Brand Design Masters · 2026-04-13 · 13 min
Most Small Businesses Are Using AI Wrong - Here’s How to Fix It with Philip VanDusen Most small businesses are using AI wrong, and in this episode I break down exactly how to fix it with practical, real-world strategies you can implement immediately. If you’re a small business owner feeling squeezed by rising marketing costs, shrinking attention spans, and increasing customer expectations, this is for you. I walk you through seven powerful ways you can use artificial intelligence to work smarter, reduce friction, and grow without burning out. We’re not talking about hype or futuristic promises. We’re talking about using AI as a thinking partner, building a content engine from one video, automating CRM follow-up, improving local SEO, understanding your market faster, upgrading customer support, and increasing website conversions without guessing. I cover tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, HighLevel, SEMrush, SparkToro, Descript, Opus Clip, Riverside, Moz Local, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, and Instapage, and explain how you can apply them strategically inside your small business.
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