Small Biz Spotlight

By Leland McFarland

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Episodes: 39

Description

Running a small business is often a rollercoaster ride—half the time you’re the CEO, and the other half you’re the janitor. Small Biz Spotlight is here to make the ride a little smoother (and a lot more profitable).

We cut through the noise to bring you the essential news, high-value deals, and the raw, unfiltered truth of entrepreneurship found in the corners of the internet.


What’s on the Menu?

  • The Latest News: We track the trends, policy shifts, and economic updates that actually impact your bottom line. No corporate fluff—just the facts you need to stay competitive.
  • Deals & Steals: From software discounts to equipment markdowns, we hunt for the offers that help you scale without draining your capital.
  • The Reddit Deep Dive: This is where it gets real. We scour subreddits like r/smallbusiness, r/entrepreneur, and r/startup to discuss the burning questions, "Am I the Jerk?" client scenarios, and "how did they survive that?" horror stories that you won't hear in a boardroom.

Why Listen?

Whether you’re a solopreneur working out of a garage or managing a growing team, Small Biz Spotlight is your weekly briefing on the small business world. We combine practical data with the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking reality of being your own boss.

The Bottom Line: We’re here to help you save money, stay informed, and realize that whatever weird problem you’re facing today—someone on Reddit has probably already lived through it.


Episode Date
Zoho AI Agents, Holiday Shopping Shifts & Small Biz Sales Drop
Nov 06, 2026
NetSuite Goes All-In on AI: Faster ERP, Smarter Automation & Small Business Drama
Oct 28, 2026
Google Gemini 4, Free NetSuite AI & UPS Holiday Upgrades | Small Biz Spotlight
Oct 15, 2026
NetSuite QuickStart: Free AI-Powered Finance for Startups | Josh Goodwin Interview
Oct 14, 2026
Interview with Edgar Bello Gonzalez and Eduardo Bello Gonzalez
Oct 13, 2026
SBA Expands Contract Opportunities as AI Search Reshapes Shopping
Oct 08, 2026
AI CFOs, IRS Mobile Tools & Amazon’s $400M Oregon Investment
Oct 01, 2026
Amazon’s AI Seller Assistant Gets Smarter With Memory, Agents and 24/7 Automation
Sep 24, 2026
AI Shopping Takes Off as SBA Reworks 8(a) and the Couch Economy Grows
Sep 17, 2026
Google Gemini Levels Up While SBA Targets Manufacturing, Energy & Health
Sep 09, 2026
AI, Jobs, Grants & Quantum: Big Changes for Small Business
Aug 21, 2026
SBA Millions, AI Data Centers, and Why Business Buyers Are Pulling Back
Aug 12, 2026
Small Business Spotlight: Grants, Growth and Rising Costs
Jul 29, 2026
From Surge Pricing to AI Risk: What Small Businesses Should Know
Jun 25, 2026
Interview with Ross Buhrdorf, CEO and co-founder of ZenBusiness
Jun 23, 2026
Rural Entrepreneurs Surge While Small Business Confidence Drops
Jun 19, 2026
Small Business Confidence Slips as Rural Entrepreneurs Go Global
Jun 19, 2026
Interview with Hari Hara Prabu | Head of Product for Zoho POS
Jun 01, 2026
AI Scams, Housing Hurdles, and the Hidden Cost of Business Tech
May 29, 2026
Big Loans, AI Tools, and the Rising Cost of Staying Online
May 21, 2026
Big Opportunities for Small Businesses: SBA Pitch Prizes, Free AI Training, and Connectivity
May 14, 2026
Passwords, Payroll, and the AI Workforce: What Small Businesses Need to Know Now
May 08, 2026
Interview with Mouli Dorai - Chief Evangelist of Cyber Solutions at Zoho
May 05, 2026
AI, Compliance, and Smarter Marketing: Small Business Moves That Matter
Apr 27, 2026
Small Business Optimism Falls as Entrepreneurship Rises
Apr 16, 2026
Instant Payments, AI Commerce, and Hiring Headaches for Small Business
Apr 09, 2026
Interview with Bharath Kumar, Head of Marketing and Customer Experience for Zoho Bookings
Apr 08, 2026
Funding, Fast Delivery, and Big Lessons for Small Business Owners
Apr 02, 2026
Interview with Eddie Cliff - VP & GM of SMB & Growth Products at Salesforce
Mar 30, 2026
Marketplace AI, Gas Price Jumps, and Small Business Confidence
Mar 20, 2026
Small Biz Spotlight: Rural Growth, Workforce Shifts, SBA Loans, and Smart Tech Deals
Mar 11, 2026
Optimism Up, Fraud Down, Air Taxis In—Plus Square’s New Register & Reddit Reality Checks
Feb 26, 2026
10,000-Year Glass Storage, Energy Bills Surge, EVs Cool Off & Zoho Hits 1M Customers
Feb 19, 2026
Interview with Craig Dubitsky - Founder and CEO of happy
Feb 18, 2026
Interview with Evan Goldberg - Founder & EVP of Oracle NetSuite
Feb 17, 2026
SuiteConnect 2026: NetSuite AI, Scam Alerts, and Small Biz Survival Stories
Feb 13, 2026
AI, Trust, and Burnout: Real Fixes for Small Business Owners
Feb 08, 2026
AI Burnout & Business Sales: What Small Businesses Face in 2026
Feb 07, 2026
New Adobe Acrobat Features + AI Stats That Matter for Small Business
Feb 05, 2026