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David Brickley, CEO and Founder of STN Digital, is breaking down four signals he believes every marketer should be paying attention to as AI-generated content continues to take over our feeds. We have spent the last few years talking about everything AI can do, but now we're entering a new phase where consumers are becoming much more aware of what was made by AI, what was made by a human and how that changes the way they engage with content. The big question for marketers moving forward is simple…as AI makes it easier than ever to create more content, will being able to prove something was Made by Humans become even more valuable?

Send us Fan MailA 40% Amazon margin can shrink to almost nothing once the real costs start stacking up.In this episode of the Mad Growth podcast, Noah Wickham sits down with David Schomer, CEO of Build Grow Scale, to talk about the numbers behind profitability, smarter product choices, and lessons from launching nearly 3,000 SKUs.The conversation covers why some products fall apart after fees, why harder-to-ship products may be worth the trouble, and where AI fits into e-commerce in 2026.David Schomer and Build Grow Scale share more on Shopify and brand growth:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schomer-b08a0a41/Get help from My Amazon Guy to grow Amazon sales:https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonFBA #AmazonSeller #Ecommerce #AmazonPPC #ArtificialIntelligenceWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Your $1M Roadmap is here!: https://bit.ly/3SBO7VkDownload the 2026 Amazon AI Operating Manual: https://bit.ly/3SLmusPAmazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps00:45 - David Shommer's Journey from M&A to E-Commerce04:49 - Why Revenue Can Mislead E-Commerce Sellers07:29 - The “Fail on Paper” Exercise for Product Launches11:29 - Why Sellers Should Stop Launching “Me Too” Products13:01 - Opportunities in Oversized and Custom Products18:12 - How AI Is Changing E-Commerce in 202621:41 - AI Content vs. Real Human Content23:51 - Will AI Replace People in E-Commerce?26:56 - Why E-Commerce Is Just Getting Started-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

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In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Helix Wolfson joins the show to discuss AI content creation, AI in commercial production, crafting human-like AI content, and practical steps for creating AI content. Listen Now!

Are you using AI to create more content—only to end up with generic output that sounds nothing like your company?The problem isn't necessarily the AI. The problem is often the context you give it. When AI understands your brand voice, audience, goals, expertise, and processes, it can produce dramatically more relevant and consistent work.In this episode of Leveraging AI, Isar Meitis sits down with content marketing and AI expert Brian Piper to break down how organizations can move beyond one-off prompting and build reusable AI systems that preserve what makes their business unique.Brian walks through a practical process for auditing your existing brand voice, building detailed prompts with AI, comparing results across different AI tools, and turning successful workflows into reusable skills.The bigger opportunity goes far beyond marketing. The same approach can be applied to repeatable business processes across an organization.In this session, you'll discover:Why generic prompting often leads to mediocre “AI slop.”How to audit what your brand actually sounds like across websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and other content.How to use the CRIT prompting framework to give AI context, assign a role, and have it interview you.How Brian uses tools including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to compare AI-generated brand audits.How to turn a successful prompt into a reusable AI skill.How AI interviews can capture subject-matter expertise instead of replacing it with generic information.How organizations can build libraries of brand voice, personas, stories, research processes, and other reusable knowledge.Brian Piper is a content marketing expert who has worked across large corporations, small businesses, consulting, and academia. In recent years, he has focused extensively on helping organizations use AI more effectively while maintaining their expertise, identity, and brand voice.Connect with Brian Piper on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/About Leveraging AIMulti-Agent Orchestration Course: https://multiplai.ai/multi-agent-orchestration-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

If your AI-generated content sounds polished… but not like you, how much trust are you silently losing every time you hit publish?Let's be honest “good enough” AI content is quietly wrecking your authority. In this episode, Dawn calls out the real issue: it's not the tool, it's the way you're leading it.You'll learn why AI defaults to generic (and why that's dangerous for female founders building credibility), plus the Voice Architecture system, a simple but powerful 3-input framework that transforms your AI output from “meh” to unmistakably you. If you want content that actually converts, connects, and reflects your leadership, this is where to start.Ready to stop sounding like everyone else and actually own your voice in your content?Join the Voice Lab (May 2nd). A live, hands-on session where you'll build your Voice Architecture system in real time (not just talk about it).Key TakeawaysGeneric AI content isn't neutral. It's a credibility leak.If your audience can't feel you, they hesitate. And hesitation kills conversions.AI isn't your assistant. It's a brand new hire.If you don't train it, it defaults to the safest, most forgettable version of your industry.Your bottleneck isn't the tool. It's your transmission.The same reason your team still relies on you? That's why your AI output falls flat.Voice Architecture = your unfair advantage.When you make your voice explicit, AI stops sounding like the internet, and starts sounding like a leader.Specificity creates authority.The more clearly you define your voice, vocabulary, and audience, the more powerful (and aligned) your content becomes.Resources & LinksVoice Lab (Live Experience)Free Resource: “10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader”AI for Founders CommunityRelated Episodes132 | The Solo Trap: Why Your Service Business Is Stuck at $300K (And How AI Gets You Out) 156 | Hiring Is Not Your Solution (And the “Scale Fast” Crowd Won't Like This) 076 | How Smart CEOs Build SOPs Without Boring Themselves (or Their Teams) 129 | I've Watched 300+ Founders Transform. Here's What's Coming for You in 2026 Send us Fan MailWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Send us Fan MailIf you have been using AI to create content and it still is not converting into sales, you are not alone and you are not doing it wrong. You are just missing one crucial ingredient. Today I am sitting down with Molly Mahoney, known as The Prepared Performer, a digital marketing strategist who launched the world's first AI-focused content membership back in 2021, long before AI became everyone's favorite buzzword. She has built a seven-figure business entirely on organic content, she has had videos reach 39 million views, and she is one of the most brilliant people I know when it comes to blending AI strategy with genuine human connection.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE05:14 What buying beliefs are and why they are the missing ingredient in most AI content strategies09:38 How to use AI to uncover the hidden objections and fears standing between your ideal client and a buying decision14:22 The awareness ladder: unaware, problem aware, solution aware, most aware and how to create content for each stage19:45 Why most business owners are only creating content for people who are already ready to buy and what they are missing26:03 How Molly uses ManyChat automation to move people through the awareness stages and into sales conversations33:17 The exact AI prompt framework Molly uses to train AI on buyer psychology before creating any content39:52 Why your weird is your superpower and how authenticity is what separates AI content that converts from content that just sounds goodLINKS MENTIONED The Perfect Person Profile Creator thepreparedperformer.commollymahoney.comMolly on InstagramAI Content Club Molly's AI content membershipEnroll in Hot Reels nowManyChat The DM automation platform both Elizabeth and Molly use and recommendWORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRYApply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with ElizabethFree guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on InstagramFollow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.

Does a human centric focus help us connect better with our audience?Michelle Poirier, founder of Matchi Marketing Solutions, emphasises that successful marketing isn't about drowning out competitors with noise, it's about delivering real value that addresses your audience's needs. When businesses focus on jargon instead of genuine messaging, they miss the opportunity to connect with their customers. The key takeaway? It's not about how much you publish; it's about the quality and relevance of what you share. Let's shift the narrative: Are we prioritising quantity over authenticity? Have a listen.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Tom Schwab, founder of Interview Valet, to talk about podcast interview marketing, building trust, and how entrepreneurs can stand out in a world filled with content. Tom shares how his career took him from engineering and the Navy to corporate America, e-commerce, and eventually podcasting. What started as an experiment in using podcast interviews to reach the right customers turned into a full-service agency that helps business owners, authors, and thought leaders connect with ideal audiences.   Tom explains that podcast marketing is not about getting on as many shows as possible. It is about finding the right audience, refining your message, and creating conversations that lead to real opportunities. He compares many marketing strategies to a megaphone, where businesses try to talk louder and reach everyone. His approach is more like a magnet. The goal is to attract the right people and make it clear who the message is for.   Ty and Tom discuss why many podcast guests fail to turn an interview into business. One of the biggest mistakes is spending too much time talking about themselves. Tom explains that listeners care more about their own problems than a guest's product or service. A strong guest should help the audience understand a problem, offer a useful point of view, and explain a practical way forward. Personal stories can help, but they should support the lesson instead of becoming the entire conversation.   Tom also shares why a smaller, targeted audience can be more valuable than a massive audience. Most small businesses cannot serve everyone, so trying to reach everyone often wastes time and money. Podcast interviews give entrepreneurs the chance to speak directly to people who are already interested in the topic. Instead of fighting for a few seconds of attention on social media, a guest may have 20 or 30 minutes to build trust and explain how they think.   The conversation also explores how marketing has changed over the last decade. Tom says entrepreneurs no longer have to choose between video, audio, blogs, or social media. They can create content in the format that feels natural and then repurpose it across several platforms. A single podcast interview can become video clips, written posts, emails, and articles.   At the same time, AI has made it easy to create more content than ever. Tom warns that more content does not always build more trust. When businesses automate everything, people begin to question whether there is a real person behind the brand. Tom believes real conversations and clear personal viewpoints now matter even more. Entrepreneurs need to show how they see the world, what they believe, and how their approach is different.   Tom compares AI to a chainsaw. In the hands of an artist, it can create something impressive. In the wrong hands, it can cause damage. The tool is not the problem. The skill and judgment of the person using it determine the result. AI can help people communicate and work more effectively, but it should not replace their voice or put their entire business on autopilot.   Ty and Tom also talk about leadership and what happens when a business grows beyond one person. Tom shares how he had to move from doing everything himself to leading a team of 22 people. He now sees his role as helping communicate the company's mission while trusting his team to use their strengths and creativity.   Tom also explains how he decides which opportunities to accept. Before saying yes to a podcast, partnership, or public appearance, he asks whether he would be proud to have everyone see it. Since online content can stay visible for years, the people and platforms a business associates with can have a lasting effect on its reputation.   The episode closes with Tom's belief that relationships are the ultimate currency. Money and technology change, but strong relationships can grow in value over time. His final message is simple: what is ordinary to you is amazing to others. People often underestimate what they know and assume everyone else already understands it. Tom encourages listeners to share their experience because it may be exactly what someone else needs.   If you want to use podcast interviews more effectively, build trust, and stand out without creating more noise, this episode is for you.   As always, we would like to hear from you!  

AI can help you create content faster. But can that content actually rank and stay on Google?In this episode of the DrMarketingTips Show, Jennifer and Corey break down two recent studies examining how AI-generated content performs in search, including what happened to thousands of completely AI-written articles over time and what tens of thousands of pages already ranking on Google reveal about the value of human input.They also discuss what these findings mean for healthcare practices, where accuracy, expertise, credibility, and physician experience matter even more.Tune in to Discover:What happened when 2,000 completely AI-generated articles were published with no human editing or ongoing optimizationWhat more than 42,000 ranking pages reveal about the performance of human-written, AI-generated, and blended contentWhy publishing large volumes of generic AI content may create short-term visibility without sustainable resultsWhere AI can save time in your content workflow and where physician expertise and human judgment still matterHow real patient questions, physician review, videos, practice-specific examples, and ongoing optimization can help your content stand out

Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews entrepreneur Wayne Altman about his unconventional journey from the military to building, selling, and operating multiple businesses. Wayne shares how he started his first business after watching an Oprah special, turned an unexpected opportunity into a successful crime-scene cleanup company, and later moved into mortgage lending, publishing, dropshipping, e-commerce, and digital businesses. The conversation explores Wayne's philosophy on entrepreneurship, recognizing opportunities, helping others, understanding your market, and learning from failure. Wayne shares how he lost $10,000 publishing his first book, only to discover that the real lesson was understanding his audience and presenting an idea in a way people actually wanted. Wayne also discusses his approach to running 14 businesses through automation and small, measurable improvements. He explains how his newest venture, MelodyClouds, was inspired by his personal experience with tinnitus and discovering binaural beats. The episode covers entrepreneurship, business experimentation, AI, e-commerce, SEO, automation, customer needs, and the importance of taking action rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity. Keywords: entrepreneurship, Wayne Altman, serial entrepreneur, business growth, startups, business strategy, entrepreneurship mindset, small business, military veteran, crime scene cleanup, mortgage business, home equity lending, self-publishing, books, dropshipping, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, ChatGPT, AI, SEO, digital marketing, MelodyClouds, binaural beats, business automation, customer experience, finding opportunities, failure, business lessons, mindset, scaling businesses Takeaways Entrepreneurship often begins by recognizing opportunities that other people overlook. You need to stay awake and pay attention to what is happening around you. Helping people solve urgent problems can create powerful business opportunities. Hiring people who already have the skills you need can accelerate growth. Entrepreneurs need to understand their own personalities and strengths. When money is flowing, avoid becoming greedy. Business success can come with both feast and famine, so entrepreneurs need to be prepared. Giving people tools and opportunities can completely change their lives. Know your market, know your audience, and understand what they actually need. Failure can become one of the most valuable business lessons. Wayne's $10,000 publishing mistake taught him to focus on the customer instead of simply creating a product. A product's value depends on finding the right audience for it. Dropshipping and online businesses can be built without holding physical inventory. Automation allows entrepreneurs to manage multiple businesses without personally handling every task. AI and ChatGPT are changing content creation, SEO, and online businesses. Professionalism and presentation can dramatically influence how a business is perceived. MelodyClouds was created after Wayne discovered binaural beats and saw an opportunity to solve a problem he personally experienced. Competition doesn't mean there isn't room for another business. Entrepreneurs should differentiate themselves instead of being afraid of existing competitors. Small, measurable improvements can compound into major business results. Building businesses is a marathon, not a sprint. Titles From the Military to 14 Businesses: Wayne Altman's Entrepreneurial Journey He Lost $10K on a Book… Then Built 14 Businesses How Wayne Altman Turned Random Opportunities Into 14 Businesses The $10K Mistake That Changed Wayne Altman's Business Strategy From Crime Scene Cleanup to MelodyClouds: Wayne Altman's Wild Business Journey How to Spot Business Opportunities Nobody Else Sees Wayne Altman on Failure, AI, E-Commerce & Building 14 Businesses The Entrepreneur Who Built 14 Businesses Through Automation Sound Bites “You gotta be awake. You gotta be looking.” “When money is raining on you, do not be greedy.” “Enjoy the shower, but whatever you do, do not be greedy.” “You gotta know your market. You gotta know who your audience is.” “Just because the bag of shit doesn't mean it's not valuable to somebody.” “Someone wants that bag of shit.” “This is a marathon, it's not a sprint.” “You make little tiny measurable changes.” “It's how you react to those things.” “You can affect people's lives if you give them the tools and help them.” Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Meet Wayne Altman 04:39 - Wayne's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey 05:04 - Starting His First Business After an Oprah Special 05:50 - Finding the Crime Scene Cleanup Opportunity 06:56 - Leaving the Army and Becoming an Entrepreneur 07:11 - Why Wayne Struggled Working for Other People 08:19 - The Rise of Entrepreneurship and Small Business 09:18 - Understanding Your Personality as an Entrepreneur 10:19 - Realizing the Business Could Be Scaled 10:49 - The Hospital Opportunity That Changed Everything 11:19 - Recruiting Trained Employees 11:49 - The First Year of Rapid Growth 12:19 - Recognizing Opportunities and Helping People 13:07 - Building a Business Around an Urgent Customer Need 14:24 - Expanding Into Other Cleanup Services 14:40 - Entering the Mortgage Business 15:10 - Lobbying for Home Equity Lending in Texas 15:40 - Why Wayne Sold the Mortgage Company 16:10 - Helping an Employee Become a Business Owner 17:02 - The Power of Serving Other People 17:34 - Creative Home Financing Strategies 18:04 - Helping Families Improve Their Homes 19:30 - Using Title I Loans and Construction 20:17 - Wayne's Biggest Lesson About Greed 20:46 - What Happens When Money Starts Pouring In 21:24 - Losing Control of His Own Business 22:10 - Keeping Detailed Records and Protecting Yourself 23:11 - The Feast-and-Famine Reality of Entrepreneurship 24:01 - Moving to California and Starting Over 24:29 - Working for AmeriQuest and Writing Books 24:59 - Publishing Credit 101 25:15 - Losing $10,000 on His First Book 26:39 - The Importance of Knowing Your Audience 27:15 - Writing Mortgage 101 27:31 - Another Lesson in Product-Market Fit 28:22 - The German Professor's Business Lesson 29:21 - Learning to Think Differently 29:51 - The $200 Bag of Dog Poop Story 31:31 - Understanding Value and Finding Your Audience 32:36 - Turning Failure Into a New Strategy 33:05 - When Bad Credit Happens to Good People 34:02 - The Unexpected Success of His Book 34:55 - Turning Publishing Into a Business 35:26 - Building Dropshipping Businesses 36:17 - Selling Online Businesses and Flippa 36:47 - ChatGPT and the Future of Online Business 37:22 - Wayne's Concerns About AI 38:34 - Who Will Consume All the AI Content? 39:04 - Algorithms, Search, and Online Visibility 41:46 - The Importance of Professionalism 42:31 - What Entrepreneurship Really Requires 43:25 - MelodyClouds Reaches 114 Countries 43:43 - The Story Behind MelodyClouds 44:13 - Discovering Binaural Beats 45:11 - Experiencing Silence for the First Time in Decades 45:53 - Wayne's Military Experience and Tinnitus 47:03 - Buying MelodyClouds.com and Launching the Business 47:33 - Building the MelodyClouds Content Library 48:03 - Bringing Back Aesop's Fables 49:23 - Competing With Major Meditation Apps 49:53 - Why Competition Is Not a Reason to Quit 50:23 - The Science and Concept Behind Binaural Beats 52:35 - Understanding Solfeggio Frequencies 53:32 - Using Frequencies for Focus and Concentration 54:27 - The Future of MelodyClouds Technology 55:19 - Wayne's Other Businesses and E-Commerce Strategy 56:08 - SEO, Content Creation, and Online Businesses 58:50 - Using Unexpected SEO Opportunities 01:00:14 - How Wayne Manages 14 Businesses 01:01:02 - Making Small, Measurable Changes 01:01:33 - Automating Businesses and Creating More Freedom 01:02:20 - The Power of Continuous Improvement 01:03:12 - Lessons From Business Mistakes 01:03:39 - Wayne's Final Advice for Entrepreneurs

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Steve and Toni break down the exact AI workflow they use to publish daily content that sounds human, not like generic ChatGPT slop. The post 650: How To Build An AI Content System That Sounds Like You, Not A Robot appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

LinkedIn just made a real change to how it ranks content, and it's aimed squarely at AI-generated posts. Captions are getting penalized for running too long, hashtags are being deprioritized, and the platform is now rewarding accounts that show up consistently rather than accounts that post the most. For education marketers already stretched thin, this changes what "good" LinkedIn content actually looks like heading into the busiest stretch of the year.At the same time, EdTech just closed out the first half of 2026, and the industry felt it. Several companies made layoffs as they reconciled H1 numbers against annual goals, a reminder that marketing budgets and headcount are under real scrutiny right now. It's also a good moment to ask a harder question: which parts of your own marketing mix are you keeping simply because you've always done them, and which ones actually have the data to back them up?This field notes episode covers what's moving fast right now: LinkedIn's new rules on AI content and consistency, what recent layoffs signal about EdTech budgets, where national conferences like ISTE fit into a shifting events landscape, subject line ideas worth testing before back-to-school email sends, and a full calendar of what to put on your radar for August and September.What You'll Learn1️⃣ Why LinkedIn is rewriting the rules on content, and why it matters more than a ranking tweak Long, AI-sounding captions and heavy hashtag use are getting penalized, while accounts that post consistently (two to three times a week) are getting rewarded. On top of that, posts are increasingly getting indexed and cited by AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode, so what you publish today can still be surfacing your expertise months from now.2️⃣ What the wave of EdTech layoffs after H1 signals about marketing budgets right now Several companies cut staff as they reconciled first-half performance against annual goals, a sign that marketing investment is under real scrutiny. It's a good prompt to look at your own mix and ask what you're keeping simply out of habit versus what the data actually supports.3️⃣ What's actually worth putting on your August and September marketing calendar From back-to-school timing that varies wildly by region, to where national conferences like ISTE fit as attendance shifts toward smaller, regional events, to the literacy, attendance, and gratitude moments worth planning around before October's conference season ramps up.Why It MattersEducation marketers are heading into back-to-school season with less room for error than usual. Budgets are under closer scrutiny after a round of EdTech layoffs, the platform that most B2B education brands depend on just changed what it rewards, and the traditional conference calendar that used to anchor a lot of go-to-market planning is shifting under everyone's feet.None of this is a reason to freeze. It's a reason to be more deliberate: know what you're measuring and why, know what LinkedIn actually rewards right now instead of what worked a year ago, and know exactly when your audience is heads-down in back-to-school mode versus ready to hear from you. The marketers who take the time to recalibrate this summer will be in a much stronger position once the fall buying cycle picks back up.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Why This EdTech Startup Hired Marketing Before It Had a Product (Karen Borchert, Alpaca)Our episode with Karen Borchert, referenced for her tip on booking demo times on the spot at conference booths instead of relying on post-event follow-up.LinkedIn AI Visibility Study (Semrush)The study behind the stat that LinkedIn was the second most-cited domain across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity, out of nearly 89,000 LinkedIn URLs analyzed.LinkedIn's Algorithm Update on AI Content and Consistency (Search Engine Land)Covers LinkedIn's move to penalize long, AI-sounding captions and heavy hashtag use, and to reward accounts posting two to three times a week.LinkedIn's own post about keeping conversations real on LinkedInLinkedIn Corporate Communications, June 4, 2026 (originally published by Laura Lorenzetti on LinkedIn, May 20, 2026).Fast Company Article on LinkedIn's AI Slop Crackdown Covers LinkedIn VP of Product Laura Lorenzetti's announcement, framing it as an "AI solving AI" approach targeting generic posts, attention-bait videos, and automation-driven comments.LinkedIn's Shift from Relationships to Interests Our breakdown of how LinkedIn's algorithm moved from surfacing content based on who you're connected to, to surfacing it based on what you engage with, meaning smaller, focused accounts can now outperform bigger ones with unfocused followings.Jay Schwedelson's Podcast Episode on Subject Line TestingReferenced for the case for absurdly long, cut-off subject lines and other unconventional formats worth testing.WeAreTeachers: When Do Kids Go Back to SchoolSource for the stat that 48% of U.S. public schools begin before August 16.Pew Research: Back-to-School Dates in the U.S.Additional back-to-school timing data, including the regional split between early-starting Southern states and later-starting Northeastern states.Rye Consulting's Florida deep-dive A live webinar Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET, with registration open.Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, Back to School 2026Application deadline is September 4.District Administration's 2027 Top EdTech Products AwardsApplication deadline is October 9; notifications go out November 1.Hallie Smith on LinkedInReferenced for her post on ERDI, outcomes-based pricing, and the contradictions district leaders shared about board relationships and screen time.Katie Test Davis, Forthright AdvisingReferenced for her LinkedIn post on the psychology of negative contrast framing in spam emails ("this is not a scam"). Need her correct tagline confirmed before publishing.LCG Newsletter Sign-UpElana curates the best marketing and education jobs monthly. Worth a mention here for anyone affected by recent EdTech layoffs.

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An episode over an hour??? Can you believe it?! We finally made the time to sit down and really blab today. We talk about adjusting Adam's strength training to accommodate run training, answer listener questions about required gear and foot care, and we discuss the latest wave of Claude and GPT generated AI content.

It opens with World Cup commercials and a breakdown of what makes a regional ad actually land — and right out of the gate, Shawn and Marshall are making a case that most small business owners completely miss: the best marketing isn't about you, your shop, or your services. It's about your customer and the story they see themselves in.This episode is a storytelling masterclass wrapped in an Off The Clock conversation. Shawn and Marshall dig into why some marketing sticks and most of it disappears — and the answer keeps coming back to narrative. The setup, the problem, the protagonist, the resolution. It's not a Hollywood formula reserved for Super Bowl ads. It's the exact same structure that gets a detailer's video shared in a Facebook group at midnight, or makes a customer screenshot your post and send it to their spouse with "this is what I want done to the truck."The AI content conversation goes deeper than usual this week. With tools now capable of producing genuinely realistic video and animation, Shawn and Marshall walk through how to actually use them effectively — and the answer isn't just "prompt it and post it." Specificity is everything. Vague prompts produce generic content. The operators who will win with AI video are the ones who bring a real story, a real customer scenario, and a real emotional hook to the prompt. The tool executes. The human still has to think.The copycat segment hits different. There's a certain type of operator in every industry — the hyenas, as they get called here — who watch what's working, strip out the substance, and copy the surface. Same offer. Same aesthetic. Same caption structure. And then they wonder why it doesn't convert. Because customers aren't buying the format. They're buying the belief behind it. Authenticity isn't a vibe — it's a competitive advantage that genuinely cannot be duplicated.Then comes the announcement that detailers running HyperClean products have been waiting for: the new HyperClean integration that automates ceramic coating upsells directly inside the workflow. No extra pitch. No awkward transition. The upsell happens systematically, at the right moment, every time — which means shops stop leaving money on the table not because they forgot to ask, but because the system asked for them.The episode closes on perception and quality — and why the two are inseparable. You can have the best ceramic coating application in your market and lose to the shop with the better story. That's not fair. It's also just true. The operators who understand that perception is built through consistent storytelling, genuine engagement, and making the customer feel like the hero of something — those are the ones building businesses that don't need to compete on price.Make the Customer the Hero: Your marketing should never be about how great your shop is. It should be about how your customer's life, vehicle, or pride is transformed by what you do. Put them in the story.Storytelling is the Strategy: Setting up a problem, introducing a protagonist, and driving toward a resolution isn't just for movies. It's the formula behind every piece of content that actually gets shared, saved, and acted on.Specific Prompts, Specific Results: AI content tools are only as good as the story you bring to them. Generic input produces generic output. Brief your AI like you'd brief a videographer — with context, emotion, and a clear goal.Copycats Always Commoditize: When you copy a competitor's marketing, you're competing on their terms — and the only direction that race goes is toward whoever charges less. Differentiate or race to the bottom. Those are the only two options.Hyenas Exploit, Builders Create: There will always be operators who prey on others' ideas, customers, and momentum. The antidote isn't to protect everything — it's to build something so authentic that the copy never captures what makes the original work.

Can you believe we're halfway through 2026?I know I've been reflecting on the last 6 months in my business, but also thinking about how much has shifted in the online space in a very short amount of time. I don't think there's been a start to the year quite like this in my 7 years of business. And who knows what's in store for the rest of the year?! But in today's episode of the How I Do Content Podcast, I'm going to share my mid year observations as well as a couple of truth bombs you need to hear if you really want the next 6 months to be fucking epic for yourself and your business. So let's dive in. WANT MORE?Watch my 13 minute One Offer, 5 Angles at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/mini-training/ Join the Micro Messaging Waitlist at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/messaging-waitlist/ Follow Tahryn on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thesocialbolt Find out more at https://www.thesocialbolt.com.au TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODEmid year observations 2026, AI content creation 2026, does AI generated content work, content that converts, AI content marketing risks, mid year business reflections, content marketing trends 2026, how to create content that converts, AI slop content, authentic content marketing 2026, content strategy for small business owners, using AI responsibly in business, personal brand content strategy, how to stand out on social media 2026, content that attracts dream clients, AI generated content skepticism, content marketing predictions 2026, building trust through content, why isn't my content converting, social media content strategy 2026Background Music is Copyright Free. You're free to use this music in your videos.Track: Harry Potter Theme SongMusic promoted by Chayatori RecordsVideo Link:  https://youtu.be/WY8-lVlLhWE 

That thought leader you follow? A virtual assistant in Manila wrote those posts for $4-7 per hour.Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel trace the industrialized pipeline behind LinkedIn's 'thought leadership' industry; from Filipino Virtual Assistants feeding prompts to ChatGPT, to state actors using the same tactics (and sometime the same tools) for influence operations. By the end, you'll see the whole machine.Listen or Watch as we discuss:• Why 54% of long-form LinkedIn posts are estimated to be AI-generated• The Investigative journalism exposing the $4-$7/hour content mills• How Russian and Chinese influence operations use the same playbook• Why 'human in the loop' and quality didn't jive with the marketing message• The spiral of silence: how fake consensus makes real majorities shut up#LinkedIn #AIContent #MediaLiteracyRest of World, Originality AI, OpenAI, Noelle Newman (Spiral of Silence), Big Tobacco 'Doubt is Our Product' campaign, Knight Institute studyLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

EPISODE 188 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix Great digital signage doesn't happen by accident – it happens when design keeps pace with what audiences actually notice. Falling behind on visual trends means your screens start blending into the background right when attention is hardest to earn. This episode is for anyone who wants their content to feel current, not dated. AI content tools promise speed, but speed without direction just gets you generic results faster. Used well, though, AI can make you a more efficient, more creative communicator. Tune in to learn how to turn AI from a shortcut into a real design advantage. Discover the color, typography, and style trends defining digital signage in 2026 Learn how to write an AI prompt that actually gets you the result you want Understand why your first AI result is rarely your best one Explore the AI tools built into AxisTV Signage Suite Get quick tips for keeping bold designs readable at a distance This episode marks our 7th anniversary!  See the full transcript HERE Get more tips in the article Design Advice for Digital Content Creators: A Complete Guide HERE

Michael Blau, Head of Product and CTO at Royal.io, the company behind Drip, joined me to discuss how the platform is helping writers and content creators get paid in stablecoins when AI agents use their work. https://dripstack.xyz/Topics: - Why use Drip for financial market research instead of just asking ChatGPT, Grok, or Gemini? - Integration with Base and Tempo - Michael's time at a16z investing in crypto- AI Agents and the future economyBrought to you by

Can AI detectors like Turnitin and GPTZero reliably catch AI-generated content, or are they creating more problems than they solve? We uncover shocking accuracy gaps, false positive risks, and why quality trumps detection scores for content creators working through this minefield. Read more at https://ampifire.com/blog/gptzero-vs-turnitin-which-is-the-better-ai-detector/ AmpiFire City: London Address: London Office 15 Harwood Road, , London, England United Kingdom Website: https://ampifire.com/ Email: support@ampifire.com

Welcome back to #SoLeadSaturday. I'm Chibi version of Vaishali Lambe, and today we are talking about **Building My AI Content Agent**.Here is what I am learning while building this in public.The goal is not to automate everything. It is to remove repetitive friction.When you build AI systems for content, productivity, or business workflows, the hardest part is rarely the first demo.The harder part is making the system repeatable, useful, and reliable.That means thinking about folders, prompts, naming conventions, outputs, review steps, and automation flow.Let's break this down into three parts.First, why does this matter now?

True authority is more than just showing up. It's about showing up intentionally and being visible to build real trust and relationships. In this episode, Erik K. Johnson sits down with Andrea Stenberg, journalist, podcaster, and host of the Courage to Be Visible podcast. They dive into the power of video and storytelling for coaches and consultants who want to stand out, cut through AI-generated noise, and become the go-to authority in their niche.   Important Links: Free Resource from Andrea Stenberg: Download The Effortless Scaling Video Repurposing Checklist to build your full month of content from a single video and stop reinventing the wheel. Get it here: www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/AndreaChecklist   Website: https://www.thebabyboomerentrepreneur.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreastenberg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreastenberg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andreastenberg/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBabyBoomerEntrepreneur Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/andreastenberg/   Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apple Spotify: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/spotify Website: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/podcasts Click subscribe on this video!   Episode Segments: 00:13 Audio vs. Video: Which Builds Trust Faster? 00:38 "Virtual Eye Contact" Builds Authority 01:27 Authenticity in the Age of AI Content 02:21 How Real Experts Use AI (and How They Shouldn't) 03:06 Audiences Crave Real Human Connection 04:00 Borrowing Authority Through Guests 05:00 The Power of Admitting "I Don't Know" 05:38 Imposter Syndrome and Overcoming Inner Limits 07:47 Remember Your Wins: Hour Counting and Milestones 09:26 The Value of External Perspective (and Coaches for Coaches) 10:33 Doors Opened by Podcasting... From Guests to Opportunities 11:58 Authority by Association and the "Borrowed Trust" Effect 12:23 Storytelling That Entertains and Teaches 13:10 Alan Alda, Sharing Personal (Not Private) Stories 15:28 How to Share Personal Content Without Oversharing 16:07 Finding Your Passion and Relatability 17:11 Why Stories Create Connection and Memorability 18:20 Attracting Your "Tribe" With Your Uniqueness 20:08 Using Podcasting Even With a Small Audience 21:15 Guests Don't Care About Your Audience Size 22:19 The Power of Unexpected Connections and Serendipity 23:47 When Non-Clients Become Your Best Referral Sources 25:33 Don't Assume (Everyone's Priorities Are Different) 27:35 Honest Sales and Serving The Right People 27:40 Networking Plus Video: The Authority Builder 28:32 How to Create a Month of Content From One Video 29:49 Repetition: Staying Top of Mind Without Burnout 31:31 Where to Start With Video and Repurposing Strategy 32:33 Free Resource: Effortless Scaling Video Repurposing Checklist 33:12 Looking Back: What Andrea Would Do Differently   Key Takeaways: - Why Video Outperforms Written and Audio Alone Andrea Stenberg reveals that video lets your audience "look you in the eye," see your personality, and know you're the real deal. Authentic presence builds trust in a world full of AI clones. - "Borrowed Authority" from Podcast Guests Hosting knowledgeable guests not only brings value to your listeners but positions you as a peer among industry experts and opens doors to high-level relationships. - Storytelling to Stand Out Your audience remembers stories, not facts. Sharing the right personal stories (while keeping private matters private) entertains, teaches, and makes your expertise relatable. - Repurpose & Amplify with Strategy Start with one strong video per month and spin it into a full suite of social, blog, and audio content. Build trust through repetition and consistent messaging. - Don't Wait for the "Perfect" Moment Authority isn't about going viral. Your small audience and first imperfect videos can still land referrals, connections and clients if you show up consistently and authentically.   Episode Highlights: Why top coaches still work with coaches How to "borrow authority" from podcast guests and partners The trap of undervaluing your experience and wins The magic of casual personal stories: pets, passions and oddball hobbies Making content creation sustainable and strategic one video at a time   Your Podcast Authority Audit: Ready to strategically grow your podcast authority? Are you ready to turn your podcast into an authority engine and not just more content? Would you like to move from best-kept secret to recognized authority? Let me audit your podcast and find the gaps. Go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will uncover your authority positioning problem, develop your plan to succeed, and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals. Get your podcast audit at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching.   Connect with Andrea Stenberg: Free Resource from Andrea Stenberg: Download The Effortless Scaling Video Repurposing Checklist to build your full month of content from a single video and stop reinventing the wheel. Get it here: www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/AndreaChecklist   Website: https://www.thebabyboomerentrepreneur.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreastenberg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreastenberg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andreastenberg/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBabyBoomerEntrepreneur Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/andreastenberg/   Next Week: Next week we are going to talk with Adam Roach from the I love Coaching podcast. He will show you why your coaching business feels like it is working against you and what to do about it.

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Most people trying to win at SEO are asking the wrong question. How do I get my traffic back? Wrong question. Wrong game. Wrong decade. Steve Wiideman has thirty years in this industry. He's seen every update, every panic, every agency pivot. And he'll tell you something most people charging you monthly retainers will never admit. The traffic isn't coming back. AI overviews are eating clicks before you even show up. Agentic commerce means people are buying inside ChatGPT and YouTube without ever touching your website. Zero-click isn't coming. It's here. It's done. It's the new normal. And most agencies are still selling you 2019 with a new logo. But here's the thing nobody's saying out loud. The fundamentals never broke. The shortcuts did. Content farms. AI-generated blog factories. Link blasters. Agencies who promised more content meant more traffic. Google's March update didn't come out of nowhere. It was a warning that had been building for years. And it landed hard. In this episode, Jaryd sits down with Steve to talk about what's actually happening. Why the businesses winning right now stopped chasing rankings entirely. How one sentence in a Google Maps review took a brand new burger joint to number one in two days. What agentic commerce means for your revenue model. And why single-source dependency on Google is the single biggest risk any online business is carrying right now. They also get into why twenty real brand fans beat an entire link-building team. How to build content in a shrinking-click world. And the mindset shift separating businesses that are growing from the ones watching their dashboards collapse. The agencies lying to you about AI aren't villains. They just don't know what else to sell you. Steve does.

Finding new listeners has never been easier, yet getting discovered can still feel like one of the biggest challenges in podcasting. In this episode, the morning show cast and crew discuss how YouTube has become a major Podcast Discovery Platform, changing the way audiences find and engage with new shows. The conversation covers listener behavior, social media's role in growth, AI-generated content, advertising trends, and why creators need to think beyond traditional podcast apps. Most podcasts don't struggle because there aren't enough listeners. They struggle because those listeners are discovering content in places many creators aren't paying attention to.Episode Highlights:[02:41] Game Talk[06:13] News and Data Roundup[14:19] Business Bite: Beyond CPM Revenue[21:01] Amanda Returns Update[27:08] Shure Microphone Deals[28:51] The AI Podcast Flood[30:24] The Transparency Debate[32:06] Regulation Risks for AI Content[39:56] Netflix and Video Podcasts[47:49] YouTube's Discovery Shift[50:04] Podcast Growth Tactics Breakdown[53:29] Paid Ads and Podcast Websites[01:00:02] Using AI for AnalyticsLinks & Resources:Empowered Podcasting LIVE! (live or recorded):https://podcastingmorningshow.com/epcliveShure's 4-day Sale:https://www.shure.com/en-US/special-offersFeature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Edward Saatchi has been building at the frontier of AI storytelling for a decade—from Oculus Story Studios to Fable (where his AI character Lucy made her own films at Sundance) to his current venture, Amazon-backed Showrunner. Edward's most audacious project proves the point: reconstructing Orson Welles' lost masterpiece, The Magnificent Ambersons (44 minutes destroyed by studio cuts in 1942), using motion-capture actors and AI to seamlessly restore what was erased. The irony is intentional—it's a film about technology destroying beauty, restored by technology. Edward's approach isn't text-to-video slop. It's human performance driving AI synthesis: hire stage actors, capture their performances, use the original cutting continuity as a blueprint, and let AI fill the gaps. The result is cinema-quality work that would cost $100 million traditionally but costs $10 million with AI assistance.In AI XR News This Week:Amazon announces 16,000 layoffs while ramping robotics—replacing humans with machines in warehouses. Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores close after years of investment; the self-checkout convenience experiment dies. Snap spins off Spectacles AR glasses into a separate business, signaling lack of cash or confidence. Apple and OpenAI both developing AI wearables to launch in 2027, powered by Gemini and Google AI. Google launches Project Genie, a generative AI model that creates fully interactive 3D game worlds you can navigate and remix in real time. Walkabout Mini Golf lays off half its staff. Atlas V, the acclaimed French VR studio behind Spheres and Battle Scar, pivots to location-based entertainment. Darren Aronofsky launches an AI animated series on YouTube called On This Day.Key Moments Timestamps:[00:05:00] Amazon's 16,000 layoffs paired with robotics expansion; the canary in the coal mine for white-collar work[00:06:00] Amazon Go/Fresh failure: humans reject automated futures when given the choice[00:07:14] Snap spinning off Spectacles; Ted's thesis on AR glasses remaining "exotic," not mainstream[00:10:00] Apple wearables running Gemini + Google AI; the winning formula for wearable AI domination[00:12:48] Walkabout Mini Golf layoffs and Atlas V's pivot; VR right-sizing continues[00:15:25] Google Genie: generative 3D worlds, playable and remixable in real time; Epic should be scared[00:19:11] Edward Saatchi joins: the state of AI video and why there's no marketplace after 4 years[00:22:00] Edward's concern: AI content is "derivative but worse" with no commercial value[00:28:00] The marketplace problem: no buyers, no revenue, no sustainability for creators[00:34:00] Ted's thesis: AI is quietly disrupting VFX and screenwriting behind the scenes[00:44:00] Critters: the proof-of-concept for AI-assisted theatrical animation ($10M vs. $100M traditionally)[00:49:00] Showrunner's business model: creators earn money every time someone remixes their show[00:52:00] The Magnificent Ambersons project: restoring Orson Welles' lost masterpiece with AIEdward makes a case that reads like a manifesto: AI's killer app isn't making derivative work faster or cheaper. It's remix, interactivity, and personalization at scale—letting audiences co-create with AI while creators get paid. His challenge to the industry: hold yourself to "derivative but better" (can you make a better Simpsons episode than the last 15 seasons?) or "original and good" (something from a non-human intelligence's perspective). Until creators band together to make features and TV shows with commercial value, AI video will remain stuck in the trough of disillusionment.This episode is brought to you by Zappar, creators of Mattercraft—the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences for mobile headsets and desktop. Mattercraft combines the power of a game engine with the flexibility of the web, and now features an AI assistant that helps you design, code, and debug in real time, right in your browser. Build smarter at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brent is joined by Paige Kosinski, co-founder of Odyssey Entertainment Group, an influencer talent management company that has grown from a boutique operation into a mid-size powerhouse. The conversation covers the evolution of the creator economy, the art of matching talent with brands, and the practical steps aspiring creators need to take to build sustainable careers. Whether you are a merchant looking to leverage influencer marketing or a creator hoping to monetize your platform, this episode delivers real-world guidance from someone who lives and breathes this space every single day.Key TakeawaysConsistency beats follower count. Algorithms reward creators who show up regularly, and brands now prioritize engaged communities over raw follower numbers.Start with one clear focus. Creators should establish expertise in a single area before expanding into lifestyle content. That focus gives audiences a reason to stick around.Brand partnerships drive the bulk of creator revenue. Beyond one-off deals, long-term collaborations with aligned brands create stability for both the creator and the company.AI-generated content can backfire. Audiences are quick to spot avatar-driven or AI-produced material, and brands are even adding contract clauses to limit AI use in creative deliverables.The creator economy welcomes every generation. Gen X influencers are thriving on social platforms, proving that audience-building has no age requirement.Personal branding comes first. Monetization follows naturally when a creator invests in building a genuine, recognizable brand with clear content pillars.Cross-platform presence matters. Successful creators post across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest depending on where their audience lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Odyssey Entertainment Group01:53 The Evolution of Influencer Management05:11 Matching Influencers with Brands09:03 The Importance of Community and Niche10:07 Engaging Older Audiences11:11 Navigating Different Platforms12:39 Building a Personal Brand13:31 Public Speaking and Influencer Opportunities14:33 The Role of AI in Content Creation17:21 Getting Started as an Influencer18:55 Closing Thoughts and Promotions ResourcesOdyssey Entertainment Group - https://www.odysseyentertainmentgroup.comErica Ver - PianyandHoney - https://www.instagram.com/pianyandhoneyWall Blush Modern Manor Collection - https://wallblush.com/collections/modern-manor

It's been a wonderful couple of weeks with new and new-to-us releases from smaller niche houses. From the incredible packaging and nightlife nostalgia of El Morocco to the otherworldly influences of Rite of Way and Sorce, we've been really impressed with a number of perfumes we've been blessed to receive lately. Plus a little rant (again) about AI marketing in the perfume space and some strong contenders featured in The Game.Perfumes Mentioned In This Episode:L'eau de Parfum by Cirque du Soleil / Highball for Lucius B, Gala, 154, Lulu's Back In Town, and Two Cigarettes In The Dark by El Morocco Perfumery / Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle / Waterfall, Rising Sun, and Outer Realm by Rite of Sun / Vampire Husband, Witchery, Beyond The Veil, Fuckery, and The Ghost Wants Birthday Cake by Sorce / Invasion Barbare by Parfums MDCI / Muscs Koublai Khan by Serge Lutens / Poivre Porcelaine by Ofumum / Eau de Son (Hair Perfume) by Diptyque / Blooming Fire, Salted Muse, and Jasmine Blues by Orebella / Alien by Mugler / L'Astre by Le Galion / Canaan and Rotano by Maison d'ETTO / Carine by Carine Roitfeld / Romanza by Masque Milano / Wonderwood by Comme des Garçons / Fields of Rubus by KeroseneThe Game:Cuir de Russie by LT Piver / Fou d'Absinthe by L'Artisan Parfumeur / To Vetiver by Comme des Garçons  / With Angels and Archangels by Kerosene / L'Aimée by MDCI Parfums / À la Reine des Fleurs by LT Piver(00:00) - - Intro and Chartreuse (02:42) - - AI Content (07:07) - - The El Morocco Discovery Kit (17:40) - - Rite of Way Perfumes (23:21) - - Sorce Perfumes (27:01) - - What We've Been Wearing (39:21) - - The Game Please feel free to email us at hello@fragraphilia.com - Send us questions, comments, or recommendations. We can be found on TikTok and Instagram @fragraphilia

I'm planning my first-ever trip to Hedonism (Hedo) in Jamaica with Swinkation (a kink/swinger mix) from Oct 10–17, 2026, and sharing my newbie questions about what to expect, packing, nudity, and comfort levels, especially since I'm not a nudist and need downtime as an introvert. I'll be vlogging daily while respecting privacy and consent, interviewing The Accidental Swingers organizers, and leading workshops including my Intrusive Question Game plus proposed sessions like The Psychology of the Orgy Room and Lessons From a Unicorn. I'm also offering a VIP/affiliate booking code (UnicornVIP) with perks, and I may help some attendees as a “fantasy fairy.” I describe Hedo's all-inclusive amenities, “mild or wild” vibe, and a story of someone fulfilling a prom-dress fantasy as sexual healing, and I invite advice from past Hedo guests. 00:00 First Time at Hedonism 00:49 Newbie Questions and Nerves 01:25 Why This Trip Matters 02:21 Workshops and Affiliate Perks 02:59 Intrusive Question Game Magic 04:54 Orgy Room Psychology 06:53 Fantasy Fairy Matchmaking 07:59 Packing Themes and Energy 09:39 Vlogging and Organizer Interviews 10:59 Boundaries Nudity and Comfort 12:58 Dates Pricing and Swinkation 14:35 Privacy Filming and Content Hub 17:42 Hedonism Website Highlights 18:38 Who Should Go and Why 19:25 Prom Dress Healing Story 20:26 Follow Along and Extra Content *description written with the help of AI* Content mentioned in this episode: 1. My Hedo trip - all details: https://torontounicorn.com/tu-updates/join-toronto-unicorn-at-hedonism 2. Swinger hotel takeover vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4CCCnXmwlA-wu0PKPgYOycIKLluOB13 3. Vlog when Amelia pegged someone after playing the intrusive question game with me: https://youtu.be/4oSPrJJeOJo?si=qiGLrXNbybK6-9hk 4. Vlog when I dressed up for 70s dance theme night: https://youtu.be/TcitgFe64xM 5. The Accidental Swingers podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u4CWDAI9wBbHQVsIcj56k?si=0208e45d81fe48e9 6. Swinkation website: https://www.swinkation.com/signup 7. Rustic Elegance video on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/_ncQvfZBCmw ***** Get 50% off a single course of your choice at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Level Up with Toronto Unicorn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠using code: TUPODCAST50 ***** My new digital course website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levelupwithtorontounicorn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for my email newsletters to stay up-to-date on TorontoUnicorn news, events and swinger lifestyle resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://torontounicorn.kit.com/torontounicornemails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ALL social media links (YouTube, podcasts, fan page, etc): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/TorontoUnicorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DIRECT link to my explicit TorontoUnicorn fan page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://OnlyFans.com/TorontoUnicorn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Meet Liron Segev. As a longtime YouTube consultant, he built an "AI Content Engine" for YouTube and other social media platforms to help founders and businesses make content easier. Because there are two contrary problems: 1) Businesses need to make content, and 2) Businesses don't have time to make content. Liron helps them solve that. SPECIAL GUEST:Liron Segev | Website | LinkedIn | YouTubeHOST: The YouTube Marketing Unofficial Podcast is hosted by:- Dane Golden, YouTube Paid Media SpecialistLinkedInRead Liron's Entrepreneur JourneyPodcast TranscriptWatch Video 

In this live coaching episode, I sit down with Evans Wilson of Zenith Creative, who's spent years running his video business as a side hustle alongside a full-time corporate job. We dig into the real reasons he's stuck on pricing and growth, and I walk him through a paid discovery workshop strategy I've used more than 50 times to win bigger clients and build instant trust. We also get into the future of video in an AI world and why storytelling is still your edge. Key Takeaways A paid discovery workshop reframes you from "vendor pitching services" to "strategist worth investing in"—and clients stop ghosting meetings the moment money's on the table. Sell the result and the roadmap, not the meeting itself. Nobody's excited to buy another Zoom call. Apply the workshop fee to a package booked within 60 days to make it an easy yes for newer clients. AI is changing production fast, but storytelling, pacing, and trust are still the things you get hired for. About Evans Wilson Evans Wilson is the founder of Zenith Creative, a video production company he's run for nearly nine years alongside an 18-year corporate career as the solo in-house videographer for a large energy company. With help from his wife and a handful of trusted freelancers, he's built Zenith into a thriving business while quietly living the "double life" so many video creators know well. These days his focus is on growing Zenith, where he primarily serves construction and industrial services companies—though he's always happy to stray from that niche when the right project comes along. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [06:37] Meet Evans Wilson [11:36] Finances [18:32] The Video Blueprint Method [21:24] Selling Workshops [37:14] How the Content Market Changes [38:47] AI Content [47:56] Connect with Evans [48:21] Outro   Quotes "People who pay, pay attention." — Ryan Koral "What you want to sell is the results." — Ryan Koral "Get to the heart of the story, get to the soul of the brand, and then start thinking about how you roll it out into other content." — Ryan Koral "It's the worst it's gonna be right now—but the challenge is always, are you a good storyteller?" — Ryan Koral (on AI video) "The only thing stopping me is me, not them." — Evans Wilson Guest Links Find Zenith Creative onlineFollow Evans Wilson on Instagram Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with David J. Ebner, founder of Content Workshop, a brand storytelling agency that helps companies blend human creativity with AI-driven marketing systems. David brings a unique background as a classically trained storyteller with a master's degree in creative writing, and he explains how the fundamentals of narrative, character development, dialogue, and emotional connection directly translate into modern brand building.The conversation explores why AI-generated content is creating a “sea of sameness,” how brands lose trust when they waste people's attention, and why storytelling is becoming one of the strongest competitive advantages in an AI-powered world. David breaks down the difference between founder-led content and true brand storytelling, emphasizing that the hero of the story should always be the audience, not the company.Avetis and David also dive into AI adoption, human-in-the-loop workflows, SEO, AEO, GEO, AI Overviews, bot traffic, direct traffic, and how companies can adapt as search behavior rapidly changes. David shares practical ways leaders can protect quality, build brand authority, and use AI without automating mediocrity. The episode closes with thoughtful reflections on leadership, values, emotional connection, hospitality, and making “the lighter decision” when facing difficult choices.TakeawaysAI has made content creation easier, but it has also made most brand content sound generic, predictable, and forgettable.Strong brand storytelling is not about talking more about the company; it is about creating emotional connection and trust with the audience.Founder-led thought leadership works best when it helps the audience solve problems, not when it becomes self-promotional.Leaders should not automate processes with AI until they understand how to do them manually and know what quality looks like.Brand authority still matters in AI search, and backlinks, PR mentions, guest articles, and credible third-party references remain valuable.David's leadership advice is to choose “the lighter decision,” meaning the choice you are least likely to regret long term, even if it carries a cost.Chapters00:00 Why AI Content Is Creating a Sea of Sameness00:49 Introducing David J. Ebner and Content Workshop02:00 Classical Storytelling and Modern Brand Marketing05:04 Why the Founder Should Not Be the Hero14:32 Management vs. Leadership in AI Adoption16:25 The Missing ROI Conversation Around AI22:07 The Human-AI-Human Content Sandwich26:42 Direct Traffic, AI Tools, and Attribution Challenges30:50 SEO, GEO, AEO, and AIO Explained35:31 What Brand Authority Means Now37:41 Human UX vs. Bot UX40:29 Practical Steps to Improve AI Search Visibility42:26 What Happens to Brands That Fail to Adapt44:51 Why Storytelling Still Beats Data Alone47:23 David's Early Aha Moment in Medical Marketing52:06 Book Recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality54:03 David's Billboard Message for Founders and Leaders56:01 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with David56:58 Outro and Final ReflectionsDavid Ebner's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjebner/David Ebner's Website Link:https://contentworkshop.com/Resources and Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright⁠

Companies are treating AI adoption as the finish line when it's actually the starting line. Holly Enneking, Vice President of Marketing at Markup AI, reveals how enterprises are missing strategic opportunities by limiting AI to basic content generation. The discussion covers advanced AI applications beyond initial content creation and frameworks for maximizing AI's strategic value throughout the content lifecycle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode of the Franchise Secrets Podcast, Erik Van Horn breaks down how he's actually using AI inside his businesses — not for hype, but to create real leverage, save time, and scale expertise.   Erik shares:   * how he built custom AI systems to manage email workflows, * an AI-powered SOP generator he created live with mastermind members, * why most people are overcomplicating AI, * and how he's turning 15+ years of franchise knowledge into scalable tools like "Ask Erik."   He also explains why authentic leadership and real human perspective will become even MORE valuable in an AI-driven world.   Whether you're a franchisee, franchisor, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge the way you think about AI, productivity, and scaling yourself without simply working more hours.   Topics discussed:   * AI workflows for entrepreneurs * SOP automation * Replit, Claude, Granola & AI agents * Scaling expertise with AI * Content creation systems * Authenticity in the AI era * Franchise growth & operational leverage   Timestamps: 0:00 — AI, Ranching, and Why Erik's Neighbor Never Steps Foot in His Culver's 1:05 — What's Happening Around the Ranch 6:39 — Why Erik Doesn't Chase Every AI Tool (And What He Does Instead) 8:17 — How He Cleared 800 Emails With a Custom AI Agent 11:20 — Live-Building an SOP Generator in 30 Minutes 14:41 — FranchiseTribe.com and How to Use the SOP Tool Right Now 19:38 — Introducing Ask Erik: AI Trained on 20 Years of Franchise Expertise 25:03 — The Blunt Self-Assessment Every Franchise Buyer Needs 28:06 — How Erik Creates Content That Still Sounds Like Him 34:52 — Return to Real: Why Authenticity Wins in the AI Era   Connect with Erik Van Horn:

Still rewriting everything your team writes "to sound more like you"? It's not your team, it's your system.If you're spending hours editing social posts, emails, and podcast promos because they just don't sound like you, this episode is your game-changer. Dawn Andrews reveals how to train AI and your team to write in your authentic voice so you can stop being the bottleneck in your business. Learn the 3-pillar "Voice-First Content System" that saves you time, protects your brand, and actually scales your message. Whether you're DIY-ing or want the shortcut, this episode shows you how to sound like you (without writing every word).Grab the free guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader. It includes the exact prompts Dawn uses to train AI and her team. Ready to go deeper? Join the AI for Founders Community and stop content bottlenecks for good.Key Takeaways:Train AI to Mirror Your Voice: Use your own writing samples to create a "voice fingerprint" and finally ditch generic AI-speak.Build a Voice Bible: Create a living document that outlines your tone, do's & don'ts, and sample copy so your team and tools aren't guessing.Repurpose Like a Pro: Turn one insight into 10 pieces of content with a simple AI-powered framework.Automate Without Losing Your Soul: Plan 90 days of strategic content that sounds like you and gets done without you.Stop Micromanaging, Start Leading: Your content should reflect your leadership, not drain it.Resources & Links:Download 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderJoin Community AI for FoundersUpcoming Workshop: Voice Bible Build & Test Day (Oct 25) — Only 10 spots!Related Episode: Episode 72 How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn OutSend us Fan MailWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Ann Berry is joined by Gillian Munson, CFO of Duolingo to discuss the company's transformation as it pursues user growth over short-term revenue. They dive into Duolingo's expansion beyond language learning, growth opportunities across Asia, and how AI is accelerating content production. Gillian also reflects on transitioning from Duolingo's board to stepping into the CFO role.00:00 Gillian Munson, CFO of Duolingo, Joins01:47 Go big or go home: the strategy shift explained03:32 The cost of not swinging for a billion users04:05 Analyst skepticism addressed05:36 Shots on goal: product, Asia, and performance marketing07:28 Speaking features, AI ingredients, and learning outcomes08:00 Chess, math, and music as new growth vectors10:03 Asian language learners and China's English boom11:34 AI-powered content creation13:51 Where AI costs show up on the P&L14:42 Gross margin compression and investment guidance15:05 2026 guidance: bookings, revenue, and EBITDA targets16:18 The balance sheet: $1B+ cash and buyback strategy18:01 M&A appetite: tuck-ins vs. transformational deals19:34 Why Duolingo is staying software-focused20:43 Gillian's transition from board member to CFOAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew.For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow UsX: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/Reach OutEmail: afterearnings@morningbrew.com$DUOL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker reveals his hands-on approach to filtering the world's information overload with AI, from building custom news-gathering bots to teaching reporters where the human touch still matters. Find out how next-gen tools are reshaping the front lines of reporting, and what gets lost—and found—when machines do the first pass. Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook Google's $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19 Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw Students boo AI at commencement: video Sam Altman faces awkward grilling over 'toxic culture of lying' (20) rat king

British tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker reveals his hands-on approach to filtering the world's information overload with AI, from building custom news-gathering bots to teaching reporters where the human touch still matters. Find out how next-gen tools are reshaping the front lines of reporting, and what gets lost—and found—when machines do the first pass. Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook Google's $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19 Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw Students boo AI at commencement: video Sam Altman faces awkward grilling over 'toxic culture of lying' (20) rat king

Tom Stein warns that relying too heavily on AI for thought leadership can hurt credibility, as high‑level audiences can easily spot generic, machine‑generated content. He emphasizes the need for human oversight, even as tools from Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and others handle the bulk of content creation.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

HOUR 1: Awards shows say no to AI content...but where do you draw the line? full 2174 Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 TsVWOvct7Nwtpj4BMXptXl7caRRif2gO news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 1: Awards shows say no to AI content...but where do you draw the line? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.am

I didn't expect a surf trip on the coast of El Salvador to turn into one of the clearest business lessons I've seen all year, but that's exactly what happened. I'm down here for an AI conference, I extend my stay, and I end up watching a surf instructor teach with total presence. The instructor is also the owner, Alex Naboa, and seeing him operate in his element makes me ask the question that hits every founder sooner or later: did I design my work around where I actually shine?Alex's project is called Surfing Your Fears, and the name isn't a gimmick. He's lived the reality behind it through years of building a life during uncertainty, serving his community, and pushing through fear when it wasn't optional. We talk about how the ocean mirrors your life, why reactions in the water look a lot like reactions in business and family, and how community becomes part of the “lineup” you earn your place in. His story stretches from scraping by with simple jobs to creating programs like free English schools, water projects, and surf therapy that helps people process trauma.Then I switch gears and demonstrate a practical AI workflow: how I take our messy, rambling interview and use NotebookLM as a grounded content engine. I walk through the Sources approach, why “gold in, gold out” actually matters for accuracy, and the kinds of assets you can generate fast: an infographic story arc, graphic-novel style quote boards, slide-style deep dives, reports, and even a founder profile article ready for a website or magazine. If you want a repeatable system for AI content repurposing, podcast marketing assets, and high-stakes communication prep, you'll get it here.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a smarter content workflow, and leave a review with the best asset you'd generate first.Support the show

Riley Brown posted the first TikTok video about ChatGPT the day it launched. It got 20 million views and took him from zero to 200K followers in less than two weeks. Since then, he's built an audience of 1.5 million across platforms, raised $9 million to co-found a vibe-coding startup in San Francisco, and developed a content system so systematic that a single viral video gets reposted across seven accounts every week for the rest of the year. In this episode, Riley shares his philosophy for staying on the edge of any niche, why playing beats structure when it comes to content, how he runs a content operation with two overseas editing agencies and a separate thumbnail designer, and the Twitter strategy — posting viral videos across seven accounts — that tripled his company's revenue in two months. He also makes a strong case for educational screen-share YouTube videos as the single biggest content opportunity right now, and explains why using AI to write your scripts is, in his words, "suicide." Riley Brown on X/Twitter Vibecoding Tella — screen recording tool Riley recommends Typefully — Twitter scheduling tool Riley uses Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) How Riley's first ChatGPT TikTok got 20 million views (04:56) First mover advantage: (07:50) How Riley films his videos (11:24) Why structure made his content worse (13:06) Jay's honest moment (21:33) The case for educational screen-share YouTube videos (26:45) His content strategy (30:43) The seven-account Twitter strategy that tripled revenue (37:37) Gimmicks that actually boost retention (41:00) Why AI writing your scripts is suicide in the long run (42:37) The content farm future and how to survive it (50:14) Platform rankings: where to start today *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE #183: Thomas Frank – How to build a successful tutorial channel. #288: He gained 190K Instagram followers in 508 days…but wouldn't do it again | Yoni Smolyar *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

Is the American Dream dead? A lot of people seem to think so, and perception is reality in politics. But what do the words and numbers actually say? 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:10 NYC Government Grocery Stores and “Fair Prices” 05:26 Why Socialist Grocery Models Break Down 09:27 Money, Markets, and Why the System Works 11:36 Prediction: Empty Shelves and Taxpayer Subsidies 13:29 UK Smoking Ban and Black Market Consequences 18:16 Foolishness of the Week: AI Influencer Scam 21:01 AI Content, OnlyFans, and the Future of Monetization 24:04 Is the American Dream Dead? 27:04 Perception vs Reality in the Economy 29:41 Real Wages, Housing, and Cost of Living 34:03 Why Life Feels More Expensive Today 37:40 Work, Lifestyle Expectations, and Generational Shifts 45:32 Consumer Sentiment, Social Media, and Economic Anxiety 52:12 Recession Fears and Policy Reality 56:33 Closing Remarks and Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: Is Jack Draper on track to be the next Juan Martin Del Potro, how good is Rafael Jodar, is Holger Rune coming back too soon, has Jannik Sinner adapted to clay, will Valentin Vacherot stay in the top-20, what should Carlos Alcaraz focus on improving, plus thoughts on Alexander Blockx, the Cerundolo brothers, Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva and more! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Draper Delpo 9:22 Rafa Jodar 12:07 Rune Comeback 18:43 Sinner Clay Game 23:06 Vacherot Top-20 25:43 Alcaraz Needs 31:11 Alexander Blockx 32:40 Cerundolo Brothers 34:45 Commentator Energy 37:47 Sinner Robot 43:08 Slice Surfaces 46:17 Swiatek Clay Season 48:50 Commentary Schedule 49:42 Favorite Clay Masters 50:23 Andreeva Forehand 51:50 AI Content 55:45 Wind Sincaraz IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kieran's guide to turn Claude into a marketing machine: https://clickhubspot.com/knbr Ep. 416 Is your AI marketing output stuck at "just okay" no matter how much you refine your skills? Kieran dives into why building better skills isn't enough—and shares the Pixar-inspired secret to world-class, distinctive results with AI. Learn more on the crucial difference between skills and the foundational context layer, harnessing "brain trust" principles to transform your marketing, and the four foundational files every marketer needs to move from average to extraordinary content. Mentions Claude Code https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview Pixar https://www.pixar.com/ Edwin Catmull https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Catmull Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

AI is making content faster—but not necessarily better. In this episode of Right About Now, John Benson joins Ryan Alford to break down what actually makes content convert in the age of AI. From inventing the video sales letter (VSL) to building AI tools that replicate high-converting copy, John shares how persuasion hasn't changed—even as technology has. The real edge isn't automation, it's understanding human values and aligning messaging with what people already believe. They also explore how entrepreneurs should think about AI as a “second brain,” why most AI-generated content fails, and how to use values-driven messaging to attract the right audience—and repel the wrong one. If you're using AI for content, marketing, or growth, this episode will completely change how you think about what actually works. Topics Covered The origin of the video sales letter (VSL) and why it still works Why most AI-generated copy fails to convert The role of human psychology in persuasion “So that you can…” — the most powerful copywriting framework How values-driven messaging attracts better customers AI as a “second brain” for entrepreneurs The future of AI, copywriting, and marketing Connect with Guest — John Benson Website: https://bnsn.ai Free Buyer Profile Tool: https://freebuyerprofile.com YouTube: https://johnbenson.com/youtube Connect with Host — Ryan Alford Website: https://ryanalford.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/right-about-now-with-ryan-alford/id1498865831 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford

In this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down why cutting body fat isn't always the best strategy; especially for women already around 22% body fat, and explain why building muscle often produces a leaner, healthier physique. They discuss the physiological effects of dieting too lean, including hormonal disruptions, reduced metabolism, and performance declines. The conversation also explores strength gains, muscle memory, recovery, sleep optimization, and the surprising cognitive benefits of creatine. Later, the hosts highlight the impact of good coaching and education in the fitness industry while sharing stories from clients seeing life-changing results. In the listener Q&A, they help callers with physique competition prep, weight-loss plateaus, strength programming, postpartum training, and balancing fitness with a newborn. The episode wraps with practical advice on building muscle, improving metabolism, and creating sustainable long-term fitness habits. March Sale !  The Spring Bundle: Symmetry ($187), Prime ($107), Advanced Training Techniques Guide ($47) all for $147 (over 50% off) ⇨⇨go to mapsmarch.com Get KION AMINOS !  ⇨⇨go to getkion.com/mindpump 20% off, No code needed automatically applied at check out! Crisp Power Protein Pretzels !  ⇨⇨go to https://crisppower.com/ use code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF JOOVV RED LIGHT PANELS ! ⇨⇨go to joovv.com/mindpump Code "Mindpump" to get $50 off your first purchase (00:00) Intro (02:06) Why Women Shouldn't Cut Below ~22% Body Fat (07:46) Build Muscle Instead of Chasing Lower Body Fat (10:45) Reverse Dieting Example and Coaching Mistakes (18:29) Social Media's Unrealistic Fitness Standards (26:00) Creatine Benefits for Brain and Sleep Deprivation (32:24) Myostatin Peptides and the Future of Muscle Growth (38:08) Sedentary Lifestyle vs Physical Labor and Recovery (43:03) Coaching Success Stories and Trainer Development (50:06) AI Content and Social Media Authenticity (01:08:46) Caller 1: Program Advice for a Physique Competitor (01:20:07) Caller 2: Weight Loss Plateau and Reverse Dieting (01:29:03) Caller 3: Strength Training and GLP-1 Considerations (01:38:18) Caller 4: Training with a Newborn and Home Gym Setup