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di Mark DiMarino
A Day in the Life: What Your Business Looks Like When AI Is Actually Built In
Most small business owners think about AI as something they use occasionally, a tool they open when they need it. But the owners who are pulling ahead in 2026 have something different: AI woven into the full rhythm of their day. In this episode, we walk you through a complete workday inside an AI-integrated small business, from the moment the morning starts to the last task of the evening.
The New Siri Is Coming and It Changes How Customers Find Your Business
Apple just confirmed it is paying Google one billion dollars a year to rebuild Siri from the ground up using Google's Gemini AI. The new Siri is not just a smarter voice assistant. It is a complete shift in how your customers search, discover, and choose businesses on their phones. In this episode, we break down exactly what is changing, why it matters for small business owners right now, and what you need to do before your competitors figure this out. Contact: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
Google Whisk Just Changed Visual Marketing for Small Businesses
Most small business owners spend hours hunting for the right images, paying designers, or settling for generic stock photos that look like everyone else's. Google released a free AI tool called Whisk that changes all of that. In this episode, we break down exactly what Whisk is, how it works, what small businesses can actually do with it today, and why this is one of the most underrated tools.
Your Business Just Got a Virtual Executive Team: What Mastercard's AI C-Suite Means for You
Yesterday, Mastercard announced something that should stop every small business owner in their tracks. They launched a Virtual C-Suite a set of AI agents designed to act as your CFO, your security chief, and your marketing executive, all rolled into software you already use. In this episode, we break down exactly what was announced, what it means for small businesses right now, and how to start thinking like a business that already has an executive team Contact: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
AI Mythbusting: 5 Lies Small Business Owners Need to Stop Believing Right Now
You've heard the excuses. "AI is too expensive." "It'll replace my team." "My business is too small." "I need perfect data first." In today's episode, we go myth by myth and tear them apart with real numbers and real examples. If any of these beliefs have been keeping you on the sidelines, this one's for you. Contact: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
How Small Businesses Are Cutting $10,000 a Year in Design Costs With AI (And You Can Too)
A small business owner just published a detailed breakdown of how she replaced an $800-per-month design retainer with AI image tools, ran a full four-week test, and came out the other side with more content, better consistency, and a $20 monthly subscription instead of a $9,600 annual one. In this episode, we go through exactly what she did, what tools she used, and how you can run the same experiment in your own business starting this week.
The More AI Spreads, The More Your Human Relationships Are Worth
New research from the US Chamber of Commerce and LinkedIn found something that most people in the AI conversation are not talking about. Nearly three-quarters of small business owners believe that audiences today do not just take information at face value. They gut-check it with people they trust. We break down what that means for how you position your business in an AI-saturated world, and why doubling down on genuine human connection is the highest-leverage move you can make right now.
The More AI Spreads, The More Your Human Relationships Are Worth
New research from the US Chamber of Commerce and LinkedIn found something that most people in the AI conversation are not talking about. Nearly three-quarters of small business owners believe that audiences today do not just take information at face value. If this episode resonated with you, I want to hear about it. Email me at aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com.
88 Percent of Businesses Are Using AI. Only 6 Percent Are Getting Results. Here Is Why.
New data shows that nearly nine in ten companies have adopted AI in some form. But only six percent report seeing significant benefits. That gap is not a technology failure. It is a strategy failure. In this episode, we break down exactly why most businesses get nothing meaningful from AI, what the six percent are doing differently, and the three strategic moves that separate real results from expensive experimentation. Questions or feedback? Email Mark at aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
This Is What AI Actually Looks Like for a Small Business
Forget the theory. This episode is about real small business owners who are using AI right now and what it is actually doing for them. We dig into a story published this week out of New York City featuring a Korean barbecue restaurant, a Chinatown nonprofit, and a recruiter, all using AI in practical, effective ways. If you have ever wondered what getting started with AI really looks like, this episode is your answer.
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