Small Biz Catalyst
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Your host, Ayisat Abilogun is a Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional and the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America.
Ayisat loves helping small business owners stay resilient so that their business can move past stagnation to growth phase.
In the last 5 years, Ayisat has empowered over 20,000 students and business owner through financial leadership courses, workshops and curriculum.
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Small Biz Catalyst
How to future proof your business with Allister Frost E57
Is your business truly future-ready?
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun sits down with Allister Frost, former Microsoft leader, author of Ready Already, and expert in digital transformation to unpack how small business owners can build a Future Ready Mindset in an era defined by rapid change and emerging technologies like AI.
Drawing from his years at Microsoft and his groundbreaking work helping entrepreneurs embrace change, Allister shares:
- Why “future-proofing” is a myth and what to do instead
- The FROST Model for sustainable growth (Follow, React, Open, Surprise, Tell)
- How to adopt small, consistent improvements that compound into big results
- The 3 human superpowers you can’t delegate to AI curiosity, creativity, and collaboration
- Why continuous learning and curiosity are your greatest assets in business
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant change or eager to stay ahead of the curve, this episode will help you think differently, act intentionally, and be ready already for whatever’s next.
🔗 Resources & Links
📘 Ready Already by Allister Frost → https://readyalready.me
Access more resources at https://smallbizcatalystorg/resources
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1. Tee It Up for the Troops Grant
Deadline: No deadline
Maximum Grant Amount: Not specified
Website: teetupforthetroops.org/apply-for-grants
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(becca@teeitupforthetroops.org)
Supports: Family & caregiver support, PTSD & TBI treatment, suicide prevention, golf & sports rehabilitation, employment, housing & homelessness.
2. Bernard Family Foundation Grant
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000
Contact: Cathy S. Bernard, 5532 Gretstone Manor, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Focus Areas: Community-focused projects (reach out directly for guidelines).
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