Small business owners are drowning in AI subscriptions—and most of them are wasting money, time, and customer trust. In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal wrap up their trilogy on AI Agents & The Future of Small Business with a blunt truth: AI tools without strategy are liabilities, not assets.
You’ll learn how to stop chasing shiny objects and instead build systems that boost ROI, protect compliance, and turn AI into your business copilot. If you’ve been wondering how to cut through AI hype and actually get results, this episode delivers the clarity you need right now.
What You’ll Learn
- Discover the 3-bullet ROI test that instantly reveals if your AI tool is worth the subscription.
- Avoid the “Frankenstein CRM” trap of stacking too many tools with no strategy.
- Build AI job descriptions that hold your tools accountable like real employees.
- Understand how compliance can shift from being a barrier to becoming your moat.
- Apply quick challenges to audit your tools this week—keep, kill, or retrain.
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