Business owners often juggle countless tasks, and automation through artificial intelligence (AI) offers a powerful solution. R. Kenner French highlights five of the best resources that small business owners can use to streamline operations and save both time and money. He notes that AI tools are no longer luxuries reserved for large corporations—they’re now accessible, affordable, and practical for everyday entrepreneurs.

The first tool he mentions is Cassidy.ai, which allows businesses to upload all their spreadsheets, files, and drives into a knowledge base. This knowledge base powers an AI bot that can answer client and prospect questions instantly. By handling customer service and inquiries, Cassidy.ai frees up business owners from spending countless hours answering phones. The second tool, Bardeen.ai, automates repetitive business systems. For example, one real estate agent reportedly saved four hours per day by implementing it, showing just how impactful automation can be.

Kenner then introduces Drippi AI, a tool designed to automate posts and engagement on X (formerly Twitter). Instead of manually posting daily or hourly updates, Drippi takes care of content distribution and even replies, saving time for entrepreneurs who want to maintain a strong online presence. For larger companies, he highlights Blue Prism and UiPath—enterprise-level automation systems that handle complex customer service processes and manage operations across multiple offices and even countries. These are more expensive but powerful for organizations dealing with scale.

Beyond naming tools, R. Kenner French stresses that business automation is no longer optional. Competitors who use AI will achieve higher efficiency, lower costs, and greater returns. While some fear automation reduces staff, he points out that it can actually expand access to products and services by lowering expenses. With streamlined operations, companies can offer better pricing, faster service, and more accessibility, which ultimately benefits both business owners and customers.

Finally, he shares how AI has been successfully applied in practice, especially in tax liability mitigation. Their proprietary AI model, “Einstein,” helps CPAs analyze tax returns more deeply and efficiently than manual review alone, identifying potential savings and compliance opportunities. For Kenner, the message is clear: automation isn’t just about saving time, it’s about unlocking new opportunities for success.

Takeaways

• AI can significantly reduce the workload for small business owners.

• Automation tools like Bardeen.ai can save hours of work.

• Business automation is essential for staying competitive.

• AI can help lower operational costs and improve service delivery.

• Using AI can lead to better customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Automation can free up resources for more strategic tasks.

• AI tools can assist in tax liability mitigation.

• Investing in AI can open up new market opportunities.

• Entrepreneurs should embrace technology to enhance their business.

• Resources are available for those looking to implement AI solutions.

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• If you're not using AI, your competitor will.

• AI has unbelievably helped us.

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R. Kenner French introduces the concept of AI R&D tax credits as a powerful way for entrepreneurs—especially real estate investors and small business owners—to save money while innovating. He emphasizes that these credits are different from standard tax deductions. While deductions reduce taxable income, R&D credits provide a direct financial benefit that can put real money back into entrepreneurs’ pockets.

He explains that artificial intelligence (AI) is not a fad but a rapidly growing technology, already transforming industries. Only a small percentage of society (around 4%) actively uses AI, which means today’s adopters are early movers. By leveraging AI in their businesses—whether through tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude—entrepreneurs may qualify for government-backed incentives. Even routine uses of AI, such as creating social media content, could potentially be categorized as innovation eligible for tax credits.

Kenner provides an example of how the numbers work. A $100,000 spend on R&D could result in immediate tax savings of nearly $50,000 through deductions, but with R&D credits, entrepreneurs could save even more, including carrying forward unused credits for future tax years. He stresses that these estimates are conservative and that businesses pushing innovation often uncover even greater benefits. Specialists in this field help entrepreneurs identify eligible activities, sift through expenses, and reduce audit risk while maximizing tax credit opportunities.

The presentation also highlights AI Credit Max, a proprietary solution designed to streamline data collection, analyze eligibility, and provide actionable recommendations for entrepreneurs looking to optimize R&D tax savings. By taking the complexity off business owners’ shoulders, AI Credit Max enables them to focus on growth, cost savings, and scaling their operations without being bogged down in tax code technicalities.

Finally, Kenner underscores a broader mission: to help entrepreneurs lower taxes, protect assets, and grow wealth ethically and sustainably. He also offers a supportive community where hundreds of entrepreneurs connect and share strategies. He closes by reminding viewers that missed opportunities from prior years can still be reclaimed retroactively.

Takeaways

• R&D tax credits can significantly reduce tax liability for entrepreneurs.

• AI is a crucial tool for innovation and can lead to tax savings.

• Understanding the difference between tax deductions and credits is essential.

• Eligibility for R&D tax credits includes various AI-related activities.

• They specializes in helping businesses claim R&D tax credits.

• The process of claiming tax credits can be complex and requires expertise.

• AI Credit Max is a service that simplifies the data collection for tax credits.

• Entrepreneurs can reclaim tax credits from previous years if eligible.

• Engaging with tax professionals knowledgeable in R&D credits is vital.

• The government incentivizes innovation through tax credits, benefiting society as a whole.

Sound Bites

• We take the work off your shoulders.

• Were here to help you navigate the murky waters.

• The government is helping you to push the envelope.

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R. Kenner French opens by framing the audience—primarily U.S. solopreneurs and small business owners—and asks Laurel Pendle for a high-impact tip. Laurel emphasizes two foundations: start with a real strategy before leaping, and cultivate a leadership mindset that’s positive and grounded. Without those, she says, even fast-growing companies can crumble because momentum without structure magnifies problems.

Asked for a turnaround example, Laurel describes work with a rapidly scaling healthcare company whose internal structures lagged their growth. She implemented an internal framework and an external plan focused on retention and relationship marketing. By prioritizing profitable client segments and reducing time spent on low-value accounts, the company stabilized and grew more sustainably.

For early-stage founders and career-switchers, Laurel outlines a staged approach: clarify goals and objectives, study competitors, choose funding paths (bootstrapping vs. investors), and build a marketing plan aligned to a strategy—not the other way around. Across stages, she returns to the theme of aligning profits with purpose so decisions are durable and values-led.

On marketing, Laurel notes most owners work “in” the business rather than “on” it. Internally, employees should be brand ambassadors who understand the company mission and “why.” Externally, avoid hard-selling on first contact; lead with authentic relationship-building, thought leadership, and genuine engagement.

Kenner shares lessons from his own experience—great tech and service won’t scale without systematic marketing—and asks Laurel how she drives visibility. She runs a LinkedIn newsletter (Entrepreneurial Edge) sharing strategies and mental-health-aware leadership insights, stressing that founder well-being is a business variable. On websites, she advocates living sites with ongoing SEO, blogs, and cross-promotion rather than expensive static brochures; clarity of values and audience fit should attract the right clients and deter mismatches.

Discussing automation and AI, Laurel identifies herself as an early tech adopter who uses AI for administrative leverage and analysis while preserving the “human connection” for strategy, leadership, and storytelling. She also highlights her role as a contributing author to The Art of Connection series , a curated, values-driven project that doubled as a community and business-development conduit. The conversation closes with contact details and Kenner’s appreciation for practical, people-first strategies that help entrepreneurs scale with structure and purpose.

Takeaways

Having a strategy before you leap is essential.

Mindset for leadership is crucial for business success.

Startups need a solid foundation to grow effectively.

Marketing should be consistent and aligned with business goals.

A strong online presence is vital for visibility.

Human connection is key to retaining employees and clients.

Technology and AI can enhance business operations but should not replace human interaction.

Creating a legacy involves aligning profits with purpose.

Business owners should focus on their strengths and outsource weaknesses.

Networking and community building are essential for business growth.

Sound Bites

You can't be everything to everyone.

Your website is not a stagnant website.

The human connection is what was missing.

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