2025-10-07 Small Business Daily

OPENING Welcome back to Silk Logic’s Small Business Daily Podcast! I’m your host, and today we’re diving into the latest ways AI and automation are helping real businesses thrive—even through uncertainty. Our headline story: A San Antonio coworking space is making AI more accessible than ever, giving small businesses real results, not just buzzwords. Plus, we’ll look at how automation is transforming sales teams, and hear about PayPal’s new move to help shoppers—and merchants—this holiday season. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just AI-curious, you’ll come away with fresh ideas to help your business grow. Let’s get started. STORY 1: AI IN ACTION AT A SAN ANTONIO COWORKING SPACE What if a coworking space could help you unlock AI’s true potential, not just offer free coffee? Meet 500 Sixth, a coworking hub in San Antonio, where owner Clay Hefty tackled his own business hurdles by weaving AI into daily operations. Facing the classic challenges of running a space—like filling offices and