In this New Year’s Eve episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim Lewis Howard and Hal Howard break down the real storybehind the 2025 layoffs—and why 2026 is quietly creating one of the biggest opportunities we’ve seen in years.
This isn’t a tech hype episode. It’s a market shift episode.
In 2025, high-skill talent was displaced at the same timesmall business owners hit an execution wall. What looks like chaos on the surface is actually something far more interesting underneath:
A redistribution of talent, leverage, and execution power.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
This episode is especially relevant if you are:
Key Insight from the Episode
This moment isn’t about tools. It’s about ownership.
The market is shifting away from titles, prestige, andpermission—and toward people who can take responsibility for outcomes.
Those who move early don’t just participate in theredistribution.
They get to set the terms.
The rest inherit them.
The Window Is Open (But Not Forever)
We’re hosting a live LinkedIn event where we break down the full BMS Licensee Model—the exact framework Becky uses to build her fractional practice without starting from scratch.
This is not freelancing.
This is not gig work.
This is precision execution, backed by systems, positioning, and leverage.
This is for you if you are:
Just say:
“Tell me more about the BMS Licensee Model.”
✦ DM Kim Lewis Howard on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-lewis-howard/
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What if losing your Big 4 job wasn’t the end of your career… but the moment you finally took control of it?
In this episode, we follow Becky, a former Big 4 consultant who went from 60-hour weeks and partner politics to running a $360K fractional executive practice—solo.
No team.
No burnout.
No Big 4 badge.
Just AI-powered leverage, smart workflows, and judgment that machines can’t replace.
This is Part 3 of The Great Displacement series—and we’re pulling back the curtain on the Sovereign AI Stack that lets one consultant do the work of six.
If you’re a displaced consultant, fractional executive, or small business owner wondering how AI actually changes the game—this is the episode you don’t skip.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔️ How a single consultant replaces an entire Big 4 delivery team
✔️ The 3-tool AI stack powering a $30K/month solo practice
✔️ Why AI didn’t replace Becky—but freed her
✔️ The exact workflows Becky uses to deliver Big 4–level value to SMBs
✔️ Why judgment, trust, and emotional intelligence are still wildly profitable
✔️ How displaced consultants are capturing the SMB market right now
The Sovereign AI Stack (Simple, Not Sexy—and That’sthe Point)
Becky doesn’t run on 47 tools. She runs on three:
1️⃣ AI Thinking Partner (ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini)
• Financial analysis
• Executive summaries
• Proposals, roadmaps, action plans
2️⃣ Client Command Center (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, or Monday)
• Dashboards
• Implementation plans
• Meeting notes
• Accountability tracking
3️⃣ Automation Glue (Zapier or Make)
• File routing
• Notifications
• Task updates
• Zero admin chaos
This isn’t about tools. It’s about workflow design.
Why Becky Still Gets Paid $12K/Month (Even With AI)
AI can: Analyze, Draft, Summarize, Automate
AI cannot: Exercise judgment, Read the room, Build trust, Make the hard call, Say, “Let’s pause—what’s really going onhere?”
That’s why Becky isn’t selling deliverables. She’s selling partnership.
The Window Is Open (But Not Forever)
We’re hosting a live LinkedIn event where we break down the full BMS Licensee Model—the exact framework Becky uses to build her fractional practice without starting from scratch.
If you’re:
· A displaced Big 4 / consulting professional
· A fractional COO, CFO, or operator
· A small business owner who needs real implementation help
Just say: “Tell me more about the BMS Licensee Model.”
✦ DM Kim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-lewis-howard/
✦ DM Hal on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halhoward/
This episode is part of The Great Displacement series—a three-part exploration of how displaced Big 4 professionals and struggling SMB owners can solve each other's problems through fractional executive relationships powered by AI.
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The $25,000 Binder That Changed Nothing
It's 11 PM on a Tuesday. Mike sits alone in his convertedstorage room office, staring at a leather-bound binder with gold embossed lettering: "Five-Year Strategic Growth Plan." He paid $25,000 for this plan. Spent two months in planning sessions. Got a 47-page document with charts, timelines, financial projections—everything.
And two years later? Not a single initiative has beenimplemented. Not one.
This is the story of the implementation gap—the crisisplaguing small and medium-sized businesses where brilliant strategies die in drawers because no one knows how to execute them. And it's the story of why displaced Big 4 consultants like Becky are perfectly positioned to solve theexact problem that's keeping entrepreneurs like Mike up at night.
Meet Mike: The Successful Owner Who's Drowning
Meet Becky: The Displaced Consultant Who Can FixEverything
The problem? Mike and Becky don't know each otherexists.
What is the implementation gap and why does it matter?
The implementation gap refers to the crisis where 90%of small business strategies fail—not because the strategy is bad, but because execution fails. According to research compiled from multiple sources:
Mike doesn't have a strategy problem. He has an executioninfrastructure problem. Until someone builds that infrastructure, his $25,000 binder is just expensive decoration.
How do fractional executives actually connect with SMBclients?
The episode reveals three proven connection scenarios:
Scenario 1: The Warm Introduction
Becky reaches out to a former Big 4 client who moved to industry, asking who they know facing implementation challenges. The introduction creates instant credibility.
Scenario 2: Content-Led Positioning
Becky posts on LinkedIn about helping a manufacturing client implement their five-year plan in 8 months, detailing the process and $1.2M in operational efficiency gains. Mike sees it, stops scrolling, and thinks "That's exactly what I need."
Scenario 3: Strategic Outreach
Becky researches 10 manufacturing companies in the $5M-$15M range using her AI assistant. She sends Mike a personalized message diagnosing his exact problem: the tension between scaling operations and managing daily firefighting.
The common thread? Becky doesn't pitch—she diagnoses. She doesn't say "Here's my background, hire me." She says"Here's the problem I solve. Do you have this problem?" Mike doesn't feel sold to. He feels understood.
Modern AI technology stacks allow individual consultantsto automate business support functions, proposal generation, project documentation, and client communication that previously required teams of junior associates. This technological leverage transforms the economics of consulting, enabling experienced professionals to deliver comprehensive services independently.
This episode is part of The Great Displacement series—a three-part exploration of how displaced Big 4 professionals and struggling SMB owners can solve each other's problems through fractional executive relationships powered by AI.
Have a question or want details about our upcomingLinkedIn event for displaced consultants?
✦ DM Kim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-lewis-howard/
✦ DM Hal on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halhoward/
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The consulting world is experiencing a seismic shift, andthousands of Big 4 professionals are being quietly swept into what Kim and Hal call The Great Displacement. In this episode, we break down the real economic and AI-driven forces behind mass layoffs at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, andEY, and why this moment is a once-in-a-generation turning point for displaced consultants. Through the story of “Becky” we explore the identity crisis, burnout loops, and psychological traps mid-career professionals face after asudden layoff and reveal the hidden opportunity waiting on the other side.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
RESOURCES & MENTIONS
Have a question or want details about our upcomingLinkedIn event for displaced consultants?
DM Kim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-lewis-howard/
DM Hal on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halhoward/
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This episode unpacks “The Great Displacement,” thestructural collapse happening across Big 4 consulting caused by AI, declining attrition, and shifts in service demand. Kim and Hal explain why thousands of consultant roles are being eliminated, what’s really driving layoffs at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY, and how displaced professionals can transition into the rapidly growing fractional executive market. This episode is essential for consultants navigating layoffs, mid-career professionals affected by automation,and anyone seeking a path to independent, AI-enabled work.
This episode answers questions such as:
After listening, an audience member will be able to:
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Is your small business ready for AI—or are you aboutto scale chaos?
In this episode, Kim and Hal break down the AI Audit—astrategic 3-question framework that every legacy business must ask before implementing automation, AI tools, or tech upgrades.
These aren't fluff questions. They’re the hard ones. The ones that expose operational gaps, team bottlenecks, and silent friction that's eroding trust with your customers and employees.
If you've ever wondered:
This episode is your wake-up call—and your roadmap.
What You’ll Learn:
What is the AI Audit for small businesses?
The AI Audit is a 3-question diagnostic framework created by Kim & Hal Howard to help legacy businesses determine AI-readiness. It focuses on process clarity, visibility metrics, and friction points that affect trust and execution.
Why do most legacy businesses struggle with AIimplementation?
Because they try to automate before they document. Without clear systems, visibility, or defined processes, AI simply scales what’s broken.
How can a small business use AI without losing itsculture?
Start by auditing your internal systems. Clarify processes, eliminate friction, and use AI to amplify what’s already working—not replace what’s missing.
Ready to future-proof your business the right way?
Join the waitlist for our Small Business Transformation Model (SBTM) and start making small steps that lead to big changes:
👉Add your name to the list now
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Check out my novel The Dawn of A.D.A.M. It’s got mystery, momentum, and just the right touch of tech intrigue. You can grab it on Amazon:
👉 Buy and listen to “The Dawn of A.D.A.M.”
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I built an employee yesterday. In 45 seconds. For free.
It's scanning commercial real estate in Florida right now. It knows zoning laws, traffic patterns, and lease rates better than any broker I've hired. And I didn't write a single line of code.
For 15 years, we've been sold the Virtual Assistant dream: "Hire offshore labor for $5/hour. Hand over your inbox. Go sit on a beach."
But you didn't buy freedom. You bought a management job.
The era of the "Assistant" is dead. 2026 is the year of the Agent.
In this episode, I'm showing you how to build AI agents that don't just talk—they DO. Agents that search, filter, analyze, and deliver completed work while you sleep.
YOU'LL LEARN:
→ The difference between a Chatbot and an Agent (and whyit matters for your business)
→ My exact three-step blueprint for building AI agentswithout coding:
→ Why "alignment before automation" is the only way AI works long-term
→ How I'm using agents to launch an insurance agency without burning out
→ The SBTM 2.0 framework: Two layers that turn chaos intosovereignty
RAPID-FIRE Q&A:
• How much does it cost to build an AI agent? (Answer: Zero to start)
• Do you need to code? (Answer: No—just describe what you want)
• What's the biggest mistake? (Answer: Trying to automate everything at once)
Ready to Take Action?
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Ever rolled out an AI tool… and everything seemed tocollapse in real time?
Emails firing at the wrong customers. Tasks assigned to the wrong people. Ghost automations waking up at 6:47 AM. Team members confused. You stepping in as the human fire extinguisher—again.
You’re not alone. And more importantly… it’s not thetool.
In this episode, Kim and Hal unpack the hard truth mostowners miss:
AI doesn’t break your business. AI reveals it.
Fast. Brutally. And usually before you’ve had your first cup of coffee.
If you’re an Olivia-style solopreneur feeling stretched thin… a Mike trying to modernize traditional operations… or an Alex working to build a resilient, future-proof organization… this episode lands right where you live.
Together, Kim and Hal walk through:
If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing holding your business together… this one’s going to feel like oxygen.---
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Are you drowning in AI tools but seeing zero ROI?
You're not alone. Every week brings a new "game-changing" AI tool, another LinkedIn post telling you you're falling behind, and more pressure to adopt before your competitors do. Buthere's what nobody tells you: You're not overwhelmed by AI. You're overwhelmed by decisions.
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, hosts Kim and Hal Howard cut through the noise with a simple, strategic framework that helps you evaluate any AI tool in under 5 minutes.
What You'll Learn:
Featured Framework: The 3-Question AI Strategy Filter
Question 1: Does this tool directly support my #1 priority?
Question 2: Will my team actually use it within the next 14 days?
Question 3: Can I measure success in ONE workflow?
This filter removes 80% of AI overwhelm instantly—helpingyou avoid the Tool Treadmill and make confident, strategic decisions about technology adoption.
Why This Episode Matters:
According to Gartner, 80% of AI value loss comes frommissing organizational alignment—not bad technology. McKinsey reports that the highest-ROI teams invest heavily in change management and workflow redesign before selecting tools.
Kim and Hal explain why AI doesn't fix broken businesses—it scales whatever you already are. Learn how to build thestrategic foundation that makes AI adoption actually work.
About the Hosts:
Kim and Hal Howard are business transformation strategists and the creators of SBTM 2.0 (Small Business Transformation Model), a proven framework that helps ambitious entrepreneurs stop reacting and start leading with AI-enhanced systems.
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Your team is using AI right now—and you probably have no idea.
From Canva to ChatGPT to Zapier, small business employees are quietly automating and creating with AI tools that were never approved, tracked, or reviewed.
In this episode, Kim and Hal shine a light on Shadow AI—the silent wave of innovation happening behind your back—and why ignoring it is costing you time, trust, and money.
Drawing insights from AI strategist Kristina Agustin (Southern Sky AI) and lessons from the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, they break down what every small business owner needs to know about compliance, leadership, and risk in the AI era.
You’ll discover how to:
✅ Spot hidden AI tools in your business (and stop data leaks before they start)
✅ Write a “good enough” AI policy in under an hour
✅ Lead innovation without killing creativity
Because if you’re not leading AI adoption in your company—you’re being led by it.
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Forty-seven days. That’s how long one small business owner waited to get paid for work she’d already delivered.
In this final chapter of AI Meets Humanity, Kim and Hal pull back the curtain on what they call “The Trust Machine” — a simple, zero-code system that turns compliance into confidence and contracts into cash flow.
Through real-world examples, sharp strategist banter, andlaugh-out-loud moments (yes, Hal still fears blockchain), this episode shows how AI can make trust automatic instead of assumed.
You’ll discover:
If you’ve ever waited weeks for payment, juggled clientfollow-ups, or lost sleep over “pending approval,” this episode is your blueprint for peace of mind.
Because in the AI era, trust isn’t a handshake — it’s a system.
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Your lead technician just took on 47% more work. Your designer stopped showing up to video calls. Your best customer sent an angry email at 11 PM—not about the service but about feeling invisible. What if these weren't separate problems, but the same signal?
In this episode, Kim and Hal explore how empathy has become your most advanced operating system in the age of AI. Spoiler alert: it's not soft. It's your most profitable competitive advantage. Featuring real business owners—a solopreneur, a regional catering leader, and a plumbing crewmanager—we unpack the Three Layers of AI-Driven Empathy and the Five Ds Framework: a practical system for detecting, discussing, designing, documenting, and developing empathetic leadership at any scale.
By the end, you'll walk away with proof that small steps lead to big changes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
FRAMEWORKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
The Three Layers of AI-Driven Empathy
1. Insight Layer — What AI surfaces (patterns in tone, timing, workload)
2. Intention Layer — How you interpret it (context + curiosity before judgment)
3. Integration Layer — How you measure outcomes (retention, satisfaction, referrals)
The Five Ds Framework: Feedback Loops of Care
1. Detect — Use AI/data to surface signals you'd miss
2. Discuss — 15-minute one-on-ones with one real question
3. Design — Customized interventions based on what you learned
4. Document — Track patterns over time to see what works
5. Develop — Celebrate wins and spread the culture
KEY STATISTICS & RESEARCH
RESOURCES & FURTHER LEARNING
Mentioned In This Episode
Related Concepts
Recommended Reading/Listening
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This week, we’re diving into what AI can’t automate — authentic human connection.
When an unexpected “Pitch incoming 😎” message caught Kim’s attention, it sparked a bigger conversation: Why do some automated messages make us roll our eyes, while others make us reply?
Join Kim and Hal as they break down:
You’ll learn how to design your AI systems to sound morelike you, keep your customers’ trust intact, and build automation that scales connection, not just communication.
Because in the end, authenticity isn’t soft — it’s strategic.
You’ll Learn:
The H.E.A.R.T. Method (Quick Reference):
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Small business owners are drowning in AI subscriptions—and most of them are wasting money, time, and customer trust. In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal wrap up their trilogy on AI Agents & The Future of Small Business with a blunt truth: AI tools without strategy are liabilities, not assets.
You’ll learn how to stop chasing shiny objects and instead build systems that boost ROI, protect compliance, and turn AI into your business copilot. If you’ve been wondering how to cut through AI hype and actually get results, this episode delivers the clarity you need right now.
What You’ll Learn
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Shiny apps are everywhere. But small businesses don’t need more noise—they need results.
In Part 2 of our 3-part series, AI That Actually Works for Small Business, Kim and Hal take you inside the new business model playbook:
Kim shares her own in-progress story of opening a new insurance agency in the AI era, weaving in lessons from blockchain at the University of Oxford and the hard knocks of hiring gone wrong. With humor, banter, and real-world examples, this episode goes deeper—showing how AI isn’t just about doing things faster, but building a business that thinks, learns,and runs itself.
You’ll Learn:
Links & References
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Feeling behind in the AI race? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Kim and Hal pull back the curtain on a truth most business owners miss: you’re already paying for AI—you just haven’t turned it on yet.
Whether you’re a solopreneur drowning in admin, a seasoned agency owner juggling compliance, or a local service shop trying to keep up with customer requests—this episode shows you how to unlock the AI already built into the tools you use every day.
From QuickBooks to Calendly, from CRM follow-ups to LinkedIn hiring filters—Kim and Hal walk you through real-world, low-barrier examples of what it looks like to go from stuck to scaling… in just one click.
And in their signature “Coffee Table Conversation,” they share a laugh-out-loud story of using AI to hunt for commercial real estate—with a security guard and a suspicious parking lot moment included.
This isn’t about hype... It’s about help.
And it starts with one click.
Key Takeaways
Mentioned Tools & Use Cases
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One year. 53 episodes. And today, we reveal Your Year-TwoBlueprint for Small Business Success: 3 plays to scale smarter, 2 traps to avoid, and 1 decision you’ll want to make in the next 7 days—so you can build a true superpower.
You’ll Learn
In this milestone anniversary episode, Kim and Hal look back at the biggest lessons of year one and reveal the Year-Two Blueprint: the 3 plays to win, 2 traps to avoid, and 1 decision that will shape your next 7 days.
If you’re a solopreneur buried under a CVS-length to-do list—this year proved that AI can help you reclaim hours and reduce burnout.
If you’re a growth-focused entrepreneur—this year showed that AI isn’t just about efficiency, but about building resilient, predictable, future-proof systems.
Along the way, you’ll hear Hal’s strategist take (“leverage beats hustle every time”), Kim’s rally cry, and even a blooper to celebrate how far this community has come.
This isn’t about chasing shiny apps. It’s about designingyour operating system for growth.
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The deal room is where businesses rise… or collapse.Whether you’re buying a company, signing a lease, or just negotiating with a vendor, the stakes are high — and the old ways of due diligence aren’t enough.
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim shares her real-world story of scouting office space for her new AAA agency — and how AI helped her see the red flags before locking into a deal. Joined by strategist Hal, they break down the Predict → Generate → Automate playbookand the Red Flag Radar (Compliance • Customers • Cash), showing how to use AI as a spotlight to expose hidden risks, protect your margins, and make better business decisions.
This isn’t about replacing human judgment — it’s aboutamplifying it. And with the tidal wave of Baby Boomer business exits underway, the winners will be those who walk into the deal room with clarity, not chaos.
You’ll Learn
1. How AI transforms due diligence for acquisitions, leases, and vendor deals.
2. The Predict → Generate → Automate playbook for smarter business strategy.
3. How to build a simple Red Flag Radar (Compliance, Customers, Cash) to avoid costly mistakes.
Ready to Take Action?
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Google changed the rules. SEO is shifting. Here’s howsmall businesses can win before the big brands even catch up.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal break down:
Whether you're a solopreneur, consultant, agency owner,or local brand, this episode will give you a playbook to stay visible, connect faster, and hedge against disruption.
Featured Strategy Concepts:
Tools + Mentions:
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Feeling invisible in a noisy marketplace? You’re not alone. Millions of small businesses are competing for the same customers, but here’s the secret: survival isn’t about going bigger—it’s about getting sharper.
In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal reveal how AI helps you stop fighting over scraps in the crowded ocean and start owning your own pond—a hyper-niche where you become the go-to authority.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why This Matters Now:
With tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty puttingnearly 40% of small businesses at risk, playing it safe by being “generic” is the fastest road to failure. In today’s market, niching down is survival—and AI is the compass that helps you navigate.
Challenge of the Week:
Jump into a social media community in your industry. Use AI (even a smart ChatGPT prompt) to uncover one recurring frustration no one is solving. That’s your first step toward finding your pond.
Listen If You’re:
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to own your pond, build trust fast, and thrive in a tightening economy.
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Tariffs are spiking, supplier prices are jumping, and small business owners are feeling the squeeze. In this episode of Small Business Big AI, Kim and Hal bring Olivia, our solopreneur persona, to the Coffee Table to face a real scenario: what happens when supplier costs jump 30%overnight?
You’ll discover how AI isn’t just about working faster —it’s about making your business safer. From spotting storms early, to modeling the financial impact, to acting with clarity, this episode delivers a practical AI playbook for surviving and thriving when margins are under fire.
What You’ll Learn:
Don’t just hustle harder. Learn how to think better with AI as your business safety net.
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