From Corporate to Consultant: Building an AI-Powered Lead Engine for Small Business
How AI Is Changing Small Business Growth and Product Launches
In this episode, Flora speaks with Reuben, a former consumer-products executive turned consultant who now helps small businesses and founders bring products to market and build sustainable growth systems. After 25 years in corporate leadership, Reuben shifted his focus to working directly with entrepreneurs. His work now centers on helping founders understand their market path, secure early capital, build authentic relationships, and implement practical systems — including AI-powered lead generation and automation tools.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Reuben shares how small businesses can use AI to:
- Automate lead generation and outreach Create marketing assets like infographics and social content
- Reduce operational costs with smarter systems
- Improve efficiency without overcomplicating workflows
- Launch faster by focusing on iteration instead of perfection
He also explains what founders often misunderstand about the product development process, including regulatory considerations, funding pathways, and the importance of telling a compelling founder story.
This episode is especially useful for:
- Consultants building their client pipeline
- Founders launching consumer products
- Small business owners exploring AI tools
- Professionals transitioning out of corporate roles
- Entrepreneurs who want practical, real-world AI use cases
Reuben’s mission is to help 100,000 small businesses grow and succeed, and this conversation highlights the mindset, systems, and strategies he believes make that possible.
Listen here, on Spotify, or on Apple Podcasts
