Sandra Yancey runs a multimillion dollar business on five AI tools, not eighty-two. When everybody else zigs toward the next shiny object, she says go left.

This one is for the owner who feels buried by AI, by the to-do list, and by the pressure to keep up with everyone else. Pat sits down with Sandra Yancey of eWomen Network and Sarah Urban of She Carries It to talk about focusing on what actually moves the business, why your calendar holds all your problems, and how to lead with value instead of chasing attention. There are also two AI stories worth your time, including why 80% of companies that fired people to bring in AI saw zero return on it. If you've been wondering whether you're using AI right or just collecting subscriptions, start here.

In this episode:

00:00 Welcome and the live nationwide map is fixed

02:30 The three daily problems: find free time, fund the business, finish what matters

04:45 News you need to know: the House votes on war powers in Iran

06:30 Ish happens: the lesson from a ball off the outfielder's head

10:00 Sponsor: Athena Legal Solutions

11:30 AI story of the day: Gemini Flash and why firing people for AI isn't paying off

17:45 Idea Slam: Sarah Urban on the invisible load and reaching decision makers

28:00 Sandra Yancey on less is more, going left, and your calendar

39:30 Warranties and a hello to South Africa

41:00 Sponsor: Paul's Jewelers and the new Seven Seas Cafe

43:00 The Idea Slam invite and Anne Gusoff's win

44:30 SBOC turns six and the new member meetup

Resources mentioned:

- Sandra Yancey, eWomen Network: https://ewomennetwork.com

- Sarah Urban, She Carries It

- Athena Legal Solutions: https://athenalegalsolutionsllc.com

- Paul's Jewelers and the Seven Seas Cafe (West Allis, WI)

- Google Gemini Flash

- Carl Gould on warranties and guarantees

- Put your business on the live map: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

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