FEATURE

Most small businesses rely on individual know-how instead of a shared playbook — and it quietly limits their growth. In this episode, we break down the ROI of building a simple, practical playbook for your business.

You’ll learn how standardizing your processes reduces mistakes, shortens training, and helps your team deliver consistent results every time. We’ll also cover the tools that make documenting workflows easier than ever, including how AI can help you capture and refine your systems. Discover how a playbook frees up your time, strengthens your team, and creates a smoother, more scalable operation.

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NEWS ROUNDUP

AI Adoption Surges Among Small Businesses

https://www.monitordaily.com/new-amex-data-small-businesses-accelerate-ai-adoption-and-see-strong-roi/

Owners Expect Stronger 2026 Growth

https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2025/11/bofa-report--74--of-small-and-mid-sized-business-owners-expect-r.html

Cyber Attacks Hit Nearly Half of SMBs

https://www.totalassure.com/blog/cyber-attacks-on-small-businesses-statistics-2025

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FEATURE

Most small businesses run on memory, not systems – and it’s costing them more than they realize. In this episode, we’ll discuss how the absence of structure quietly drains time, money, and morale. You’ll learn the early warning signs of disorganization, how to start building repeatable processes, and where AI can play a role in documenting and improving your workflows. Discover why getting organized gives you freedom and profitability.

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NEWS ROUNDUP

Owners Tight on Cash

https://www.bluevine.com/blog/cash-flow-management-survey

Businesses Are Raising Prices

https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-declines-in-september/
https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/10/14/small-businesses-raised-prices-or-plan-to-soon-survey-shows

Gen X Owners Most Pessimistic Generation

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/20/gen-x-business-owners-main-streets-least-optimistic-age.html

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FEATURE

AI is no longer experimental – it’s becoming a core tool for small businesses. But most owners are still just scratching the surface. In this episode, you’ll learn how to make AI a true force multiplier for your team. We’ll discuss how AI agents amplify employee productivity, why using the AI inside your existing software is key, and the shift from prompt engineering to context engineering.

Resource mentioned on today’s show:

https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-report-how-small-businesses-incorporate-tech-and-ai-advancements/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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NEWS ROUNDUP

FinCEN has announced it will destroy Beneficial Ownership Information rule data

https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-major-win-for-main-street-as-fincen-promises-to-destroy-small-business-beneficial-owner-data-expedite-final-rule/

Health insurance premiums for small businesses are set to climb sharply in 2026

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/how-much-and-why-premiums-are-going-up-for-small-businesses-in-2026/

Small business owners are sounding more upbeat, even though costs keep pinching

https://www.uschamber.com/economy/small-businesses-remain-upbeat-despite-challenge-of-high-costs

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