SUMMARY
In this episode, the hosts dive into the fast-evolving AI landscape and its real-world impact on small and medium-sized businesses. They explore how tools like Perplexity and Comet are revolutionizing workflow automation through AI agents, and how even conservative corporations like Walmart are acknowledging AI’s seismic role in reshaping every job. Drawing from a Forbes piece on what not to outsource to AI, they debate what tasks still require human judgment, personality, and bold thinking. Through humor, real-world examples, and strategic insights, they provide actionable steps for SMBs to assess, adapt, and thrive in the age of intelligent automation.
THE AI JOKE
I asked my employees where they see the business in five years.
They said, "hopefully, still open."
TAKEAWAYS
RESOURCES AND TOOLS
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Cold Open: Bad Jokes & Bot Confessions
01:00 – Why We Switched Episode Topics Last Minute
02:30 – What Perplexity’s New Browser Can Do for SMBs
04:00 – Automating Research, Meeting Prep & Competitor Tracking
06:00 – What You Should *Not* Outsource to AI (Forbes Article)
08:00 – Voice, Decisions, and Values: Where Humans Still Win
10:00 – Walmart CEO's AI Warning for Every Job
13:00 – Is AI Really Replacing Workers? The Real Stats
16:00 – Practical Tips for AI Adoption in SMBs
18:00 – The 3-Minute “Human + AI” Skills Audit
20:00 – Team Exercises, Micro-Demos, and AI Happiness Metrics
22:00 – Closing: Assess, Adapt, and Don’t Fear the Future