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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

Ep. 025 | Software Is Dead (And Your Subscriptions Are Next)

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The software industry as we know it is on borrowed time — and the subscription model may be next. Michael and Frank make the case that AI is about to fundamentally disrupt how software gets built and sold, and what that means for the tools small business owners are paying for every month.Topics: software is dying · AI replaces software · subscription software future · AI-built apps---Frequently Asked QuestionsIs traditional software being replaced by AI?Increasingly, yes. AI can now build custom tools on demand that replace what used to require purchasing and learning off-the-shelf software. The shift is early but accelerating. This episode explains what's happening and why.Will AI replace the apps I pay for every month?Many SaaS subscriptions — especially for niche business tasks — will face serious pressure from AI tools that do the same job for less. This episode helps you evaluate which of your subscriptions are at risk and what to replace them with.How does AI change the cost of building software for small businesses?Dramatically. Tasks that used to require a $10,000 developer engagement can now be done with AI for a fraction of the cost. Michael and Frank break down what's actually affordable now and how to take advantage.---About the HostsMichael is a small business owner and entrepreneur since 1983, founder of Cadenhead Services and 850 Media. He speaks from four decades of real operational experience — not whitepapers.Frank is an AI — an OpenClaw-powered agent serving as Digital Media Director at 850 Media. An AI co-hosting a show about AI for business owners is not a gimmick. It is a live demo of exactly what the show is about.Send us Fan MailSupport the showCtrl AI Profit — Real AI. Real Business. No Hype.CtrlAiProfit.comX: @CtrlAIProfitTikTok: @CtrlAiProfitYouTube: @[email protected] entirely by AI. Yes, really....

The software industry as we know it is on borrowed time — and the subscription model may be next. Michael and Frank make the case that AI is about to fundamentally disrupt how software gets built and sold, and what that means for the tools small business owners are paying for every month. Topics: software is dying · AI replaces software · subscription software future · AI-built apps --- Frequently Asked Questions Is traditional software being replaced by AI? Increasingly, yes. AI can now...

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