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Intro (0:00-1:00)

Welcome to “AI Main Street,” the show where we explore how artificial intelligence is becoming the busy intersection of the internet, the place every business wants a corner shop. I’m Jason Wade (founder of NinjaAI), and today we’re diving into how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can treat AI like the “Main Street” of the digital world — the high-traffic corner where attention congregates, where visibility counts, and where the underdog can out-smart the giant.

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Section 1: Why the “Main Street” analogy fits (1:00-2:30)

Think of your favourite small town. The “Main Street” is where foot traffic is constant: people go past, stop in shops, glance at storefronts, compare services, pick up coffee, hear about deals. In the digital realm, the “street corner” is no longer just Google’s first page—it’s also where AI engines, conversational agents, and intelligent platforms live. That means if you, as an SMB, show up there, you’re in the thick of it. If you don’t, you’ve set up shop on a back alley with no pedestrian flow.

When someone asks a question (“Where’s a good plumber near me?” “What’s the fastest way to ship product X?”), AI engines like chatbots or search assistants serve the answer. Being visible in those answers is your digital corner lot. If a big brand bought every corner, you’d never be noticed; but with AI-powered tools you can claim a spot.

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Section 2: The state of AI adoption among SMBs (2:30-4:00)

Let’s talk numbers so we know the terrain.

• A recent survey found that 75% of SMBs are at least experimenting with AI — and among growing SMBs, adoption jumps to 83%. 

• In one global overview: 78% of organizations use AI in at least one business function — up from 55% a year earlier. 

• For true small business (not just “medium or large”), reports say 77% of small businesses worldwide have adopted AI tools in at least one function (marketing, customer-service, inventory). 

• Another study found that 91% of businesses actively using AI say it will help their business grow in the future. 

So, yes: AI isn’t just for the Googles or Amazons of the world. SMBs are in the game.