Why Most Small Businesses Won’t Survive the AI Era (And How to Be the Exception)

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 expose the hard truth most entrepreneurs are avoiding: AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. And it’s about to decide who grows... and who gets left behind.

In this episode, we go beyond AI tools and into strategy—showing you how to build an “always-on” innovation engine that keeps your business ahead of market shifts, customer trends, and the competition. You’ll learn why small businesses that wait for the “perfect moment” are quietly becoming obsolete—and how to become the technology-enabled superpower your industry didn’t see coming.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it really takes to future-proof your business in the AI era

• The 3-phase AI Innovation Loop: Insights → Experimentation → Optimization

• How to identify and eliminate “innovation bottlenecks” in your business

• Real-world trends showing how AI is reshaping small business across industries

• Why inertia—not competition—is your biggest threat right now

• How to leverage AI for franchise growth, solopreneur agility, or service-based scaling

• A mic-drop reality check from our AI Assistant: “Stop asking if AI is for you. Start asking how you’ll use it to win.”

Perfect for:
Small business owners, solopreneurs, franchise founders, consultants, and creators who want to:
✅ Stay relevant in an AI-driven economy
✅ Turn overwhelm into strategy
✅ Build a resilient business that adapts and scales with confidence

 

Listen if you’re wondering:

• “Is my business falling behind with AI?”

• “Where do I even start if I’m not a tech person?”

• “What are others in my industry already doing with AI tools?”

• “How can I get an edge without hiring a whole data team?”

Action Step from Kim & Hal:This week, identify one recurring bottleneck in your business—and spend 30 minutes exploring how AI could automate or simplify it. Small moves. Big momentum.

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• Ask us about the Small Business Transformation Model (SBTM)—a simple, step-by-step framework designed for business owners → Email Howard & Howard Holdings, Inc.

 

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