Why Every Small Business Needs AI to Thrive (and How to Start)

What if you could save hours of your time, cut out repetitive tasks, and finally focus on what matters most in your business—all without hiring a massive team? Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s not. The secret is already at your fingertips: AI. Today, we’re diving into the world of artificial intelligence with someone who knows exactly how to make it work for entrepreneurs like you. Aprelle Duany is an AI strategist, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainable business growth.  Her SMART Framework is revolutionizing how entrepreneurs think about workflows and efficiency, and today, she’s spilling her secrets. From the tools you need to get started to the mindset shifts required to embrace AI, this episode is packed with actionable insights. If you’ve ever thought, “AI sounds amazing, but where do I even start?”—or maybe you’ve dabbled with it but aren’t sure you’re using it to its full potential—this conversation is for you. Aprelle will break it all down, sharing strategies, real-world examples, and easy wins to implement today! Goal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Show Notes: https://www.jennakutcherblog.com/aprelle-duany     Thanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors: Run your first payroll with Gusto and get three months free at http://Gusto.com/goaldigger!  Make B2B marketing everything it can be and get a $100 credit on your next campaign. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/goal to claim your credit! Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://www.rocketmoney.com/goaldigger.   Get 10% off your first OSEA order sitewide with code GOALDIGGER at https://oseamalibu.com/.  Get all the Goal Digger goodness you love COMPLETELY ad-free. Visit jennakutcher.com/adfree to subscribe today!