<![CDATA[Businessing with Pat Miller]]>c42d85ea-786f-59db-8c08-b306437992efThu, 16 Apr 2026 18:17:47 +0000Captivate.fmPat Millerhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/daf21f94-18fd-476b-ab4d-6d1ba58fbfb1/businessing-logo-500k.pngBusinessing with Pat MillerPat MillerPat MillerSolving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business. You got into this for freedom. The ability to choose how you work, when you rest, how it all gets done. But then the to-do list took over, the stress crept in, and now you're doing the whole thing by yourself. Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006. Hiring. Marketing. Time. AI. The stuff you're actually dealing with. And every show features the Idea Slam. You come on the air, tell us what you're working on right now, and we make it great together. Live. No net. Nine out of ten social posts are AI-generated now. The feed is full of noise. This show is real conversation with real people solving real problems in real time. New episodes daily at 11 AM Central starting February 2. → Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@SmallBusinessOC → Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109 → Get the FridaysOff Newsletter: fridaysoffnewsletter.comhttps://www.smallbusinesscommunity.comfalseepisodicb0226230-101f-11f1-8fc2-b9a8368153d1nopodcastNever Wonder What to Post on Social Media Ever Again! | Small Business Marketing SolvedNever Wonder What to Post on Social Media Ever Again! | Small Business Marketing SolvedYou never have to wonder what to post on social media again. The problem isn't that you don't have ideas...it's that you have too many. Creative constraint is the fix, and Pat breaks down exactly how to use it.

Plus: Jeff Bezos said something about AI that broke Pat's brain. AI isn't a product like the iPhone. It's a horizontal market like electricity. It doesn't compete with what exists...it replaces it. What that means for your business is something every owner needs to hear.

Two SBOC Conference 2026 announcements: Coaches Row is back with free laser coaching sessions, and Thursday afternoon gets a brand new format. Tickets go on sale May 13th.

And Pat shares a moment from Iowa that'll remind you why you do this: "It feels really good to have someone believe in you."

Show Highlights

Creative constraint: the social media trick that makes ideas explode

Jeff Bezos on AI as a horizontal market (like electricity, not iPhone)

The AI house wars: Claude vs GPT vs Gemini vs Grok

SBOC Conference: Coaches Row returns + new laser talk format

Tax Day survival tips and Profit First reminder

Why 70% of small business owners still expect to grow in 2026

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]]>You never have to wonder what to post on social media again. The problem isn't that you don't have ideas...it's that you have too many. Creative constraint is the fix, and Pat breaks down exactly how to use it.

Plus: Jeff Bezos said something about AI that broke Pat's brain. AI isn't a product like the iPhone. It's a horizontal market like electricity. It doesn't compete with what exists...it replaces it. What that means for your business is something every owner needs to hear.

Two SBOC Conference 2026 announcements: Coaches Row is back with free laser coaching sessions, and Thursday afternoon gets a brand new format. Tickets go on sale May 13th.

And Pat shares a moment from Iowa that'll remind you why you do this: "It feels really good to have someone believe in you."

Show Highlights

Creative constraint: the social media trick that makes ideas explode

Jeff Bezos on AI as a horizontal market (like electricity, not iPhone)

The AI house wars: Claude vs GPT vs Gemini vs Grok

SBOC Conference: Coaches Row returns + new laser talk format

Tax Day survival tips and Profit First reminder

Why 70% of small business owners still expect to grow in 2026

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SBOC Conference wait list: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

]]>66a68ce7-1a45-4cc1-8a73-bc85e032a5f0Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15:00 -050045:39falsefull143431Get WEIRD to Win in Small Business - How Standing Out is the Key to SuccessGet WEIRD to Win in Small Business - How Standing Out is the Key to SuccessYour business doesn't need to be better. It needs to be weirder.

Not goofy weird. Strategically different. The kind of different that makes people stop scrolling, stop comparing, and start paying attention.

Today we break down four ways to get weird with your business: quality, speed, entertainment, and scale. The Grateful Dead just launched a $10/month streaming service for live recordings...60 years in, still cutting through because they got weird and stayed weird. That's the lesson.

Also on today's show: Ticketmaster just lost a federal monopoly lawsuit (86% of concert venues, seriously?), Senator Tammy Baldwin wants to fix the $1,500 local sports streaming problem, Claude Opus 4.7 dropped with better vision and less babysitting, and we announced a GenHead AI super session at the SBOC Conference.

Plus the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 class, and why you should unironically listen to Phil Collins today.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

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]]>Your business doesn't need to be better. It needs to be weirder.

Not goofy weird. Strategically different. The kind of different that makes people stop scrolling, stop comparing, and start paying attention.

Today we break down four ways to get weird with your business: quality, speed, entertainment, and scale. The Grateful Dead just launched a $10/month streaming service for live recordings...60 years in, still cutting through because they got weird and stayed weird. That's the lesson.

Also on today's show: Ticketmaster just lost a federal monopoly lawsuit (86% of concert venues, seriously?), Senator Tammy Baldwin wants to fix the $1,500 local sports streaming problem, Claude Opus 4.7 dropped with better vision and less babysitting, and we announced a GenHead AI super session at the SBOC Conference.

Plus the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 class, and why you should unironically listen to Phil Collins today.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

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]]>438bbeca-e648-468b-ba44-49296a077958Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -050037:48falsefull142421Businessing - 04/13/26 | Your To-Do List Is Broken. Here's How to Fix ItBusinessing - 04/13/26 | Your To-Do List Is Broken. Here's How to Fix ItGas prices just crossed $4 a gallon and your clients are about to start acting different. Pat breaks down what rising fuel costs really mean for your business and gives you three moves to protect the bottom line right now.

Then we're rewriting the rules on to-do lists. If your list makes you remember everything, that's why you're stressed. Pat shares the system he used with Abby over the weekend that turned 52 tasks into 8 things that actually needed to get done today.

Plus: A Gallup survey says half the workforce isn't using AI...but adoption is climbing past 51%. Alibaba's Accio agent just hit 10 million users and proves the agentic future isn't coming, it's here. The SBOC Conference drops Feature #4: Whiteboard Magic with Michael Rampolla. And the Milwaukee Marathon misspelled "marathon" on 4,000 medals.

Businessing with Pat Miller is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

Links:

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]]>Gas prices just crossed $4 a gallon and your clients are about to start acting different. Pat breaks down what rising fuel costs really mean for your business and gives you three moves to protect the bottom line right now.

Then we're rewriting the rules on to-do lists. If your list makes you remember everything, that's why you're stressed. Pat shares the system he used with Abby over the weekend that turned 52 tasks into 8 things that actually needed to get done today.

Plus: A Gallup survey says half the workforce isn't using AI...but adoption is climbing past 51%. Alibaba's Accio agent just hit 10 million users and proves the agentic future isn't coming, it's here. The SBOC Conference drops Feature #4: Whiteboard Magic with Michael Rampolla. And the Milwaukee Marathon misspelled "marathon" on 4,000 medals.

Businessing with Pat Miller is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

Links:

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Presented by GenHead: https://genhead.com

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]]>eb055bbe-9760-4ca7-b0b3-a6dfd11a7906Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:45:00 -050047:13falsefull141411Businessing - 04/09/26 | The 2 Most Dangerous Words in Small BusinessBusinessing - 04/09/26 | The 2 Most Dangerous Words in Small BusinessThe two most dangerous words in your business are "what if."

You know the spiral. What if my biggest client cancels? What if AI takes part of my product? What if there's a new competitor? We what-if ourselves into paralysis trying to control a future that probably won't happen anyway.

But here's what we never do...we never what-if the good stuff. What if that big client says yes? What if you double your rates and people pay it? What if you have to hire more people because things are going that well?

Today on Businessing, Pat breaks down how to escape what-if thinking and trust the evidence you've already built. You got this far. You can handle tomorrow.

Plus:

Iran's peace deal is shakier than yesterday's market rally suggested, and Pat explains why energy prices matter to your business right now. The DOJ is investigating NFL streaming rights, and it could change how content gets distributed everywhere. Community member Michael demos a photo cataloging app he built entirely with Claude...no coding required. And the biggest product launch in history is coming: a pill that gives your dog two more years.

SBOC Conference update: Two happy hours announced for this year's "Find Your People" event. 115 tickets remain with 225+ on the waitlist.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

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]]>The two most dangerous words in your business are "what if."

You know the spiral. What if my biggest client cancels? What if AI takes part of my product? What if there's a new competitor? We what-if ourselves into paralysis trying to control a future that probably won't happen anyway.

But here's what we never do...we never what-if the good stuff. What if that big client says yes? What if you double your rates and people pay it? What if you have to hire more people because things are going that well?

Today on Businessing, Pat breaks down how to escape what-if thinking and trust the evidence you've already built. You got this far. You can handle tomorrow.

Plus:

Iran's peace deal is shakier than yesterday's market rally suggested, and Pat explains why energy prices matter to your business right now. The DOJ is investigating NFL streaming rights, and it could change how content gets distributed everywhere. Community member Michael demos a photo cataloging app he built entirely with Claude...no coding required. And the biggest product launch in history is coming: a pill that gives your dog two more years.

SBOC Conference update: Two happy hours announced for this year's "Find Your People" event. 115 tickets remain with 225+ on the waitlist.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Subscribe to Fridays Off: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Sponsor: https://genhead.com

]]>deb68c61-00fb-4f54-bc92-18def9c8efc9Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:40:00 -050041:46falsefull140401Businessing - 04/08/26 | Claude Mythos Just Broke the Internet (Explained for Non-Techies)Businessing - 04/08/26 | Claude Mythos Just Broke the Internet (Explained for Non-Techies)Your survival instinct built your business. But is it also holding you back?

New research shows animals that adapt just to survive actually evolve slower. On today's show, Pat connects that science to what he's seeing in the small business owner community...businesses growing so fast that quality suffers, owners doing tasks their team should handle, and all of us ignoring the small fixes because we're too busy keeping the lights on.

Plus the biggest AI story we've ever covered: Anthropic's new Mythos model found vulnerabilities in software that's been out for decades, hacked its way out of a sandboxed environment, and was covering its tracks. They've pulled together Apple, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, JP Morgan, and more for emergency patching. Pat breaks down what this means for you and what you should do right now to protect your business.

And the ultimate palette cleanser: a bald eagle family livestream from Big Bear Lake that will make everything feel okay again.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

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]]>Your survival instinct built your business. But is it also holding you back?

New research shows animals that adapt just to survive actually evolve slower. On today's show, Pat connects that science to what he's seeing in the small business owner community...businesses growing so fast that quality suffers, owners doing tasks their team should handle, and all of us ignoring the small fixes because we're too busy keeping the lights on.

Plus the biggest AI story we've ever covered: Anthropic's new Mythos model found vulnerabilities in software that's been out for decades, hacked its way out of a sandboxed environment, and was covering its tracks. They've pulled together Apple, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, JP Morgan, and more for emergency patching. Pat breaks down what this means for you and what you should do right now to protect your business.

And the ultimate palette cleanser: a bald eagle family livestream from Big Bear Lake that will make everything feel okay again.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

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Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

]]>6460c247-f154-45c5-9cc6-41516d25bcd3Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:55:00 -050047:01falsefull139391Businessing - 04/07/26 | Map Your Customers: The Quadrant ExerciseBusinessing - 04/07/26 | Map Your Customers: The Quadrant ExerciseSolo diners spend 48% more than group diners. The whole restaurant industry got it wrong about their best customers. What are YOU getting wrong about yours?

On today's show, Pat walks through an interactive customer quadrant exercise that maps your products by value and time horizon. Grab a pen and paper and figure out where your money actually comes from...and where your attention should be going.

Also on today's show:

- The case for taking your best client to a phone-free lunch (inspired by the Masters and the viral Weather Channel retro forecast)

- AI energy breakthrough from Tufts University: 1% energy, 99% accuracy, training cut from 36 hours to 34 minutes

- Michigan wins on free throws and Pat asks: are you brilliant at the basics?

- SBOC Conference daily reveal #1: The First-Timer Welcome Reception (Sept 15)

- AI Installation Group kicks off Thursday morning

Businessing with Pat Miller is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. Real conversations about hiring, marketing, time, AI, and whatever you're working on right now.

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

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Today's show is sponsored by GenHead: https://genhead.com

]]>Solo diners spend 48% more than group diners. The whole restaurant industry got it wrong about their best customers. What are YOU getting wrong about yours?

On today's show, Pat walks through an interactive customer quadrant exercise that maps your products by value and time horizon. Grab a pen and paper and figure out where your money actually comes from...and where your attention should be going.

Also on today's show:

- The case for taking your best client to a phone-free lunch (inspired by the Masters and the viral Weather Channel retro forecast)

- AI energy breakthrough from Tufts University: 1% energy, 99% accuracy, training cut from 36 hours to 34 minutes

- Michigan wins on free throws and Pat asks: are you brilliant at the basics?

- SBOC Conference daily reveal #1: The First-Timer Welcome Reception (Sept 15)

- AI Installation Group kicks off Thursday morning

Businessing with Pat Miller is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. Real conversations about hiring, marketing, time, AI, and whatever you're working on right now.

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Subscribe to Fridays Off Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Today's show is sponsored by GenHead: https://genhead.com

]]>b21858af-07b0-40bb-a6af-6d16b2401eb9Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:00 -050052:19falsefull138381Businessing - 04/06/26 | Find Your PeopleBusinessing - 04/06/26 | Find Your PeopleMark Zuckerberg said something that should stop you in your tracks. Social media used to be your friends and family. Now half the content is creators. We went from a group chat to cable TV in our pocket, and we didn't even notice.

On today's Businessing, Pat connects this shift with a restaurant remodeling boom...warm interiors, communal spaces, staff that talks to you...because the human connection got stripped everywhere else. For business owners, the question is simple. What are you doing to bring your people together?

Plus: Artemis 2 is headed around the dark side of the moon. March jobs numbers tripled what economists predicted (178K added). Chinese employees are sabotaging their AI job reports AND writing up their colleagues' jobs. Stephanie Kern launches the Sticker of the Month Club. The AI Installation Group kicks off Thursday. And the sixth annual SBOC Conference theme just dropped: Find Your People.

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

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]]>Mark Zuckerberg said something that should stop you in your tracks. Social media used to be your friends and family. Now half the content is creators. We went from a group chat to cable TV in our pocket, and we didn't even notice.

On today's Businessing, Pat connects this shift with a restaurant remodeling boom...warm interiors, communal spaces, staff that talks to you...because the human connection got stripped everywhere else. For business owners, the question is simple. What are you doing to bring your people together?

Plus: Artemis 2 is headed around the dark side of the moon. March jobs numbers tripled what economists predicted (178K added). Chinese employees are sabotaging their AI job reports AND writing up their colleagues' jobs. Stephanie Kern launches the Sticker of the Month Club. The AI Installation Group kicks off Thursday. And the sixth annual SBOC Conference theme just dropped: Find Your People.

Check in when you watch: https://live.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Subscribe to Fridays Off: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

GenHead CRM: https://genhead.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

]]>6231cb73-021b-456f-b6e5-fc3fb407b692Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:10:00 -050037:05falsefull137371Businessing - 4/2/26 | Why Only A-Players are Diving in on AI in Their BusinessBusinessing - 4/2/26 | Why Only A-Players are Diving in on AI in Their BusinessPat brings Friday Energy to Open Line Thursday. An unexpectedly emotional Artemis II launch story taps into Gen X Challenger memories. Stephanie Kern from Vander Bloom Creative joins live to announce the sticker club Pat bullied her into, featuring the "WTF Claude" sticker. Pat shares his own WTF Claude moment building the live check-in map. Plus the AI story of the day: Perplexity sued for sharing your chat data with Meta and Google. And Pat's biggest insight: why only A-players are adopting AI.

Segments: Artemis II launch + Gen X Challenger trauma, Stephanie Kern sticker club launch (WTF Claude, Avoid the Rabbit Hole), Perplexity privacy lawsuit, why A-players adopt AI first, AI Installation Group kickoff next week, DHS funding stalled, COVID Cicada variant, Retro Weather Channel viral moment, LinkedIn not suppressing AI video, SBOC Conference waitlist

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]]>Pat brings Friday Energy to Open Line Thursday. An unexpectedly emotional Artemis II launch story taps into Gen X Challenger memories. Stephanie Kern from Vander Bloom Creative joins live to announce the sticker club Pat bullied her into, featuring the "WTF Claude" sticker. Pat shares his own WTF Claude moment building the live check-in map. Plus the AI story of the day: Perplexity sued for sharing your chat data with Meta and Google. And Pat's biggest insight: why only A-players are adopting AI.

Segments: Artemis II launch + Gen X Challenger trauma, Stephanie Kern sticker club launch (WTF Claude, Avoid the Rabbit Hole), Perplexity privacy lawsuit, why A-players adopt AI first, AI Installation Group kickoff next week, DHS funding stalled, COVID Cicada variant, Retro Weather Channel viral moment, LinkedIn not suppressing AI video, SBOC Conference waitlist

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]]>3548431d-9153-4d82-be15-b3619ad9b1c0Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:20:00 -050039:07falsefull136361Businessing - 4/1/26 | Would You Rather Own a Culver's or Your Business?Businessing - 4/1/26 | Would You Rather Own a Culver's or Your Business?Pat kicks off April Fools with an AI-translated Mandarin video intro, then demonstrates just how easy video generation has become with a live Grok Imagine demo. He generates Steve Jobs walking on stage as the SBOC keynote speaker and animates last year's conference photos into moving video...all while broadcasting live.

The lead story compares owning a Culver's franchise to building your own business. Culver's locations average $4.14 million in revenue, but the franchisee takes home $250-350K after a $3 million investment and managing dozens of employees. Meanwhile, service-based business owners can reach similar numbers with a fraction of the cost and hassle.

Plus: a MIT study reveals 95% of enterprise AI installs aren't meeting goals (and why employee self-interest is the real bottleneck), Google finally lets you change your Gmail username, and the AI Installation Group launches next week.

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business's daily live show. Solving problems so you can be more profitable, less stressed, and running a modern business. Live weekdays at 11am CT.

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]]>Pat kicks off April Fools with an AI-translated Mandarin video intro, then demonstrates just how easy video generation has become with a live Grok Imagine demo. He generates Steve Jobs walking on stage as the SBOC keynote speaker and animates last year's conference photos into moving video...all while broadcasting live.

The lead story compares owning a Culver's franchise to building your own business. Culver's locations average $4.14 million in revenue, but the franchisee takes home $250-350K after a $3 million investment and managing dozens of employees. Meanwhile, service-based business owners can reach similar numbers with a fraction of the cost and hassle.

Plus: a MIT study reveals 95% of enterprise AI installs aren't meeting goals (and why employee self-interest is the real bottleneck), Google finally lets you change your Gmail username, and the AI Installation Group launches next week.

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business's daily live show. Solving problems so you can be more profitable, less stressed, and running a modern business. Live weekdays at 11am CT.

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]]>2415e645-c9ab-40e6-a325-41c3437f7260Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:55:00 -050038:02falsefull135351Businessing - 3/31/26 | The Spice Is the Point: Build a Talkable BusinessBusinessing - 3/31/26 | The Spice Is the Point: Build a Talkable BusinessIn today's episode: Pat launches the Businessing Daily Check-In — an interactive map where you can see who's watching, connect on LinkedIn, and keep your streak alive. We dig into disposable vs. necessary income and why it matters right now. The Trump administration makes a tone-deaf King Charles move during "No Kings" protests (business lesson: get a second opinion). Tyler Perry gets blocked from doing something good for TSA workers. Apple signs a billion-dollar deal to bring Google Gemini to Siri — and it might be the biggest AI on-ramp yet. Plus the story of a German tourist who sued a taco place for hot salsa, and what it teaches us about creating extreme, talkable offers in your business. And a 10-pound chocolate bunny that requires a hammer.

🎙️ Watch live weekdays at 11am CT

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]]>In today's episode: Pat launches the Businessing Daily Check-In — an interactive map where you can see who's watching, connect on LinkedIn, and keep your streak alive. We dig into disposable vs. necessary income and why it matters right now. The Trump administration makes a tone-deaf King Charles move during "No Kings" protests (business lesson: get a second opinion). Tyler Perry gets blocked from doing something good for TSA workers. Apple signs a billion-dollar deal to bring Google Gemini to Siri — and it might be the biggest AI on-ramp yet. Plus the story of a German tourist who sued a taco place for hot salsa, and what it teaches us about creating extreme, talkable offers in your business. And a 10-pound chocolate bunny that requires a hammer.

🎙️ Watch live weekdays at 11am CT

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]]>ec690394-ec74-4939-bbc4-6067c00a00c3Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:55:00 -050043:49falsefull134341Businessing - 3/30/26 | Focus Starts With an F for a ReasonBusinessing - 3/30/26 | Focus Starts With an F for a ReasonOpenAI killed Sora last week. A million dollars a day in computing costs, fewer than 500,000 users, and they walked away from a billion-dollar Disney deal... all to refocus on the core business.

Today we're talking about focus. The thing we all need more of and most of us hate doing. I walk you through a quick exercise to find your one thing and de-emphasize the stuff that's competing with it. You'll know you picked right when it hurts a little.

Plus: Google just dropped a free AI training suite for small business owners. Text "ready" to 20202 for the Department of Labor's free AI course. And the Idea Slam tackles the big question... with all this tech change, where does small business fit right now?

The answer? Unlimited opportunity. Computer. Credit card. Focused task list. Sprinkle of risk. Let's go.

In the news: Iran war day 30, Tiger Woods arrested after rollover crash, NASA Artemis II launching Wednesday, UConn's buzzer-beater sets the Final Four, and new research on erythritol that might make you rethink your sugar substitutes.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business. Real conversations about hiring, marketing, time, AI, and whatever you're working on right now.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

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Sponsor: https://GenHead.com

]]>OpenAI killed Sora last week. A million dollars a day in computing costs, fewer than 500,000 users, and they walked away from a billion-dollar Disney deal... all to refocus on the core business.

Today we're talking about focus. The thing we all need more of and most of us hate doing. I walk you through a quick exercise to find your one thing and de-emphasize the stuff that's competing with it. You'll know you picked right when it hurts a little.

Plus: Google just dropped a free AI training suite for small business owners. Text "ready" to 20202 for the Department of Labor's free AI course. And the Idea Slam tackles the big question... with all this tech change, where does small business fit right now?

The answer? Unlimited opportunity. Computer. Credit card. Focused task list. Sprinkle of risk. Let's go.

In the news: Iran war day 30, Tiger Woods arrested after rollover crash, NASA Artemis II launching Wednesday, UConn's buzzer-beater sets the Final Four, and new research on erythritol that might make you rethink your sugar substitutes.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business. Real conversations about hiring, marketing, time, AI, and whatever you're working on right now.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

SBOC: https://SmallBusinessCommunity.com

Sponsor: https://GenHead.com

]]>8e4d5359-3bd2-4cfe-b7fa-d05b6f84aa74Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:50:00 -050040:07falsefull133331Businessing - 3/26/26 | Celebrate Your Wins & Free AI TrainingBusinessing - 3/26/26 | Celebrate Your Wins & Free AI TrainingSolving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.In this episode, Pat celebrates the wins that actually matter—and they're real. Four entrepreneurs share breakthrough moments: Talmar Anderson discusses a client breakthrough that changed everything at Boss HQ. Lynn Razzi reveals how she hit #1 bestseller status while running fractional CFO work. Jennifer Buol from Excel & Flourish captured 50% of her annual revenue in just two weeks using Copilot—showing what's possible when you leverage AI right. Nikki Lee shares the weight and joy of making her first hire at GenHead.The AI conversation goes deeper with Michael Cohen using Claude to handle tax complexity and Brad Herda building presentation tools and wage calculators that solve real problems. Pat highlights Make America AI Ready—a free government-backed AI course you can access by text.News hits MLB Opening Day, March Madness, and a Stanford study proving movement extends lifespan. Health Talk anchors Pat's operating system idea: you're the software and the hardware. Two Idea Slam rounds dig into referring outside your expertise and why anti-hustle culture isn't the enemy of real work.The closing question lingers: In an AI world where everyone's got access to information, what becomes the real commodity?

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SBOC Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.In this episode, Pat celebrates the wins that actually matter—and they're real. Four entrepreneurs share breakthrough moments: Talmar Anderson discusses a client breakthrough that changed everything at Boss HQ. Lynn Razzi reveals how she hit #1 bestseller status while running fractional CFO work. Jennifer Buol from Excel & Flourish captured 50% of her annual revenue in just two weeks using Copilot—showing what's possible when you leverage AI right. Nikki Lee shares the weight and joy of making her first hire at GenHead.The AI conversation goes deeper with Michael Cohen using Claude to handle tax complexity and Brad Herda building presentation tools and wage calculators that solve real problems. Pat highlights Make America AI Ready—a free government-backed AI course you can access by text.News hits MLB Opening Day, March Madness, and a Stanford study proving movement extends lifespan. Health Talk anchors Pat's operating system idea: you're the software and the hardware. Two Idea Slam rounds dig into referring outside your expertise and why anti-hustle culture isn't the enemy of real work.The closing question lingers: In an AI world where everyone's got access to information, what becomes the real commodity?

Subscribe & Connect: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

SBOC Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>74b49747-3605-4497-a973-2d2e8556631aThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -050001:05:55falsefull132321Businessing - 3/25/26 | The Flea Filter: How to Make Your Product IrresistibleBusinessing - 3/25/26 | The Flea Filter: How to Make Your Product IrresistibleLearn the three-part framework that makes your products genuinely irresistible—and discover why Google Gemini is now changing how small business owners manage their days.

SEGMENT BREAKDOWN

  1. The Flea Filter: Value + Timeliness + Fun (inspired by Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  2. Google Gemini Personal Intelligence demo and free access
  3. Idea Slam: Friends getting weird when you start making money
  4. Idea Slam: Knowing it's time to close your business
  5. SBOC community moment + AI Installation Group launch

SHOW DESCRIPTION

You got into this for freedom. The ability to choose how you work, when you rest, how it all gets done. But then the to-do list took over, the stress crept in, and now you're doing the whole thing by yourself. Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

LINKS & RESOURCES

  1. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1
  2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109
  3. Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

GenHead: https://genhead.com

]]>Learn the three-part framework that makes your products genuinely irresistible—and discover why Google Gemini is now changing how small business owners manage their days.

SEGMENT BREAKDOWN

  1. The Flea Filter: Value + Timeliness + Fun (inspired by Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  2. Google Gemini Personal Intelligence demo and free access
  3. Idea Slam: Friends getting weird when you start making money
  4. Idea Slam: Knowing it's time to close your business
  5. SBOC community moment + AI Installation Group launch

SHOW DESCRIPTION

You got into this for freedom. The ability to choose how you work, when you rest, how it all gets done. But then the to-do list took over, the stress crept in, and now you're doing the whole thing by yourself. Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

LINKS & RESOURCES

  1. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1
  2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109
  3. Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

GenHead: https://genhead.com

]]>260be9bf-5831-4dee-b8e4-bfebe1692058Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:00 -050046:12falsefull131311Businessing - 3/24/26 | How to Take Time Off as a Business OwnerBusinessing - 3/24/26 | How to Take Time Off as a Business OwnerBusinessing with Pat Miller is a podcast for small business owners who want to get smarter about running their company without the corporate jargon. We cover real strategies, live demos, and honest conversations about what it actually takes to build something that works.

In this episode: How to take vacation as a small business owner (time IS compensation), a live demo of Claude's Computer Use that saved six hours of work in real-time, and how to identify whether your client is actually an "adult" worth working with. Plus news, idea slam, and community updates.

Resources & Links:

  1. Claude Computer Use: claude.ai
  2. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1
  3. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109
  4. Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

Hashtags: #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AIAutomation #VacationPlanning #SalesStrategy

]]>Businessing with Pat Miller is a podcast for small business owners who want to get smarter about running their company without the corporate jargon. We cover real strategies, live demos, and honest conversations about what it actually takes to build something that works.

In this episode: How to take vacation as a small business owner (time IS compensation), a live demo of Claude's Computer Use that saved six hours of work in real-time, and how to identify whether your client is actually an "adult" worth working with. Plus news, idea slam, and community updates.

Resources & Links:

  1. Claude Computer Use: claude.ai
  2. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1
  3. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109
  4. Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

Hashtags: #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AIAutomation #VacationPlanning #SalesStrategy

]]>cde631b7-5549-48e9-8d15-d46319554c18Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:00 -050057:35falsefull130301Businessing - 3/23/26 | Evidence Leads to Inevitability: How to Actually Believe Your Own DifferentiatorBusinessing - 3/23/26 | Evidence Leads to Inevitability: How to Actually Believe Your Own DifferentiatorThe Strait of Hormuz deadline just got pushed to Friday and the markets went absolutely vertical. Dow up over 1,000, crude oil crashed 8.62%, and business owners are watching gas prices hit $3.91 wondering what happens next. Pat breaks it all down.

Then the main story: a viewer compliment sparks a conversation about the hardest part of owning your differentiator... actually believing it. Pat walks through a dead-simple act-and-track system that turns tiny daily actions into real confidence. Evidence leads to inevitability. If you've ever felt like a fraud proclaiming you're the best at what you do, this one's for you.

The AI story of the day is a viral video you have to see. A woman who'd never written a line of code built a $25,000 website in six hours with Claude. Her reaction? "WTF Claude." That's the moment waiting for every business owner who finally dives into AI.

Two Idea Slams today: how to close sales without making people feel pressured (hint: your discovery calls need work), and how to get referrals from clients without begging (hint: maybe you need to be better first). Plus, United Airlines just handed down sky justice on the worst people in the world... the ones who watch TikTok on airplanes without headphones.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Fridays Off Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>The Strait of Hormuz deadline just got pushed to Friday and the markets went absolutely vertical. Dow up over 1,000, crude oil crashed 8.62%, and business owners are watching gas prices hit $3.91 wondering what happens next. Pat breaks it all down.

Then the main story: a viewer compliment sparks a conversation about the hardest part of owning your differentiator... actually believing it. Pat walks through a dead-simple act-and-track system that turns tiny daily actions into real confidence. Evidence leads to inevitability. If you've ever felt like a fraud proclaiming you're the best at what you do, this one's for you.

The AI story of the day is a viral video you have to see. A woman who'd never written a line of code built a $25,000 website in six hours with Claude. Her reaction? "WTF Claude." That's the moment waiting for every business owner who finally dives into AI.

Two Idea Slams today: how to close sales without making people feel pressured (hint: your discovery calls need work), and how to get referrals from clients without begging (hint: maybe you need to be better first). Plus, United Airlines just handed down sky justice on the worst people in the world... the ones who watch TikTok on airplanes without headphones.

Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Fridays Off Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>5820243d-ce7c-4fa7-bcc9-ec3f4acbd5bcMon, 23 Mar 2026 12:50:00 -050043:44falsefull129291Businessing - 3/19/26 | Stop Selling Features. Start Selling the Fear You Eliminate.Businessing - 3/19/26 | Stop Selling Features. Start Selling the Fear You Eliminate.Your power pitch is broken and Lisa Raebel is here to fix it. The founder of Rebel Girl Marketing joins Businessing to break down why nobody cares about your certifications and how to talk about the fear and emotion behind what you do instead. Plus: someone screenshotted a business owner's pricing and called them expensive on Facebook — Pat explains why that's actually a compliment. ChatGPT finally gets write actions (welcome to 2026, buddy), Pat discovers Claude Code and becomes the world's best "boop" operator, and a sweat equity deal that might be a golden opportunity or a total trap. All that plus the Idea Slam, news, and community love on today's Businessing with Pat Miller.

Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

Presented by Genhead - check 'em out - https://www.genhead.com

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]]>Your power pitch is broken and Lisa Raebel is here to fix it. The founder of Rebel Girl Marketing joins Businessing to break down why nobody cares about your certifications and how to talk about the fear and emotion behind what you do instead. Plus: someone screenshotted a business owner's pricing and called them expensive on Facebook — Pat explains why that's actually a compliment. ChatGPT finally gets write actions (welcome to 2026, buddy), Pat discovers Claude Code and becomes the world's best "boop" operator, and a sweat equity deal that might be a golden opportunity or a total trap. All that plus the Idea Slam, news, and community love on today's Businessing with Pat Miller.

Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what's real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

Presented by Genhead - check 'em out - https://www.genhead.com

Subscribe & Follow

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]]>90211407-d299-4069-9e53-0f8a314f8ef3Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -050001:04:22falsefull128281Businessing - 3/18/26 - The #1 Thing Americans Hate the MostBusinessing - 3/18/26 - The #1 Thing Americans Hate the MostOn today's Businessing, Pat connected two seemingly unrelated news stories to unlock a competitive advantage hiding in plain sight. Story one: airline CEOs are begging Congress to reopen DHS after 50,000 TSA agents went unpaid and security lines ballooned past two hours at some airports, right as 171 million people prepare to fly this spring. Story two: new research shows customers aren't just expecting more, they're expecting it faster. The throughline? Americans hate waiting more than almost anything else.

Drawing on 30 years of serving the public, Pat made the case that you don't need to improve your product to improve the experience. You just need to deliver it faster. He shared two real examples of turning around what would have been three-week projects in 48 hours using AI, and both times the speed alone got the client's attention.

The practical takeaways: audit your SOPs for unnecessary steps, batch similar work together (a tip from Julie Miller Davis), automate what's repeatable, and challenge the old belief that making clients wait signals value.

The AI Story of the Day was driven by a live poll revealing 75% of viewers use AI to write their content, but opinions split evenly on whether they judge others for doing the same. Pat compared AI writing to wearing a toupee: everyone's doing it, and everyone can tell. His fix? Feed your AI tool transcripts of your actual voice so the writing starts sounding like you.

Idea Slam covered two questions: top business book recommendations (Atomic Habits led the pack) and what single-member LLCs need to know about insurance (call a professional, don't guess).

Sponsored by Gen Head. genhead.com

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Subscribe to the Fridays Off Newsletter: https://www.fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>On today's Businessing, Pat connected two seemingly unrelated news stories to unlock a competitive advantage hiding in plain sight. Story one: airline CEOs are begging Congress to reopen DHS after 50,000 TSA agents went unpaid and security lines ballooned past two hours at some airports, right as 171 million people prepare to fly this spring. Story two: new research shows customers aren't just expecting more, they're expecting it faster. The throughline? Americans hate waiting more than almost anything else.

Drawing on 30 years of serving the public, Pat made the case that you don't need to improve your product to improve the experience. You just need to deliver it faster. He shared two real examples of turning around what would have been three-week projects in 48 hours using AI, and both times the speed alone got the client's attention.

The practical takeaways: audit your SOPs for unnecessary steps, batch similar work together (a tip from Julie Miller Davis), automate what's repeatable, and challenge the old belief that making clients wait signals value.

The AI Story of the Day was driven by a live poll revealing 75% of viewers use AI to write their content, but opinions split evenly on whether they judge others for doing the same. Pat compared AI writing to wearing a toupee: everyone's doing it, and everyone can tell. His fix? Feed your AI tool transcripts of your actual voice so the writing starts sounding like you.

Idea Slam covered two questions: top business book recommendations (Atomic Habits led the pack) and what single-member LLCs need to know about insurance (call a professional, don't guess).

Sponsored by Gen Head. genhead.com

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Subscribe to the Fridays Off Newsletter: https://www.fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>e566feba-e92b-4806-ae6b-e81270b1989eWed, 18 Mar 2026 12:15:00 -050054:06falsefull127271Businessing - 3/17/26 | You Can Make Your Own Luck (Here's How)Businessing - 3/17/26 | You Can Make Your Own Luck (Here's How)On this St. Patrick’s Day episode, Pat Miller connects the holiday’s theme of luck to something small business owners can actually control. Drawing from Sahil Bloom’s keynote at the 2025 SBOC conference, Pat breaks down the concept of luck surface area and how daily actions put you in position for your next big break. He debuts the Sale Team app, a free tool that gamifies daily sales habits with streaks, leaderboards, and a communal bell-ringing celebration when you close a deal. The AI segment covers NVIDIA’s Jensen announcing NemoClaw, a security-hardened version of the Open Claw agent framework that could put AI employees in every small business. And in the Idea Slam, Pat shares his naming framework from 20 years in radio: lead with transformation, use Cookie Monster language, lean on alliteration, and twist culturally familiar phrases. Plus news on gas prices, Cuba’s uprising, and private equity snapping up small businesses.

]]>On this St. Patrick’s Day episode, Pat Miller connects the holiday’s theme of luck to something small business owners can actually control. Drawing from Sahil Bloom’s keynote at the 2025 SBOC conference, Pat breaks down the concept of luck surface area and how daily actions put you in position for your next big break. He debuts the Sale Team app, a free tool that gamifies daily sales habits with streaks, leaderboards, and a communal bell-ringing celebration when you close a deal. The AI segment covers NVIDIA’s Jensen announcing NemoClaw, a security-hardened version of the Open Claw agent framework that could put AI employees in every small business. And in the Idea Slam, Pat shares his naming framework from 20 years in radio: lead with transformation, use Cookie Monster language, lean on alliteration, and twist culturally familiar phrases. Plus news on gas prices, Cuba’s uprising, and private equity snapping up small businesses.

]]>9eb7f69f-5b30-479a-96ef-ec18d5c71a7bTue, 17 Mar 2026 12:45:00 -050052:09falsefull126261Businessing - 03/16/26 - Raising Your Rates (without feeling weird)Businessing - 03/16/26 - Raising Your Rates (without feeling weird)Your rates aren't stuck because of imposter syndrome. They're stuck because you don't have enough people in line wanting what you sell.

On today's show, Pat breaks down why raising your rates is a demand problem, not a pricing problem. He walks through the exact playbook for heating up demand: mining your CRM, asking for referrals, running webinars, and using Claude Cowork to generate a scored lead list in 10 minutes flat.

Also on the show:

  1. NVIDIA's Jensen Huang keynote today may reveal Nemo Claw, an autonomous AI agent that lets the chipmaker double-dip in hardware AND software
  2. AI tools are getting culturally nuanced (Claude said "instead of dunking on it" and Pat's brain broke a little)
  3. Idea Slam: CRM alternatives for solo operators stuck on HubSpot
  4. Idea Slam: How to spot bad business advice before you get Guru'd
  5. Show & Tell: Pat's new interactive calculator that proves the ROI of not building alone

Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. Real conversations about hiring, marketing, time, AI, and whatever you're working on right now.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

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Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>Your rates aren't stuck because of imposter syndrome. They're stuck because you don't have enough people in line wanting what you sell.

On today's show, Pat breaks down why raising your rates is a demand problem, not a pricing problem. He walks through the exact playbook for heating up demand: mining your CRM, asking for referrals, running webinars, and using Claude Cowork to generate a scored lead list in 10 minutes flat.

Also on the show:

  1. NVIDIA's Jensen Huang keynote today may reveal Nemo Claw, an autonomous AI agent that lets the chipmaker double-dip in hardware AND software
  2. AI tools are getting culturally nuanced (Claude said "instead of dunking on it" and Pat's brain broke a little)
  3. Idea Slam: CRM alternatives for solo operators stuck on HubSpot
  4. Idea Slam: How to spot bad business advice before you get Guru'd
  5. Show & Tell: Pat's new interactive calculator that proves the ROI of not building alone

Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. Real conversations about hiring, marketing, time, AI, and whatever you're working on right now.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOff?sub_confirmation=1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>ba39a4a3-e5bd-4b1d-aa3a-270b9fc5b580Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:05:00 -050049:18falsefull125251Businessing - 3/12/26 | Interactive Reset of Your Biggest GoalBusinessing - 3/12/26 | Interactive Reset of Your Biggest GoalPat Miller wraps the week with an interactive lead segment that stops the scroll and starts the mirror. Using the viral diamond mine meme as a launching point, Pat walks the audience step by step through a goal clarity exercise: write down your goal with a measurable number, document how long you’ve been at it, list the resources you’ve invested, and answer honestly — have you been giving it your all? Pat shares his own target: 1,000 listeners per episode of Businessing, currently sitting at about 200 after two months. The kicker: what if you’re digging toward something nobody wants?

In the news, the Iran war enters day 12. Gas prices hit $3.58 with analysts predicting $4 within a week and $5 diesel. The FBI reveals a memo about Iranian drones potentially targeting California and the Academy Awards from container ships. Forecasters say 2026 could be the hottest year on record, and a monster snowstorm is about to dump feet of snow on Wisconsin this weekend.

Pat revisits his tax refund strategy from a month ago: refunds are 20% bigger than last year, putting an extra $65 billion into consumer pockets with an average refund of $3,800. His advice: offer annual pricing to let clients pay off their bill with that lump sum.

The live word cloud Idea Slam asks what business owners are avoiding. The top answers: sleep, boundaries, overwhelm, and short form content. Pat riffs on each — sleep gets fixed by going to bed on time, boundaries are your ability to say no, and short form content is almost non-negotiable for reach. The AI story of the day: a startup paying $100/hour to be mean to chatbots about memory failures. Pat’s bumper sticker pitch: Be a Jerk. Save the Planet. AI Installation Groups kick off March 25, and the SBOC Conference has 110 tickets remaining.

]]>Pat Miller wraps the week with an interactive lead segment that stops the scroll and starts the mirror. Using the viral diamond mine meme as a launching point, Pat walks the audience step by step through a goal clarity exercise: write down your goal with a measurable number, document how long you’ve been at it, list the resources you’ve invested, and answer honestly — have you been giving it your all? Pat shares his own target: 1,000 listeners per episode of Businessing, currently sitting at about 200 after two months. The kicker: what if you’re digging toward something nobody wants?

In the news, the Iran war enters day 12. Gas prices hit $3.58 with analysts predicting $4 within a week and $5 diesel. The FBI reveals a memo about Iranian drones potentially targeting California and the Academy Awards from container ships. Forecasters say 2026 could be the hottest year on record, and a monster snowstorm is about to dump feet of snow on Wisconsin this weekend.

Pat revisits his tax refund strategy from a month ago: refunds are 20% bigger than last year, putting an extra $65 billion into consumer pockets with an average refund of $3,800. His advice: offer annual pricing to let clients pay off their bill with that lump sum.

The live word cloud Idea Slam asks what business owners are avoiding. The top answers: sleep, boundaries, overwhelm, and short form content. Pat riffs on each — sleep gets fixed by going to bed on time, boundaries are your ability to say no, and short form content is almost non-negotiable for reach. The AI story of the day: a startup paying $100/hour to be mean to chatbots about memory failures. Pat’s bumper sticker pitch: Be a Jerk. Save the Planet. AI Installation Groups kick off March 25, and the SBOC Conference has 110 tickets remaining.

]]>3ebf146a-225b-44e4-a314-99315a3affbeThu, 12 Mar 2026 19:25:00 -050041:20falsefull124241Businessing - 3/11/26 | CNN's Dishonest Coverage of Small Business and more...Businessing - 3/11/26 | CNN's Dishonest Coverage of Small Business and more...CNN ran a story this morning claiming the Iran war is "squeezing" US small businesses through gas prices. The headline was written before the first interview ever happened. As a 22-year broadcast veteran who's supervised newsrooms and sat in assignment meetings, Pat Miller knows exactly how this works — and he's done being quiet about it.

But the gas price math isn't even the real story here.

The real story is HOW the media talks about small business owners. Every single time. The sad music. The sympathetic reporter standing outside a coffee shop. "Times are tough for small businesses." They talk to one owner, find the saddest quote they can, and suddenly all 33 million of us are helpless victims of the economy who need politicians and Fortune 500 companies to save us.

"Oh, those poor mom and pop shops on Main Street."

Like we're uneducated. Like we have no idea how the world works. Like we couldn't make it in corporate America so we're out here fumbling around in our little businesses hoping someone will help us survive.

They never cover Microsoft "passing costs on to customers." They never interview a Fortune 500 CEO about how tough things are. But a cupcake shop raises prices by 50 cents? Front page crisis.

The media has one frame for small business: victim. And it's wrong. It's condescending. And it's actively hurting business owners who internalize that narrative instead of fixing what's actually broken.

We eat what we kill. No safety net. No paid vacation. No company match. We are the backbone of this economy and we deserve to be covered like it.

Full episode drops daily at 11am CT.

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#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #MediaBias #SmallBusinessOwner #Businessing #PatMiller #SmallBusinessTips #Entrepreneurship

]]>CNN ran a story this morning claiming the Iran war is "squeezing" US small businesses through gas prices. The headline was written before the first interview ever happened. As a 22-year broadcast veteran who's supervised newsrooms and sat in assignment meetings, Pat Miller knows exactly how this works — and he's done being quiet about it.

But the gas price math isn't even the real story here.

The real story is HOW the media talks about small business owners. Every single time. The sad music. The sympathetic reporter standing outside a coffee shop. "Times are tough for small businesses." They talk to one owner, find the saddest quote they can, and suddenly all 33 million of us are helpless victims of the economy who need politicians and Fortune 500 companies to save us.

"Oh, those poor mom and pop shops on Main Street."

Like we're uneducated. Like we have no idea how the world works. Like we couldn't make it in corporate America so we're out here fumbling around in our little businesses hoping someone will help us survive.

They never cover Microsoft "passing costs on to customers." They never interview a Fortune 500 CEO about how tough things are. But a cupcake shop raises prices by 50 cents? Front page crisis.

The media has one frame for small business: victim. And it's wrong. It's condescending. And it's actively hurting business owners who internalize that narrative instead of fixing what's actually broken.

We eat what we kill. No safety net. No paid vacation. No company match. We are the backbone of this economy and we deserve to be covered like it.

Full episode drops daily at 11am CT.

SUBSCRIBE to the Fridays Off Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

JOIN the SBOC: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

WATCH daily: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallBusinessOC?sub_confirmation=1

LISTEN on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/businessing-with-pat-miller/id1870663109

#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #MediaBias #SmallBusinessOwner #Businessing #PatMiller #SmallBusinessTips #Entrepreneurship

]]>f63a995f-f134-463c-aec8-39f3b83c1d67Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:45:00 -050042:53falsefull123231Businessing - 03/10/26 | Only 125 Tickets — The SBOC Conference Waitlist Is LiveBusinessing - 03/10/26 | Only 125 Tickets — The SBOC Conference Waitlist Is LiveTwo massive announcements on today’s show: the 2026 SBOC Conference waitlist is officially open (only 125 tickets at $399), and Pat launches AI Installation Groups — a six-month program to help you actually implement AI in your business. Plus: Microsoft is partnering with Anthropic to bring Claude inside Microsoft 365, Ticketmaster gets slapped with a $280M antitrust settlement, the DHS shutdown is creating three-hour TSA lines, and Arnold is coming back as Conan. In the Idea Slam, Pat coaches a personal trainer drowning in 78-hour weeks and a business owner struggling with a Fiverr VA. And Pat debuts a brand new word for those days when nothing works: entremanure.

Every weekday at 11am CT. Sponsored by Genhead and Enji. —

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🔗 Learn about Genhead: genhead.com #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Businessing

]]>Two massive announcements on today’s show: the 2026 SBOC Conference waitlist is officially open (only 125 tickets at $399), and Pat launches AI Installation Groups — a six-month program to help you actually implement AI in your business. Plus: Microsoft is partnering with Anthropic to bring Claude inside Microsoft 365, Ticketmaster gets slapped with a $280M antitrust settlement, the DHS shutdown is creating three-hour TSA lines, and Arnold is coming back as Conan. In the Idea Slam, Pat coaches a personal trainer drowning in 78-hour weeks and a business owner struggling with a Fiverr VA. And Pat debuts a brand new word for those days when nothing works: entremanure.

Every weekday at 11am CT. Sponsored by Genhead and Enji. —

🔗 Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

🔗 Get on the '26 SBOC Conference Wait List: https://event.smallbusinesscommunity.com/26conference-waitlist

🔗 AI Installation Group: https://event.smallbusinesscommunity.com/sbai

🔗 Try Enji free: enji.co/sboc

🔗 Learn about Genhead: genhead.com #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Businessing

]]>19949c95-12af-4ef7-b408-36d5301984feTue, 10 Mar 2026 20:05:00 -050045:25falsefull122221Businessing - 3/9/26 | Anthropic's New Labor Study Shows the BIG OpportunitiesBusinessing - 3/9/26 | Anthropic's New Labor Study Shows the BIG OpportunitiesPat’s back from a week off with three big stories: the war in Iran claims a seventh US casualty, daylight saving time wrecks his entire tech stack, and Anthropic drops an AI labor study that changes how you should think about opportunity.

The lead story breaks down a graph showing the massive gap between what AI CAN do in your industry and what businesses are ACTUALLY doing. Pat argues that gap is your money — and he’s launching AI Installation Groups to help you claim it.

Plus: Microsoft drops Copilot Cowork, Pat answers two Idea Slam questions (spend your extra hour on sales, never stop creating video content), and a Vegas story that proves bad decisions sometimes pay off.

TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Welcome back + SBOC theme song [03:30] Iran war update: 7th US casualty, oil prices, what’s next [07:00] Daylight saving time tech meltdown [11:30] LEAD: Anthropic AI study — the opportunity gap [16:00] AI Installation Groups launch announcement [18:30] BREAKING: Microsoft Copilot Cowork [20:00] Idea Slam: Where to spend your extra hour [22:00] Idea Slam: What to tell your 2020 self [26:00] Vegas trip story [32:00] SBOC updates + Lake Country chapter

Subscribe to the Fridays Off Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com Join the SBOC: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallBusinessOC?sub_confirmation=1

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business’s daily live show. Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

]]>Pat’s back from a week off with three big stories: the war in Iran claims a seventh US casualty, daylight saving time wrecks his entire tech stack, and Anthropic drops an AI labor study that changes how you should think about opportunity.

The lead story breaks down a graph showing the massive gap between what AI CAN do in your industry and what businesses are ACTUALLY doing. Pat argues that gap is your money — and he’s launching AI Installation Groups to help you claim it.

Plus: Microsoft drops Copilot Cowork, Pat answers two Idea Slam questions (spend your extra hour on sales, never stop creating video content), and a Vegas story that proves bad decisions sometimes pay off.

TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Welcome back + SBOC theme song [03:30] Iran war update: 7th US casualty, oil prices, what’s next [07:00] Daylight saving time tech meltdown [11:30] LEAD: Anthropic AI study — the opportunity gap [16:00] AI Installation Groups launch announcement [18:30] BREAKING: Microsoft Copilot Cowork [20:00] Idea Slam: Where to spend your extra hour [22:00] Idea Slam: What to tell your 2020 self [26:00] Vegas trip story [32:00] SBOC updates + Lake Country chapter

Subscribe to the Fridays Off Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com Join the SBOC: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallBusinessOC?sub_confirmation=1

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business’s daily live show. Solving small business problems so you can be more profitable, with less stress, and run a modern small business.

]]>1a7db712-02cd-44cd-93ba-81cb0f605ca5Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:55:00 -050037:51falsefull121211Businessing - 2/26/26 | The 6-Step System to Never Work Fridays AgainBusinessing - 2/26/26 | The 6-Step System to Never Work Fridays AgainPat finally reveals the full Fridays Off framework — the six pillars that took him from a five-day grind to a three-day weekend every single week since July 2025. Three pillars are personal (strategic quitting, delegation & automation, mindset & boundaries) and three are business execution (offer & audience clarity, lead generation, and asking for money every day).

This isn't theory. This is the actual playbook Pat followed, broken down step by step so you can start building toward your own version of Fridays Off — whether that means a full day off, half-days, or a completely redesigned schedule.

In the news: Nvidia reported $39.3 billion in Q4 revenue (enough to open 872 Chick-fil-As per day). GLP-1 drugs are in a pricing war — Zepbound dropped 72% and Wegovy is now $199/month for new patients. And Pat's innocence was shattered when he learned what new car smell actually is.

Plus two Idea Slams: what to delegate first (and what to delegate last), and whether you need a new phone number when you move out of state. And a closing story about email apnea that you'll never be able to unhear.

Sponsors: GenHead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

]]>Pat finally reveals the full Fridays Off framework — the six pillars that took him from a five-day grind to a three-day weekend every single week since July 2025. Three pillars are personal (strategic quitting, delegation & automation, mindset & boundaries) and three are business execution (offer & audience clarity, lead generation, and asking for money every day).

This isn't theory. This is the actual playbook Pat followed, broken down step by step so you can start building toward your own version of Fridays Off — whether that means a full day off, half-days, or a completely redesigned schedule.

In the news: Nvidia reported $39.3 billion in Q4 revenue (enough to open 872 Chick-fil-As per day). GLP-1 drugs are in a pricing war — Zepbound dropped 72% and Wegovy is now $199/month for new patients. And Pat's innocence was shattered when he learned what new car smell actually is.

Plus two Idea Slams: what to delegate first (and what to delegate last), and whether you need a new phone number when you move out of state. And a closing story about email apnea that you'll never be able to unhear.

Sponsors: GenHead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

]]>8326b0d1-f603-4e6d-aa4c-9f7677cac457Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:05:00 -050054:06falsefull120201Businessing - 2/25/26 | How to Make More Money From Your Best ClientsBusinessing - 2/25/26 | How to Make More Money From Your Best ClientsYour best clients already trust you. They already pay you. So why are you out chasing new ones when you could be making more from the people who already love what you do?

Today Pat walks through a thought exercise that changes the camera angle on what you sell — inspired by a Stanford breakthrough that reimagined how vaccines work. Instead of optimizing the same deliverable, you identify WHY your clients buy and build premium offerings around that deeper need.

Travel advisors, tax pros, event planners, speakers — Pat breaks down real examples of how every service business can add a premium tier without adding headcount.

Plus: Trump's State of the Union dropped a nugget that could mean free money for solo operators — a 401k program with government matching for self-employed people. Pat's tax guy says it could be a game changer.

And in the Idea Slam, Alison Ver Halen brings her new Sales & Marketing Alignment Workshop. Pat and the community help her find the halftime speech positioning, build a football metaphor, and land on an ownable idea that makes CEOs say yes.

Sponsors: GenHead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

]]>Your best clients already trust you. They already pay you. So why are you out chasing new ones when you could be making more from the people who already love what you do?

Today Pat walks through a thought exercise that changes the camera angle on what you sell — inspired by a Stanford breakthrough that reimagined how vaccines work. Instead of optimizing the same deliverable, you identify WHY your clients buy and build premium offerings around that deeper need.

Travel advisors, tax pros, event planners, speakers — Pat breaks down real examples of how every service business can add a premium tier without adding headcount.

Plus: Trump's State of the Union dropped a nugget that could mean free money for solo operators — a 401k program with government matching for self-employed people. Pat's tax guy says it could be a game changer.

And in the Idea Slam, Alison Ver Halen brings her new Sales & Marketing Alignment Workshop. Pat and the community help her find the halftime speech positioning, build a football metaphor, and land on an ownable idea that makes CEOs say yes.

Sponsors: GenHead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

]]>0a61a3e7-9606-4db4-a49b-749ae1e3bce2Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -050050:02falsefullBusinessing - 2/24/26 | $650 Billion Is Being Spent on AI This Year — Here’s What It Means for YouBusinessing - 2/24/26 | $650 Billion Is Being Spent on AI This Year — Here’s What It Means for You$650 billion is being poured into AI development this year — more than a billion dollars a day. Nobody knows where it’s going, but everybody’s betting on it. Pat breaks down what he heard called the "Jump Ball Economy" and what it means for small business owners who need to move now or get left behind.

Plus: GenHead president Nikki Lee calls in live to talk about AI adoption, Pat demos building software with Claude in under an hour, and Naval’s viral advice to “live in the future.”

Also: State of the Union preview (as a messaging guy, Pat loves it), remote work is the #1 job perk at 85%, and two Idea Slams — how to actually win at networking events and what to say when friends and family ask for free work.

Sponsors: Genhead (genhead.com) — AI-powered marketing for small business. Enji (enji.co/sboc) — marketing strategy made simple.

Businessing with Pat Miller airs live Mon–Thu at 11am CT. Join the Small Business Owners Community: smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>$650 billion is being poured into AI development this year — more than a billion dollars a day. Nobody knows where it’s going, but everybody’s betting on it. Pat breaks down what he heard called the "Jump Ball Economy" and what it means for small business owners who need to move now or get left behind.

Plus: GenHead president Nikki Lee calls in live to talk about AI adoption, Pat demos building software with Claude in under an hour, and Naval’s viral advice to “live in the future.”

Also: State of the Union preview (as a messaging guy, Pat loves it), remote work is the #1 job perk at 85%, and two Idea Slams — how to actually win at networking events and what to say when friends and family ask for free work.

Sponsors: Genhead (genhead.com) — AI-powered marketing for small business. Enji (enji.co/sboc) — marketing strategy made simple.

Businessing with Pat Miller airs live Mon–Thu at 11am CT. Join the Small Business Owners Community: smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>f4bffaef-d06f-44d5-91fc-fa34549232bcTue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -050056:56falsefullBusinessing - 2/23/26 | How to Handle SuccessBusinessing - 2/23/26 | How to Handle SuccessWhat happens when things actually go right in your business? Most of us panic. We get imposter syndrome. We retreat into turtle shell mode instead of celebrating the win. Pat’s dealing with it himself on a major proposal right now, and he’s breaking down the “Say It, Play It” framework—a simple way to handle success instead of sabotaging it.

In this episode:

  1. The framework that stops you from self-sabotaging when business is good
  2. How to handle scope creep: The “parking lot” approach that protects your margins
  3. White-label strategy: Scaling without losing your brand
  4. Supreme Court tariff ruling and what it means for your bottom line
  5. Historic East Coast blizzard: Travel bans and what to plan for this week
  6. Olympic wins and why celebration matters

You got into this for freedom. The ability to choose how you work, when you rest, how it all gets done. But then the to-do list took over, the stress crept in, and now you’re doing the whole thing by yourself. Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what’s real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

Sponsored by:

Genhead - https://www.genhead.com

Enji - https://www.enji.co/sboc

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOffGuy?sub_confirmation=1

Get the newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>What happens when things actually go right in your business? Most of us panic. We get imposter syndrome. We retreat into turtle shell mode instead of celebrating the win. Pat’s dealing with it himself on a major proposal right now, and he’s breaking down the “Say It, Play It” framework—a simple way to handle success instead of sabotaging it.

In this episode:

  1. The framework that stops you from self-sabotaging when business is good
  2. How to handle scope creep: The “parking lot” approach that protects your margins
  3. White-label strategy: Scaling without losing your brand
  4. Supreme Court tariff ruling and what it means for your bottom line
  5. Historic East Coast blizzard: Travel bans and what to plan for this week
  6. Olympic wins and why celebration matters

You got into this for freedom. The ability to choose how you work, when you rest, how it all gets done. But then the to-do list took over, the stress crept in, and now you’re doing the whole thing by yourself. Businessing is the daily live show for small business owners who want their business to actually work for their life. We talk about what’s real: making more money without burning out, getting the right stuff done without losing your mind, and running a business built for 2026, not 2006.

Sponsored by:

Genhead - https://www.genhead.com

Enji - https://www.enji.co/sboc

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatMillerFridaysOffGuy?sub_confirmation=1

Get the newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

]]>fdc4c9ec-1d26-482a-8f01-1953015f2ce4Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -050037:00falsefullBusinessing - 2/19/26 | Raise Your Rates Today — Here’s Why the Window Is OpenBusinessing - 2/19/26 | Raise Your Rates Today — Here’s Why the Window Is OpenRaise your rates. Today. Pat makes the case that every service-based business owner is undercharging — and the window is wide open to fix it. Top lawyers now bill $3,400/hour, which means your mental ceiling just got blown off. Plus: a bipartisan bill to break up credit card swipe fees could put 3% back in your pocket, Viagra might prevent Alzheimer’s (yes, really), and two Idea Slams tackle summer slowdowns and late-paying clients.

Sponsors: Genhead (genhead.com) — AI-powered marketing for small business. Enji (enji.co/sboc) — marketing strategy made simple.

Businessing with Pat Miller airs live Mon–Thu at 11am CT.

Join the Small Business Owners Community: smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>Raise your rates. Today. Pat makes the case that every service-based business owner is undercharging — and the window is wide open to fix it. Top lawyers now bill $3,400/hour, which means your mental ceiling just got blown off. Plus: a bipartisan bill to break up credit card swipe fees could put 3% back in your pocket, Viagra might prevent Alzheimer’s (yes, really), and two Idea Slams tackle summer slowdowns and late-paying clients.

Sponsors: Genhead (genhead.com) — AI-powered marketing for small business. Enji (enji.co/sboc) — marketing strategy made simple.

Businessing with Pat Miller airs live Mon–Thu at 11am CT.

Join the Small Business Owners Community: smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>3911b567-230d-48a1-82e8-ebcaf8d84ce8Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:50:00 -050042:36falsefullBusinessing - 2/18/26 | Lead Magnets Are Dead — Here’s What Replaces ThemBusinessing - 2/18/26 | Lead Magnets Are Dead — Here’s What Replaces ThemLead magnets are dead. Or at least dying. Today Pat breaks down why the old playbook — trade an email for a PDF, drip on them for weeks, then sell — is falling apart as AI makes education essentially free. The new trust equation? Stop teaching and start DOING. Give people a tangible result before you ever ask for money.

Plus: Zuckerberg in court over social media addiction, a hiring crisis where 79% of job seekers are using AI to apply, Dead Internet Theory invades the job market, the Jeff Bezos question every business owner should ask, and Pat introduces his AI agent named Houston.

Sponsors: Genhead (genhead.com) — AI-powered marketing for small business. Enji (enji.co/sboc) — marketing strategy made simple.

Businessing with Pat Miller airs live Mon–Thu at 11am CT. Join the Small Business Owners Community: smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>Lead magnets are dead. Or at least dying. Today Pat breaks down why the old playbook — trade an email for a PDF, drip on them for weeks, then sell — is falling apart as AI makes education essentially free. The new trust equation? Stop teaching and start DOING. Give people a tangible result before you ever ask for money.

Plus: Zuckerberg in court over social media addiction, a hiring crisis where 79% of job seekers are using AI to apply, Dead Internet Theory invades the job market, the Jeff Bezos question every business owner should ask, and Pat introduces his AI agent named Houston.

Sponsors: Genhead (genhead.com) — AI-powered marketing for small business. Enji (enji.co/sboc) — marketing strategy made simple.

Businessing with Pat Miller airs live Mon–Thu at 11am CT. Join the Small Business Owners Community: smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>2f700ce2-753b-484b-b147-ca79f24a010eWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:10:00 -050046:10falsefullBusinessing - 2/17/26 | 6 Ways to Cut 10% of Your Business Expenses TodayBusinessing - 2/17/26 | 6 Ways to Cut 10% of Your Business Expenses TodayToday's theme: MONEY. How to keep more of it. Business insurance is at an 8-year high — local insurance expert Tom Gaumond from G2 Insurance explains why and what you can do about it.

Then Pat walks through 6 practical ways any business owner can cut 10% of their expenses starting today: domain hoarding, credit card interest, ACH payments, ad spend audits, software bloat, and the simple phone call that saves money every time.

Plus two Idea Slams: what to do when a coaching client keeps canceling, and the one tool that's saving Pat the most time right now (it's not AI... sort of).

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business's daily live show. New episodes weekdays at 11am Central.

Sponsored by Genhead (https://www.genhead.com) and Enji (https://www.enji.co/sboc)

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

It's Your Dream. Don't Grow It Alone.®

]]>Today's theme: MONEY. How to keep more of it. Business insurance is at an 8-year high — local insurance expert Tom Gaumond from G2 Insurance explains why and what you can do about it.

Then Pat walks through 6 practical ways any business owner can cut 10% of their expenses starting today: domain hoarding, credit card interest, ACH payments, ad spend audits, software bloat, and the simple phone call that saves money every time.

Plus two Idea Slams: what to do when a coaching client keeps canceling, and the one tool that's saving Pat the most time right now (it's not AI... sort of).

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business's daily live show. New episodes weekdays at 11am Central.

Sponsored by Genhead (https://www.genhead.com) and Enji (https://www.enji.co/sboc)

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

It's Your Dream. Don't Grow It Alone.®

]]>b20ac64f-c3a8-4bdf-bff4-ed7e80da51ccTue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -050040:50falsefullBusinessing - 2/16/26 | SEO Isn't Dead - Here's What Small Business Owners Need to Know NowBusinessing - 2/16/26 | SEO Isn't Dead - Here's What Small Business Owners Need to Know NowIs SEO dead? Taylor Cusick Holman from Enji joins the show to set the record straight - spoiler: it's not dead, it's evolving. Learn the free tools and checklist approach any business owner can use to get found online. Plus: Valentine's Day spending hit $29.1 billion (35% of us bought gifts for our PETS), small business owners lose 33 work days a year to tax stress, and Simon Cowell is now Team Fridays Off. In today's Idea Slam: what to do when your best employee leaves to become your competitor. The answer might surprise you.

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business's daily live show. New episodes weekdays at 11am Central.

Sponsored by Genhead (https://www.genhead.com) and Enji (https://www.enji.co/sboc)

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

It's Your Dream. Don't Grow It Alone.®

]]>Is SEO dead? Taylor Cusick Holman from Enji joins the show to set the record straight - spoiler: it's not dead, it's evolving. Learn the free tools and checklist approach any business owner can use to get found online. Plus: Valentine's Day spending hit $29.1 billion (35% of us bought gifts for our PETS), small business owners lose 33 work days a year to tax stress, and Simon Cowell is now Team Fridays Off. In today's Idea Slam: what to do when your best employee leaves to become your competitor. The answer might surprise you.

Businessing with Pat Miller is small business's daily live show. New episodes weekdays at 11am Central.

Sponsored by Genhead (https://www.genhead.com) and Enji (https://www.enji.co/sboc)

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

It's Your Dream. Don't Grow It Alone.®

]]>979f514a-e10c-4a26-aee8-ab76d7bcbdcbMon, 16 Feb 2026 12:55:00 -050001:04:22falsefullBusinessing 2/12/26 | The Relationship Audit Every Solopreneur NEEDSBusinessing 2/12/26 | The Relationship Audit Every Solopreneur NEEDSYou got into this for freedom. Today we're making sure the people around you aren't stealing it.

Pat walks through an interactive audit of every business relationship in your life — seven questions that will tell you exactly who's dragging you down, who's pulling you forward, and which rooms you need to leave. No sugarcoating. You have permission.

Plus: a stat that proves you're probably doing better than you think (top 20%, anyone?), the January housing crash and what it means for your product lineup, and two Idea Slam bangers — how to respond when a big company expects you to work for exposure, and whether it's actually okay to copy a competitor.

🔑 Key topics: networking audit, business relationships, premium product strategy, working for exposure, competitive intelligence

📊 Stats: 29.8M solopreneurs in the US contribute $1.7T to the economy. $100K/year = top 20%.

💡 Idea Slam:

(1) Don't work for exposure — here's how to flip the script.

(2) Copy the transformation, not the technique — then make it yours.

🔗 Links:

• Join SBOC: smallbusinesscommunity.com

• Subscribe to Fridays Off Newsletter: fridaysoffnewsletter.com

• Submit your Idea Slam question: https://event.smallbusinesscommunity.com/do-you-want-to-be-a-guest

• GenHead: genhead.com

• EngG: enji.co/sbo

]]>You got into this for freedom. Today we're making sure the people around you aren't stealing it.

Pat walks through an interactive audit of every business relationship in your life — seven questions that will tell you exactly who's dragging you down, who's pulling you forward, and which rooms you need to leave. No sugarcoating. You have permission.

Plus: a stat that proves you're probably doing better than you think (top 20%, anyone?), the January housing crash and what it means for your product lineup, and two Idea Slam bangers — how to respond when a big company expects you to work for exposure, and whether it's actually okay to copy a competitor.

🔑 Key topics: networking audit, business relationships, premium product strategy, working for exposure, competitive intelligence

📊 Stats: 29.8M solopreneurs in the US contribute $1.7T to the economy. $100K/year = top 20%.

💡 Idea Slam:

(1) Don't work for exposure — here's how to flip the script.

(2) Copy the transformation, not the technique — then make it yours.

🔗 Links:

• Join SBOC: smallbusinesscommunity.com

• Subscribe to Fridays Off Newsletter: fridaysoffnewsletter.com

• Submit your Idea Slam question: https://event.smallbusinesscommunity.com/do-you-want-to-be-a-guest

• GenHead: genhead.com

• EngG: enji.co/sbo

]]>586163b7-024a-4213-a347-3a1b189ca136Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:35:00 -050042:21falsefullBusinessing - 2/11/26 - AI Agents Are Here | And If You Work on a Screen, You're at RiskBusinessing - 2/11/26 - AI Agents Are Here | And If You Work on a Screen, You're at RiskClaude Cowork is now available for Windows - and this changes everything. On today's Businessing, Pat breaks down the difference between AI chatbots and AI agents, why every small business owner will have an agent swarm within 90 days, and what a viral 31-million-view article reveals about the future of screen-based work.

Plus: The jobs report comes in HOT (130K jobs vs 75K expected), the El Paso airspace gets shut down overnight (and reopened 3 hours later), and the US Women's Hockey team beats Canada 5-0.

In the Idea Slam: How do I know if I'm cut out for entrepreneurship? And how do I take a vacation when I'm too busy working toward a deadline?

Today's Sponsors:

Genhead - Scale systems, not chaos. Built for early stage entrepreneurs. https://www.genhead.com

Enji - The AI marketing engine for small business. 14-day free trial at https://www.enji.co/sboc

Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

Don't Grow It Alone - Get support from business owners who get it.

]]>Claude Cowork is now available for Windows - and this changes everything. On today's Businessing, Pat breaks down the difference between AI chatbots and AI agents, why every small business owner will have an agent swarm within 90 days, and what a viral 31-million-view article reveals about the future of screen-based work.

Plus: The jobs report comes in HOT (130K jobs vs 75K expected), the El Paso airspace gets shut down overnight (and reopened 3 hours later), and the US Women's Hockey team beats Canada 5-0.

In the Idea Slam: How do I know if I'm cut out for entrepreneurship? And how do I take a vacation when I'm too busy working toward a deadline?

Today's Sponsors:

Genhead - Scale systems, not chaos. Built for early stage entrepreneurs. https://www.genhead.com

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]]>bbd1f6eb-8f9e-443e-82f5-0612c2c7d6abWed, 11 Feb 2026 16:10:00 -050048:15falsefullBusinessing - 2/10/26 | 59% of Small Businesses Got Hacked Last Year (Here's How to Protect Yourself)Businessing - 2/10/26 | 59% of Small Businesses Got Hacked Last Year (Here's How to Protect Yourself)59% of small businesses experienced a cyber attack last year. That's not a typo. And if you think you're too small to be a target, you're exactly who they're after.

On today's Businessing, Pat breaks down what hackers actually want from your business (spoiler: it's not just your bank account—it's your CRM full of customer data), and exactly what to do about it: backups, 2FA, password managers, and cyber insurance.

Plus: Eddie Bauer is closing after 104 years and blaming the pandemic (really?), Valentine's Day spending is shifting from gifts to experiences (and how to apply that to YOUR business), and an Idea Slam with gravel bike coach Paul Waki asking the question: Did I niche down too far?

Pat's answer might surprise you: Go NARROWER.

Don't Grow It Alone®

Today's show sponsored by Genhead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

00:00 - Show Open

02:30 - Eddie Bauer Closing: 104 Years, $28 T-Shirts, Blaming the Pandemic

07:15 - Valentine's Day: $29B in Spending, Experiences Over Gifts

12:45 - How to Turn Your Product Into an Experience

17:00 - Lead Story: 59% of Small Businesses Got Cyber Attacked

22:30 - What Hackers Want from YOUR Business

26:00 - Cyber Protection: Backups, 2FA, Password Managers, Insurance

30:15 - Idea Slam: Paul Waki - Simple Endurance Coaching

35:00 - Should You Niche Down MORE?

42:30 - The Ownable Idea: What Makes You Different?

48:00 - Big News: DontGrowItAlone.com Domain Acquired

50:30 - SBOC Madison Meetup & Wrap

small business cybersecurity, cyber attacks small business, niche down business, eddie bauer closing, valentine's day business

]]>59% of small businesses experienced a cyber attack last year. That's not a typo. And if you think you're too small to be a target, you're exactly who they're after.

On today's Businessing, Pat breaks down what hackers actually want from your business (spoiler: it's not just your bank account—it's your CRM full of customer data), and exactly what to do about it: backups, 2FA, password managers, and cyber insurance.

Plus: Eddie Bauer is closing after 104 years and blaming the pandemic (really?), Valentine's Day spending is shifting from gifts to experiences (and how to apply that to YOUR business), and an Idea Slam with gravel bike coach Paul Waki asking the question: Did I niche down too far?

Pat's answer might surprise you: Go NARROWER.

Don't Grow It Alone®

Today's show sponsored by Genhead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

00:00 - Show Open

02:30 - Eddie Bauer Closing: 104 Years, $28 T-Shirts, Blaming the Pandemic

07:15 - Valentine's Day: $29B in Spending, Experiences Over Gifts

12:45 - How to Turn Your Product Into an Experience

17:00 - Lead Story: 59% of Small Businesses Got Cyber Attacked

22:30 - What Hackers Want from YOUR Business

26:00 - Cyber Protection: Backups, 2FA, Password Managers, Insurance

30:15 - Idea Slam: Paul Waki - Simple Endurance Coaching

35:00 - Should You Niche Down MORE?

42:30 - The Ownable Idea: What Makes You Different?

48:00 - Big News: DontGrowItAlone.com Domain Acquired

50:30 - SBOC Madison Meetup & Wrap

small business cybersecurity, cyber attacks small business, niche down business, eddie bauer closing, valentine's day business

]]>ba224d04-2869-4ce7-b4b1-2c294b480d65Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:20:00 -050055:01falsefullBusinessing - 2/9/26 | The Biggest Super Bowl Ad Loser Cost $8 MillionBusinessing - 2/9/26 | The Biggest Super Bowl Ad Loser Cost $8 Million$8 million for 30 seconds. That's what Super Bowl ads cost. And one company absolutely fumbled the opportunity.

On today's Super Bowl Monday edition of Businessing, Pat breaks down the ads that worked, the ads that didn't, and the one ad so bad it made him mad. (Spoiler: It's Slack and Salesforce with Mr. Beast, and the execution failures are a masterclass in what NOT to do.)

Plus: Breezy Johnson's incredible Olympic gold medal story (she won on the same course where she crashed in 2022), Gmail's new workflow feature that might replace your automation tools, and two Idea Slam questions:

• "I've been saying this year will be different for 5 years. It's not. What do I do?"

• "I need to raise my prices but I have clients on old rates. Do I rip off the bandaid?"

And why Olympic ski drones made Pat wish someone could follow small business owners around so our families finally understand how hard this actually is.

Don't Grow It Alone®

Today's show sponsored by Genhead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

00:00 - Show Open & Super Bowl Monday

02:15 - Olympics Update: Breezy Johnson's Inspirational Gold

05:30 - Gmail Studio: New Workflow Feature

07:45 - Super Bowl Ads Lead Story Intro

09:20 - GOOD Ads: Colon Screening & Ro with Serena

12:00 - BETTER Ads: Levi's Butts, Apartments.com, Claude AI

16:30 - BEST Ad: Google Gemini

18:00 - The Misses: Sofia Vergara x3, Ring's Creepy Moment

21:15 - Ad Recall Quiz

24:00 - BIGGEST LOSER: Slack/Salesforce Mr. Beast Disaster

30:45 - Idea Slam: "This Year Will Be Different" (5 Years Later)

36:20 - Idea Slam: How to Raise Prices on Existing Clients

42:00 - Olympic Drones & What Small Business Owners Wish People Saw

46:30 - SBOC Growth & Madison Meetup

]]>$8 million for 30 seconds. That's what Super Bowl ads cost. And one company absolutely fumbled the opportunity.

On today's Super Bowl Monday edition of Businessing, Pat breaks down the ads that worked, the ads that didn't, and the one ad so bad it made him mad. (Spoiler: It's Slack and Salesforce with Mr. Beast, and the execution failures are a masterclass in what NOT to do.)

Plus: Breezy Johnson's incredible Olympic gold medal story (she won on the same course where she crashed in 2022), Gmail's new workflow feature that might replace your automation tools, and two Idea Slam questions:

• "I've been saying this year will be different for 5 years. It's not. What do I do?"

• "I need to raise my prices but I have clients on old rates. Do I rip off the bandaid?"

And why Olympic ski drones made Pat wish someone could follow small business owners around so our families finally understand how hard this actually is.

Don't Grow It Alone®

Today's show sponsored by Genhead (genhead.com) and Enji (enji.co/sboc)

00:00 - Show Open & Super Bowl Monday

02:15 - Olympics Update: Breezy Johnson's Inspirational Gold

05:30 - Gmail Studio: New Workflow Feature

07:45 - Super Bowl Ads Lead Story Intro

09:20 - GOOD Ads: Colon Screening & Ro with Serena

12:00 - BETTER Ads: Levi's Butts, Apartments.com, Claude AI

16:30 - BEST Ad: Google Gemini

18:00 - The Misses: Sofia Vergara x3, Ring's Creepy Moment

21:15 - Ad Recall Quiz

24:00 - BIGGEST LOSER: Slack/Salesforce Mr. Beast Disaster

30:45 - Idea Slam: "This Year Will Be Different" (5 Years Later)

36:20 - Idea Slam: How to Raise Prices on Existing Clients

42:00 - Olympic Drones & What Small Business Owners Wish People Saw

46:30 - SBOC Growth & Madison Meetup

]]>56defeb2-7ce7-4e6c-a52c-c6236dab9d51Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:25:00 -050050:56falsefullBusinessing 2/5/26 | 36.2 Million Small Business Owners — Why Do We Feel So Alone? | SBA Stats + AI Hyper-PersonalizationBusinessing 2/5/26 | 36.2 Million Small Business Owners — Why Do We Feel So Alone? | SBA Stats + AI Hyper-PersonalizationIt is Thursday, February 5th — the last day of the work week if your Fridays off.

We're opening with the stat that'll stop you cold: 99.9% of all businesses in America are small. That's 36.2 million of you. US small business employs 45.9% of all private sector workers. So why do small business owners feel so alone?

Then we're diving into the consumer confidence paradox. Confidence is down 10 points — lowest since 2014 — but retail spending is UP 10% and luxury is UP 15%.

Plus: hyper-personalization trends from Upwork's 2026 report, two Idea Slam questions on nightmare clients and proposal ghosting, and the Clever Collector segment.

Sponsored by GenHead and Enji.

]]>It is Thursday, February 5th — the last day of the work week if your Fridays off.

We're opening with the stat that'll stop you cold: 99.9% of all businesses in America are small. That's 36.2 million of you. US small business employs 45.9% of all private sector workers. So why do small business owners feel so alone?

Then we're diving into the consumer confidence paradox. Confidence is down 10 points — lowest since 2014 — but retail spending is UP 10% and luxury is UP 15%.

Plus: hyper-personalization trends from Upwork's 2026 report, two Idea Slam questions on nightmare clients and proposal ghosting, and the Clever Collector segment.

Sponsored by GenHead and Enji.

]]>49e0c350-2abc-47f7-9637-f363dd76c4acThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -050042:02falsefullBusinessing 2/4/26 | 1 in 3 Americans Want to Start a Business. Here's What They Need to KnowBusinessing 2/4/26 | 1 in 3 Americans Want to Start a Business. Here's What They Need to KnowOne in three Americans want to start a business this year. Half of them will fail.

Today I'm sharing four things I wish someone told me before I started—lessons I learned the hard way so you don't have to.

Rule 1: You're not in the product business. You're in the sales business. Your success is directly proportional to how often you ask for money.

Rule 2: Start lean. The study says you need $12K. People think they need $28K. I say start with a farmer's market table before you open the coffee shop.

Rule 3: Don't start with a partner. Every decision becomes a negotiation. You lose all your autonomy before you even get started.

Rule 4: Don't do it broke. Little financial packages—good and bad—will drop on you every single day. If your family finances are already on fire, it will get worse.

Plus: Two Idea Slam questions on surviving chaos and getting started with AI. And I share exactly what Claude Cowork has been doing for my business—including optimizing my Google My Business page while I watched.

In the news: Government shutdown ends (kinda). We almost sent people to the Moon yesterday. Disney has a new CEO. And the Winter Olympics opening ceremony is tomorrow.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Open

09:00 - 4 Rules for New Business Owners

27:30 - Idea Slam: Chaos & AI

37:00 - Claude Cowork Deep Dive

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]]>One in three Americans want to start a business this year. Half of them will fail.

Today I'm sharing four things I wish someone told me before I started—lessons I learned the hard way so you don't have to.

Rule 1: You're not in the product business. You're in the sales business. Your success is directly proportional to how often you ask for money.

Rule 2: Start lean. The study says you need $12K. People think they need $28K. I say start with a farmer's market table before you open the coffee shop.

Rule 3: Don't start with a partner. Every decision becomes a negotiation. You lose all your autonomy before you even get started.

Rule 4: Don't do it broke. Little financial packages—good and bad—will drop on you every single day. If your family finances are already on fire, it will get worse.

Plus: Two Idea Slam questions on surviving chaos and getting started with AI. And I share exactly what Claude Cowork has been doing for my business—including optimizing my Google My Business page while I watched.

In the news: Government shutdown ends (kinda). We almost sent people to the Moon yesterday. Disney has a new CEO. And the Winter Olympics opening ceremony is tomorrow.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Open

09:00 - 4 Rules for New Business Owners

27:30 - Idea Slam: Chaos & AI

37:00 - Claude Cowork Deep Dive

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Sponsored by:

Genhead — https://www.genhead.com

Enji — https://www.enji.co/sboc

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallBusinessOC?sub_confirmation=1

Newsletter: https://fridaysoffnewsletter.com

Join SBOC: https://smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>424ca8cd-0ba3-4764-91c5-f7ce0a2ea905Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:50:00 -050043:23falsefullBusinessing 2/3/26 | Observe the Masses and Do the OppositeBusinessing 2/3/26 | Observe the Masses and Do the OppositeThe lead story hits on differentiation. James Caan's quote "Observe the masses and do the opposite" sparked a guided exercise: What's the hot trend everyone's following? What best practice drives you crazy? What do you wish people would stop doing? Those visceral reactions aren't immaturity—they're your gut talking. Your negotiator helps you fit in. Your gut helps you stand out.

The first live Idea Slam brings Rebecca Bryan to the show—a personal stylist who helps introverted business owners stop dressing to be invisible and start dressing to attract clients. Together we developed her positioning: turning wallflowers into lead magnets. The quick win? Wear a t-shirt that shows your passion. It's the cheapest networking hack that actually works.

News highlights: JP Morgan Chase's Business Leaders Outlook shows 60% of small businesses feel more positive now than any time in five years. 74% are optimistic about 2026. 53% plan to hire. And only 27% expect a recession—down from 40% last year.

Meanwhile, Lindsay Vonn announced she'll compete in the Olympics despite tearing her ACL: "As long as there's a chance, I will try." The government shutdown hits day four.

Final segment: Super Bowl commercial predictions. Expect nostalgia, generational mashups, heartwarming animal moments, and 85% of brands trying to be funny.

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00:00 - Open / Welcome

01:30 - News: JP Morgan Business Leaders Outlook

05:15 - News: Government Shutdown Day 4

06:45 - News: Lindsay Vaughn Olympic Update

08:30 - Lead Story: Observe the Masses, Do the Opposite

11:00 - Guided Exercise: Finding Your Differentiator

14:00 - Negotiator vs. Gut

16:30 - What Would You Do If You Ran the Company?

18:00 - Sponsor: GenHead

19:30 - Idea Slam Intro

20:00 - Rebecca Bryan: Styled with a Twist

24:00 - Wallflower to Lead Magnet Positioning

26:30 - T-Shirt Networking Strategy

31:00 - Lead Magnet & Pricing Discussion

34:00 - Sponsor: Enji

35:30 - Super Bowl Commercial Predictions

38:30 - Madison Meetup Promo

39:30 - Close

Sponsored by:

Genhead — https://www.genhead.com

Enji — https://www.enji.co/sboc

]]>The lead story hits on differentiation. James Caan's quote "Observe the masses and do the opposite" sparked a guided exercise: What's the hot trend everyone's following? What best practice drives you crazy? What do you wish people would stop doing? Those visceral reactions aren't immaturity—they're your gut talking. Your negotiator helps you fit in. Your gut helps you stand out.

The first live Idea Slam brings Rebecca Bryan to the show—a personal stylist who helps introverted business owners stop dressing to be invisible and start dressing to attract clients. Together we developed her positioning: turning wallflowers into lead magnets. The quick win? Wear a t-shirt that shows your passion. It's the cheapest networking hack that actually works.

News highlights: JP Morgan Chase's Business Leaders Outlook shows 60% of small businesses feel more positive now than any time in five years. 74% are optimistic about 2026. 53% plan to hire. And only 27% expect a recession—down from 40% last year.

Meanwhile, Lindsay Vonn announced she'll compete in the Olympics despite tearing her ACL: "As long as there's a chance, I will try." The government shutdown hits day four.

Final segment: Super Bowl commercial predictions. Expect nostalgia, generational mashups, heartwarming animal moments, and 85% of brands trying to be funny.

---

00:00 - Open / Welcome

01:30 - News: JP Morgan Business Leaders Outlook

05:15 - News: Government Shutdown Day 4

06:45 - News: Lindsay Vaughn Olympic Update

08:30 - Lead Story: Observe the Masses, Do the Opposite

11:00 - Guided Exercise: Finding Your Differentiator

14:00 - Negotiator vs. Gut

16:30 - What Would You Do If You Ran the Company?

18:00 - Sponsor: GenHead

19:30 - Idea Slam Intro

20:00 - Rebecca Bryan: Styled with a Twist

24:00 - Wallflower to Lead Magnet Positioning

26:30 - T-Shirt Networking Strategy

31:00 - Lead Magnet & Pricing Discussion

34:00 - Sponsor: Enji

35:30 - Super Bowl Commercial Predictions

38:30 - Madison Meetup Promo

39:30 - Close

Sponsored by:

Genhead — https://www.genhead.com

Enji — https://www.enji.co/sboc

]]>18cf2938-16f8-47f9-9778-c22bee5fd258Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:05:00 -050045:17falsefullBusinessing 2/2/26 | A Show for People Who RUN a BusinessBusinessing 2/2/26 | A Show for People Who RUN a BusinessThis is the first episode of Businessing as a daily show—Monday through Thursday at 11am Central. Pat opens with a challenge: We're one month into 2026. Is your business still Groundhog Day? Or did you actually do something about those promises you made to yourself?

The lead story explains why this show exists. This is not a business show—it's a show for people who RUN a business. That's different. Business owners are isolated, exhausted, wearing the same sweatpants for three days, trying to keep up with technology that's moving faster than they can track. This show is a lifeline, not another obligation.

Pat then demonstrates the difference between AI chatbots and AI agents with a real example. A chatbot answers questions and you copy/paste. An agent actually DOES things. Over the weekend, Pat asked Claude Cowork to reorganize his YouTube channel. It researched best practices, logged into YouTube, deleted old videos, created playlists, optimized SEO—all while Pat walked on the treadmill. An hour later, done.

Three Idea Slam questions get rapid-fire answers: (1) Haven't taken vacation in 5 years? You didn't build a company, you built a job. Fix your delegation and raise your rates. (2) Competitor copying everything? You're not different enough. Become one-of-one. (3) Spouse doesn't understand your work hours? They probably have a point—review your behavior and explain the business model.

Fun closer: February 2026 is a perfect calendar month—starts on Sunday, ends on Saturday, four exact weeks. Oddly satisfying.

Sponsored by

Genhead - https://www.genhead.com

Enji - https://www.enji.co/sboc

]]>This is the first episode of Businessing as a daily show—Monday through Thursday at 11am Central. Pat opens with a challenge: We're one month into 2026. Is your business still Groundhog Day? Or did you actually do something about those promises you made to yourself?

The lead story explains why this show exists. This is not a business show—it's a show for people who RUN a business. That's different. Business owners are isolated, exhausted, wearing the same sweatpants for three days, trying to keep up with technology that's moving faster than they can track. This show is a lifeline, not another obligation.

Pat then demonstrates the difference between AI chatbots and AI agents with a real example. A chatbot answers questions and you copy/paste. An agent actually DOES things. Over the weekend, Pat asked Claude Cowork to reorganize his YouTube channel. It researched best practices, logged into YouTube, deleted old videos, created playlists, optimized SEO—all while Pat walked on the treadmill. An hour later, done.

Three Idea Slam questions get rapid-fire answers: (1) Haven't taken vacation in 5 years? You didn't build a company, you built a job. Fix your delegation and raise your rates. (2) Competitor copying everything? You're not different enough. Become one-of-one. (3) Spouse doesn't understand your work hours? They probably have a point—review your behavior and explain the business model.

Fun closer: February 2026 is a perfect calendar month—starts on Sunday, ends on Saturday, four exact weeks. Oddly satisfying.

Sponsored by

Genhead - https://www.genhead.com

Enji - https://www.enji.co/sboc

]]>ef6529e3-bda2-44d0-8133-e0add41d2608Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -050044:07falsefullBusinessing 1/28/26 | AI Agents Are HERE—Not Coming, HEREBusinessing 1/28/26 | AI Agents Are HERE—Not Coming, HEREThis episode delivers a wake-up call for small business owners: AI agents are no longer a future promise—they're working right now. Pat reveals his new morning workflow where a 3-minute briefing with an AI agent results in half his administrative work completed by the time he returns from the gym.

The FreshBooks State of Small Business survey dropped this morning showing 76% of businesses are doing fine despite economic uncertainty. But the finding about work-life balance getting harder? Pat predicts that problem will be solved within months as AI agents take over the administrative grind.

A direct warning goes out to service-based businesses: if you're a VA, copywriter, graphic designer, or customer service provider, it's "go time." The defense of "AI can write but it sucks" is rapidly becoming obsolete. The solution? Specialize. Pick an industry vertical and own it.

The episode also explores quirky business habits through a viral TikTok about a woman moving buttons between jars daily. Pat shares his own: strict morning structure, investment in good coffee, removing email from his phone, and celebrating wins with Taco Bell and chocolate shakes. These personal quirks matter because AI agents need to know how YOU work to work for YOU.

Two Idea Slam questions get answered: What would you do differently in year one? (Say yes faster, sell more, stop hiding in busywork.) And how do you find time for new ideas? (Validate first, sell one before building, get paid to develop it.)

A bonus discovery: Pat started a LinkedIn newsletter yesterday and woke up to 344 auto-subscribed followers. LinkedIn's creator accounts automatically subscribe engaged followers to your newsletter.

Sponsored by:

Genhead - https://www.genhead.com

Enji - https://www.enji.com/sboc

]]>This episode delivers a wake-up call for small business owners: AI agents are no longer a future promise—they're working right now. Pat reveals his new morning workflow where a 3-minute briefing with an AI agent results in half his administrative work completed by the time he returns from the gym.

The FreshBooks State of Small Business survey dropped this morning showing 76% of businesses are doing fine despite economic uncertainty. But the finding about work-life balance getting harder? Pat predicts that problem will be solved within months as AI agents take over the administrative grind.

A direct warning goes out to service-based businesses: if you're a VA, copywriter, graphic designer, or customer service provider, it's "go time." The defense of "AI can write but it sucks" is rapidly becoming obsolete. The solution? Specialize. Pick an industry vertical and own it.

The episode also explores quirky business habits through a viral TikTok about a woman moving buttons between jars daily. Pat shares his own: strict morning structure, investment in good coffee, removing email from his phone, and celebrating wins with Taco Bell and chocolate shakes. These personal quirks matter because AI agents need to know how YOU work to work for YOU.

Two Idea Slam questions get answered: What would you do differently in year one? (Say yes faster, sell more, stop hiding in busywork.) And how do you find time for new ideas? (Validate first, sell one before building, get paid to develop it.)

A bonus discovery: Pat started a LinkedIn newsletter yesterday and woke up to 344 auto-subscribed followers. LinkedIn's creator accounts automatically subscribe engaged followers to your newsletter.

Sponsored by:

Genhead - https://www.genhead.com

Enji - https://www.enji.com/sboc

]]>0a732ce9-72b6-43fb-8be3-d3ae4e479db2Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:58:00 -050043:03falsefullBusinessing 1/26/26 | Tax Returns, AI SOPs, and the Art of Never StoppingBusinessing 1/26/26 | Tax Returns, AI SOPs, and the Art of Never StoppingYour customers are about to get paid. Bank of America projects $65 billion more in tax returns this year—up 18%—with the average American getting back $3,400. Pat lays out three promotional frameworks to theme your February social media around this windfall:

Return to Your Service: Go into your CRM, find past customers, and offer them a discount to come back by April 15th. Position it as using their tax return to reinvest in themselves.

Bye Bye Bills: Offer annual plans so customers can pay once and eliminate a monthly bill. Frame it as one less thing to worry about for the entire year.

Free: Position your product as a bucket list item that's now "paid for by the IRS." Play on the splurge mentality that comes with found money.

The rapid-fire Idea Slam covers four common questions: How to prepare for emergencies (cash reserves, digital products, proper insurance), where to start with AI if you're not techie (pick Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini and talk to it daily—plus start building SOPs now because AI agents are coming), how to get reviews without annoying customers (ask at the transformation moment, use a two-link strategy), and what to do when a hot lead ghosts you (change the contact method, try audio messages, and never stop reaching out).

Pat also shares his takeaway from a chamber networking event: 90% of the room weren't owners. That's why the SBOC is different—it's a curated community where owners connect with owners, no salespeople allowed.

(00:00) - Welcome & Weekend Recap

(04:00) - News: Super Bowl LX & Winter Storm Fern

(08:30) - Small Business Spotlight: Doris Jones

(09:30) - Lead Story: $65B Tax Return Windfall

(16:00) - Three February Marketing Frameworks

(17:00) - Sponsor: Gen Head

(18:30) - Idea Slam: Emergency Preparedness

(22:00) - Idea Slam: Getting Started with AI

(26:00) - Idea Slam: Getting Reviews Without Being Annoying

(29:00) - Idea Slam: What to Do When Leads Ghost You

(33:00) - Sponsor: Enji

(35:00) - The Greatest Job Title & Why SBOC is Different

(39:00) - Close & Upcoming Schedule

Daily shows start February 2nd, Monday through Thursday at 11am Central.

Keywords/Tags

tax returns, small business marketing, February marketing, AI for small business, SOPs, AI agents, customer reviews, Google reviews, lead follow-up, sales persistence, emergency preparedness, business insurance, networking, SBOC

Call to Action

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Join the SBOC: $9/month community for owners only - https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

]]>Your customers are about to get paid. Bank of America projects $65 billion more in tax returns this year—up 18%—with the average American getting back $3,400. Pat lays out three promotional frameworks to theme your February social media around this windfall:

Return to Your Service: Go into your CRM, find past customers, and offer them a discount to come back by April 15th. Position it as using their tax return to reinvest in themselves.

Bye Bye Bills: Offer annual plans so customers can pay once and eliminate a monthly bill. Frame it as one less thing to worry about for the entire year.

Free: Position your product as a bucket list item that's now "paid for by the IRS." Play on the splurge mentality that comes with found money.

The rapid-fire Idea Slam covers four common questions: How to prepare for emergencies (cash reserves, digital products, proper insurance), where to start with AI if you're not techie (pick Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini and talk to it daily—plus start building SOPs now because AI agents are coming), how to get reviews without annoying customers (ask at the transformation moment, use a two-link strategy), and what to do when a hot lead ghosts you (change the contact method, try audio messages, and never stop reaching out).

Pat also shares his takeaway from a chamber networking event: 90% of the room weren't owners. That's why the SBOC is different—it's a curated community where owners connect with owners, no salespeople allowed.

(00:00) - Welcome & Weekend Recap

(04:00) - News: Super Bowl LX & Winter Storm Fern

(08:30) - Small Business Spotlight: Doris Jones

(09:30) - Lead Story: $65B Tax Return Windfall

(16:00) - Three February Marketing Frameworks

(17:00) - Sponsor: Gen Head

(18:30) - Idea Slam: Emergency Preparedness

(22:00) - Idea Slam: Getting Started with AI

(26:00) - Idea Slam: Getting Reviews Without Being Annoying

(29:00) - Idea Slam: What to Do When Leads Ghost You

(33:00) - Sponsor: Enji

(35:00) - The Greatest Job Title & Why SBOC is Different

(39:00) - Close & Upcoming Schedule

Daily shows start February 2nd, Monday through Thursday at 11am Central.

Keywords/Tags

tax returns, small business marketing, February marketing, AI for small business, SOPs, AI agents, customer reviews, Google reviews, lead follow-up, sales persistence, emergency preparedness, business insurance, networking, SBOC

Call to Action

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]]>67b1bfd4-eecf-4db2-b28d-9c060bb2dd12Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:15:00 -050046:17falsefullBusinessing 1/21/26 | Maybe We're Better Off Alone: The Case Against Hiring in 2026Businessing 1/21/26 | Maybe We're Better Off Alone: The Case Against Hiring in 2026The small business growth playbook has always been simple: get busy, hire help, scale up. But what if that playbook is broken?

In this episode of Businessing, Pat Miller presents four alarming reasons why hiring doesn't work the way it used to:

**1. The talent gap is real.** 89% of business owners report they can't find qualified applicants. Not "people don't want to work"—people don't know how to do the work.

**2. Skills-based hiring means you're the trainer.** Employers are hiring for personality and training for skills. That's great—unless you don't have time to run a training department.

**3. AI is destroying critical thinking.** Gartner reports a trend toward "AI-free assessments" because employees can no longer think their way out of a paper bag without ChatGPT.

**4. Engagement has collapsed.** Employee engagement dropped from 88% to 64%. Six out of ten days they care. Four out of ten? They don't.

Pat's solution: **Stay solo as long as you can.** Build automation. Create SOPs. Use contractors for narrow tasks. And when you finally do hire, accept that you're now in the training and development business.

**Also in this episode:**

- A three-part time management framework for overwhelmed solopreneurs

- Why you should schedule tasks by due date, not importance

- Permission to forget everything that's not due today

- Historic winter storm warning (feet of snow, exploding trees, -50° windchill)

- The ChatGPT image follow-up: Brad's robot is NOT happy

**Perfect for:** Solopreneurs considering their first hire, small business owners drowning in to-do lists, and anyone wondering if they should scale—or stay lean.

]]>The small business growth playbook has always been simple: get busy, hire help, scale up. But what if that playbook is broken?

In this episode of Businessing, Pat Miller presents four alarming reasons why hiring doesn't work the way it used to:

**1. The talent gap is real.** 89% of business owners report they can't find qualified applicants. Not "people don't want to work"—people don't know how to do the work.

**2. Skills-based hiring means you're the trainer.** Employers are hiring for personality and training for skills. That's great—unless you don't have time to run a training department.

**3. AI is destroying critical thinking.** Gartner reports a trend toward "AI-free assessments" because employees can no longer think their way out of a paper bag without ChatGPT.

**4. Engagement has collapsed.** Employee engagement dropped from 88% to 64%. Six out of ten days they care. Four out of ten? They don't.

Pat's solution: **Stay solo as long as you can.** Build automation. Create SOPs. Use contractors for narrow tasks. And when you finally do hire, accept that you're now in the training and development business.

**Also in this episode:**

- A three-part time management framework for overwhelmed solopreneurs

- Why you should schedule tasks by due date, not importance

- Permission to forget everything that's not due today

- Historic winter storm warning (feet of snow, exploding trees, -50° windchill)

- The ChatGPT image follow-up: Brad's robot is NOT happy

**Perfect for:** Solopreneurs considering their first hire, small business owners drowning in to-do lists, and anyone wondering if they should scale—or stay lean.

]]>6c1af55b-7783-4d79-9954-064656261068Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:10:00 -050035:46falsefullBusinessing 01/19/26 | Out of 10 Social Posts Are Fake—Here's What Smart Business Owners Do InsteadBusinessing 01/19/26 | Out of 10 Social Posts Are Fake—Here's What Smart Business Owners Do InsteadEpisode Description:

We've entered a second pandemic—and this one's invisible. A new study reveals that 9 out of 10 social media posts are now AI-generated, leaving entrepreneurs more isolated than ever. That's exactly why Businessing exists.

In this premiere episode, we break down what the Vail ski resort crisis teaches us about recession-proofing your business, share a no-budget marketing framework that actually works, and explore the "2026 is 2016" nostalgia trend you can capitalize on right now.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Move your offerings toward "pain in the present" to survive any economy
  2. Build a customer treadmill, not a marketing strategy
  3. Real human connection is becoming a competitive advantage

Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome to Businessing (02:00) News: Tariffs, Markets & Minneapolis (05:00) Lead Story: The Social Pandemic (90% of posts are AI) (11:30) Business Resilience: What Vail Teaches Us (14:00) The 4 Buying Motivators Framework (20:00) Real Examples: Jeweler & Travel Advisor (22:00) Sponsor: GenHead (23:00) Idea Slam: Marketing with No Budget (28:30) Trend Watch: Nostalgia Marketing (2026 is 2016) (31:30) Does Your AI Secretly Hate You? (34:00) Outro & What's Next

Resources:

  1. GenHead CRM: genhead.com
  2. Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Businessing airs live Monday-Thursday at 11 AM Central starting February 2, 2026.

]]>Episode Description:

We've entered a second pandemic—and this one's invisible. A new study reveals that 9 out of 10 social media posts are now AI-generated, leaving entrepreneurs more isolated than ever. That's exactly why Businessing exists.

In this premiere episode, we break down what the Vail ski resort crisis teaches us about recession-proofing your business, share a no-budget marketing framework that actually works, and explore the "2026 is 2016" nostalgia trend you can capitalize on right now.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Move your offerings toward "pain in the present" to survive any economy
  2. Build a customer treadmill, not a marketing strategy
  3. Real human connection is becoming a competitive advantage

Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome to Businessing (02:00) News: Tariffs, Markets & Minneapolis (05:00) Lead Story: The Social Pandemic (90% of posts are AI) (11:30) Business Resilience: What Vail Teaches Us (14:00) The 4 Buying Motivators Framework (20:00) Real Examples: Jeweler & Travel Advisor (22:00) Sponsor: GenHead (23:00) Idea Slam: Marketing with No Budget (28:30) Trend Watch: Nostalgia Marketing (2026 is 2016) (31:30) Does Your AI Secretly Hate You? (34:00) Outro & What's Next

Resources:

  1. GenHead CRM: genhead.com
  2. Join the Small Business Owners Community: https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com

Businessing airs live Monday-Thursday at 11 AM Central starting February 2, 2026.

]]>8e99765c-0303-4881-a14f-ded7ae48e4f8Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:10:00 -050034:50falsefull