SPECIAL GUEST!! CMO Thryv Tami Cannizzaro→ AI for Small Businesses! | Ep. 395

Small business owners keep asking the same thing: how do you actually use AI without adding more to your plate? With Jay Schwedelson and Tami Cannizzaro , we get real about where AI already works today, from getting found in AI results to handling reviews and easy lifecycle wins. It’s the practical, zero-fluff playbook that helps you compete while you’re still juggling the day to day. ㅤ Grab 25% off GROW 2025 with code JAYPODCAST and register at http://thryv.com/grow-2025 for the October 16–17 event in Arizona. Hear speakers including Barbara Corcoran, David Heath, Google, Yelp, and meet Tami Cannizzaro on site. ㅤ Best Moments: (01:45) Tami’s utility-first content strategy that simplifies a complex product into real help for small businesses (03:00) Over 50 percent of small businesses are already using AI and asking how to get found (03:18) Getting found in AI mirrors SEO best practices, with user generated content now a difference maker (06:00) Quick, AI-written replies turn reviews into retention and trust by meeting the need for instant responses (08:00) One-click automations for birthdays, off-season promos, and service reminders to drive repeat revenue (12:30) The next wave is helper bots that prompt you first, making AI easier for busy owners ㅤ Check out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelson Check out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelson Check Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/