MYB136: How to Use AI in Your Small Business (Plus a Simple Planning Strategy That Works)

MYB136: How to Use AI in Your Small Business (Plus a Simple Planning Strategy That Works)

June 3, 2026 · 31 min

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Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin discuss how to leverage AI tools for effective planning in small businesses.

In this episode of the Max Your Business Podcast , hosts Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin dive into a topic that sounds boring but can completely change your business: planning. But not just any planning. They discuss keeping it incredibly simple while leveraging the latest AI tools to skyrocket your efficiency. It is easy to get caught up in the busyness of your day-to-day operations, but Ben and David share how integrating tech like ChatGPT and voice AI can handle the heavy lifting. They also unpack the formula for change and share personal stories on why having a massive 10-year vision makes the daily hurdles look tiny. If you are feeling overwhelmed or think you do not have the time to plan, this episode will challenge you to get your ideas out of your head, onto paper, and into action. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Welcome to the Max Your Business Podcast 00:48 - A business milestone: scoring a direct website sale without lifting a finger 01:34 - Outbound voice AI agents and why the future is already here 03:47 - Using ChatGPT to crunch numbers, build spreadsheets, and control margins in seconds 07:00 - How Ben built a custom lead-gen calculator app in under four minutes 11:09…

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Hosts: Ben Fewtrell, David Carlin

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Products: ChatGPT, voice AI

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