Business owners are pouring thousands into AI subscriptions without understanding what they're buying—and getting exploited just like they do with marketing agencies. Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson unpack why hands-on AI knowledge is now essential for owners, how AI capabilities evolved so dramatically in three months that Alan's entire course had to be redesigned, and why building in Microsoft or Google AI studios beats custom solutions. They reveal the fundamental shift from doing work to designing systems that do the work, covering model selection, token costs, and why you'll likely need to hire smart younger people willing to learn. Essential listening for founders and small business owners navigating AI adoption without wasting money on tools they don't understand.

Small business owners are achieving measurable results with AI automation in weeks, not months. Alan Pentz shares two case studies: Jackie's marketing agency now gets 30 qualified leads delivered daily through automated web scraping and data enrichment, landing 2 new customers in under a month.

Liz's trash bin manufacturing company transformed manual spreadsheet chaos into automated map generation and customer directions. Alan reveals why Claude Code is dominating enterprise AI (42% of coding workloads) while ChatGPT focuses on consumers, explains MCP servers that connect AI to business systems like QuickBooks, and previews the Slack integration that will finally make AI accessible for non-technical owners. Essential listening for business owners ready to implement AI automation with real, measurable outcomes.

AI agents are enabling individuals to outperform entire teams—and creating a widening gap between AI-native operators and traditional businesses. Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson unpack how self-improving agent systems work, why small teams can move faster, and the enormous change-management challenge most owners will face. They also explore the downside: AI anxiety, burnout, and the overwhelming pressure of endless possibilities. A must-listen for founders and small business owners navigating the shift to AI-powered operations.

AI agents are enabling individuals to outperform entire teams—and creating a widening gap between AI-native operators and traditional businesses. Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson unpack how self-improving agent systems work, why small teams can move faster, and the enormous change-management challenge most owners will face. They also explore the downside: AI anxiety, burnout, and the overwhelming pressure of endless possibilities. A must-listen for founders and small business owners navigating the shift to AI-powered operations.

Legacy SaaS vendors are raising prices, blocking your data, and adding useless AI features on top of outdated systems. In this episode, Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson uncover what's really happening in the SaaS market—and why the next generation of AI-native tools will completely transform CRMs, ERPs, and business operations.

You’ll learn how companies like Slack and Salesforce are restricting data access, why “AI-washed” software slows down real adoption, and what business owners should do before signing another long-term contract. Alan also explains what agentic systems are and how they will automate deal tracking, communication, and workflows across your entire company.

Perfect for founders, small business owners, and operators navigating the future of AI + business software.

What if documents, spreadsheets, and apps disappear—and are replaced by a single conversational interface? In this episode, Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson unpack how Claude Code, vector databases, and MCP are redefining how companies work.

They discuss why “everyone becomes a programmer,” how AI agents automate workflows end-to-end, and what the shift from files to databases means for the future of operations. A clear roadmap for founders and operators preparing for the AI-native enterprise.

What if your company’s most valuable data is hidden in your meetings?
Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson discuss how small businesses can unlock “dark data” and use AI agents to automate work, boost productivity, and finally compete with big companies.

You’ll learn why AI isn’t helping most small businesses yet, how to organize your data for automation, and why the future of work means everyone becomes a programmer.

Perfect for founders, executives, and team leaders exploring how AI can actually drive growth.

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Outbound is dying. AI is flooding the internet with noise. What’s next?
Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson explore The Creator Advantage — how building community and owning your audience is the future of small business growth.

They discuss why outbound marketing is losing power, what “AI slop” really means, and how small business owners can turn overlooked opportunities — “gold lying on the ground” — into real growth.

Perfect for founders, marketers, and creators who want to stay ahead in the AI era.

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In this solo episode, Alan Pentz unpacks the rise of AI agents and the new token-based economy reshaping how businesses measure success.

He explains how platforms like Microsoft Copilot, Google Workspace, ChatGPT, and Anthropic are creating ecosystems where automation runs on tokens — and why leaders will soon manage agents instead of people.

Alan introduces the Token Efficiency Ratio (TER), a next-generation metric that tracks value created per dollar spent on AI tokens — a shift that could redefine productivity and profitability.

Perfect for business owners and executives preparing for the AI-driven future of work.

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Google Ads are losing power, and AI is taking over. In this episode, Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson break down how automation is reshaping digital marketing: from the decline of PPC and the rise of Google’s Performance Max, to the emergence of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO/GEO) and AI-driven cold outreach.

Learn why the future of marketing depends on community, owned channels, and creator thinking, and how to adapt before the algorithms decide for you.

Highlights:• Why PPC and Meta ads are collapsing• The truth about Google’s Performance Max• How to optimize for ChatGPT & AI answers• Using Instantly + Clay for smart outbound• Building your own audience is the only way forward

Perfect for founders, marketers, and growth leaders navigating the AI era.
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