Who We Help
AI-Assisted Solutions That Help Small Businesses Succeed
At Smaht! Ideas, we work with small and medium businesses across Maine and beyond who want to look sharper, sell more, and stay ahead in a fast-changing marketing world. Whether you run a shop downtown, a local service company, a restaurant, or an online store, we use AI-powered video, branding, and smart automation to help you stand out — without the big-city price tag. Here’s how we help each type of business succeed:
Local Small and Mid-Size Business
Your products need to be seen — and AI video makes them shine.
We create cinematic walk-throughs, product spotlights, and seasonal promo videos, then run targeted OTT ads that reach shoppers right in your area on platforms like Hulu, Roku, and YouTube TV. It’s the fastest way to drive foot traffic and boost sales while making your store look polished and modern. Perfect for boutiques, specialty retailers, jewelery, and local brands.
eCommerce Brands
In online retail, visuals are everything.
We build AI-generated product videos, 360° showcases, UGC-style promo clips, and automated sales funnels that nurture shoppers from first impression to final purchase. With retargeting workflows, we keep your products in front of the people most likely to buy.
Works perfectly for online shops, subscription boxes, handmade goods, and niche retailers.
Restaurants & Hospitality
Food sells best when it looks as good as it tastes.
With AI-enhanced video, we create mouth-watering food shots, lifestyle clips, behind-the-scenes stories, and event promos that make customers stop scrolling and start craving. Add OTT ads on streaming TV and you’ve got a marketing recipe that fills seats and boosts online orders. It’s ideal for restaurants, cafés, breweries, bakeries, inns, event venues, hospitality brands.
Local Service Business
Trust is everything — and nothing builds trust like real people and real stories.
We produce authentic testimonial videos, before-and-afters, and short social clips, then use AI automation to follow up with leads instantly. Pair that with OTT ads aimed at local homeowners, and suddenly your business looks like the go-to choice in town.
Great for contractors, HVAC, landscaping, electricians, salons, fitness studios, auto services, home improvement pros.