You've Got a (Business) Friend in Me

You've Got a (Business) Friend in Me

July 1, 2026 · 27 min

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In this episode, Joanne Pearce discusses the lessons from Toy Story 5 and their relevance to small business owners in the age of AI and changing customer habits.

What Toy Story 5 Taught Me About Being Human in Business I didn't expect a family trip to the cinema to leave me thinking about AI, marketing and small businesses...but here we are! In this episode, I'm sharing why Toy Story 5 struck such a chord with me, the surprising parallels between Woody, Jessie and today's business owners, and why I believe being human is becoming your biggest competitive advantage in a world that's changing faster than ever. If you've ever wondered whether AI, technology or changing customer habits are leaving your business behind, this one's for you. In this episode we chat about: Why so many business owners feel like they've been "replaced" What Toy Story 5 teaches us about purpose and staying relevant Why AI isn't the real problem The importance of personality, trust and human connection How to focus on what really makes your business valuable If you'd like some help making your business easier to find online, I'd love to help. Explore my services: https://www.herhandmadehustle.co.uk/work-with-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

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