# small business owners (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover small business owners. Page: Feed: --- ## [YouTube Just Changed the Ratings Game](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/youtube-just-changed-the-ratings) _2026-08-20 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ The monetization bar is doubling. Smaller creators need to start thinking less like uploaders and more like television programmers. ## [Perfectionism Is Just Fear in a Better Outfit](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/perfectionism-is-just-fear-in-a-better) _2026-08-17 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ How Experts Actually Start Making Video in 2026 ## [Nobody Has an Eight-Second Attention Span](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/nobody-has-an-eight-second-attention) _2026-08-13 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ They have an eight-second BS detector. Wistia's new data just proved it by accident. ## [Back to School, Back to AI](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/back-to-school-back-to-ai) _2026-08-08 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Small businesses are learning fast. Are you? ## [Why Video Is Your Human Defense System in the AI Search Era](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/why-video-is-your-human-defense-system) _2026-08-04 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ AI can summarize your credentials. It can't fake your judgment. On staying findable and trusted while ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity answer for you. ## [Why Even Shitty Videos Build Authority](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/why-even-shitty-videos-build-authority) _2026-07-29 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Your stumble is not a liability. It’s a signal. ## [Tools and Fools](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/tools-and-fools) _2026-07-26 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ The AI Tools Worth Paying For... and the Ones That Got Whacked ## [Lost and Found: How to Get Found by AI Search](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/lost-and-found-how-to-get-found-by) _2026-07-23 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Get Found by AI: Escape Witness Protection and the Jungle ## [AI Findability: Why Getting Found Beats Ranking on Google](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/ai-findability-why-getting-found) _2026-07-20 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Findability Is the New Google. Here's How to Get Found. ## [You're Not Being Replaced by AI. But You Are Becoming Invisible.](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/youre-not-being-replaced-by-ai-but) _2026-07-15 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ The AI era is creating a new class of winners and losers. The difference will not be who knows the most tools. It will be who gets found, trusted, and chosen. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xAEGCm1obFMR) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Why Your Podcast Belongs on Substack, Not Just Spotify](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/why-your-podcast-belongs-on-substack) _2026-07-11 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ The Podcast Platform Nobody's Talking About (And Should Be) ## [Most Podcasters Don’t Need More Episodes. They Need More Leverage.](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/most-podcasters-dont-need-more-episodes) _2026-07-09 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ AI can help turn every episode into a week of useful content without adding another full-time job. ## [I Couldn't Find the Right AI Tools for Small Business Owners. So I Built Them.](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/i-couldnt-find-the-right-ai-tools) _2026-07-03 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Six new AI tools that turn what you already know into video ideas, sharper messages, repurposed content, and revenue-driving CTAs — in under two minutes, no tech skills required. ## [Popular or Paid?](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/popular-or-paid) _2026-06-18 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Scope creep is what happens when generosity has no guardrails. ## [Why Accomplished Experts Stay Invisible (And What to Fix First)](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/why-accomplished-experts-stay-invisible) _2026-06-17 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ The Visibility Gap Nobody Talks About ## [AI Today Live: Vibe Coding & Bespoke Apps with Kim Doyal](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/ai-today-live-vibe-coding-and-bespoke) _2026-06-16 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Vibe Coding: How to Build Custom AI Apps in 48 Hours [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202209720/251bba9e9987febb093be7cd368f320e.mp3) ## [AI Search Has Changed. Here's How to Stay Visible in 2025](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/ai-search-has-changed-heres-how-to) _2026-06-15 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Why 85% of what gets you cited has nothing to do with your website ## [Fear of Becoming Obsolete? AI Is Why... Here's the Fix.](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/fear-of-becoming-obsolete-ai-is-why) _2026-06-13 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ FOBO Is a Signal, Not a Sentence ## [Why 95% of AI Projects Fail (And What to Do Instead)](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/why-95-of-ai-projects-fail-and-what) _2026-06-10 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ The Real Reason AI Isn't Working for Most Businesses ## [Live with Denise Wakeman and Lou Bortone: Refuse to Be Irrelevant](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/live-with-denise-wakeman-and-lou) _2026-06-09 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ A recording from Lou Bortone and Denise Wakeman's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201344749/ef3c08c383c411ca4c6205919d4cf582.mp3) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rDQZTXwEueaf) _2026-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Fast-Tracking Small Business with AI Voice Agents & Claude Code with Brett Wallace](https://aitodaywithloubortone.substack.com/p/fast-tracking-small-business-with-9af) _2026-06-09 · Lou Bortone, Video & AI Expert · AI Today by Lou Bortone_ Think AI is just a bright, shiny object? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211574904/abc50f54c61d448e0421cd62b6d2117c.mp3) ## [ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude: Complete Comparison (2026 Edition)](https://timesofrising.com/chatgpt-vs-gemini-vs-claude-complete-comparison-2026-edition/) _2026-06-09 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ Compare ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude in 2026. Features, pricing, coding, writing, reasoning, accuracy, statistics, and real-world performance explained. ## [Why Most Crypto Tokens Die Within 6 Months (And How to Avoid It)](https://timesofrising.com/why-most-crypto-tokens-die-within-6-months-and-how-to-avoid-it/) _2026-05-31 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ Discover why most cryptocurrency tokens fail within six months and learn the key strategies founders and investors can use to build sustainable crypto projects that survive market cycles. ## [How Small Businesses Use AI Automation to Save Time](https://timesofrising.com/small-businesses-use-ai-automation-to-save-time/) _2026-05-21 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ Running a small business often means wearing multiple hats at once. Owners manage customer service, marketing, operations, invoices, scheduling, social media, and dozens of repetitive tasks that consume valuable hours every week. As competition increases and customer expectations grow, many small businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) automation to work smarter instead of simply… ## [How Compound Interest Builds Wealth Over Time](https://timesofrising.com/how-compound-interest-builds-wealth-over-time/) _2026-05-20 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ Most people think wealth is built through huge salaries, lucky investments, or sudden breakthroughs. In reality, one of the most powerful wealth-building forces is much quieter: compound interest. Compound interest rewards consistency more than intensity. It turns small savings into meaningful wealth by allowing your money to grow on both the original amount and the \[…\] ## [Integration of Trading Software with Exchanges and Brokers: Protocols, Data, and Security](https://timesofrising.com/integration-of-trading-software-with-exchanges-and-brokers-protocols-data-and-security/) _2026-04-13 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ Trading software today isn’t just a tool; it’s the lifeline connecting traders to global financial markets. Whether you’re a retail investor in Shostka or a high-frequency trader in London, your platform’s ability to seamlessly integrate with brokers and exchanges is crucial. This article delves into the nuts and bolts of these integrations, exploring the protocols, \[…\] ## [The 2026 Debt Detox Blueprint: How to Eliminate Debt Without Breaking Your Cash Flow](https://timesofrising.com/2026-debt-detox-blueprint/) _2026-04-03 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ A practical 2026 debt payoff guide for salaried people, freelancers, crypto investors, and small business owners. Learn how to cut high-interest debt, protect cash flow, and rebuild financial control. ## [The 2026 Cash Flow System: How to Control Money Like a CFO (Even If You Earn ₹10,000 or ₹10 Lakh)](https://timesofrising.com/the-2026-cash-flow-system-how-to-control-money/) _2026-04-02 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ If you haven’t yet built your financial safety net, start here → The 2026 Emergency Fund Blueprint The Real Game Is Not Income. It’s Control. Let’s get brutally honest. Most people don’t have a money problem. They have a cash flow problem disguised as a lifestyle problem. You can earn ₹20,000 or ₹2,00,000 — if \[…\] ## [The 2026 Emergency Fund Blueprint: How to Build a Financial Safety Net for Salaried People, Freelancers, and Small Business Owners](https://timesofrising.com/2026-emergency-fund-blueprint/) _2026-04-01 · Vishwas Sharma · TIMES OF RISING_ When money feels unstable, people do one of two things: panic or plan. The smart move is planning. An emergency fund is not boring. It is power. It is the quiet buffer that stops one medical bill, one lost client, or one broken machine from becoming a financial disaster. In a year where many households \[…\]