The Web Talk Show · 91 episodes

The Web Talk Show.

A podcast hosted by Armando J. Perez-Carreno about AI, automation, and the real work of running a small business. Solo takes, guest interviews, and plain talk you can use the same week.

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About the show

The Web Talk Show covers the specific, useful side of AI in small and medium business. Host Armando J. Perez-Carreno is the founder of PerezCarreno & Coindreau, an AI engineering firm in San Antonio, Texas.

The show has 91+ published episodes and often features founders, engineers, and operators doing real AI work. We publish transcripts of many episodes on the blog, so you can read or listen, whichever you prefer.

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Episode 91 · Jun 11, 2026 · with Daniel Fallmann

Your AI Problem Is Usually a Knowledge Problem

I talked with Daniel Fallmann, CEO of Mindbreeze, about why most enterprise AI projects stall on access to knowledge instead of the model, how to treat an AI agent like a new employee with real access rights, and why your subject matter experts make the whole thing work.

Episode 90 · Jun 10, 2026 · with Dean Vicha

How a 1944 Truck Leasing Network Still Out-Serves the Big Box Players

I talked with Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease, about a 100,000-truck network of family-run businesses that keeps your food, newspapers, and groceries moving, and why a small shop can still beat a giant on service.

Episode 89 · Jun 4, 2026

Burn Tokens, Not Headcount: Fix the Workflow Before You Hire

I break down the phrase "burn tokens, not headcount" the way a small business should hear it. It means you redesign the broken workflow before you add another person, and you use AI for the glue work so your best people get their week back.

Episode 88 · May 31, 2026

Pick a Workflow for Your First AI Project

I break down why a chatbot usually fails as your first AI project, why a workflow with clear inputs and outputs proves value faster, and the simple filter I use to pick the right first project for a small business.

Episode 87 · May 28, 2026

Why Every Company Needs an Internal AI Champion

Most small companies don't need a full AI department. They need one person who owns the messy middle between having access to AI and changing how work gets done. Here's what that role looks like and who should fill it.

Episode 86 · May 27, 2026

AI Legibility: If It Wasn't Recorded, It Didn't Happen to Your AI

Most AI projects stall for one reason. The company's real knowledge lives in people's heads, old tickets, and scattered Slack threads. Here is how I think about making your business legible to AI before you automate anything.

Episode 85 · May 26, 2026

Workflow First: Why AI Demos Stall Once They Hit Your Real Business

Buying an AI tool is the easy part. Changing the workflow is the hard part. I walk through why so many AI projects die after the demo, and a 7-question readiness test you can run before you spend a dollar.

Episode 84 · May 24, 2026

Why Your AI Problem Is a Deployment Problem

I talked through why most businesses already have all the AI they need and still see no results. The fix is to pick one workflow, map how the work moves, and put AI where it removes real pain. McKinsey says only 1% of companies have a mature rollout.

Episode 83 · May 18, 2026 · with Sheldon Poon

Ads Are a Megaphone: Fix the Foundation Before You Spend a Dollar

I talked with Sheldon Poon of Drive Marketing about why most ad budgets fail before launch and why GA4 works as a data hub even though people keep treating it like a broken report.

Episode 82 · May 10, 2026 · with Steven Pivnik

Why 90% of Your Net Worth in One Company Is a Problem

I talked with Steven Pivnik from AIP Advisory about why most founders have nearly all their wealth locked in one illiquid asset, the 10-to-15-year window to start planning an exit, and how cutting founder dependency raises what your company is worth.

Episode 81 · May 8, 2026 · with Mike Carlo

The Creator Agent: Build Tiny Tools Instead of Buying More SaaS

I talked with Mike Carlo about using agents to build small, custom tools for one job instead of forcing your business into Salesforce or HubSpot. We get into background removers built in 30 minutes, a 55,000-row spreadsheet matched in 3 seconds, and why the niche software nobody touches is where the money is.

Episode 80 · May 7, 2026 · with Tim Street

Selling Your Own Home Is Project Management You Can Learn

I talked with Tim Street, the Foolproof Fizbo guy, about how for-sale-by-owner works, the two jobs you should always hire out, and how a flat fee plus a few free Google tools can put a $30,000 commission back in your pocket.

Episode 79 · May 6, 2026 · with Christina Spaulding

Why Your Spanish Translation Needs a Native Speaker in the Loop

I talked with Christina Spaulding from Manzanita Marketing about why AI translation alone loses Spanish-speaking customers, the formal-versus-informal trap LLMs fall into, and why serving translated content on demand can quietly kill your SEO.

Episode 78 · May 5, 2026 · with Jake Isham

Who Are You Talking To? The One-Person Rule for Business Content

I talked with brand strategist Jake Isham about why you should make videos for one real person instead of the algorithm, why a B2B business needs the right thousand views, and the cheap gear order that makes content look professional.

Episode 77 · Apr 21, 2026 · with Benito Serna

Why Rails Conventions Make AI Coding Work Better

I talked with Benito Serna, CTO of Brick, about why a framework that reads like plain English plays so well with LLMs, how his team writes 80% of its code with AI and still reviews every line, and why building lean beats building everything up front.

Episode 76 · Apr 21, 2026 · with Nate Littlewood

When a Fractional CFO Pays Off

I talked with Nate Littlewood of Future Ready CFO about the one question that tells you if you need a CFO yet, why product-market fit comes first, and how the boring financial work is where the money hides.

Episode 75 · Apr 19, 2026 · with Tommy Carter

The Real Reason Financial APIs Are Losing Their Moat

I talked with Tommy Carter from Benzinga about why the financial API business that printed money in the 2010s is getting commoditized by AI agents, why hedge funds ask about your archive before anything else, and how prediction markets are quietly turning into their own asset class.

Episode 74 · Apr 16, 2026 · with Omar Atia

Time and Temperature: The Science of Zero Carb Pizza

I talked with Omar Atia, founder of Zero Carb Life, about how a chemical engineer turned white chicken breast into the highest-protein pizza on the market, why they waited years to take over their own supply chain, and why CPG founders should start in e-commerce before they chase Target.

Episode 73 · Apr 13, 2026 · with Eran Milan

Are We Ready For Claude Mythos? A Cybersecurity CTO's Perspective

I talked with Eran Milan, CTO of Arnica, about whether Claude Mythos is actually a leap or a marketing-hijacked red team report, why the real threat is still a phishing email, and what small businesses should actually do while the big labs race to patch the internet.

Episode 72 · Apr 11, 2026 · with Tyrus Shivers

Your Business Is an Asset, Not Your Baby

I talked with Tyrus Shivers, partner at Legacy Wealth Capital Group, about why most founders get stuck at operator, how masterminds actually work when you find the right one, and why the mindset shift from operator to owner to investor is what makes a business fundable.

Episode 71 · Apr 9, 2026 · with Travis Malone

Anthropic Claude Mythos: Should We Be Scared? Or Not?

I talked with Travis Malone about Anthropic Claude Mythos, the model that scored 94 percent on SWE-bench, chained four flaws in the Linux kernel to root, escaped a sandbox, defaced websites to prove it, and why Project Glasswing matters more than any product launch this year.

Episode 70 · Apr 8, 2026 · with Bianca Riemer

Two Minutes and Three Slides: How to Win Over a Boardroom

I talked with Bianca Riemer, former Morgan Stanley stock analyst turned executive coach, about why a 50-slide board pack is a self-own, how a two-minute pitch wins more often, and the marketing mindset that separates technical experts from leaders who can actually influence.

Episode 69 · Apr 2, 2026 · with Matt Middendorf

How Employee-Owned Companies Grow 2.5% Faster

I talked with Matt Middendorf from VisionPoint Capital about ESOPs, why most accountants and business brokers do not recommend them, and how a baby boomer can sell their company without handing it to private equity or giving up their legacy.

Episode 68 · Mar 30, 2026 · with Joshua Gold

Why AI Companies Are Selling at a Loss on Purpose

I talked with Joshua Gold, CEO of thebigword, about why AI companies are giving their products away at a loss, why machine translation is not good enough when accuracy has to be 100 percent, and why experience is about to be the most valuable thing in the workplace again.

Episode 67 · Mar 26, 2026 · with Jimmy Gibson

The Five Finger Framework: 75 Content Ideas You Already Have

I talked with Jimmy Gibson from Thrive Agency about why AI prefers people over logos, why generic AI-written content is a trap, and the five-finger framework that gives any business owner enough to say for a year.

Episode 66 · Mar 24, 2026

What Agentic AI Actually Means for Your Small Business

I broke down what agentic AI is, where it differs from traditional automation flows, and the real unlock it creates for small business owners who do not want to rebuild Zapier every time something changes.

Episode 65 · Mar 22, 2026 · with Joshua Resnikov

What If Your Doctor Only Has 11 Minutes to Figure Out What Is Wrong With You

I talked with Joshua Resnikov about the seven-year rare disease diagnostic odyssey, why doctors only get 11 minutes per patient, and how Sunstone Health compresses that to 12 weeks.

Episode 64 · Mar 18, 2026 · with Travis Malone

Your Encryption Could Be Broken in 11 Hours: The Quantum Threat You Are Not Ready For

I talked with Travis Malone about how close quantum computing is to breaking standard encryption, the new JVG algorithm, and what businesses should start doing now.

Episode 63 · Mar 16, 2026 · with Jason Fishman

How to Raise Millions From Retail Investors Using Digital Marketing

I talked with Jason Fishman about regulated crowdfunding, why retail investors can become your best marketing engine, and how founders can raise capital without relying only on VCs.

Episode 62 · Mar 12, 2026 · with Ken Himmler

Why Your Financial Advisor Is Giving You Little League Coaching on a Pro Budget

I talked with Ken Himmler about family offices, why wealthy families often outgrow traditional advisory models, and how AI can make higher-level financial coordination more accessible.

Episode 61 · Mar 10, 2026 · with Jose Duarte

Why Non-Developers Are Building Better Software Than You Think

I talked with Jose Duarte about building real software with AI without a traditional CS background, and why clearer planning now beats raw coding speed.

Episode 60 · Mar 9, 2026 · with Nir Valtman

Vibe Coding vs. Enterprise Software: Where the Security Line Really Is

I talked with Nir Valtman about the security gap in AI-generated code, and where teams need real guardrails before shipping beyond MVP.

Episode 59 · Mar 6, 2026

Groundwater Rights, Aquifers, and Drought: What Nobody Tells You

I broke down the practical side of groundwater rights and aquifer pressure, and why drought planning is now a business and community issue, not just an environmental headline.

Episode 58 · Mar 1, 2026 · with Shayna Rattler Davis

From Brilliant to Credible: What STEM Leaders Need to Know

I talked with Shayna Rattler Davis about why technical leaders often lose trust opportunities, and how clearer positioning and communication increases credibility with clients, teams, and investors.

Episode 57 · Feb 24, 2026 · with Jenna Nelson

Stop Being Invisible: AI, Short-Form Video, and the New Rules of Getting Found

I sat down with Jenna Nelson to break down how small businesses can get discovered faster by using short-form video, practical AI tools, and consistent distribution systems.

Episode 56 · Feb 16, 2026 · with Ian Cook

What Most People Get Wrong About AI (And What Actually Matters)

I sat down with Ian Cook, SVP of AI at Qloo, and we broke down what LLMs really are, why AGI hype is mostly noise, and what actually matters for people using these tools.

Episode 55 · Feb 14, 2026

I Built Website Features Live by Just Talking to My AI Agent

No IDE, no manual code edits. I built real website features on a live stream using nothing but plain English instructions sent via Telegram.

Episode 54 · Dec 3, 2025

Unpopular Opinion: AI Is Not Here For Your Job

Technology has always disrupted work. Each wave killed jobs and created even more opportunities. AI is no different.

Episode 53 · Oct 7, 2025

This AI Receptionist Can Handle the Calls You Keep Losing

AI Receptionists are great for handling high-frequency inbound calls or even as overflow when your staff is busy with other customers.

Episode 52 · May 11, 2025

3 Ways AI Can Help Your Learning & Development Business

Practical AI use cases for L&D companies: chatbots for learning pathways, AI video generation, and multi-tool automation.

Episode 51 · Feb 1, 2026 · with Mike Carlo

Disposable Tools: Build It, Use It, Throw It Away

The idea is simple but powerful — build something with AI, use it, and when the models improve, rebuild it better in minutes.

Episode 50 · Jun 19, 2025

AI Hype, Broken Tools, and What Actually Works

Cutting through the noise — what AI tools actually deliver on their promises and which ones are just riding the hype wave.

Episode 49 · Oct 21, 2025

Understanding RAG: Why Your Business Needs Better AI Responses

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is how you get AI to stop making things up and start giving answers based on your actual data.

Episode 48 · Nov 7, 2025

Is Your AI Still Hallucinating, Even With RAG?

RAG helps, but it doesn't eliminate hallucinations entirely. Here's what to do when your AI keeps making things up.

Episode 47 · Oct 28, 2025

7 Ways You Can Use Claude To Boost SEO

Practical ways to use Claude AI for keyword research, content optimization, meta descriptions, and more.

Episode 46 · Jan 7, 2026

The $50,000 Breakdown That Never Happened: AI for Truck Shops

How AI can help truck repair shops prevent catastrophic breakdowns and capture more business through proactive maintenance alerts.

Episode 45 · Nov 11, 2025

Your Auto Shop's Secret Weapon: How Voice AI Turns Missed Calls Into Booked Appointments

Auto repair shops lose thousands in revenue from missed calls. Voice AI answers every call, books appointments, and never puts anyone on hold.

Episode 44 · Nov 18, 2025

3 AI Workflows That Actually Make Your Shop Money While You Sleep

Three practical AI automations that auto repair shops can implement today to capture more revenue without adding staff.

Episode 43 · Jan 14, 2026

What Nobody Teaches Doctors About Running a Practice

Medical school teaches you medicine, not business. Here's what doctors need to know about the operational side of running a practice.

Episode 42 · Jan 21, 2026

What Your Dad (and Mom) Should Know About ChatGPT

A practical, no-jargon guide to explaining AI and ChatGPT to the people in your life who didn't grow up with this stuff.

Episode 41 · Oct 14, 2025 · with Stephen Pope

Building Profitable Automations: Practical Advice from Stephen Pope

Stephen Pope shares real-world insights on building automations that actually generate revenue for businesses.

Episode 40 · Jun 26, 2025

Claude Code, Grok, and the Future of App Dev with AI

A deep dive into the AI coding tools that are actually changing how we build software — Claude Code, Grok, and where this is all heading.

Episode 39 · May 18, 2025

From Icky to Impactful: Redefining Sales With Heart

Sales doesn't have to feel gross. Here's how to sell your services in a way that feels genuine and actually helps people.

Episode 38 · May 15, 2024 · with Seth Rubenstein

The WordPress Interactivity API: A New Era for Dynamic Blocks

Seth Rubenstein joins me to explore the WordPress Interactivity API and what it means for the future of dynamic, interactive blocks.

Episode 37 · Jun 8, 2024 · with Seth Rubenstein

Getting Creative with Atomic Blocks and the Interactivity API

Part two of our Interactivity API deep dive — this time exploring the atomic blocks concept and creative use cases.

Episode 36 · Aug 8, 2024

Are You Compliant? What You Need To Make Your Policies Valid

Privacy policies, terms of service, and cookie consent — what small business owners actually need to know to stay legal.

Episode 35 · Aug 26, 2024 · with Alex Standiford

Royalties and Collaborations on WordPress with Alex Standiford

Alex Standiford from Siren Affiliates explains how to set up multi-program affiliate and royalty systems on WordPress.

Episode 34 · Sep 27, 2024 · with Mike McAlister

Using Design Systems on WordPress with Mike McAlister

Mike McAlister of OllieWP explains how design systems bring consistency, speed, and professionalism to WordPress sites.

Episode 33 · Oct 16, 2024

What Makes WordPress Blocks Great

A deep dive into what makes the block editor work well — and what still needs improvement.

Episode 32 · Nov 24, 2024

How Hosting Choices Impact Website Speed

Your hosting provider might be the bottleneck you're not seeing. A deep dive into how hosting affects performance.

Episode 31 · Jan 30, 2025 · with Saumya Majumder

Down The Performance Rabbit Hole with Saumya Majumder

Saumya Majumder takes us deep into web performance optimization — Core Web Vitals, rendering strategies, and what actually moves the needle.

Episode 30 · Feb 19, 2025 · with Kevin Geary

Mastering Web Design Fundamentals with Kevin Geary

Kevin Geary shares his philosophy on web design fundamentals — why most sites fail at the basics and how to fix it.

Episode 29 · Apr 10, 2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Investigative Techniques

The investigative methods behind uncovering the truth — from digital forensics to old-school detective work.

Episode 28 · Apr 15, 2025

Through The Eye of a Private Eye: A Conversation About Private Investigation

What does a private investigator actually do? It's not what the movies show you.

Episode 27 · Apr 17, 2025

Laser Cutters, Servers, and Sci-Fi: A Real Talk on Modern IT

A wide-ranging conversation about modern IT — from the hardware that runs our world to the science fiction that inspires it.

Episode 26 · Apr 21, 2025 · with Keith Bertrand

Grease Fires Are No Joke: A Conversation With Keith Bertrand

Keith Bertrand brings real-world expertise on fire safety, kitchen safety, and why preparation beats reaction every time.

Episode 25 · Apr 11, 2025

The Leadership Trap: Why Most Training Fails

Most leadership training doesn't stick because it treats symptoms, not root causes. Here's what actually works.

Episode 24 · Apr 18, 2025

Edutainment Revolution: How Making Learning Fun Will Transform Training

Why the future of corporate training isn't boring compliance modules — it's edutainment that people actually want to engage with.

Episode 23 · Apr 18, 2025 · with Shannon Tipton

Learning With Rebels: Insights from Shannon Tipton

Shannon Tipton challenges conventional L&D thinking with her "rebel" approach to workplace learning.

Episode 22 · May 1, 2025

Burned Out But Not Broken: Coaching Employees Back to Life

Burnout is an organizational problem disguised as a personal one. Here's how to actually address it.

Episode 21 · May 4, 2025 · with Erik Skogsberg

Design Thinking, AI & Magical Meetings with Erik Skogsberg

Erik Skogsberg explains how design thinking principles and AI can transform the way teams collaborate and solve problems.

Episode 20 · May 12, 2025 · with Joe Frankie III

From Battlefield to Boardroom: Leadership Lessons with Joe Frankie III

Joe Frankie III shares leadership lessons from military service that translate directly to business.

Episode 19 · Jun 17, 2025

Robocallers of the AI Kind, Payment Automation, and WhatsApp

AI-powered calling, automated payment follow-ups, and WhatsApp for business — three practical tools you can use today.

Episode 18 · Jun 18, 2025 · with Richard Heayes

Designing Fun: Inside the Toy & Game Industry with Richard Heayes

Richard Heayes gives us an insider look at how toys and games are designed, manufactured, and brought to market.

Episode 17 · Jul 18, 2025 · with Mike Carlo

Talking Data, Analytics, and AI with Mike Carlo

Mike Carlo from PowerBI.tips shares his journey from mechanical engineering to data analytics and what AI means for the industry.

Episode 16 · Oct 16, 2025

What If You Had a CEO Companion AI Agent?

Imagine an AI agent that knows your business inside and out — your strategy advisor that never sleeps.

Episode 15 · Oct 23, 2025

When the Tools Just Don't Cut It

Sometimes the best solution isn't another SaaS subscription. Sometimes you need to build exactly what you need.

Episode 14 · Dec 29, 2025

The AI Receptionist Deep Dive: Beyond Just Answering Calls

Going deeper into AI receptionists — advanced features, integration patterns, and real implementation stories.

Episode 13 · Aug 23, 2025

Borders, Laws, and Prosperity: Why North and Latin America Differ

A different kind of episode — exploring why some countries prosper while others struggle, through the lens of institutions and rule of law.

Episode 12 · Sep 22, 2025

From Camera to Courtroom: An Emmy Winner's Journey Into Injury Law

A fascinating conversation about career transitions, storytelling, and how an Emmy-winning journalist ended up in personal injury law.

Episode 11 · Sep 30, 2025

Let's "Imagine with Claude" Live

A live session exploring Claude's capabilities for creative problem-solving and business ideation.

Episode 10 · Nov 18, 2025

Is Antigravity with Gemini 3 Pro Really Better Than Claude Code?

A real-world developer test comparing Antigravity (Gemini 3 Pro) with Claude Code for actual software development.

Episode 9 · Dec 23, 2025

AI In Auto Repair Shops: Where to Start

A practical guide to introducing AI into auto repair shop operations — from voice agents to predictive maintenance.

Episode 8 · Jan 1, 2026

Chatting with Your Documents for Business Efficiency

How to build AI systems that let you (and your team) query your business documents naturally.

Episode 7 · Jan 9, 2026

Why 350,000 People Are on a 20-Year Waiting List in Texas

A deep dive into the disability services crisis in Texas and the systemic issues behind a two-decade waiting list.

Episode 6 · Jan 12, 2026

90 Years of Stage Magic: San Antonio's Best-Kept Secret

San Antonio has a 90-year-old magic tradition that most locals don't even know about.

Episode 5 · Jan 21, 2026

Survival of the Wisest: A New Approach to Technology Leadership

Technology leadership isn't about being the smartest in the room. It's about making wise decisions under uncertainty.

Episode 4 · Jan 31, 2026

OpenClaw: Your AI Assistant That Actually Gets Things Done

A look at OpenClaw — the AI assistant platform that connects to your tools and actually takes action on your behalf.

Episode 3 · Feb 2, 2026

From Chatbots to Claims Agents: Inside an AI-First Insurance Startup

How one insurance startup built their entire operation around AI agents — from customer service to claims processing.

Episode 2 · Feb 5, 2026

You're Losing Out On Free Samples: This App Helps You Find Them

A fun episode about an app that helps you discover and claim free product samples from brands you love.

Episode 1 · Apr 13, 2025

Ads, Ego, and Automation: What Most Businesses Get Wrong

The most common mistakes businesses make when trying to grow — and how automation can help when used correctly.

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Last updated April 2026