Don't Start with AI. Start with the Problem

Small Business Big Visibility · Apr 30, 2026 · 7m

Most small business owners reach for AI before they know what problem they're trying to solve — and that's why they quit a week later. The fix is a different starting point.

In this episode, I'll walk through why "open ChatGPT and figure it out" is the wrong way to start with AI, and what to do instead: pick one repetitive task in your business, use AI to create a first draft, and refine from there. I'll also cover why prompting is a learnable skill (not a personality trait), why the "I automated my whole business with AI" posts are misleading, and how to think about your first month with AI…