At AI Growth Advisor, we help small businesses and teams simplify how they work—by designing and implementing AI-powered systems that actually fit.
Founded by longtime business strategist and consultant Eric Goldman, our firm brings together the best of two worlds: deep operational experience and practical, human-first applications of AI. We’re not here to sell hype. We’re here to help you run your business more clearly, more efficiently, and with less day-to-day friction.
Whether you're just starting to explore AI or trying to get more out of the tools you already use, we offer hands-on strategy, implementation, and support—always rooted in the way your business actually operates.
Meet Eric Goldman
Founder, Advisor, and Your Strategic Partner in Smart Simplicity
Eric Goldman is an AI Consultant with over 17 years of experience in business consulting and coaching, specializing in helping small to mid-sized businesses scale sustainably. His unique advantage lies in his deep understanding of the operational intricacies of these businesses, ensuring that AI solutions are not just implemented, but are tailored to fit seamlessly into existing workflows.
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Eric's approach is rooted in a thorough analysis of a business's current operations, identifying areas where AI can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences. He believes that technology should serve the business, not the other way around. This philosophy ensures that the AI strategies he deploys are both practical and aligned with the company's core values.
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Before transitioning into AI consulting, Eric played pivotal roles in building, scaling, and successfully exiting multiple small businesses. This hands-on experience has given him firsthand insight into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. His lessons, often learned through overcoming failures, inform the resilient and pragmatic coaching he offers today. ​
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Eric's corporate background includes leadership positions at renowned companies like Disney, ESPN, and Levi's. These roles honed his expertise in business strategy, marketing, operations, and sales process development. This blend of corporate and entrepreneurial experience allows him to offer small businesses insights typically reserved for major corporations.
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In his current role, Eric integrates AI-powered systems into his consulting practice, helping small businesses unlock new levels of efficiency, scale faster, lower operational costs, and gain a competitive edge. He leverages AI not as a buzzword, but as a practical, results-driven tool that enables businesses to deliver superior client services with greater relevance and immediacy.
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Eric's commitment is to ensure that small to mid-sized businesses not only adopt AI technologies.
Our Approach
We’re different from traditional tech consultants or tool vendors. Here’s how we work:
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People-First, Always
We design AI systems that help your team do their best work—not feel replaced or left behind.
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Practical Over Flashy
If it won’t make things easier, faster, or clearer—we won’t recommend it.
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Built Around You
Every system is custom-fit to your tools, workflows, and business goals.
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Support That Sticks
We’re with you through training, implementation, and refinement—no rushed handoffs or one-time audits.
A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Small Business
Confused by AI? You’re not alone — and this book is here to help.
Written by business consultant Eric Goldman, A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Small Business is a clear, approachable resource designed specifically for small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and professionals. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot or feeling overwhelmed by the tech, this book meets you where you are.
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Inside, you'll learn how AI is being used right now to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive smarter decision-making — without needing a tech background. With real-world examples, step-by-step guidance, and zero jargon, it shows how AI can become your greatest ally in saving time, cutting costs, and staying competitive.
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This isn’t about replacing people — it’s about helping people do their best work.
Discover how to make AI accessible, practical, and profitable for your business — starting today.
Our Approach
We specialize in working with:
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Small businesses and solo operators who want to grow without chaos
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Service firms and agencies looking to streamline operations
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Team leaders and operators managing internal systems and communication
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Entrepreneurs and founders ready to scale with more structure
Our clients range from consultants and healthcare providers to marketing agencies, creative studios, and boutique firms. What they all have in common: they’re looking for clarity, efficiency, and systems that just work.
What We Believe
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That automation should feel like relief, not a risk
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That AI works best when it’s strategic and specific
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That teams thrive when they have the tools and support they need
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And that every business deserves systems that support growth—not stress
