Complete AI Guide for Small & Medium Businesses

About Complete AI Guide for Small & Medium Businesses

Welcome to the small business podcast covering AI innovation challenges, business growth, and practical strategies. Hosted by George Mathew, this show cuts through the noise to bring real-world, actionable advice on how AI solves, streamlines operations, boost sales, reduce costs, and unlock growth for small business. Whether you're a startup founder, family business owner, non-profit leader or just AI-curious - this podcast gives you the complete playbook to start small, spend wisely, and scale smart with AI. Subscribe now, turn confusion into clarity, potential into performance

Publisher

George Mathew

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jun 2025

Latest episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Neil Thubron: Can AI Make You a Better Salesperson?

   AI is changing the way people research, prepare and buy. But when it comes to selling, the fundamentals of human connection, trust and empathy still matter. In this episode, Neil Thubron shares how he is using AI in his own sales and coaching practice, from research and real-time translation to AI-powered roleplay and meeting preparation. But the real highlight is his five-step Whiteboard Value Selling methodology, a simple framework for having better sales conversations: 1. What is the goal? Define what success looks like. 2. Why does it matter? Understand the motivation behind the goal. 3. What is getting in the way? Uncover the real challenges and obstacles. 4. What can they learn from others? Use a relevant story or case study to create context and credibility. 5. What is the solution? Only then introduce your solution. We explore how this methodology can be combined with AI to rehearse sales conversations, simulate different customer personalities, challenge your thinking and prepare for important meetings. Along the way, Neil shares some fascinating perspectives on the future of B2B sales, AI voice agents, changing buyer behaviour, the importance of mindset and why small businesses may have an unexpected advantage in the AI era. If you want to become a better salesperson, consultant or business leader, this episode gives you a practical methodology you can put to work immediately.

2. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Graham Skidmore: Ethical AI Isn't About AI. It's About Humans

   Most conversations about AI begin with automation, productivity and job displacement. This one doesn't. In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Graham Skidmore to explore a very different perspective: AI should amplify human potential, not replace it. Together we unpack what ethical AI really means beyond governance and regulation, why philosophy matters more than technology, and how organisations can use AI to create capacity instead of simply cutting costs. Whether you're an executive shaping AI strategy, a business leader navigating transformation, or simply curious about where AI is taking society, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative to the mainstream narrative. We explore healthcare, leadership, customer experience, innovation and the future of work through one central question: Are we building AI around humans, or building humans around AI? If you're looking for a deeper conversation about the future of AI, one that challenges assumptions and leaves you with practical ideas for leading in the age of intelligent machines, this episode is well worth your time.

3. 

   29 May 2026

   Ian P Cook: Don't fall for the AGI Hype

   In this episode, Ian P. Cook, SVP for AI at Qloo offers one of the clearest and most practical perspectives on AI adoption available today. Rather than getting distracted by AGI hype cycles, billion-dollar valuations, or science-fiction narratives, the discussion focuses on the realities facing organisations right now: how to identify real business problems, where AI can create measurable value, and why speed, experimentation, and change management matter far more than grand strategy documents. Drawing on experience spanning machine learning, product development, political science, and organisational behaviour, Ian explains why many companies are approaching AI the wrong way. Instead of attempting massive transformations overnight, businesses should focus on solving specific operational friction points with fast, targeted experiments that can prove value quickly. The conversation also explores how the next generation of AI systems will evolve from standalone tools into agentic environments that adapt to organisational context and workflows. Along the way, it challenges many of the dominant assumptions surrounding AGI, automation, and the future of work, replacing fear and hype with grounded, actionable insight. Key takeaways from the episode include: • Why the AGI conversation is often more about valuation narratives than practical business outcomes • The biggest mistakes organisations make when trying to become “AI-first” • Why small and medium businesses may actually have structural advantages in AI adoption • How to approach AI change management by focusing on employee pain points first • Why rapid experimentation and prototypes matter more than lengthy strategy exercises • How AI tools are evolving into context-aware agentic systems • Why philosophy, political science, and human behaviour are becoming increasingly relevant in the AI era • Practical advice for overwhelmed business leaders trying to navigate constant AI hype cycles • The real questions employees are asking about automation, job displacement, and trust This episode is particularly valuable for: • Business leaders and executives trying to separate signal from noise in AI • Small and medium business owners looking for practical AI adoption approaches • Strategy, transformation, and innovation leaders • Product and technology teams building AI-enabled services • Change management and people leaders navigating workforce adoption • Anyone fatigued by AI hype and looking for grounded, intelligent conversation about what actually matters If you are looking for a discussion focused less on fantasy and more on execution, organisational reality, and practical transformation, this episode delivers exactly that.

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