What happens when an ending is really a beginning? After 120 episodes and three incredible years, I’ve been reflecting on the journey from Hourly to Exit to Scaling Expertise—and how this show has become a trusted resource for protecting and scaling expertise.

In this final episode, I share my gratitude for you—the listeners, the amazing guests, and the broader community who embraced my mission of helping experts protect their IP and grow with intention.

But this isn’t goodbye. I’m excited to share what’s next: long-form content, in-person workshops, and deeper conversations about what it means to be an ethical expert in an AI-saturated world.

Key Takeaways

• Erin closes Scaling Expertise after 120 episodes and 3+ years of conversations on scaling and protecting expertise.
• Gratitude for listeners, guests, and the community who engaged deeply with IP, growth, and the future of work.
• Why podcasting has been both humbling and transformative, stretching her thinking and expanding her network.
• The decision to pivot toward long-form content, workshops, and in-person interactions for deeper, real-time exchange.
• A shift from “tips and tricks” toward tackling complex questions especially around AI and ethics.
• Exploring what it means to serve clients responsibly in an AI-saturated world.
• Balancing legal concerns (copyright, contracts, confidentiality) with broader ethical obligations and client trust.
• An invitation to join Erin in the next chapter: building a community committed to using AI with conscience and integrity.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erinaustin/

Think Beyond IP YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVztXnDYnZ83oIb-EGX9IGA/videos

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