The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and Thrive
Conversations to help your business grow and thrive — like having your own board of expert advisors in your pocket.
The Business Behind Your Business is the go-to podcast for small business owners who want practical guidance, clearer decision-making, and strategies that actually work in the real world.
Hosted by Paul Sweeney, each 15–30 minute episode takes you behind the scenes of how small businesses grow, lead teams, manage money, and solve the problems that keep owners up at night. Whether you’re running a team of one or twenty, you’ll find relatable stories, expert insights, and tools you can put into action straight away.
From improving cash flow and pricing for value to building systems, reducing overwhelm, and preparing for long-term success, our guests share straightforward advice without the jargon.
What you’ll learn:
* How small businesses make money — and where they lose it
* Leadership and team-building strategies that actually work
* Smart marketing ideas for busy owners
* Financial planning and forecasting explained simply
* How to scale without burning out
* What successful businesses do differently behind the scenes
If you want your business to run better, grow stronger, and give you more freedom, this show gives you the practical steps and confidence to make it happen — one smart decision at a time.
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The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and Thrive
Using AI for Business Success
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Feeling overwhelmed by all the hype around artificial intelligence? Not sure how it fits into your small business—or if it even should? This episode is your starting point. Join us for a practical and myth-busting conversation with AI entrepreneur and Anabots AI co-founder Josh Thomas, who breaks down how small and medium-sized business owners can start using AI today to improve efficiency, make better decisions, and grow their businesses—without needing a tech degree.
In this episode, host Paul Sweeney sits down with Josh to explore the real-world impact of AI on business operations. They cut through the fear and confusion surrounding AI and focus on what actually matters: using AI as a tool to augment your thinking, not replace it. Josh shares insights from working with over 5,000 entrepreneurs across 30 industries and discusses how AI—when used intentionally—can amplify your strengths and help you achieve your goals faster.
You’ll learn:
- Why AI is more than just ChatGPT—and how it’s already reshaping how we do business
- The difference between artificial intelligence and augmented intelligence
- How to get started with AI even if you’re not tech-savvy
- Why fear and hesitation around AI are natural—and how to move past them
- How to use AI to accelerate your business strategy, not derail it
If you're ready to stop “waiting and seeing” and start taking advantage of the tools already available to you, this episode is a must-listen.
Josh Thomas is a 15-year grizzled veteran entrepreneur who has worked with more than 5,000 entrepreneurs across 30 different industries over the last 15 years. Many of his top clients have been able to 2X, 3X, and even 5X their sales in less than 90 days by following his proven sales systems and guidance.
A long-time business consultant, he is the Co-Founder of Anabots AI as well as host of “The Do Zone” and “Basic Business AI” podcast. Austin, Texas is currently home although he’s originally a Kentucky boy.
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