In this episode, Simone sits down with comedian and business owner Kevin Hubschmann to explore how the principles of comedy and improv can radically improve communication, leadership, and team collaboration in small businesses. From his early days at Splash to building a thriving comedy and corporate coaching business, Kevin shares how laughter became his most powerful leadership tool — and how business owners can use humor to create trust, engagement, and high-performing teams.

Together, Simone and Kevin unpack the surprising overlap between stand-up, improv, and small business success — showing that the best leaders aren't necessarily the funniest in the room, but the most present, adaptable, and human.

Key Takeaways:

• Comedy is communication. You don't need to be funny — you need to be real, actively listen, and respond in the moment.

• Improv teaches leadership. Skills like "yes, and," adaptability, and reading the room help you lead with confidence and connection.

• Humor builds trust. Lightening up the workplace opens space for creativity, innovation, and stronger team dynamics.

• From stage to strategy. What comedians learn about audience feedback and timing directly applies to sales, client relations, and management.

• Laughter is culture glue. Shared humor transforms teams from compliant to collaborative — it's the heartbeat of a healthy company.

If you're a small business owner tired of managing through stress and seriousness, take a page from Kevin's playbook. Start using humor as a tool for trust, leadership, and team performance. You can find Kevin at kevin@laugh.events.

Listen now — and for more resources on building a self-managing, high-performing team, visit aibusinessscalingblueprint.com.