
Episode 62: The Data Science Gold Mine Hidden in Small Business AI Solutions
About this episode
While most data scientists chase after scraps at the big business table, a hidden gold mine sits completely ignored. Small businesses are desperate for AI solutions but can't get help because everyone thinks they're "too small."
The truth? These overlooked clients - representing a staggering 99.8% of all businesses - are willing to pay real money for simple AI implementations that deliver jaw-dropping ROI. We're talking five to seven-figure returns from solutions you could build in your sleep.
In this episode, Heidi Araya joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to reveal exactly how data scientists can escape the soul-crushing enterprise world and build a thriving practice serving clients who actually appreciate your genius.
Prepare to discover:
- Why AI implementations for small businesses can deliver dramatically higher ROI than enterprise solutions [12:16]
- The three pre-built AI solutions that consistently generate the greatest value for resource-constrained clients [12:16]
- A practical framework for identifying high-impact opportunities even when clients have minimal data [16:59]
- The "AI receptionist" solution that generated $30 million in new business from dead leads for one small client [21:19]
Guest Bio
Heidi Araya is the CEO and chief AI consultant of BrightLogic, an AI automation agency that specializes in delivering people-first solutions that unlock the potential of small to medium sized businesses. She is also a patented inventor, an international keynote speaker and the author of two upcoming books, one on process improvement for small businesses and the other on career and personal reinvention.
Links
- Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn
- BrightLogic website
- Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn
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