As a small business owner, I know you wear countless hats. Juggling social media, email campaigns, website updates, and everything else can feel like a constant battle against time. You've heard about Artificial Intelligence helping with marketing, but what if it could do more than just write a quick post? What if it could actually think and manage entire sequences of tasks for you?

This is where the idea of AI Smart Assistants comes in – it's the next big leap in making your business run smoother and more efficiently than ever before.

Have you ever walked into a sprawling, state-of-the-art gym for the very first time? You look around, and there it is: a dazzling array of equipment. Rows of treadmills, gleaming weight machines, complex resistance bands, and obscure apparatus you can't even name.

You know these tools are designed to make you stronger, healthier, and more energetic. But without a clue where to start, which machine does what, or how to use them safely and effectively, it's not empowering – it's overwhelming. You might try a few things, feel awkward, and then just head home, perhaps never to return.

This is exactly how many small business owners feel about Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools today.

As the Christmas chaos fades, I always make time for another crucial ritual: the year-end review.

That time between Christmas and New Year, when everything slows down, is gold dust. I use it to look back at the entire year, tally up every piece of new business we created, and genuinely give myself a pat on the back for the hard work.

It's a hugely motivating exercise—and one that always throws up surprises.

When it comes to December, the business game changes. You know the score: everyone is distracted. Half the country is frantically trying to wrap up work before Christmas, and the other half is already taking days off for last-minute shopping. Booking a formal business meeting in the first three weeks of December? Good luck with that!

If you’re spending your time fighting for 30 minutes in someone’s chaotic December calendar, you’re wasting energy. It's time to work smarter, not harder

This AI shift is the biggest opportunity of our lifetime. You're seeing it, you're hearing about it, and you might even be scared by it. But while everyone else is debating or procrastinating, you need to be running.

Digital productivity tools promise to solve all our organisational problems, but what if they're actually making us less productive? Recent studies show that the average professional loses 2.1 hours per day switching between different apps and platforms.

Join Phil Gee in a deeply personal episode as he reflects on his romantic history through the lens of his late-diagnosed ADHD. From forgetfulness and timekeeping woes to people-pleasing and career obsession, Phil candidly explores how his neurodivergent traits may have shaped his past relationships. It's a raw and honest look at the challenges of love when your brain works a little differently, and a contemplation on whether solo living might just be the easier path.

Hyperfocus: is it a gift or a curse? Phil Gee unpacks this double-edged sword, sharing personal anecdotes of both its brilliance and its challenges. From writing a book in a hyperfocus frenzy to completely losing track of time, he illustrates the intense absorption that comes with ADHD. Learn how to recognise and manage hyperfocus to maximise its benefits while minimising its drawbacks.

How does people-pleasing impact your business decisions? Phil Gee delves into the ways his desire for approval has shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Discover the challenges of setting boundaries, saying "no," and prioritizing your own needs. Learn strategies to build a business that reflects your values, not just the approval of others.

How do our family relationships impact our entrepreneurial journey? Phil Gee shares his story of growing up in a close-knit, yet unconventional family, where conflict was rare. Explore how this environment fostered a strong desire for approval and avoidance of confrontation. This episode sheds light on the subtle ways our upbringing can influence our business decisions.