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Small Business Daily Podcast — November 13, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Nextdoor gives its local ad platform an AI-powered upgrade
Nextdoor introduced campaign optimization, weather-triggered targeting, geo-personalized creative, and expanded video formats to make local advertising simpler for SMBs. It’s also testing generative creative and AI-driven targeting that taps on-platform behavior and conversion API data for predictive analytics. For small businesses, that means smarter self-serve campaigns and timely, neighborhood-specific messaging that can drive more conversions.
I founded an intelligent phone startup and here’s how AI agents are going to change the way we do business
YC founder Mahyar Raissi argues AI agents are no longer an enterprise-only advantage and can now automate admin, customer support, marketing, and finance tasks for lean teams. From answering calls and pre-qualifying leads to reconciling transactions and scheduling, agents help SMBs scale without adding headcount. The takeaway: adopting practical agents can reclaim time, reduce costs, and keep service levels high.
Coinbase launches business platform in Singapore for local startups and SMEs
Coinbase Business debuted in Singapore to bring USDC-powered payments and crypto tooling to startups and SMEs. Supported by Standard Chartered for real-time SGD transfers and operating under MAS licensing, the platform offers instant settlement, lower cross-border costs, and API integrations for ERP and accounting. Early access is open, signaling a push to make regulated stablecoin payments mainstream for small businesses.
10 questions to ask before hiring an agency
Sara lays out the must-ask questions for vetting a marketing partner—from asset ownership and success metrics to contract terms, reporting, AI use, and team collaboration. The goal is transparency and strategy alignment so you avoid hidden fees, vague KPIs, and restrictive contracts. Use this checklist to negotiate better agreements and keep control over your brand and data.
Motive study reveals worker safety and rising costs are top issues facing physical operations leaders
A new Motive report finds physical operations leaders are squeezed by safety risks, rising costs, and regulatory pressure, but are achieving fast ROI with AI. Respondents cited fewer accidents, up to 25% lower insurance costs, and average savings around $1 million, with many seeing value within five months. For fleets and field ops, integrated AI can improve visibility, cut fuel and legal expenses, and boost uptime.
Is ChatGPT helping or hurting Amazon and Walmart? They disagree
Similarweb data shows ChatGPT is already sending meaningful traffic to retailers like Walmart (~20%), Etsy (20%+), and Target (~15%), while Amazon remains under 3% as it protects its ad-driven model by limiting bot access. The split underscores divergent strategies: Walmart embraces AI-driven discovery, while Amazon safeguards lucrative on-site ads. For sellers and marketers, this hints that AI chatbots may become a growing acquisition channel beyond traditional search and marketplaces.
