Small Business Big AI
Episodes
You Already Have an AI Chief of Staff (You Just Haven’t Used It Yet)
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most small businesses are experimenting with AI tools—butvery few have turned them into systems that actually run the business.In this episode of Sm...
The One-Person Business Lie: Why Isolation Isn't a Strategy
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Build a million-dollar business with one AI tool." The pitch is everywhere — and Kim and Hal aren't buying it. In this Coffee Table C...
Engineer or Engine? How to Stop Being the Engine in Your Business and Start Building AI Workforce
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The question isn't whether AI is ready for your business; it's whether you're ready to stop being the engine.The Agentic Shift is here —...
The AI Thinking Stack: Why Better Prompts Won't Save Your Business
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have a prompting problem. You have a design problem.Most small business owners are stuck at Level One — better prompts, faster outputs...
When AI Becomes an Employee
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MIT’s 2026 prediction is blunt: AI becomes invisible. It stops being a feature and starts being how work gets done. When that happens—when AI oper...
You Adopted AI. Why Didn’t Anything Change?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The adoption gap is closing fast. 89% of small businesses now use AI in some capacity—and 78% report efficiency gains. So why does most of it feel l...
AI Agents Are Making Decisions. Who’s in Charge?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Agentic AI is no longer a future scenario. It’s the operational reality of 2026. The market is projected to hit $45 billion by2030, and Gartner pred...
How to Build a Business That Runs Without You (Using AI)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The shift isn't learning AI—it's building a business where AI can actually contribute.Every founder eventually hits the "2 AM ceiling&q...
The $497 Prompting Lie (And the Skill You Actually Need)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The most important AI skill isn't prompting—it's the sameskill you use with your best employee who doesn't read minds.You’ve seen the ...
Why AI Feels Harder Than It Should
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI was supposed to make work easier. For many experienced business owners, it’s doing the opposite.In this episode, Kim Lewis Howard and Hal Howard ...
Stop Experimenting, Start Operating: The AI Shift That Actually Works
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
📅 January 27 — Live on LinkedIn Join Kim and Hal live on LinkedIn at 2:00 PM EST as they’re joined by Rob Belfield and Jon Stevens to discuss w...
The Cost of Waiting: When Small Decisions Compound
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Upcoming Event📅 January 27 —Live on LinkedInKim and Hal go live with Rob Belfield and Jon Stevens to dig into the real questions operators are wr...
The Permission Trap: Why Waiting Is the Most Expensive Decision You’ll Make
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal tackle the invisible force holding small business owners back: thePermission Trap — the tenden...
The Middle Is Gone - Why AI Rewards Judgment, Not Hustle in 2026
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2026. The middle is gone. And if you're still standing there, you're about to get crushed.This is the uncomfortable truth most business owners do...
The Great Redistribution: What 2025 Took Away (And What 2026 Is Giving You)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year’s Eve episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim Lewis Howard and Hal Howard break down the real storybehind the 2025 layoffs—and why ...
How One Consultant Replaces an Entire Big 4 Team (Using AI)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if losing your Big 4 job wasn’t the end of your career… but the moment you finally took control of it?In this episode, we follow Becky, a for...
The Implementation Gap: Why 90% of Small Business Strategies Die in a Drawer
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The $25,000 Binder That Changed NothingIt's 11 PM on a Tuesday. Mike sits alone in his convertedstorage room office, staring at a leather-bound bi...
The Great Displacement: You Weren’t Laid Off You Were Liberated
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The consulting world is experiencing a seismic shift, andthousands of Big 4 professionals are being quietly swept into what Kim and Hal call The Great...
Modernize or Stall: The New Rules for Small Business Growth
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your small business ready for AI—or are you aboutto scale chaos?In this episode, Kim and Hal break down the AI Audit—astrategic 3-question fram...
The Death of the Virtual Assistant: Why 2026 is the Year of the AI Agent
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I built an employee yesterday. In 45 seconds. For free.It's scanning commercial real estate in Florida right now. It knows zoning laws, traffic pa...
AI Doesn’t Fix Misalignment… It Reveals It
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever rolled out an AI tool… and everything seemed tocollapse in real time?Emails firing at the wrong customers. Tasks assigned to the wrong people. ...
The 3-Question Test that Ends AI Overwhelm
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you drowning in AI tools but seeing zero ROI?You're not alone. Every week brings a new "game-changing" AI tool, another LinkedIn pos...
Your Team is Using AI Right Now and You Have No Idea
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your team is using AI right now—and you probably have no idea.From Canva to ChatGPT to Zapier, small business employees are quietly automating and c...
The Trust Machine That Lets You Secure Your Next Seven-Figure Contract.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-seven days. That’s how long one small business owner waited to get paid for work she’d already delivered.In this final chapter of AI Meets H...
Care Is the Ultimate KPI: Rethinking Leadership in the AI Era
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your lead technician just took on 47% more work. Your designer stopped showing up to video calls. Your best customer sent an angry email at 11 PM—no...
Pitch Incoming: How One Honest DM Outperformed 10,000 Automated Messages
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into what AI can’t automate — authentic human connection.When an unexpected “Pitch incoming 😎” message caught Kim...
Stop Hiring AI You Can't Fire
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small business owners are drowning in AI subscriptions—and most of them are wasting money, time, and customer trust. In this episode of Small Busine...
AI Agents in Action: The New Business Model Playbook
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shiny apps are everywhere. But small businesses don’t need more noise—they need results.In Part 2 of our 3-part series, AI That Actually Works for...
Zero to AI in One Click: Unlock the Tools You Already Own
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling behind in the AI race? You’re not alone.In this episode, Kim and Hal pull back the curtain on a truth most business owners miss: you’re al...
Anniversary Special: 3 Plays, 2 Traps, 1 Decision to Scale Like a Technology-Enabled Superpower
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One year. 53 episodes. And today, we reveal Your Year-TwoBlueprint for Small Business Success: 3 plays to scale smarter, 2 traps to avoid, and 1 decis...
AI in the Deal Room: Smarter Acquisitions, Safer Bets
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deal room is where businesses rise… or collapse.Whether you’re buying a company, signing a lease, or just negotiating with a vendor, the stake...
The Death of SEO? Not So Fast: How to Win in Google’s AI Era
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google changed the rules. SEO is shifting. Here’s howsmall businesses can win before the big brands even catch up.What You’ll Learn in This Episod...
How to Own Your Pond: AI Secrets to Finding a Hyper-Niche
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling invisible in a noisy marketplace? You’re not alone. Millions of small businesses are competing for the same customers, but here’s the secr...
When the Cost of Doing Business Jumps 30% Overnight… What Would AI Do?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs are spiking, supplier prices are jumping, and small business owners are feeling the squeeze. In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and...
The Entrepreneurial Revolution: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start a Business
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you think “someday” is the right time to start your business, think again—someday is here. In this high-voltage episode of Small Business Big...
Fired the Intern: A True Story of AI, Chaos, and Control
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're stuck doing intern-level tasks in your own business? In this unforgettable, story-driven episode, Kim walks you through a re...
The Rise of the Technology-Enabled Entrepreneur
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two entrepreneurs. Same resources. Same goals. Verydifferent results.In the final episode of our Mindset & Messaging mini-series, Kim and Hal expo...
The Psychology of AI Hesitation—and How to Beat It
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling behind on AI? You’re not alone—and you’re notfailing.In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal dive deep into the real reaso...
Stop Thinking Like a Technician. Start Leading Like a Transformer.
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Small Business Big AI! In this powerful third episode of our Mindset & Messaging summer series, Kim and Hal dive deep into the mindset ...
AI Won’t Replace You. But Someone Using It Will.
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI era isn’t coming. It’s here—and it’s already rewriting the rules of business. So, the question isn’t if you should adopt AI—it’s ...
Burned Out, But Still Bootstrapping: Why Grit Isn’t Enough Anymore
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by your business—but too busy tofix it? This episode is your wake-up call.In today’s can't-miss conversation, Kim and Hal ...
Why Most Small Businesses Won’t Survive the AI Era (And How to Be the Exception)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you future-proofing your business—or just hopingfor the best?In the final chapter of our 3-part Human-AI Harmony Revenue Playbook, Kim and Hal e...
Retention Isn’t Sexy—But It’ll Make You Rich
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you spending all your energy chasing new customerswhile quietly losing the ones who already said yes? This week on Small Business Big AI, we’re ...
Beyond the Algorithm: Decoding Human Sales Psychology with AI Superpowers
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could walk into a sales conversation already knowing your customer’s fears, desires, and unspoken objections?In today’s fast-paced, AI...
The AI ‘Cheers’ Effect: How to Scale Intimacy and Turn Your Business into a Connection Magnet
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business growing… but your customer loyalty shrinking? Are you worried AI will make your brand feel robotic, transactional, or cold? In this...
Fire Your Second Shift: The $1M Business AI Playbook to Win Clients While You Sleep
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of working late nights and still feeling behind?What if your most reliable employee didn’t sleep, didn’t complain, and didn’t need payroll...
Buy, Don’t Build: How to Buy a Business and Skip the Startup Struggle
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buy a business. Skip the struggle. In this episode, we reveal why more entrepreneurs are choosing to acquire established businesses instead of buildin...
Chatbots, Claims & Cash Flow: The Unexpected AI Hack Insurance Taught Me
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the daily grind stealing your time and sanity? 😩What if you could tap into a hidden superpower that's quietly transforming even the MO...
Forget Google Ads! Use AI to Steal Your Competitor’s Customers (Legally!)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still throwing money at Google Ads and hoping forleads? It’s time to stop guessing and start outsmarting. In this episode of Small Business ...
Feeling Invisible? How Big AI Helps Small Businesses Get Seen and Win Locally
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling invisible online — no matter how hard you work?You’re not alone. In today's overcrowded digital world, even the best ...
From LinkedIn Lurker to Paid AI Creator
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the one thing you already know could become the foundation of your next revenue stream?In this week’s episode of Small Business Big AI, we&#...
Unlocking LinkedIn: How to Turn Your Profile Into a Profit Engine
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn isn’t just a place to list your job history—it’s one of the most powerful (and underused) growth tools in your small business toolkit. ...
From Pink Slips to Startups: AI as Your Co-Founder
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laid off? Burned out? Tired of waiting for job security to return? In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal reveal how economic chaos + A...
Talk to the Machine: How You Can Command AI Like a Pro
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Like you’re supposed to beusing it—but no one ever explained how? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Smal...
Overwhelmed by AI? Master It Like a Boss (Without Burning Out)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still spending hours chasing leads, writing content, andanswering the same five customer questions? That’s not hustle—that’s burnout.In this epi...
Unlock Funding Opportunities with AI and Blockchain
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business stuck in the funding maze—constant rejections, ghosting investors, or mountains of paperwork? You're not alone, and there's...
Executive Chaos: Bulletproof Your Small Business with AI
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Regulations are shifting. Costs are rising. Markets are more volatile than ever. 100 executive orders in just three weeks have sent shockwaves through...
AI & Resilient Business Strategy: Thriving in an Uncertain Future
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling the squeeze? Competitors are slashing prices, customers are going silent, and you’re working 70-hour weeks just to stay afloat. If y...
AI-Powered Personalization: How Small Businesses Can Upskill & Win
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Personalization is no longer a luxury—it’s the expectation. Customers demand experiences tailored to their preferences, and businesses that fail t...
Outmaneuver, Dominate, Win: The AI Advantage for Small Business
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s the biggest business revolution happening right now. And here’s the truth: small businesses that embra...
Future-Proofing Your Business with AI-Powered Scenario Planning and Google’s NotebookLM
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare for the unexpected in business? What if you could see market shifts, supply chain disruptions, and economic downturns before they h...
The AI-Powered Business Playbook: Predict, Generate, Automate
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to keep up with AI? Want to know how small businesses are using it to grow faster and work smarter? In this episode of Small Business Big A...
America’s AI Gold Rush: Stargate, Energy, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Small Business Big AI! In this groundbreaking episode, we dive into America’s AI Gold Rush and explore how small businesses can tap into ...
From Pivot to Profit: AI and Change in the Trump Era of Leadership
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change is inevitable—but for small businesses, it’s also an opportunity. In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim dives into the strategies, ...
Beyond Quitter’s Day: AI Strategies to Stay Motivated and Grow Your Business
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday of January? It’s called Quitter’s Day, and while it migh...
Navigating the Unknown: Thriving Amid Change and Uncertainty in Small Business
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, host Kim dives deep into the pressing realities of economic uncertainty, exploring how small business owners...
Counting Down 2025: Big AI Trends for Small Business Success
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the final seconds of 2024 tick away, we’re not just counting down to midnight—we’re counting down to the future. In this special New Year’s...
The Entrepreneurial Christmas Carole: A Journey with the AI Spirits
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This special holiday episode of Small Business Big AI reimagines Charles Dickens’ classic tale with a modern entrepreneurial twist! Join host Kim a...
Scaling Smarter Not Harder in 2025
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to take your business to the next level in 2025 without burning out? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the smart strategies that...
Building Resilience and Efficiency for the Year Ahead
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Download the Free Efficiency Checklist: https://entrepreneursredefined.info/signup-6840-1144-9805 --- In this episode of Small Business Big AI, we d...
Crafting Your Vision for 2025: Plan for Success
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 2025 Vision-Planning Worksheet to follow along with the guided exercises. --- Are you ready to make 2025 your most successful year yet...
The DOGE Effect: Big Changes, Big Questions for Small Business Owners
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, we take a deep dive into Washington’s ambitious new initiative—the Department of Government Efficiency, ...
The DOGE Effect: Unlocking Big Wins for Small Businesses
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into a revolutionary initiative that’s generating buzz: the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Spearheaded...
Navigating a Divided Economy: Essential Small Business Strategies for Success
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a small business owner feeling the pinch of economic uncertainty? Well, in today’s episode, Navigating a Divided Economy, host Kim dives i...
Sailing into the Future: AI-Driven Insights and Automation in Boating
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and co-host Hal explore how AI is transforming the boating industry, especially after events like the Fo...
Charting a New Course: Multimodal AI and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the boat show special offer mentioned in this podcast, contact Hal: Howard & Howard Holdings, Inc. [email protected] 561-657-2800 Unite...
The Evolving Role of Human Workers in an AI-Driven World
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part of our 3-part series inspired by Oprah's TV special, AI and the Future of Us, we dive deep into one of the most important questions...
Upskilling and Reskilling Employees for the AI Era
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business, Big AI, host Kim dives into the crucial topic of upskilling and reskilling employees to thrive in an AI-driven worl...
Preparing Your Business for AI Integration
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business, Big AI, Kim takes us on a journey of preparing small businesses for the future of AI integration. Inspired by Opra...
AI-Driven Customer Experience on a Shoestring Budget
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's fast-paced business world, providing exceptional customer service isn't just for big companies with deep pockets. In this episode of Small ...
Systematizing Your Business with AI
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim tackles the next big challenge for entrepreneurs: Systematizing Your Business with AI. Are you feeling...
AI for the Overwhelmed Entrepreneur
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, Kim tackles a topic that resonates deeply with many small business owners: overwhelm. Running a business often fee...
Welcome to Small Business Big AI
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut episode of Small Business Big AI, host Kim Lewis Howard dives into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and what it mean...