1. The Top 3 AI Myths That Are Holding Back Small Business Owners
Think AI is only for tech bros in hoodies? Think again.
Myth #1: “You need to be a coder.” Nope. Most AI tools today are so simple a
teenager (or your Aunt Marge) could use them. Many are drag-and-drop or prompt-
based. If you can text, you can use AI.
Myth #2: “AI replaces people.” False. AI handles repetitive tasks — freeing your people to actually be human. Real service, real relationships. It’s a tool, not a
Terminator.
Myth #3: “It’s too expensive.” Not anymore. Great tools are free, freemium, or less than your Friday lunch bill. You don’t need a $100k developer. You need a $50/month tool and some guts. Here’s the thing: Small businesses have more to gain than anyone else from AI. Big companies move slow. You? You’re a speedboat. Agile. Nimble. Dangerous (in a good way).
Start with one small task. Automate it. Then do another. You’ll build momentum faster
than you think.
AI isn’t coming. It’s already here — and it’s on sale.
2. How I Saved 10 Hours Last Week Using AI (And So Can You)
Last week I ran the numbers — not financials, time. I realized I was spending almost two hours a day doing stuff that could be handled by a machine. So I made a change. I deployed three simple AI-powered systems:
Lead Crusher to handle incoming leads, FAQs, and book appointments
ChatGPT to help write my weekly email campaigns and nurture sequences
TdyCal + Zapier to fully automate client appointment scheduling
Within a few days, my inbox was quieter, my calendar was full — and I had a rare thing in my life: time.
What did I do with it?
✔️ Took my grandkids out for tacos
✔️ Watched John Wick 4 without multitasking
✔️ Actually returned calls from last week’s voicemail pile
AI isn’t some abstract tech idea. It’s just a better way to work. Start with ONE task you
hate. Replace it with a tool. See what happens.
I didn’t go full robot. I just bought back 10 hours of my life.
You can too.
3. 5 Dead-Simple AI Tools You Can Use Without a Tech Bone in Your Body
Let’s cut to it. You don’t need to understand machine learning to use AI. You just need to
know where to click.
Here are five tools that require zero coding, zero stress, and almost zero learning curve:
1. TidyCal – Think of it like Calendly’s chill cousin. Easy appointment booking with auto-
reminders and integrations.
2. Lead Crusher – Our chatbot that captures leads, answers basic questions, and
books clients while you sleep. No tech skills needed.
3. Jasper AI – You type a few ideas. Jasper writes blog posts, emails, and product
descriptions. Fast, clean, and professional.
4. Lumen5 – Turn blog posts or text into short videos. Great for social media. Templates
included.
5. Perplexity.ai – Ask business questions and get research-grade answers instantly. No
more sifting through search results.
These aren’t toys. They’re time machines.
Try just one. This week. You’ll save time, energy, and maybe your sanity.
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What You Missed in This Week’s Shockwave
Didn’t catch this week’s Shockwave newsletter? Here’s what was inside:
▪️Google’s Project Gemini and the future of business AI
▪️3 AI tools you should try before breakfast
▪️Why small businesses are poised to win the AI war
▪️A 90-day free trial of Lead Crusher
▪️A brand-new eBook: “Unlocking AI for Small Business Success”
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