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July 7, 2025

How SMBs Can Free Up 35% of Owner Time Using AI Agents

Proof of Work — Episode 097
Why Most AI Spending Never Reaches the P&L
Jimmy Bijlani, AI Momentum Partners
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Len Landale, CEO of Helios Core AI, explores practical strategies for SMBs to integrate AI effectively. Len shares the concept and benefits of agentic AI, detailing how small businesses can identify valuable AI use cases, overcome skepticism, and automate repetitive tasks—freeing significant time and resources. Through a tangible case study with a rental services company, Len illustrates the critical importance of combining data-driven insights with human expertise for successful AI implementation. Learn why voice technology is becoming essential for customer interactions and how managed services ensure ongoing success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Agentic AI can significantly free up valuable owner and employee time.
  • Training AI requires both data and deep business expertise.
  • Voice technology is evolving rapidly and presents key opportunities for SMBs.
  • Effective integration into existing business processes is critical for AI success.
  • Ignoring AI may result in competitors outpacing your business.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Helios Core and Its Mission
02:33 - The Importance of AI for Small and Medium Businesses
05:12 - Understanding Agentic AI and Its Applications
07:58 - Helios Core's Unique Approach to AI Solutions
10:21 - Case Study: Implementing AI in a Rental Services Company
16:01 - Training AI Agents: Challenges and Solutions
18:43 - The Role of Managed Services in AI Deployment
21:16 - The Future of Voice Agents in Business
23:57 - Expanding AI Solutions Across Industries
26:52 - Advice for SMB Leaders on Embracing AI

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chapters
19 marks
00:00
Introduction to Helios Core and Its Mission
02:33
The Importance of AI for Small and Medium Businesses
05:12
Understanding Agentic AI and Its Applications
07:58
Helios Core's Unique Approach to AI Solutions
10:21
Case Study: Implementing AI in a Rental Services Company
16:01
Training AI Agents: Challenges and Solutions
18:43
The Role of Managed Services in AI Deployment
21:16
The Future of Voice Agents in Business
23:57
Expanding AI Solutions Across Industries
26:52
Advice for SMB Leaders on Embracing AI
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