How AI Automation Saves 25% of Your Time Every Week as a Founder

Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra chats with Aarti Anand, a software product builder turned AI automation consultant, about how small business owners can leverage AI and systems thinking to reclaim their time, energy, and freedom. Aarti shares her journey from building award-winning software to starting her own business to create more space for what matters—her kids, her aging parents, and her own time. Now she helps other founders do the same using AI and automation tools. Key Takeaways for Business Owners and Marketers 🗸 SOPs aren’t just for big companies—they"re the backbone of freedom 🗸 AI enables better thinking, not just faster doing 🗸 Delegation and automation are tools for building a life, not just a business 🗸 You don’t need agents or advanced AI to start—you just need intention and clarity We dive into: The Real Barriers to AI AdoptionWhy “AI curious” entrepreneurs don’t know where to beginThe persistent myths holding people back (Will it replace me? Isn’t it just for big companies?)Why not adopting AI actually leaves your team at a disadvantage Getting Started: Crawl Before You RunThe “record yourself” strategy for overwhelmed foundersHow documenting simple tasks leads to automation successThe marathon analogy for building automation systems over time Where to Start with AI and AutomationHow founders waste time crafting proposals manuallyA simple Typeform-AI automation combo that can save 25% of your weekWhen to automate, when to delegate, and how to decideDesigning Your Ideal Day—Then Reverse Engineering It Aarti’s mindset shift: “Everything else either needs to be delegated or automated” Aarti’s Biggest Marketing Lesson Learned 👉 Stop leading with your product. No one cares how amazing your thing is until they believe it solves their problem. Lead with empathy and relevance—your customer is the hero, not you. This episode is for you if... You"re wearing too many hats, feeling burnt out, or just wondering where to begin with AI and automation. Whether you"re a founder, solopreneur, or marketer, you"ll walk away with actionable steps to start reclaiming your time and scaling with intention. 🎧 Ready to build a business that supports your life—not the other way around? Tune in now. Connect with Aarti: Website: https://www.kodenyxai.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aartianand82/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amunjal1 Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage? Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I"ve got all your AI curiosities covered. It"s the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here