Artificial intelligence is flipping the script on how customers find local businesses online. In this episode, we break down how tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Microsoft Copilot are changing the search landscape—and what that means for your business.

We’ll cover:
✅ Why old-school SEO strategies aren’t cutting it anymore
✅ What kind of content AI tools actually pull from
✅ The key actions local businesses can take right now to stay visible
❌ And what tactics you can finally stop worrying about

Whether you're a one-person shop or part of a growing team, this episode will help you show up in the right places at the right time.

🎧 Hit play and future-proof your online presence.

May is Supervised Visitation Awareness Month, and in this episode, we’re shining a light on a local resource that’s making a profound difference for families in crisis. The Michael H. Seibel Family Visitation and Exchange Center, housed within the Parenting Resource Center, provides a secure, neutral environment where children can safely maintain bonds with their parents in high-risk situations—including domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

We’ll explore the mission behind the center, the legacy of Judge Michael H. Seibel, and how supervised visitation plays a critical role in both family preservation and public safety. Join us as we hear stories of impact, break down myths, and highlight how our community is working to protect its most vulnerable members.

🎧 Tune in to hear how compassion, safety, and structure come together at the heart of Austin, Minnesota.

In this episode of the Heart of Austin Minnesota podcast, we explore a deceptively simple but powerful question for business owners: Do you know how much it costs to provide your goods or services? Knowing your average cost is more than just a bookkeeping exercise—it’s critical to setting profitable prices, spotting cost creep, and staying competitive in your market.

Based on a recent blog post from the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, this conversation breaks down how to calculate your average cost, what industry benchmarks look like, and how local businesses can use this metric to make smarter decisions. Whether you run a coffee shop, auto repair garage, salon, or boutique in Austin, this episode will help you answer the question: Are you charging enough to thrive?

📝 Read the full blog article here.