Most small business owners aren’t bad at tech — they’re just under pressure. And pressure makes even simple tools feel impossible.

Small business owners keep telling themselves, “I’m just not a tech person.”

In this episode of Simplify AI, Nick breaks down why pressure — not ability — is the real barrier to using AI, and why so many owners feel behind even when they’re not.

You’ll learn:

Why 65%+ of small business owners feel overwhelmed, not incapable

The pattern Nick has seen after teaching AI across the Grand Valley

Why clarity beats mastery every time

How one simple AI prompt can instantly reduce mental load

Why confidence comes after your first small win — not before

This episode gives you a low-stakes starting point to turn AI from another stressor into real leverage — without wasting time, losing your brand voice, or chasing the wrong tools.

If you want AI to subtract from your workload instead of adding to it, start here.