AI isn’t coming for your job...it’s coming for your busywork. Eric Turney joins Alyssa Nolte to talk about how small businesses can rethink automation, save time, and use AI to do the work that actually matters.

Eric shares how his team transformed a 30-year-old company into a tech-driven, customer-focused business without losing the human touch. Alyssa pushes back on the hype, digging into where AI helps, where it still hallucinates, and how to start small without getting overwhelmed.

Why listen: This conversation will change how you think about AI, efficiency, and what it really means to grow smarter...not just faster.

Key takeaways:

• AI isn’t replacing people, it’s freeing them up for more meaningful work.
• Start simple: one automation can save hours every week.
• The future belongs to businesses that combine human creativity with smart systems.

The future of business is still human.

Gary Pageau says real growth doesn’t come from AI - it comes from trust, relationships, and connection.

Alyssa Nolte sits down with Gary to rethink what “personal” means in a world run by algorithms. Together they explore why the most powerful technology can’t replace the value of showing up, listening, and building something real.

If you’ve been wondering how to keep your business human in an AI-driven world, this conversation will make you pause and think about what customers actually want.

Key takeaways:

• Technology can make work faster, but it can’t replace trust.
• Human connection is becoming a premium experience and people will pay for it.
• The best businesses double down on authenticity, not automation.

Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode will help you see how staying personal can still be your biggest competitive edge.

What happens when humans and AI truly work together? Joanna Zhang believes the future of business depends on it. She joins Alyssa Nolte to rethink how technology and human connection can power growth - without losing empathy, creativity, or heart.

Joanna shares how she built a business that blends automation with authenticity, and why the smartest teams of tomorrow will be part human, part AI, and all heart. This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by technology and wondering how to bring more balance, purpose, and joy back into their work.

Why you should listen: Joanna and Alyssa explore how to build hybrid teams where AI boosts efficiency and people stay inspired. It’s a fresh look at leadership, burnout, and the future of work.

Key takeaways:

• You can’t automate a broken process...AI only works when your systems and people are aligned.
• Overusing AI without human touch leads to overwhelm, not efficiency.
• Great leadership means balancing compassion with boundaries, whether you’re managing people or machines.

If you’re rethinking how humans and AI can grow together, this episode will get you inspired and grounded.