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Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
The AI boom is here but small businesses bet on human skills
Source: Forbes
By Caroline Castrillon — October 23, 2025
Gusto’s State of Small Business 2025 report finds 70% of new hires are customer-facing, signaling that small businesses are doubling down on empathy, creativity, and relationships even as AI adoption grows. Owners are using AI to handle routine tasks while expanding human-led service to boost loyalty and referrals. The takeaway: human skills are an enduring competitive edge in the AI era.
Nightfood Holdings Inc. (NGTF) following pathway to scale AI, robotics solutions faster
Source: Financial Post (GlobeNewswire)
By GlobeNewswire — October 23, 2025
Nightfood Holdings, doing business as TechForce Robotics, is pursuing acquisitions and an uplisting strategy to accelerate AI-powered robotics in hospitality. With annualized revenue above $10 million and an estimated $100 million in combined acquisition value, the company pairs hotel ownership with Robotics-as-a-Service to drive efficiency and reduce labor costs. It’s a play to gain visibility and scale on national exchanges amid rising automation demand.
5 ChatGPT prompts to fix your biggest business bottleneck fast
Source: Forbes
By Jodie Cook — October 23, 2025
This piece outlines a five-step framework to diagnose and remove bottlenecks using ChatGPT: map workflows, uncover root causes, launch quick wins, design failsafe systems, and track targeted metrics. The prompts are designed to keep one conversation thread, making the coaching iterative and practical. Founders get a clear, repeatable path to move from chaos to consistent growth.
Celebrating innovation and impact at every level: Why the ET AI Awards 2025 matter
Source: The Economic Times
Author not specified — October 23, 2025
The ET AI Awards 2025 spans 46 categories across innovation, functional excellence, leadership, and special awards, spotlighting measurable, responsible AI impact across startups, SMEs, and large enterprises. The program emphasizes outcomes over hype—governance, safety, scalability, and real business value. It’s designed to accelerate adoption by connecting credible case studies with decision-makers.
What’s in it for you? The enduring value of winning at the ET AI Awards 2025
Source: The Economic Times
By ET Special — October 23, 2025
Winning or being shortlisted brings third-party validation, national visibility, and commercial upside—from shorter sales cycles to stronger pricing power. With EY as Knowledge Partner and a rigorous jury process, recognition helps de-risk buyers’ decisions and strengthens talent pipelines and partnerships. Benefits differ by stage, but all point to durable credibility and momentum.
Renee Hastings breaks down delegation for busy CEOs
Source: Rolling Out
By Munson Steed — October 23, 2025
Executive Help Now CEO Renee Hastings shares how effective delegation, AI adoption, and virtual teams drive productivity, lower costs, and scale. Her advice: overcome fear of letting go, empower specialists, and build AI-proficient teams to stay competitive. The message is clear—systems and smart support free leaders to focus on high-impact work.
