways you can use this in your own pet biz: sales calls, client FAQs, team training, and more Timestamps 2:30 – Bella discovers George’s clone and has a real conversation with it 7:00 – What cloning could mean for pet sitters juggling leashes and sales calls 9:00 – George explains how he built his clone (and how YOU can too) 14:00 – The mindset shift you need before you build your AI twin 24:00 – How clones can support your team AND delight your clients Notable Quotes “I’m not using it to replace me. I’m using it to scale me and augment me.” – George B. Thomas “Imagine your clients calling an AI version of you to ask for dog walking info—anytime, in any language.” – Bella Vasta Resources & Links Bella’s AI Bot Class: How to Create Your Own GPTs Email Bella: bella@jumpconsulting.net Connect on IG: @bellavasta Try George’s clone at helper.georgebthomas.com George B. Thomas HubSpot Helper Growth AI Clone Access Jump Consulting Mastermind Did You Love This Episode? Want more content like this? Join our Mastermind or book a 1:1 coaching session. Watch all our Podcasts on YouTube Previous podcast episode: ? Transcript [00:00] Bella Vasta: Um. Welcome everybody to another episode of Bella in your business. I have something interesting for you today. Bella Vasta: The thing is is. I have not actually had a guest on my podcast for a very long time. You are going to be so excited for what I'm about to bring you today because I was George B. Thomas is here with us today, and he doesn't know it yet. But the day that this all came down I was having a pretty crappy day. Bella Vasta: And he came across my feed sharing a screenshot of something that was basically throwing out an 800 number and saying like, Call my my clone, and I was like what. And so I called. This number had a 3 min, total natural conversation with what I thought literally felt like George. That's how good it was. Bella Vasta: And I instantly jumped into my mastermind, called it back. Did a whole video on it, and then begged, actually asked his clone if he would come on my podcast and here we are without further ado. George B. Thomas, how are you, my friend? George B. Thomas: Bella, I'm doing great. I'm super honored to be here to be honest with you. This whole um. Journey that you just explained was both fun and enlightening... [00:05] George B. Thomas: ...It just shows the power of when you take the time to lean in and try to innovate in your business, and play. Just play around and see what can happen. George B. Thomas: What really fills my heart with joy is. You said you were having a bad day, and then all of a sudden, you interacted with the clone, and you were having a better day... Bella Vasta: It's so amazing. And I love that you just mentioned that, too... George B. Thomas: Yeah,