Happy New Year! We are keeping our promise to you and we invite you to join us this year as we serve you more. In this episode, Ayisat shares some upcoming changes to the podcast and why those changes have been adopted. We look forward to serving you more this year!

🔗 Resources & Links

Access more resources at https://smallbizcatalystorg/resources

Grant Information:
1. Tee It Up for the Troops Grant
Deadline: No deadline
Maximum Grant Amount: Not specified
Website: teetupforthetroops.org/apply-for-grants
Contact: Ashley (ashley@teeitupforthetroops.org) or Becca
(becca@teeitupforthetroops.org)
Supports: Family & caregiver support, PTSD & TBI treatment, suicide prevention, golf & sports rehabilitation, employment, housing & homelessness.

Support the show

Learn more at Resources | Small Biz Catalyst

Is your business truly future-ready?

In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun sits down with Allister Frost, former Microsoft leader, author of Ready Already, and expert in digital transformation to unpack how small business owners can build a Future Ready Mindset in an era defined by rapid change and emerging technologies like AI.

Drawing from his years at Microsoft and his groundbreaking work helping entrepreneurs embrace change, Allister shares:

1. Why “future-proofing” is a myth and what to do instead
2. The FROST Model for sustainable growth (Follow, React, Open, Surprise, Tell)
3. How to adopt small, consistent improvements that compound into big results
4. The 3 human superpowers you can’t delegate to AI curiosity, creativity, and collaboration
5. Why continuous learning and curiosity are your greatest assets in business

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant change or eager to stay ahead of the curve, this episode will help you think differently, act intentionally, and be ready already for whatever’s next.

🔗 Resources & Links

📘 Ready Already by Allister Frost → https://readyalready.me

Access more resources at https://smallbizcatalystorg/resources

Grants:

Grant Information:
1. Tee It Up for the Troops Grant
Deadline: No deadline
Maximum Grant Amount: Not specified
Website: teetupforthetroops.org/apply-for-grants
Contact: Ashley (ashley@teeitupforthetroops.org) or Becca
(becca@teeitupforthetroops.org)
Supports: Family & caregiver support, PTSD & TBI treatment, suicide prevention, golf & sports rehabilitation, employment, housing & homelessness.

2. Bernard Family Foundation Grant
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000
Contact: Cathy S. Bernard, 5532 Gretstone Manor, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Focus Areas: Community-focused projects (reach out directly for guidelines).

Support the show

Learn more at Resources | Small Biz Catalyst

Fear can shape our beliefs and actions. Through personal anecdotes, particularly about teaching her daughter to drive, Ayisat illustrates how fear can hold us back from achieving our goals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking small steps, staying in one's lane, and overcoming self-imposed limitations. Ayisat also engages the audience by encouraging them to reflect on their own fears and share their experiences.

Resources:

Grant Information:
1. Tee It Up for the Troops Grant
Deadline: No deadline
Maximum Grant Amount: Not specified
Website: teetupforthetroops.org/apply-for-grants
Contact: Ashley (ashley@teeitupforthetroops.org) or Becca
(becca@teeitupforthetroops.org)
Supports: Family & caregiver support, PTSD & TBI treatment, suicide prevention, golf & sports rehabilitation, employment, housing & homelessness.

2. Bernard Family Foundation Grant
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000
Contact: Cathy S. Bernard, 5532 Gretstone Manor, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Focus Areas: Community-focused projects (reach out directly for guidelines).

Support the show

Learn more at Resources | Small Biz Catalyst