AI is everywhere right now, but most of what you see is noise: silly videos, ChatGPT-generated captions that scream "a robot wrote this," or tech bros flexing workflows that have zero real-world application for service businesses. So when I found Sam Howell, I knew she was different.

Sam Howell, also known as AI with Sam, is an AI strategist and CEO of Intevo AI who teaches entrepreneurs how to replace up to 70% of their busywork with AI. No coding or tech background required. She's spoken on over 150 stages, she's a mom of two, and she built her business around creating genuine freedom, not just tech tricks. She'll be delivering a keynote at the Mobile Bev. Pros Conference in February, and this episode gives you a sneak peek of what's to come.

In this conversation, we cut through the AI hype and get into what actually matters: how AI can take tasks off your plate that you're not even doing right now because you don't have the time, the budget, or the bandwidth. We're talking lead-to-speed response, intelligent DM automation, content systems, and the crucial balance between automation and authenticity.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why the "AI bro" approach to automation (think: banana-gorilla videos) is useless for service businesses
• What AI "employees" actually are and how they're different from basic chatbots
• The five buckets of your time that AI can take over (without replacing your human touch)
• How lead-to-speed can make or break your bookings and why AI helps you respond first
• The ManyChat vs. intelligent conversational AI difference (and why it converts 30-40% better)
• Why Sam owns it when people ask "is this AI?" and how that builds trust instead of breaking it
• The line between delegating to AI and losing your magic, and how to avoid "flat brand" syndrome
• Why your voice, face, and relationships still matter more than ever in an AI world
• What to expect from Sam's keynote: the 5 AI employees every business should have

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Sam:
  • Website: https://aiwithsam.com
  • Instagram: @aiwithsam
• Get tickets for the Mobile Bev. Pros Conference: https://mobilebarpros.com
• Learn more about N8N (the automation tool we discussed): https://n8n.io
• ManyChat: https://manychat.com

Questions, ideas, or want to sponsor the conference? Email Sarah directly at hello@mobilebevpros.com

Questions, ideas, or want to sponsor the event? Email Sarah directly at hello@mobilebevpros.com—she’d love to hear from you!

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She's back! Dawn Christian rejoins Sarah on the mic for a much-needed reunion. After pivoting from coaching to hands-on Online Business Management (OBM) for a real-life mobile bar owner, Dawn has been experiencing the behind-the-scenes mobile bar world and has uncovered the number one thing holding entrepreneurs back: an addiction to chaos.

In this powerhouse episode, Sarah and Dawn get real about the subconscious "addiction to stress" that keeps business owners in a state of fight-or-flight, making them feel needed but ultimately preventing them from scaling. They dismantle the myth that "you can't find good help" and explore the critical difference between management and true leadership—and why your team's success (or failure) rests on you.

This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who feels "crazy busy" but stuck, or any visionary who knows they need an implementer.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why entrepreneurs subconsciously create chaos to feel valuable (and how to break the cycle).
• The taboo truth: Is it okay to like your work more than your family?
• The hard lesson: If you think "nobody wants to work," the problem is your leadership.
• A deep dive into CRMs: Why HoneyBook will hold you back and why Dubsado is built for scale (even if it makes you "cry" to set up).
• How to use your "business winter" (slow season) to finally build the systems you've been avoiding.
• Sarah's candid story of recovering from her own "addiction to busyness" and regulating her nervous system.
• The life-changing magic of "chunking" your tasks to reclaim your time and focus.

Resources & Links:

• Need an implementer to build your systems? Connect with Dawn:
  • Book a call: https://calendly.com/dawnlchristian/discovery-call
• Get the systems and support you need in the Mobile Bar Academy.
• Book Mentioned: Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time by Jeffrey Pfeffer.
• Great leadership comes down to only two rules | Peter Anderton | TEDxDerby
• Seth Godin – Leadership vs. Management - What it means to make a difference
• Learn more about Dubsado and HoneyBook.

Questions, ideas, or want to sponsor the event? Email Sarah directly at hello@mobilebevpros.com—she’d love to hear from you!

JOIN THE MOBILE BAR ACADEMY
https://www.mobilebevpros.com/mobile-bar-academy
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https://www.mobilebevpros.com/accelerator-business-coaching
JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP
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CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM
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This week, Sarah sits down with longtime Mobile Bev Pros member, entrepreneur, and mompreneur powerhouse Jen Milano—owner of The Vintage Horse Mobile Bar in Connecticut, and co-host of the Shoot Your Shot podcast.

In one of the most heartfelt and inspiring episodes yet, Sarah and Jen dive deep into what it takes to build genuine relationships in business (and in life), why community is the most underrated growth strategy, and how both social media and in-person networking can create lasting impact when used with intention.

You’ll also hear insider stories from the Mobile Bev Pros ecosystem, like what really went down at the BREW Conference, how Sarah’s passion project PinkWizard came to life, and what it means when she says “the future is intimate.”

Whether you’re craving renewed energy in your business, more connection with your peers, or practical steps to get out of your “business winter,” this conversation is full of both mindset shifts and actionable takeaways you can start applying today.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “the future is intimate” is more than just a phrase, t’s a blueprint for better business
• How PinkWizard helps entrepreneurs human better (not just sell better)
• Jen’s real-world experience with networking, cold outreach, and social media as relationship tools
• What it means to show up “messy” and authentic—and why that’s magnetic to clients
• Behind-the-scenes updates on the 2026 Mobile Bev Pros Conference and what’s to come

If you’ve ever felt isolated running your mobile bar or creative business, consider this your reminder: you’re not alone, and your network truly is your net worth.

Resources & Links:

👉 Sign up for the 2026 Mobile Bev. Pros Conference Waitlist
👉 Learn more about the PinkWizard tool.
👉 Connect with Jen Milano on Instagram: @thevintagehorse and listen to her podcast Shoot Your Shot.

Questions, ideas, or want to sponsor the event? Email Sarah directly at hello@mobilebevpros.com—she’d love to hear from you!

JOIN THE MOBILE BAR ACADEMY
https://www.mobilebevpros.com/mobile-bar-academy
WORK WITH SARAH
https://www.mobilebevpros.com/accelerator-business-coaching
JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbpgroup
CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/mobilebevpros