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MarkAI

by Mark DiMarino
EducationTechnology

Stop Guessing What to Charge: How AI Is Changing the Pricing Game for Small Businesses

AI-powered dynamic pricing, once reserved for Amazon and major hotel chains, is now accessible to small businesses of every kind. Topics covered include why static cost-plus pricing leaves money on the table, how AI pricing tools like PriceLabs and Prisync work for service businesses, how to use ChatGPT or Claude to model price sensitivity before making changes, and why charging more during peak demand is not just acceptable but smart. Questions or feedback? Email Mark at aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
E10
Mar 4, 2026
20:43

Claude Just Got a Whole Lot More Powerful: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Anthropic's Claude AI just received major upgrades, including Claude Cowork, a new product connecting Claude to Google Drive, Gmail, DocuSign, and more. In this episode, Mark breaks down what Claude is, what changed, and three practical ways small business owners can start using it today. Topics covered: What Claude is and how it compares to ChatGPT The new Claude Cowork features and what they mean for business owners Three ways to use Claude right now: document analysis, writing, and planning Why Claude is becoming more than just a writing tool Action step: Create a free account at claude.ai and run one real business document through it this week. Contact: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
E9
Mar 3, 2026
11:47

Your Customers Don't Trust AI, Here's How to Fix That

91% of customers prefer a human over a chatbot when they need help. More than half assume your business is using AI to save money, not to serve them better. So how do you use AI without destroying customer trust? If this episode made you think about your business differently, I'd love to hear about it. Reach out at aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com. And I'll see you tomorrow!
E8
Mar 2, 2026
20:44

The Government Just Made AI Your Business Partner

Today's episode covers the newly reintroduced Small Business AI Training Act of 2026, which directs the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration to develop free AI training resources and toolkits for small business owners. We also break down the latest data showing 94% of small businesses project growth in 2026, and 87% of AI users report a positive business impact. Have a question or want to share your AI experiment? Email us at aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com.
E7
Mar 1, 2026
21:16

The Government Just Banned an AI Company, and What It Means for Your Business

Yesterday was one of the biggest news days in AI history. The U.S. government just banned Anthropic's Claude from federal use after a standoff over military AI, OpenAI just closed the largest private funding round ever at $110 billion, and the AI landscape is shifting in real time. Connect with Mark: Questions or feedback? Email: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
E6
Feb 28, 2026
18:29

Agentic AI vs. Automation Tools: Why n8n Still Wins Today (But Maybe Not Tomorrow)

Everyone is buzzing about agentic AI, but does it actually replace tools like n8n? Mark breaks down the real difference between agentic workflows and traditional automation, why n8n still has a serious edge, and what small business owners need to watch as this space evolves fast. Questions or feedback? Email Mark at aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
E5
Feb 27, 2026
16:33

The Numbers Don't Lie: 7 in 10 Small Businesses Are Already Using AI

A brand new February 2026 survey of 693 small business owners reveals that 71.4% are actively using AI, and 78.6% of those users report reduced costs or improved efficiency. In today's episode, Mark breaks down where small businesses are getting results with AI, why now is the time to stop waiting, and the one action step you can take this week to get started. Topics covered: AI adoption stats, marketing automation, AI customer service chatbots, operational efficiency, getting started with AI tools. Questions or feedback? Email: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com
E4
Feb 26, 2026
21:14

How Small Businesses Can Start Using AI Today

In this episode we cover why small businesses keep putting off AI, the three areas where AI delivers the fastest results (customer communication, content creation, and admin/operations), and a simple first step you can take this week to start saving time right away. Tools mentioned: ChatGPT, Claude Have questions or want help figuring out how AI fits into your business? Reach out: aiconsultingwithmark@gmail.com.
E3
Feb 25, 2026
19:18

The Big 4 AI Personalities

Episode Description: If you have ever typed a prompt into ChatGPT, gotten a mediocre answer, and thought "I guess I just don't get it", this episode is for you. We are skipping the complicated tech jargon, models, and parameters. Instead, this episode is a highly actionable, 15-minute guide on how real people with real jobs can actually start using AI to get their time back. We break down the exact mindset shift you need to succeed with AI, explain the only four tools you actually need to care about right now, and give you a simple roadmap to start saving hours every week. In this episode, you will learn: • The Mindset Shift: Why treating AI like a search engine is setting you up for failure, and the one simple question you need to ask to find your perfect AI use case. • The "Big 4" AI Tools Explained: ◦ Claude: The "scalpel" for precise, long, and nuanced writing. ◦ ChatGPT: The "Swiss Army knife" and the best all-around starting point for absolute beginners. ◦ Gemini: The AI that lives natively inside your Google Workspace. ◦ Zapier: The "nervous system" that connects your apps and makes your AI workflows completely automatic. • Your First 3 Steps: Exactly what to do the moment this episode ends, including picking your first tool and running your first real prompt. • The Real Talk: Honest limitations about AI hallucinations, why it's a terrible fact-checker, and what you should never put into a free AI tool. Stop trying to automate your whole life and start by shaving 30 minutes off your week. The best time to start was a year ago, but the second best time is right now. Hit play and let's go! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with one person who needs to hear it
E2
Feb 24, 2026
21:52

AI is not Magic

Stop treating AI like a magic wand. In this podcast, we peel back the hype to show that Artificial Intelligence is simply math, billions of parameters, probability, and data-driven pattern matching. No wizards, no robots, just powerful statistics. We cut through the technical jargon to help business leaders, and skeptics understand what AI actually does.
E1
Feb 23, 2026
26:16
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