In this Grazora Live episode, we unpack what AI is actually good at for small businesses, where it breaks, and how to use it without putting your company at risk. From ChatGPT hallucinations to overhyped "AI agents," we walk through the real strengths and very real limitations of current tools.

You’ll hear us cover:

• Why blindly trusting AI can destroy credibility and trust with customers

• The problem with using large language models for precise research and financial analysis

• How AI can shine as an editor, collaborator, and coding assistant instead of a full content creator

• The difference between simple automations, AI powered systems, and true "agents"

• Real world examples like AI voice receptionists tied to your CRM and calendar

• How to break your workflows into small steps so automation can actually help

• Why you must stay aware of AI advances without rebuilding your whole business around them

If you are a small business owner stuck in the hamster wheel, this conversation will help you see where AI can actually give you back time and where it is more likely to burn you. Watch now, and drop your AI questions or use cases in the comments so we can cover them in a future episode.

In this episode of the Grazora Life podcast, we break down the Stable Business Pyramid, a simple three part framework to help small business owners build a company that does not rely on them for every decision. Instead of scaling chaos, you will learn how to design a business that is profitable, predictable, and easier to run.

We walk through the three sides of the pyramid:

• Pricing and gross margin, including how to think about variable vs fixed costs and why most owners are not charging enough

• Planning and cash flow, from basic bookkeeping to controllers, financial planning, and when a true CFO becomes valuable

• Product and offer complexity, including why low complexity high ticket offers scale better than chaotic low ticket work

If you are tired of cash whiplash, razor thin margins, and feeling trapped inside your own business, this conversation will help you see what to fix first. Watch now to start simplifying your offers, tightening your pricing, and planning your cash flow so you can finally build a business that works for you.

Are you constantly chasing the next big idea, course, or guru promise while your current business feels stuck on a hamster wheel? In this episode of the Grazora Life Podcast, Brett Adams and Jason McKenzie break down why your problem is usually not your plan, but your lack of consistent execution. They share how “squirrel syndrome” and endless distractions keep small business owners trapped, exhausted, and underpaid.

You will hear real examples of owners who switch too fast, burn down what is working, or try to leap from no plan to a 50 page business plan overnight. Brett and Jason talk about why gradual transitions beat dramatic reinventions, how to move from working in the business to working on it, and why identifying 5, 10, and 15 dollar tasks is critical if you want to focus on 100 or 500 dollar work.

They also dive into mindset and limiting beliefs, including why many entrepreneurs with ADD or ADHD feel stuck, and how simple tools like time audits, one primary goal, and the right executive assistant can unlock tenfold growth. If you are ready to stop chasing shiny objects and finally let consistency compound into real freedom, this episode is for you.

Communication is one of the most overlooked forces shaping the success or failure of a small business. In this conversation, we explore how misunderstandings, unspoken assumptions, and poorly delivered messages quietly create breakdowns in teams, customer relationships, and leadership.

Through real stories and practical observations, this discussion shows how communication issues often go unnoticed, even as they impact hiring, culture, sales, and scalability. You will hear why business problems are often communication problems in disguise, and how leaders can use feedback from their business as a mirror for how well their message is landing.

If you are a business owner who feels stuck in the trenches, attracting the wrong customers, or constantly putting out fires, this episode will help you see how clearer communication can align your team, strengthen your culture, and create a business that runs with less friction and more momentum.

Watch now to understand how communication shapes everything in your business, whether you intend it to or not.

In this episode of Grazora Live, Jason and Brett thoughtfully unpack the real difference between intentional giving and fear-based giving in business, which quietly shapes many daily decisions. Because so many small business owners feel stuck, they examine why misaligned generosity breeds frustration and drains momentum when value exchange remains unclear. Calmly yet candidly, they reveal how unclear expectations can trap entrepreneurs in cycles that look generous but feel exhausting.

Drawing from real, relatable examples of giving gone wrong, Jason and Brett clearly show how expectations distort generosity as good intentions collide with unspoken assumptions. Over-delivering, which often feels noble, frequently stems from fear rather than purpose because entrepreneurs worry about being enough. Slowly, they highlight the overlooked power of direct communication and the freeing discipline of cutting what no longer belongs. Hard truth. Real relief.

Looking toward a new year, the conversation reframes growth in a refreshingly practical way before new habits pile up. Instead of adding more, Jason and Brett challenge listeners to remove what holds them back: discounts given from insecurity, bonuses offered out of obligation, and extras customers never wanted, which quietly weaken healthy relationships. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode will resonate deeply, because intentionality doesn’t just improve business, it creates freedom, momentum, and stronger partnerships.

What can small business owners really learn from Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros? A lot more than the headlines suggest.

In this episode of Grazora Live, we break down the real lesson behind the Netflix merger news and why predicting outcomes is far less important than taking action, executing, and iterating. While commentators argue about the future of Hollywood, the hidden takeaway for entrepreneurs is how innovation, customer feedback, and experimentation actually drive growth.

You will learn why analysis paralysis keeps business owners stuck, how Netflix grew by adapting instead of guessing, and why listening to customers matters more than perfect planning. This conversation connects big industry shifts to practical mindset changes every small business owner needs to escape the hamster wheel and build real freedom.

Watch now to understand how execution beats prediction and how you can apply the same principles that helped Netflix outmaneuver legacy giants like Paramount and Warner Bros. in your own business journey.

This episode dives into why so many business owners feel trapped in their own companies and what it really takes to break free. Using real stories, clear analogies, and mindset shifts, Brett and his co host reveal how entrepreneurs unintentionally build a cage around themselves and what changes help them move toward true freedom.

Discover why doing everything yourself keeps you stuck, why the right sequence matters more than knowing the entire map, and how small steps toward trust and delegation unlock growth. You will also hear insights on why most businesses never scale past key revenue milestones and what separates those who build freedom from those who build bigger cages.

If you are ready to stop fighting your business and start letting it work for you, this conversation gives you the clarity and direction to begin that shift. Watch now and take your first step toward scaling with freedom.

Discover how small business owners can escape chaos and overwhelm by building a predictable customer journey. This video breaks down why so many owners stay stuck handling every sale themselves and how a guided experience creates consistency, confidence, and happier customers.

You’ll learn what a true customer journey looks like from first awareness to referrals, why messy handoffs and guesswork hurt your sales, and how documenting each step strengthens trust and boosts conversions. We also explore the role of clear communication, qualification, and simple sales structure so your team can deliver the same great experience every time.

If you want more stability, better predictability, and a pipeline that finally feels sustainable, this conversation will point you in the right direction. Tune in and start shaping a customer journey that works even when you are not there.