AI for Small Business Owners with Kelly Marble of Ocean.ai
Kelly Marble, a marketing technologist, joins Lana Hout and Aisha Wynn of The Ai Chicks to uncover cost-effective strategies for small business growth, the accessible evolution of AI tools, and the profound impact of AI on personalized consumer engagement. This episode also shares insights on breaking tech adoption barriers and the importance of education for leveraging AI's full potential.
Kelly Marble, a passionate advocate for AI in marketing, has dedicated her career to helping small businesses overcome barriers to entry in the digital landscape. Recognizing the varying degrees of AI knowledge among business owners, from the curious and enthusiastic to the outright avoidant, Kelly strives to educate and empower. Through her efforts, she aims to bridge the gap between emerging technology and small business practicality. Armed with insightful data from reputable sources like Deloitte and Stanford, Kelly underscores the critical need for AI integration, highlighting that a mere 1 in 4 small businesses are currently leveraging its potential. Her mission is to increase this number, ensuring that more businesses thrive in an increasingly automated world.
Show Notes
EPISODE COVERS:
Empowering female entrepreneurs with AI tools
Marketing growth strategies for small businesses
Budget-friendly AI adoption steps explained
AI-powered tools like Mailchimp in-depth
Personalizing marketing for better consumer engagement
User-friendly platforms integrating AI features
AI reducing entry barriers for businesses
AI risks: Likeness creation liabilities discussed
Mailchimp's platform compatibility with popular sites
ChatGPT for customized business applications
Collaborative industry workshops by Kelly Marble
Strategic partnerships boosting tech inclusion
Importance of AI education and skills
Increased AI course offerings and certifications
AI's predicted economic growth impacts
Empowering female entrepreneurs, Kelly Marble, Ms. Maven, small business marketing, low-budget strategies, integrating AI, AI-powered tools, Mailchimp AI features, consumer engagement, AI-enhanced marketing, Claude 3, natural language processing, accessible AI technologies, Canva AI features, Zoom AI tools, AI risks, Mailchimp integrations, industry collaborations, ChatGPT customization, AI workshops, Ocean AI, AI adoption challenges, small business AI adoption, AI education, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, task automation, personalized marketing campaigns, AI-enhanced customer service, AI prompt engineering.
TIMELINE:
00:00 Non-traditional tech background, retail to giants.
06:29 Small businesses struggle with AI adoption barriers.
07:05 Teaching AI fundamentals to underserved entrepreneurs effectively.
10:54 AI as a creative tool and learning opportunity.
14:13 Technology has tiered systems; AI-powered marketing tools.
17:08 Consumers encounter approximately 1,000 ads daily.
21:26 Understanding AI's value requires clear prompts/goals.
23:36 AI enthusiasts deepen understanding; quantum tech evolves.
28:56 Companies are collaborating on ChatGPT, customizable services.
30:02 Encouraged AI exploration, praised enthusiasts and curious.