The AI Rule Every Business Owner Must Know Before Spending Another Penny
From Focus on the Fun Stuff by Emma Mills
April 3, 2026 · 59 min · Season 1 · Episode 67
About this episode
Emma Mills interviews Steven Pettigrew about building a business that doesn't rely on the founder and the role of AI in generating revenue.
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a business that doesn’t rely on you? In Episode 67, Emma Mills sits down with Steven Pettigrew, a business growth and exit specialist who went from the warehouse floor of a £35 million family business to acquiring stakes in over 20 companies worldwide. Steven cuts through the noise around AI (spoiler: if it’s not generating cash, leads, or sales, stop), breaks down why founder dependency is the silent killer of most businesses, and explains...
People in this episode
Host: Emma Mills
Guest: Steven Pettigrew
Topics covered
- business growth
- AI in business
- founder dependency
- entrepreneurship
- exit strategy
Keywords
- AI
- business owner
- founder dependency
- business growth
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: £35 million family business, 20 companies worldwide
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