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#290 AI Workflows | In this episode, Dave is joined by Dan Guenet, GTM Engineer at Compound Growth Marketing, and Eoin Clancy, Head of Growth at AirOps. Both guests are at the forefront of building AI workflows that make marketing more efficient and scalable, from content creation to sales enablement.Dave, Dan, and Eoin cover:How to use Clay, Zapier, and AirOps to build repeatable GTM systems that scale without burning bandwidthThe frameworks behind automating webinar production, sales transcript analysis, and content refreshes with AIWhy marketers need to bridge the gap between AI hype and real execution, and where to start with building practical workflowsTogether, they break down the exact tools, prompts, and processes they're using to turn AI from theory into impact across B2B marketing teams.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (02:08) - – The gap between AI hype and real execution (06:08) - – Dan's background and how GTM Engineering came to life (09:08) - – Building repeatable webinar systems with Clay (13:08) - – How to scale content and events without burning bandwidth (18:08) - – Eoin's content creation workflow using AirOps (23:08) - – Turning sales transcripts into actionable GTM insights (33:43) - – Using Zapier Agents to automate product marketing tasks (41:43) - – Refreshing SEO content with AI for better performance (49:43) - – Where AI fits in your team and how to start small Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Knak.Email (in my humble opinion) is the still the greatest marketing channel of all-time.It's the only way you can truly “own” your audience.But when it comes to building the emails - if you've ever tried building an email in an enterprise marketing automation platform, you know how painful it can be. Templates are too rigid, editing code can break things and the whole process just takes forever. That's why we love Knak here at Exit Five. Knak a no-code email platform that makes it easy to create on-brand, high-performing emails - without the bottlenecks.Frustrated by clunky email builders? You need Knak.Tired of ‘hoping' the email you sent looks good across all devices? Just test in Knak first.Big team making it hard to collaborate and get approvals? Definitely Knak.And the best part? Everything takes a fraction of the time.See Knak in action at knak.com/exit-five. Or just let them know you heard about Knak on Exit Five.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Check the self-paced AI Business Transformation course - https://multiplai.ai/self-paced-online-course/Are we witnessing an AI boom… or teetering on the edge of a bubble?The week's AI headlines were nothing short of seismic - from OpenAI's Dev Day domination and Anthropic's big-league partnerships, to eyebrow-raising corporate debt moves that scream dot-com déjà vu.In this weekend update, host Isar Meitis pulls no punches breaking down what's hype, what's real, and what it all means for business leaders navigating the AI revolution. From Dev Day's tool-heavy drops to strategic plays that could define (or destroy) entire industries, this is your one-stop download of the must-know stories in AI.Recommendation: If you want to outpace competitors in an AI-powered future, listen to this full breakdown. Understand the tools, spot the red flags, and make better strategic bets.In this session, you'll discover:The real implications of OpenAI's Dev Day announcements and why their new “apps” might replace the browserWhy Anthropic's IBM + Deloitte partnerships matter more than press releases suggestWhether OpenAI's partnership with AMD is genius strategy or dangerous bubble-fuelThe growing chorus of experts warning: AI may be overhyped and the subtle signs of an investment bubbleWhat business leaders are really thinking: 79% of CEOs are confident, but also bracing for AI's organizational whiplashWhy workforce transformation is about upskilling, not just automation and what KPMG's CEO Outlook survey just confirmedWho's likely to win the AI agent wars and what this means for tools like Zapier, Make, and N8NWhy the workforce shrinkage from retiring boomers could change the narrative around job loss and AIThe productivity paradox: why businesses see huge ROI from AI, but the job market isn't catching up… yet

Send Rita a text with your thoughts!The fastest way to see what's missing in your marketing, and what to do next: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1187247Stop wasting hours hunting for cruise content: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1166776Let's talk about some business fundamentals that keep coming up for travel advisors and agency owners. Whether you're brand new or you've been in the industry for years, these seven reminders cover everything from E&O insurance and legal agreements to charging fees with confidence and protecting yourself through clear client communication. I'm also getting real about what your services are actually worth, why you need to know your numbers, and some serious etiquette issues around copying content that shouldn't still be happening. These are the things that will help you run a stronger, more protected business while standing firm in your value as a professional.Join Host Agency Reviews for HAR*Wired: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/tech-weekQuestions this episode answers:Do I need my own E&O insurance as a travel advisor or is my host agency's policy enough?How should travel advisors communicate their process and boundaries to clients?Should new travel advisors charge professional fees fees?What is the value of travel advisor services for clients booking trips?What numbers do travel advisors need to know to run their business?Should travel tech companies charge for Zapier integrations with their CRM?What is Zapier and how can travel advisors use it to save time?Is it okay to copy social media content from other travel advisors?What are the ethics rules for using photos and graphics in travel advisor marketing?When should travel advisors call clients instead of just sending emails?Why do clients need to understand my workflow as a travel advisor?How much should I charge for travel planning fees as a new advisor?Enjoy (and take action)!---------------------------------------------------------------Check out EVERYTHING I offer to support your travel business journey: https://strategictravelentrepreneurpodcast.com/everything/Say HI on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaperez19/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/takethehelmvbsFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/529490048073622 Direct EMAIL:rita@steeryourmarketing.com

Want Nate's 5 AI Ad Creation Workflows? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/tnk Ep. 369 This guest grew his YouTube channel by hundreds of thousands subscribers in just one year by sharing advanced AI automation workflows. Kipp, Kieran, and Nate Herk, Co-Founder and CGO at TrueHorizon AI, dive into how you can use cutting-edge AI agents to automate creative marketing tasks, boost productivity, and reshape your business. Learn more about building smart AI workflows that turn images into ads and videos, how to set up and prompt agents in n8n without coding, and where to start automating your most valuable business processes for maximum ROI. Mentions Nate Herk https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateherkelman TrueHorizon AI https://www.truehorizon.ai/ n8n https://n8n.io/ Zapier https://zapier.com/ Nano Banana https://nanobanana.ai/ Telegram https://telegram.org/ 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.

SUMMARY: In this episode, Aaron and Terryn bring back the popular “Cool Tools” segment, spotlighting Zapier—the automation platform that connects apps and streamlines workflows. They dive into the never-ending debate of how to pronounce it, share real-world use cases, and highlight how businesses of all sizes can leverage it to reduce manual tasks, centralize data, and increase efficiency. From simple time-saving zaps to complex multi-step automations, they explore the benefits, pitfalls, and when it might be time to upgrade beyond Zapier. Whether you're new to automation or already experimenting with integrations, this episode will help you see what's possible.   Minute by Minute: 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - Introducing “Cool Tools” and why they matter 03:32 - The great Zapier vs. Zapier debate 04:54 - What Zapier actually does and why it's powerful 06:39 - Stripe and CRM: a practical example of automation 07:41 - Zapier as a translator between disconnected systems 09:12 - From simple zaps to complex workflows 10:20 - Centralizing customer data across platforms 13:00 - When Zapier becomes costly and how to evaluate 21:00 - Tips, troubleshooting, and words of wisdom for Zapier users

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Vikram Maram, who leads product and growth at SMARTe, a sales intelligence platform. What you'll learn in this episode:How to turn feature lists into outcome statements customers remember.A simple rule to eliminate fluffy copy your competitors could reuse.Ways to cut website word count while sharpening your message.How to mine Slack communities for real buyer questions at scale.Questions that reveal evaluation criteria buyers actually use.A practical path to align teams around one clear narrative.How to build a multi-step AI content workflow with n8n, Zapier, or Make.Why long guardrail prompts beat one-shot prompting for consistency.A drafting loop that posts straight to Webflow for faster publishing.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you really implementing AI in your agency the right way? Adding a random tool just to say you “use AI” isn't the game changer many agency owners hope it will be. In fact, chasing shiny AI solutions can waste time, drain resources, and create tools your team never actually uses. Many agency leaders, especially those aiming to build a sellable business, assume any form of AI integration will automatically boost their agency's value. But today's featured guest strongly disagrees. He's seen firsthand how agencies fall into the trap of building solutions first and searching for problems later, a costly mistake that does more harm than good. Instead, he's here to share how to approach AI adoption strategically, in ways that actually stick and drive real results. Ken McLoud is the CEO of Laconic Technologies, a business that aims to help agencies figure out how to make AI actually useful. His specialty is finding high-leverage spots in your agency where AI can unlock growth without bloating your headcount. Ken helps owners avoid wasted tools and instead roll out AI that gives their teams real superpowers. In this episode we'll discuss: How agency owners are forcing AI integration the wrong way. When to use custom code. A case study of real world wins and misses. The future of AI in agencies. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Stop Forcing AI Where It Doesn't Belong Ken specializes in helping agency owners start to think strategically about AI. One of the first things he warns about is the “solution in search of a problem” trap. Too many agency owners decide, “We need to be using AI somewhere,” and then jam it into the wrong part of the business. That usually leads to tools that sound cool but don't move the needle, or worse, meet resistance from the very team that's supposed to use them. Instead, Ken suggests starting with the business itself. Are you demand-constrained (needing more leads) or supply-constrained (too much work, not enough capacity)? His litmus test is simple: if a fairy godmother doubled your clients overnight, would you cheer or panic? That answer tells you where the bottleneck really is, and that's the exact spot where AI should be applied. Case Study: Smarter Finance Insights with AskQuick.ai Ken worked to build AskQuick.ai with Nate Jenson, a fractional CFO who worked with tons of agencies. Nate had deep financial expertise but needed a way to scale his brain. Together, they built AskQuick.ai, a chatbot trained on Nate's own textbook of agency finance. The result was a tool that taps into a client's QuickBooks data to deliver specific insights, like spotting which clients are actually losing money. After a rebrand, he is now marketing the product as a simple, agency-friendly tool rather than a complex back-end. No-Code Tools vs. Custom Code: Where's the Breaking Point? Every agency owner has been tempted by tools like N8N, Zapier, or Make.com. According to Ken, these tools are perfect for simple workflows and stuff you could explain in one or two sentences. These tools are often pitched as something anyone with a computer and no experience ca n use, but once your automation starts piling up with dozens of nodes, things break constantly, and you spend more time fixing than benefiting. That's when it's smarter to build custom code. Ken compares it to driving stick shift: more control, less frustration, and often a way faster solution. AI As a Superpower Not a Replacement For Ken, the real promise of AI isn't replacing people, but rather upgrading them. He calls it “giving your team superpowers.” By offloading the repetitive, low-value work to AI, you free up your people to focus on strategy, creativity, and client impact. Instead of fearing AI, most teams welcome it. Nobody loves repetitive tasks, and when you use AI to clear that away, your staff gets to spend more time on what actually lights them up. Real-World Wins (and Misses) If you're wondering how some agencies are using AI right, Ken has seen quite a few examples. For instance, an Australian medical agency built a custom chatbot trained on years of proprietary medical content. The tool now helps their writers quickly draft accurate, technical marketing content; something that would have taken hours of research before. Huge win. On the other hand, this agency built a classic example of a solution in search of a problem. Basically, the owner wanted an elaborate folder system to organize AI chats. It sounded clever, but the writers never actually needed it. Why? Because new AI queries were faster than digging through folders. A perfect example of chasing a solution before identifying a real problem. The Future of AI in Agencies in Plain English Looking ahead, Ken sees AI becoming a tool to replace code and processes. Many things we used to hardwire with messy “if-this-then-that” logic can now be handled with prompts. That means non-technical agency owners can adjust systems in plain English instead of hiring a developer every time they need a change. These tools can make all the difference for agencies that get hundreds of deals come through every day and need a quick way to sort through the ones that can be most profitable from those that likely won't. In these cases speed is everything and AI can deliver in a way that human response cannot. However, Ken is also clear that not every problem should be handed to AI. High-value, low-risk areas, like grading prospects or filtering opportunities, are perfect testing grounds. Mission-critical, high-risk functions will probably still need human oversight for a while. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

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In Episode 99, I do something a little different: I take you behind the scenes as I use ChatGPT in voice mode to design a real automation from start to finish. The goal? Build an internal chatbot for product and engineering that's trained on CX call transcripts stored in Gong, so teams can ask targeted questions (“What's frustrating customers in Module X?”) and get instant, concise answers with deep links back to the exact call moments.You'll hear how I frame the problem, push the model to avoid hallucinations, and pick a stack that balances speed, privacy, and scale: Gong → Airtable as the searchable store → a Zapier-hosted chatbot for querying. We also cover transcript hygiene (auto-removing small talk and personal details), vendor privacy considerations, and a simple habit hack: having AI remind you later to actually implement the ideas you generated while walking the dog.I'll link the step-by-step PDF I asked ChatGPT to generate in the show notes so you can follow along and adapt it to your environment.If this sparks ideas for your own digital CX programs, follow/subscribe and drop a review—it really helps more practitioners find the show.Support the show+++++++++++++++++Like/Subscribe/Review:If you are getting value from the show, please follow/subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and consider leaving us a review. Website:For more information about the show or to get in touch, visit DigitalCustomerSuccess.com. Buy Alex a Cup of Coffee:This show runs exclusively on caffeine - and lots of it. If you like what we're, consider supporting our habit by buying us a cup of coffee: https://bmc.link/dcspThank you for all of your support!The Digital Customer Success Podcast is hosted by Alex Turkovic

OpenAI is dropping a visual agent builder

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Blake and David examine the growing threat of AI-generated fake receipts, with 32% of accountants unable to recognize fraudulent documents and 30% reporting an increase in fraud since last year. They also discuss the concerning decline in entry-level auditor positions (down 43% since January) as firms adopt AI automation, while nearly half of accounts payable professionals now fear layoffs and also explore the concept of "work slop"—low-quality AI-generated work costing businesses nearly $200 per employee monthly—and debate whether firms should require clients to use standardized technology stacks, with only 37% currently doing so. SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/cas Rippling - http://accountingpodcast.promo/ripplingBill.com - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bill.comBluebook - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bluebookChapters(01:43) - Headline Story: Tech Stack Adoption in Accounting Firms (03:05) - Survey Insights: Tech Stack Usage in Firms (07:15) - AI's Impact on Entry-Level Jobs (13:55) - The Rise of 'Work Slop' and Its Costs (20:44) - AI and Automation in Accounting (25:08) - Human-in-the-Loop Automation with Zapier (28:22) - AI in Tax Research and IT Blockers (30:51) - Competitive Moats and Custom Bots (32:26) - Exciting Changes in CPE Standards (34:59) - Drake Software's Cloud-Based Tax Solution (43:06) - State Department Embezzlement Scandal (44:59) - Trump's Tariff Announcements (50:28) - H-1B Visa Fee Increase (56:20) - Conclusion and CPE Information  Show Notes32% of accountants can't recognize AI-generated fake receipts https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/32-admit-they-cannot-recognize-ai-generated-fake-receiptsEntry-level auditor job postings fell 43%, per Randstad https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/entry-level-auditor-job-postings-fell-43-per-randstadAI-Generated "Workslop" Is Destroying Productivity https://hbr.org/2025/09/ai-generated-workslop-is-destroying-productivity97% say CPA firms not using tech efficiently says survey https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/97-say-cpa-firms-not-using-tech-efficiently-says-surveyCPA.com & BILL Growth Survey: How Firms Plan to Stay Ahead https://www.bill.com/blog/cpa-and-bill-growth-technology-surveyAP Pros Face Growing Layoff Concerns and See Automation as a Career Lifeline https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/09/11/ap-pros-face-growing-layoff-concerns-and-see-automation-as-a-career-lifeline-2/168818/Get more control over your workflows with Human in the Loop! https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/38838619533069-Get-more-control-over-your-workflows-with-Human-in-the-Loop54% use AI in tax research, but search engines remain prominent https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/54-use-ai-in-tax-research-but-search-engines-remain-prominentDrake Software Introduces Drake Tax Online https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/09/24/drake-software-introduces-drake-tax-online/169572/Drake Software Launches Drake Tax Online: Powerful, Flexible Tax Software in the Cloud https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/drake-software-launches-drake-tax-online-powerful-flexible-tax-software-in-the-cloud-302566087.htmlNASBA, AICPA release proposed revisions to CPE standards https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/sep/nasba-aicpa-release-proposed-revisions-to-cpe-standardsNASBA, AICPA Release Exposure Draft of Proposed Revisions to CPE Standardshttps://nasba.org/blog/2025/09/15/revisions-to-cpe-standards-2025/ H-1B FAQhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/h-1b-faq Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser:

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you still thinking of AI as just “ChatGPT with a better prompt”? Or maybe you've played around with Zapier automations and thought, yeah, that's good enough. Today's featured guest knows that the agencies pulling ahead right now are building full-on AI agent networks that replace routine tasks, streamline data pipelines, and give their teams superpowers. She's re-engineering her agency around AI and will talk about where she finds top-tier talent and why you don't need to code to lead your agency into the future. Jennifer Bagley is the CEO and founder of CI Web Group, a fully virtual digital marketing agency registered in 22 U.S. states with clients across the United States and Canada. A former corporate operator turned entrepreneur, Jennifer started in real estate and mortgage brokerage before leaning into the marketing work she built to support those businesses. Today she runs a modern, tech-forward agency that's rebuilt its stack around AI, centralized data, and agentic networks, all while carrying the scars and lessons of scaling, pivoting, and re-founding a business from the ground up. In this episode, we'll discuss: Feeling trapped by the business. Hiring, firing, and the people reset AI, reskilling, and the end of “middle” roles What does this talent cost? Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. From Corporate Ladder to Accidental Agency Founder Jennifer came from an operations background, a self-proclaimed black belt in Six Sigma and certified project manager. Having built that corporate background, she had made a promise to herself (“by 30 I'll be an entrepreneur”), and started to build the side hustle that became the main event. She started in real estate and mortgage brokering where she had to learn marketing the hard way; not because she wanted to be a marketer, but because the survival of her businesses depended on it. Initially, Jennifer didn't set out to build a scalable agency; she built a team to support her broker network. When the market collapsed in 2008, the same team that did marketing for agents suddenly had a market outside real estate. That “we'll just help this painter or HVAC company” phase is where the web group was born: small, service-focused, and useful to people in her network. That accidental turn became a business by solving real, pressing problems for paying clients, then leaned into that. Trading Time for Freedom: The Hard Pivot For the first five years, Jennifer describes the business as a “lifestyle” operation, profitable maybe, but trapping her time. She was trading billable hours for income and was reaching her limit when she hired a coach that forced a reckoning: if entrepreneurship isn't buying you time, money, and freedom, what's the point? So she made the brutal choice of cutting consulting contracts and burning the bridge to the “safety” of hourly work, and effectively gave herself a mulligan. This is the classic founder pivot: you have to choose between growth that keeps you doing the work and growth that scales the business without you. Jennifer's reset wasn't pretty, for a while she lost everything and she and her son lived in an office for a while, but it bought her the permission to build something salable, not just sustainable. Agency owners who feel trapped in delivery need to remember that sometimes you have to give up short-term revenue to create long-term value. Feeling Trapped by the Agency and Becoming a CEO Those first five years, Jennifer continued to run a business that started as a supply chain consulting and eventually turned into a sales supply chain consulting. This change meant the business was now a good lead generator for the agency but it also meant Jennifer was essentially selling her image and her time. Until she ran out of time. Once she felt trapped by the business, Jennifer actually hired a business coach that helped her change the model from “selling Jennifer with marketing on the side” to an actual sustainable business. She had to go back to the basics and remember she, like every entrepreneur, started the business with the idea of having more time, money, and freedom. It took losing everything, but Jennifer knew she didn't want a lifestyle business, she wanted a sellable business. The antidote was delegation plus systems. If you want growth and a future exit, you need to own those CEO responsibilities and be comfortable with letting go of the day-to-day. Hiring, Firing, and Resetting the Team Jennifer's talent strategy has evolved with each stage of growth. Her early hires were the classic “friends, family, fools” bootstrap crew; later she invested in developers, content teams, project managers, and over time, more strategic hires like CFOs, chief of staff, BI teams, and AI engineers. Each five-year arc brought a new set of needs and a new level of sophistication in hiring. Now, she divides her time between promoting her agency's work in podcasts and content and thinking of ways to navigate her business in these volatile and exciting times. Her most recent addition to the team was a technology and transformation team that is revisiting all of the agency's processes, investments, and infrastructure. As a result, she has downsized her team from over 300 W2 employees and refocus the team. The takeaway for agency owners: be honest about whether your people are builders or maintainers, and hire accordingly. The workforce you need for growth is not the same as the workforce you need for stable operations. Building AI Agent Networks with Centralized Data Jennifer's agency shifted from WordPress to Webflow and built agentic networks: hundreds of AI agents that crawl competitors, do strategy homework, and automate tasks that humans used to do. More importantly, they rebuilt infrastructure into a hub-and-spoke model with a centralized min.io data layer and ETL pipelines feeding analytics and BI. Two big lessons here. One: invest in your tech stack deliberately so you're not a Frankenstein of five different platforms that don't talk to each other. Two: design your data architecture so your people (and your AI agents) have a single source of truth. That's how you get from fire-fighting in six dashboards to proactive, predictive signals that tell you when a client engagement needs attention. AI, Reskilling, and Shrinking Middle Roles Jennifer draws a hard line: the agency now tends to hire either very seasoned client-facing leaders or AI engineers; the middle is shrinking. With agentic networks giving junior staff “superpowers,” the agency can afford fewer mid-level “lever pullers.” At this level there's no room for slow execution or elementary work. That's a cultural and ethical challenge, both for hiring and for workforce development. For agency owners, this raises practical HR questions: do you reskill your people, or replace them? Jennifer suggests building agent-driven systems that augment humans, and being brutally honest about who can grow into that future. It's also a call to action for how we prepare the next generation: schools won't teach this; companies will need to. Playing with AI Platforms: Why Leaders Need to Just Know Enough to Be Dangerous Jennifer started like a lot of agency owners dipping into AI, playing around on tools like n8n, Make.com, Relevance, and Longchain. Her dev team laughed, calling her an “elementary school kid on a tricycle,” but here's the point: she didn't need to master the tech. She needed to know enough to point her team in the right direction. Instead of obsessing over code, she framed the problem differently: “Here's what I don't want a human doing anymore. Can you make that happen?” That mindset shift is key for agency owners. You don't need to be a full-stack AI engineer to lead an agency into the future; you just need to clearly define outcomes and invest in people who can deliver them. Find Real AI Talent in Unlikely Places This is where most agencies get stuck. You're not going to find your next AI architect on Upwork. Jennifer leaned on her network, starting with her cousin Chris, a hardcore developer who initially thought AI platforms were “rookie business.” Once Chris realized the power of agentic networks to scale his expertise, he became the backbone of CI Web Group's transformation. Now, she hunts talent in unconventional places: hackathons, LinkedIn, and especially YouTube. Forget the flashy “10x growth hack” videos — she looks for nerds with four views, geeking out about orchestrators and ETL pipelines. Those are the builders who care about solving real problems, not just building hype. Her tip: if you find one, reach out immediately. They don't want sales, they just want to build. Designing AI Agents Like an Agency Org Chart Jennifer compares AI agents to a company org chart. You don't hire one person to do everything, that's a recipe for burnout. Same thing with AI. Each agent should tightly focus on a single task, with checks, auditors, and orchestrators overseeing the system. The payoff was massive efficiency gains. Instead of six different platforms that don't talk, her agency built a centralized hub with min.io, ClickHouse, and AI layers on top. That's how you go from patchwork automation to true predictive intelligence. The Real Cost of AI Talent If you're wondering how much this all costs, the answer is… a lot. On the high end, seasoned AI engineers can run you a quarter million in salary. On the low end, Jennifer tests new hires on project-based sprints, maybe $6K for a 10-hour challenge. The point isn't to cut costs; it's to prove quickly who can deliver and who can't. Her recruiting process is brutal but effective: give candidates a project, a tight deadline, and see how they perform. If they stall, they're out. If they screen-share fast and solve problems live, they're in. No fluff, no endless interviews. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Hasan sits down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to talk about her scraps - both physical and political - and the time she literally crawled through barbed wire to watch a Bollywood movie (such a Bollywood move). Let's cut through the noise together. Go to groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount. Use ZipRecruiter, and save time hiring! Go to ziprecruiter.com/HASAN right now to try it FOR FREE. Go to shopbeam.com/HASAN and use code HASAN at checkout for up to 40% off. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HASAN at www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod. Join the 3.4 million companies already automating with Zapier and transform how you work with Zapier and AI. Get started for free by visiting zapier.com/HASAN. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanCinematographer: Austin MoralesProducer: Kayla FengAssociate Producer: Annie FickEditor: N/V MooreEditor: Will FeinsteinTalent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com.Executive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jason Ackerman, founder of Wealth Rabbit, shares his journey from early startup challenges to scaling a thriving food innovation company. He opens up about the lessons he learned in leadership, resilience, and adapting to industry disruptions. Jason explains how Wealth Rabbit is transforming meal delivery through innovation and efficiency. He also highlights the importance of building strong teams and staying customer-focused in a competitive market. Listeners will walk away with inspiration, strategies, and actionable insights for growing their own ventures. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Jason Ackerman, the hardest part of growing a small business is scaling while staying focused. He highlights the struggle of balancing growth with stability and managing limited cash flow. Finding and keeping the right team members who share the vision is another major challenge. He also stresses the need to adapt quickly to disruptions in fast-changing industries. Overall, sustaining growth without losing direction is the toughest hurdle for entrepreneurs. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Jason Ackerman has mentioned that one of the books that helped him the most is “The Manual” by Epictetus. Even though it isn't a traditional business book, he considers it powerful because its lessons on discipline, perspective, and resilience apply directly to entrepreneurship and leadership. The timeless wisdom in it helped him stay grounded while navigating the uncertainty and challenges of building and scaling a business. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Jason Ackerman recommends several great resources for entrepreneurs looking to grow a small business. His own show, Best Hour of Their Day, dives into leadership, fitness business, and growth strategies. He has also appeared on Two-Brain Radio and the Grow Your Nutrition Business Podcast, where he shares lessons on scaling, coaching, and avoiding common mistakes. For finance and compliance insights, his appearance on The Bandit Room (“A Lot of Letters with CPA Jason Ackerman”) is also valuable. Together, these podcasts offer practical advice on leadership, scaling, and financial management for small business owners. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Jason Ackerman often stresses the importance of tools that streamline growth, and one he'd recommend is a CRM system to manage customer relationships effectively. A CRM helps track leads, follow-ups, and client interactions, preventing missed opportunities. Alongside this, he highlights the value of consistent content and marketing, supported by scheduling tools like Buffer or Hootsuite. Automation platforms such as Zapier can further save time by handling repetitive tasks. Together, these resources free business owners to focus on strategy, scaling, and customer satisfaction. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Jason Ackerman's advice to his younger self on day one of starting a business would be to focus on the long game and not chase perfection right away. He often emphasizes that mistakes are part of the process, and instead of fearing them, new entrepreneurs should learn quickly and adapt. He would remind himself to surround his journey with the right people—mentors, partners, and team members who share the vision and values. He also stresses the importance of patience, since success rarely comes overnight, and consistency matters more than quick wins. Most importantly, he'd tell himself to stay true to his mission and not get distracted by comparisons or trends that don't align with the bigger picture. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Success in business isn't about speed, it's about consistency and resilience – Jason Ackerman Stay true to your mission, and the noise of distraction fades away – Jason Ackerman Every mistake is the tuition you pay for the lessons of entrepreneurship – Jason Ackerman      

Today, we're joined by Phil Lakin, Head of Enterprise Innovation at Zapier. In this episode, we discuss: How Phil built No-Code Ops into a thriving community and SaaS product - and what led to its acquisition by Zapier Why Phil ended up leading the initiative on Zapier's first solution-based product, and the decision process behind making it Lead Router How Zapier is driving AI transformation across both their org and others with hands-on bootcamps, agent workflows, and a 97% AI literacy rate among employees Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lakin/ Zapier: https://zapier.com/ NoCodeOps: https://www.nocodeops.com/ Chapters 00:00: Intro 01:30: How Phil built the No-Code Ops community and why Zapier acquired it 05:45: Building Lead Router and how it shaped Zapier's roadmap 10:20: Building with Zapier Primitives 15:10: How Zapier achieved 97% AI literacy 20:25: AI agents and workflow automation 26:40: Tactics for bringing employees on board with new AI tools 32:55: What other companies can learn from Zapier's AI transformation 39:15: Where Phil sees AI, no-code, and automation heading next. 44:00: Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPodPodcast)! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr). Special Guest: Phil Lakin.

Marty sits down with Luke Thomas, founder of Formable and former product manager at Zapier, to discuss how AI is creating "unbounded leverage" for startups, why existing businesses struggle to adapt due to structural constraints, and how Bitcoin treasuries can rewire founders' thinking about capital allocation in the digital transformation era. Formable: https://formable.app/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Obscura https://obscura.net/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

In this episode, Nataraj welcomes Matt Martin, CEO of Clockwise, to explore the science of smart scheduling. Discover how Clockwise uses AI to optimize calendars, reduce meeting overload, and create more focused work time. Matt shares insights on balancing collaboration with individual productivity, the impact of remote work on meeting culture, and the future of AI-powered time management. Learn actionable strategies to transform your workday and boost your team's efficiency. Why care? Because reclaiming your time is the first step to achieving your goals.### What you'll learn- Implement AI-driven tools to analyze and optimize your schedule for peak productivity.- Balance maker and manager schedules to accommodate different work styles within your team.- Identify and eliminate unnecessary meetings to free up valuable time for focused work.- Leverage asynchronous communication methods to reduce the reliance on synchronous meetings.- Understand the impact of remote work on meeting culture and adapt your strategies accordingly.- Measure the ROI of productivity tools to ensure they are contributing to your bottom line.- Explore the potential of AI agents to automate scheduling and optimize workflows.- Discover the importance of memory and context in AI assistants for the workplace.### About the Guest and Host:Guest Name: Matt Martin, CEO of Clockwise, helping individuals and teams create smarter schedules with AI.Connect with Guest:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voxmatt/→ Website: https://www.getclockwise.com/Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/→ Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam→ Substack: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠### In this episode, we cover(00:01) Introduction to Matt Martin and Clockwise(00:58) What is Clockwise and how customers use it(02:19) Optimizing meetings in organizations(02:56) Maker Schedule versus Manager Schedule(05:38) Trends in non-scheduled meetings(07:33) The shift in adopting new SaaS products(08:43) Impact of zero interest rate environment on SaaS buying(11:32) AI agents and their promises(12:49) Measuring efficiency gains with AI tools(14:14) Outcome-based pricing models(17:46) How Clockwise leverages AI in its product(20:51) MCP vs APIs(22:26) The trend of half-baked tools(24:54) Rethinking fundamental apps with AI(26:56) Adding AI features on current products(29:03) Power of products like Zapier and Enneken with AI(33:08) Categories of AI companies that are likely to succeed(36:49) AI assistant for your workplace(39:26) User interface(46:01) How to discover Matt and ClockwiseDon't forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.#Clockwise #AIScheduling #CalendarOptimization #ProductivityTips #TimeManagement #MeetingStrategy #RemoteWork #HybridWork #AITools #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #StartupProject #NatarajSindam #Podcast #TechInnovation #WorkflowAutomation #ArtificialIntelligence #ProductivityHacks #MattMartin

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat does it mean to truly be an “AI-native” company? And how are product roles evolving when PMs are expected to both execute faster and make sharper strategic decisions?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Adam Fishman—host of the Startup Dad podcast and longtime product leader and advisor —to unpack the key themes from Reforge's recent AI Product Summit in San Francisco. Adam shares insights from conversations with leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Shopify, Zapier, and LinkedIn on how organizations are tackling AI adoption, redefining PM expectations, and navigating cultural change.The discussion ranges from Zapier's live prototyping interviews for new hires, to LinkedIn's shift from “product managers” to “product builders,” to the tension PMs face between increased executional leverage and the need for sharper strategic taste.Whether you're a PM figuring out how to stay relevant, a product leader navigating culture change, or just curious how AI is transforming product organizations, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply today.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

In this episode, we dive into a lively showdown between two powerful strategies for nurturing relationships: email marketing vs. online communities.   You'll hear us engage in a playful showdown, where we throw down our best arguments for why our preferred method is the ultimate way to nurture relationships. As we explore the virtues of each approach, you'll learn about the power of automation and the certainty of email marketing, and the real-time engagement and community-building magic that comes from private online spaces.   So, whether you're team email or team community, or just curious about how to nurture your connections, this episode is packed with fun banter and valuable takeaways!

In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Adam Preiser and Andre Gagnon, co-founders of SureCart, a managed e-commerce platform for WordPress. They discuss SureCart's user-friendly features, flexible pricing, robust subscription management, and seamless integrations. The conversation highlights how SureCart simplifies online selling for merchants and agencies, offers transparent pricing, and supports both digital and physical products. Listeners ask questions about selling digital goods, reporting, and payment options. The episode concludes with community engagement details and upcoming events, showcasing SureCart's commitment to merchant success and innovation.Top Takeaways:Accessibility and Customizability Are Core Priorities: SureCart places a strong emphasis on accessibility, including keyboard navigation, screen readers, and focus management. Every new feature undergoes extensive accessibility testing. At the same time, the platform is highly customizable, allowing users to modify templates for products, carts, checkouts, and even customer areas. This is particularly valuable for agencies building stores for clients with specific design requirements.Flexibility and Seamless Integration Simplify E-Commerce: SureCart supports multiple pricing options—including one-time payments, subscriptions, and installment plans—and integrates seamlessly with page builders like Elementor and Bricks. It eliminates the need for multiple third-party plugins, offering built-in shipping, taxes, upsells, affiliates, and abandoned cart recovery. Merchants can manage both digital products (like photography) and services, including instant checkout pages for streamlined selling.Advanced Reporting and Subscription Management: The platform provides detailed reporting dashboards with KPIs and subscription analytics, making it easy to track sales, refunds, churn, and growth. Subscription management is automated, including failed payment recovery and options to retain customers through discounts or pauses. Integrations with tools like Zapier allow merchants to trigger automated actions and workflows, enhancing customer retention and operational efficiency.Transparent Pricing, Scalable Plans, and Upcoming Features: SureCart offers a simple pricing model: free plan with a 1.9% transaction fee, or paid annual plans ($179/year for a single store) with all features included and no transaction fees. Plans scale from one store to unlimited stores, ideal for agencies. Upcoming features include starter templates, product reviews, automated fees and discounts, custom report builders, and integration with Razor Pay for international payments. The team maintains a customer-focused, approachable philosophy, prioritizing feedback and ongoing improvements.Mentioned In The Show:SureCartWP CrafterCartFlowsElementorBricks BuilderOtto KitZapier

**Record a question for Amantha’s next Ask Me Anything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/howiwork ** What do you do when procrastination takes over? How can AI actually change your workflows? And what are the best systems to manage tasks? In this AMA episode, I answer listener questions on procrastination, the Right to Disconnect laws, process bottlenecks, and how I use AI tools in my everyday work. These are the challenges so many of us wrestle with - and I share my practical strategies, missteps, and experiments. In this episode, I share: How I break down overwhelming tasks (including writing my fifth book) and strategies I use to beat procrastination. Why the Right to Disconnect laws may not fit modern, flexible workplaces - and what managers need to rethink. Where to start when fixing a bottleneck in your processes, and how AI can help. My system for keeping notes, tasks, and reminders organised. The GPTs, prompt libraries, and tools I rely on daily - from proposal writing to creating Instagram reels. Amantha recommends: Notion: My digital command centre for projects, tasks, and notes Granola: My go-to meeting notes app that combines live transcripts with my human notes to capture every detail Tella: A simple tool I use for recording and sharing video proposals to add a personal touch Zapier & n8n: Automation powerhouses that streamline repetitive tasks and free up hours every week Jeff Su: A productivity YouTuber whose Notion course transformed how I set up and run my system Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email (amantha@inventium.com.au) or socials – I’d love to hear from you! My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a short hiatus, Alex is back—and he's bringing some big energy and even bigger ideas to the Digital Customer Success podcast. In this solo episode, he shares a deeply personal and practical reflection on how we can create magical, human moments in our digital programs—at scale.Inspired by Will Guidara's book Unreasonable Hospitality, Alex explores what it means to go beyond the expected, whether that's sending a baby gift, a surprise mouse (the tech kind), or a handwritten note. The kicker? You can use AI and automation to help you spot those moments—without losing the human touch.You'll learn:Why emotional connection matters more than ever in CXHow to train your systems (and your team) to spot moments of magicReal-world examples you can replicateTools like Gong, Zapier, and Handwrytten in actionIf you're looking for a way to stand out in a sea of digital sameness, this episode's for you. Subscribe and stick around—we're just getting started.Support the show+++++++++++++++++Like/Subscribe/Review:If you are getting value from the show, please follow/subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and consider leaving us a review. Website:For more information about the show or to get in touch, visit DigitalCustomerSuccess.com. Buy Alex a Cup of Coffee:This show runs exclusively on caffeine - and lots of it. If you like what we're, consider supporting our habit by buying us a cup of coffee: https://bmc.link/dcspThank you for all of your support!The Digital Customer Success Podcast is hosted by Alex Turkovic

In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I'm joined by Bradford Carlton, an AI automation strategist helping entrepreneurs take back their time using low-code and no-code AI agents.Bradford explains how AI agents—think “digital employees”—can handle repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and even replace entire job functions… all for pennies on the dollar. We discuss what platforms to start with (like Zapier, Make, and n8n), what kind of tasks to automate first, and how solopreneurs can scale without burnout.If you're ready to delegate to tech instead of hiring more staff, this episode will show you the way.What You'll Learn:What AI agents actually are and how they workThe difference between AI tools and AI agentsHow to get started with no-code/low-code automation (no tech skills needed!)Why this isn't just about productivity—but profitabilityWhy the future of entrepreneurship requires AI literacyWhat You'll Learn:00:00 Introduction to the Ultimate Team Member00:12 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing00:47 The Burden of Repetitive Tasks01:31 Introducing Dr. Bradford Carlton02:15 The Future of AI in Business03:13 Understanding AI Agents04:48 Real-World Applications of AI05:48 Common Myths and Fears About AI07:29 Getting Started with AI Automation12:06 Practical Tools for AI Automation14:14 The Future of AI Agents and Automation16:11 Final Thoughts and Call to Action19:33 Conclusion and FarewellIf you're a small business owner feeling buried in busy work, it's time to let AI step in. Tune in to this episode and learn how to turn hours of admin into a few clicks—and reclaim your time for what matters most. Subscribe for more future-focused marketing episodes every week!Visit Bradford Carlton:Website: https://www.bradfordcarlton.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarltonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradfordSCarltonFree Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/automate-business-ai/aboutLearn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting:Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/Website: https://yournextstep.agency/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab#AIagents #businessautomation #entrepreneurmindset #lowcode #nocode #marketingautomation #AItools #smallbusinessgrowth #digitalproductivity #solopreneurtools #workflowautomation #Zapier #Makecom #n8n #timemanagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textYou're using ChatGPT all wrong.Until now, using ChatGPT meant endless copying and pasting between your apps. A newly released feature, MCP connectors, shatters those limitations, transforming ChatGPT into a super agent that can connect to nearly any application, service, or website. This allows it to access information, talk to your apps, and take action anywhere, fundamentally changing how you work.In this episode, we'll show you exactly how to set it up, even if you're not a technical person. You'll discover: 

Think AI is just for coming up with hooks and generating images? Think again.  Daniel sits down with Phil Lakin, Head of Enterprise Innovation at Zapier, to reveal how marketers can turn AI into a measurable growth engine, partner, and automation tool. Phil breaks down the biggest mistakes teams make when adding AI to their workflows. What does mapping have to do with automation? Turns out, you should map workflows manually before implementing anything AI-related. He also shares quick wins that save Marketers 20-40 hours a week. Plus, who should lead the charge? Daniel and Phil discuss how the next leaders in AI will be skilled people managers who know how to guide and evaluate a team of digital agents just as they would human employees. If you're ready to make AI a trusted partner and part of your workflow, this is the episode for you.  Check out Zapier + build and ship AI workflows in minutes: https://zapier.com/ Zapier has nearly 8,000 integrations, so you can automate with AI without relying on engineering. That means you can roll out AI-powered workflows that do real work across your whole company in minutes, not weeks. Turn disconnected data into lush campaign insights, automate your sales outreach and follow-up, and clear your IT ticket queue faster. The possibilities are endless. Follow Phil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lakin/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Send Rita a text with your thoughts!Save your spot for Prep for Wave Week :) https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/prep-for-wave-weekGet access to over 2000 cruise video clips: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1166776 You're running a business, not a hobby, and it's time your operations reflect that mindset. I'm bringing back my conversation with Courtnie Nichols, the SOP queen who's built a travel empire using systems that actually work.We're talking everything from AI-enhanced standard operating procedures to tech stacks that talk to each other through Zapier integrations. She breaks down exactly how she uses tools like Asana, Honeybook, and VacationCRM to create repeatable processes that let her team run the business while she focuses on growth. Whether you're drowning in manual tasks or ready to scale beyond being a solopreneur, Courtnie spills all her operational secrets including how to audit your workflow, when to hire team members, and why quarterly SOP reviews are non-negotiable for sustainable growth. Check out The Biz Huddle: https://www.thebizhuddle.com/Questions this episode answers:How do you create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your travel business?What tech tools should travel advisors use to automate their business operations?Should you hire independent contractors or W-2 employees for your travel business?What's the difference between Honeybook and travel-specific CRMs like Vacation CRM?How do you use Zapier to connect different business tools and software?What project management tools work best for travel agency operations?What should you document first when creating business systems?How do you train team members using SOPs and video tutorials?Why don't travel industry tools integrate well with other business software?How do you conduct post-trip reviews to improve your processes?What's the best way to organize and store your business documentation?How can travel advisors scale their business without working more hoursWhat operational mistakes do new travel entrepreneurs make?How do you create workflows that work for both individual and group travel bookings?When is it time to invest in paid versions of business management tools?How do you build systems that allow your business to run without you?Enjoy (and take action)!---------------------------------------------------------------Check out EVERYTHING I offer to support your travel business journey: https://strategictravelentrepreneurpodcast.com/everything/Say HI on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaperez19/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/takethehelmvbsFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/529490048073622 Direct EMAIL:rita@steeryourmarketing.com

In this episode, Alexandra Sunderland (VP of Engineering at Fellow) pulls back the curtain on how she runs engineering with agentic workflows that actually move the needle: background coding agents in Cursor that fix bugs while she's in meetings, Claude + MCPs to query Linear and auto-generate reports in seconds, and Zapier pipelines that turn meeting transcripts into daily briefs, real-time project risk pings, sales insights, and even 1:1 growth trackers. The theme: make conversations computable, specialize agents narrowly, and wire every tool together so ops happen while you sleep.Timestamps1:11 — Background: 13+ yrs with Aydin; author of Remote Engineering Management.2:13 — What is an “agent”? Alexandra's practical definition (automation + LLM).3:39 — Why specialized agents beat general ones (Sept 2025 reality check).5:25 — Cursor background agents via Slack VIP notifications—coding while she's away.8:00 — Hackathon: hand-built dev productivity dashboard vs. Claude + Linear MCP.10:38 — Why use Claude here instead of Cursor: downloadable PDFs & exploratory insights.13:03 — Interface shift: logging into Linear/GitHub less; notify via Slack instead.14:21 — Plan: live workflows that leaders can copy.15:31 — Workflow #1: Daily Brief in Zapier (9:00 a.m. trigger → transcripts → CoS-style digest).18:00 — Slack example of the generated daily brief.20:22 — Workflow #2: Project Meeting Insights—real-time blockers & cross-team risks.22:00 — Prompting style (“best VP of Eng in the world”) and why it helps.26:40 — Idea: an “Alexandra agent” that drafts her responses.27:59 — Workflow #3: Sales call mining → bug/feature requests for Eng.29:14 — Next step: Cursor agents created via API—fixes ready for human review minutes after calls.30:23 — Rolling Cursor to product & success; non-engineers leverage code context.31:16 — Auto-drafting help center docs with Cursor that can browse.32:34 — Future: docs auto-update—or vanish into on-demand LLM answers.34:52 — Workflow #4 (WIP): 1:1 growth tracker—extract coaching, strengths, feedback into a living doc.37:41 — Sales coaching automation: enforce key phrases/objection handling.38:10 — Playbook: start with simple “yesterday's conversations → insights,” then stack.39:24 — Next 12 months: tools connecting to each other, patterns across datasets.Tools & Technologies Mentioned (with quick notes)Cursor — AI-powered code editor with background agents (cloud-run) and Slack integration for async coding and fixes.Cursor Background Agents API — Programmatically spin up agents to implement bug fixes/features for later human review.Slack (VIP Notifications) — Marking the Cursor app as VIP ensures agent updates punch through Do Not Disturb.Claude — LLM used with MCPs to query data sources (e.g., Linear), generate PDFs, surface trends, and build ad-hoc reports.MCP (Model Context Protocol) — Standard to connect LLMs to tools/data (e.g., Linear) for live, permissioned operations.Linear — Issue/project tracker; source for ticket analytics (resolution rates, triage time, stage durations).Zapier — No-code automations; schedules, filters, formats, makes API calls, and runs AI by Zapier LLM steps.Fellow.ai — AI meeting assistant capturing summaries, actions, decisions; acts as an “AI chief of staff” across meetings.GitHub — Code hosting referenced as a UI Alexandra now visits less thanks to agentic workflows.Google Docs / Notion / Wiki — Destinations for auto-appending 1:1 growth notes and team principles.APIs (custom + vendor) — Zapier “Webhooks by Zapier”/custom API calls used to fetch transcripts and trigger agents.Subscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

Mastering Retargeting & Remarketing on Meta: A Step-by-Step Guide For Real Estate Agents!Watch the full video replay here: https://youtu.be/R87I79XBoboJoin us for an in-depth look at retargeting and remarketing on Meta in this episode. We'll cover which elements you can 'set and forget' and why some elements need regular attention. The first half dives into the technical setup, including creating custom audiences and using Zapier for automation. A special guest, Mike Smith, walks you through connecting your CRM to Meta using Zapier. The second half focuses on strategy and examples, such as leveraging Google reviews and client testimonials for effective retargeting ads. Additionally, we touch on the 'Closers Cafe' live streams and how they contribute to generating more leads and conversions. Tune in for all the insights to enhance your real estate marketing strategy!Grab your FREE 7 day trial get FRESH leads daily: http://Swipe4Leads.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Retargeting and Remarketing00:28 Special Guest Introduction and Housekeeping00:53 Daily Live Streaming and Transaction Alchemy03:32 Understanding Retargeting vs. Remarketing05:47 Setting Up Retargeting Campaigns12:28 Creating Custom Audiences on Meta26:08 Using Zapier for Automated Audience Updates29:20 Importing and Updating Custom Audiences30:14 Setting Up Zapier for Automation31:53 Creating and Testing a Zap34:27 Designing Effective Retargeting Ads35:31 Using Reviews and Testimonials in Ads39:06 Leveraging Video Content for Marketing42:54 Creating Retargeting Ads with Facebook49:31 Final Tips and Q&A

Send us a textIn this special 100th episode of Sidecar Sync, co-hosts Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias take a celebratory stroll down memory lane, unpacking the journey from the show's inception in 2023 to today. They reflect on five distinct podcast eras, distill the top 10 AI insights echoed across episodes, and get candid about the surprising speed of tech transformation in the association space. You'll hear how Mallory used Claude and Google Colab to distill hundreds of transcripts, which past guests left a mark, and what the future holds for episode 200. Plus, an exclusive giveaway for loyal listeners and one golden use case every association should adopt today. 

SaaStr 821: Swapping Stories - Building AI-First Companies: Insights from Zapier's CEO and Co-Founder Wade Foster Join us for an in-depth conversation with Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier, on the SaaStr AI Swapping Stories Podcast! Wade shares how Zapier is leading the way in AI-powered automation, the evolution from simple workflows to agentic systems, and why AI fluency is now a must-have for every new hire. In this episode, we discuss: The journey of Zapier from integration tool to AI orchestration platform Real-world examples of agentic workflows and automation at scale How Zapier's culture embraces “don't be a robot, build a robot” The impact of AI on sales, customer success, and internal operations Tips for companies looking to hire and upskill for an AI-first future The latest trends in AI tools, including voice-to-text and workflow automation Whether you're a founder, operator, or just curious about the future of work, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. And see you at Zapconnect next week (sign up here - it's free.)  -----------------------------------------------------------------------    Fin is the #1 AI Agent for resolving complex queries like refunds, transaction disputes, and technical troubleshooting—all with speed and reliability. See how Fin can deliver the highest resolution rates and highest-quality customer experience at fin.ai/saastr.  --------------------- If you're serious about B2B and AI, you need to be in London this December 2nd and 3rd.   SaaStr AI London is bringing together more than 2,000 leaders and founders for two days of practical advice on scaling into the new year.  We'll have speakers flying in from OpenAI, Wiz, Clay, Intercom, and all your favorite SaaS companies, including yours truly with Harry Stebbings for a live 20VC podcast. It'll be fun, and it's all in the heart of London.  Don't miss out: get your tickets with my exclusive discount by going to podcast.saastrlondon.com ---------------------   Hey everybody, the biggest B2B + AI event of the year will be back - SaaStr AI in the SF Bay Area, aka the SaaStr Annual, will be back in May 2026.    With 68% VP-level and above, 36% CEOs and founders and a growing 25% AI-first professional, this is the very best of the best S-tier attendees and decision makers that come to SaaStr each year.     But here's the reality, folks: the longer you wait, the higher ticket prices can get. Early bird tickets are available now, but once they're gone, you'll pay hundreds more so don't wait.    Lock in your spot today by going to podcast.saastrannual.com to get my exclusive discount SaaStr AI SF 2026. We'll see you there.

OpenAI has launched a beta version of Developer Mode for ChatGPT, which allows developers to utilize full read and write support for model context protocol tools. This new feature promises to enhance automation capabilities, enabling developers to create connectors for various applications, such as updating JIRA tickets or triggering workflows in services like Zapier. However, the introduction of this feature raises significant security concerns, particularly regarding the potential for prompt injections and the risk of malicious users exploiting these capabilities to access sensitive information. As the industry rapidly adopts this model context protocol, the need for secure configurations becomes increasingly urgent to prevent data breaches.In addition to Developer Mode, OpenAI has released GPT-5 Codecs, a large-language model optimized for coding tasks. This new model has reportedly led to a tenfold increase in usage among developers within a month, largely due to its integration with GitHub for dynamic code reviews. The Codex model has been trained on real-world coding tasks, making it a powerful tool for software engineers. Developers are already recognizing its potential to identify complex bugs that other tools may miss, which could lead to higher quality code and faster delivery cycles.Microsoft is also making strides in the AI space by introducing free co-pilot chat features in its Office applications for all Microsoft 365 Business users. This update includes a co-pilot chat sidebar in key applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook, allowing users to draft documents and analyze spreadsheets without needing an additional co-pilot license. While the premium version offers enhanced capabilities, the free features change the baseline for AI accessibility, putting powerful tools in the hands of every employee and raising concerns about shadow IT.On the cybersecurity front, the U.S. government has redirected crucial funding originally allocated to combat threats from Huawei towards tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations. This shift has left national security at risk, as projects aimed at enhancing U.S. cybersecurity and infrastructure suffer from a lack of follow-through. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense is set to implement its Cybersecurity Maturity Model certification requirements, which will be mandatory for defense contractors. As scammers increasingly target small businesses with fake reviews, the need for effective cybersecurity measures and compliance becomes more pressing for service providers.Four things to know today 00:00 AI Becomes Default: OpenAI Expands Workflows, Microsoft Democratizes Copilot, and Licensing Chaos Grows07:19 Huawei Money Gone, CMMC Is Here, and Your Reviews Are Under Attack10:04 Devicie, Zensai, and Apple Redefine Value: Automation, Adoption, and Repair Access12:57 Twice the Reach, No More Cash: Broadband Program's Success Meets a Dead EndThis is the Business of Tech.     Supported by: https://scalepad.com/dave/Webinar:   https://bit.ly/msprmail  All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

236: In this episode, we sat down with Callan Faulkner to talk about how she transitioned from land investor to AI architect—building a $4M business in under 18 months.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/236)Callan walks us through real examples of how land investors can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Zapier, and even AI agents to streamline SOPs, write legal docs, score sales calls, and train "digital employees" that save hundreds of hours.We also discuss the upcoming Automate to Accelerate training and how REtipster listeners can connect with me directly if they join through our link.

Want our guide to master AI Agents? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/bka Episode 76: What actually makes something a real "AI Agent"—and how close are we to AI handling complex work entirely on its own? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by Deepak Singh (https://x.com/mndoci), Vice President at AWS and leader of Amazon's Agentic AI infrastructure teams. With over 17 years at Amazon and a PhD in theoretical chemistry, Deepak brings unparalleled insights into the development and future of AI agents, from early neural networks to today's autonomous multi-agent systems. In this episode, the conversation breaks down the hype vs. reality of AI agents. Deepak shares how AWS is pioneering true agentic AI—systems that use LLM-powered reasoning, autonomy, and reflection to tackle everything from Formula One race analytics to massive code migrations and breakthrough drug discovery. You'll also learn how even small businesses can start leveraging agentic tools today, the rise of new agent standards like MCP and A2A, and why skills in articulating and breaking down problems are more valuable than ever for future-proofing your career. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI Agents: Transforming Industries (03:58) Generative AI's Everyday Impact (06:39) Generative AI's Creative Potential (12:30) Autonomy in Software Development Agents (14:58) Agentic AI's Evolving Impact (19:26) Iterative Agent Decision-Making (21:53) Agent Core: Future of Agent Identity (23:15) Lower Barriers, Autonomous Agents (28:20) Ensuring Safe and Accurate Outputs (31:42) MCP: Standardizing LLM Tool Access (34:39) Real-World AI Applications for Business (36:50) Efficient Call Response Systems (42:31) Effective Problem Solving with LLMs (43:48) AI Skills Over Programming Language (47:30) AI Agents Revolutionizing Work — Mentions: Deepak Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsingh/ Amazon Web Services (AWS): https://aws.amazon.com/ Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/ Kiro: https://kiro.dev/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Zapier: https://zapier.com/ Make.com: https://www.make.com/en Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

In this episode, host Lee Smalt interviews Alicia Allen (formerly Alicia Reece), co-founder of Nice Moves Minnesota and head of operations at Modular, for an in-depth look at building and sustaining creative communities.This episode covers:Nice Moves origins: Casual conversations between Mike Nelson, Mike Zugshwort, and Alicia at bars and barbecues converged into an official organization, launching in 2016 with just a logo and Facebook pageInfrastructure development: Transition from informal friend groups to structured nonprofits, including fiscal sponsorship with Minneapolis Television Network and establishing boards with term limits to handle member transitionsPandemic growth: 2020 forced rapid formalization and the move to Discord, expanding reach beyond Minneapolis Leadership transitions: The challenges of stepping away as founders while ensuring continuity, emphasizing early documentation and accepting that organizations evolve beyond original visionMentorship scaling: Ongoing challenge of mentor demand outpacing availability, with new Tally-Notion integration helping match participants based on specific skills and career goalsCommunity impact: Salary surveys that forced local studios to raise compensation levels, and recognition from MCAD professors as a legitimate professional development organizationTechnical skills gained: Documentation, systems thinking, change management, and strategic planning as transferable skills from community work to professional operationsUpcoming Schedule:No meeting Monday, September 15th (Camp MoGraph attendance)Regular programming resumes September 22ndVisit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠Nice Moves webpage: https://nicemoves.org/NM Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TRASPkv8Modular webpage: https://www.modularstudio.tv/Foreign Fauna webpage: https://foreignfauna.com/Tally: https://tally.so/Zapier: https://zapier.com/Make: https://www.make.com/

Industrial Talk is talking to Jeremy Toeman, Founder of Augie Studio about "Powerful and nimble AI video editing solutions". Scott Mackenzie interviews Jeremy Toeman, founder of Augie , an AI-powered video editing platform. Augie simplifies video editing by creating transcripts, analyzing content, and suggesting clips for social media. Toeman explains the platform's evolution, including its integration with AI technologies like ChatGPT and synthetic voices. He emphasizes the importance of human interaction in refining clips and the potential for Augie's API to automate video editing across various platforms. Toeman also discusses the broader implications of AI in content creation, balancing automation with human creativity and the potential impact on jobs. Action Items [ ] Check out the Augie website at Augie.studio and try out the free video clipping feature. [ ] Reach out to Jeremy Toeman on LinkedIn. [ ] Subscribe to Jeremy's podcast "Founder at 50" to hear more entrepreneurial stories. Outline Introduction and Overview of Industrial Talk Podcast Scott Mackenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations. Scott MacKenzie expresses his passion for marketing and efficiency, highlighting the importance of storytelling and marketing for industrial professionals. Scott MacKenzie introduces Jeremy Toeman, founder and head of Augie, an AI platform for creating and editing videos. Scott MacKenzie encourages industrial professionals to visit industrialtalk.com for opportunities to amplify their messages and gain greater visibility. Jeremy Toeman's Background and Career Journey Jeremy Toeman provides a detailed overview of his career, starting with his work at Mediabolic and Sling Media, where he helped build streaming media platforms. Jeremy Toeman discusses his experience as a consultant and his own startup, Digit, which developed the Next Guide app for iPad. Jeremy Toeman shares his time at CBS Interactive, Etsy, and Warner Media, where he led the innovation team. Jeremy Toeman explains his transition to starting Augie in January 2022, following his departure from Warner Media in October 2021. Development and Purpose of Augie Scott MacKenzie and Jeremy Toeman discuss the name "Augie," which was derived from "Aug X Labs" and later simplified to "Auggie." Jeremy Toeman explains that Augie is designed as a video editor for busy business professionals, aiming to simplify video editing for non-professionals. Jeremy Toeman shares his experience of struggling with video editing tools like Premiere Pro and the inspiration behind creating Augie. Scott MacKenzie and Jeremy Toeman discuss the integration of AI in Augie, which helps in creating transcripts, analyzing content, and suggesting clips. AI Integration and Features of Augie Jeremy Toeman explains how Augie uses AI to create transcripts with speaker voice detection and analyze content to suggest clips. Scott MacKenzie and Jeremy Toeman discuss the importance of human interaction in refining the suggested clips and the role of AI in enhancing the editing process. Jeremy Toeman highlights the paradox of choice and the decision to limit the number of suggested clips to three for better user experience. Scott MacKenzie and Jeremy Toeman discuss the potential for integrating Augie with other platforms like Zapier and the importance of...

Discover how Glean AI is transforming enterprise productivity with AI-powered search and intelligent agents.About the episode:Join Nataraj as he explores the evolution of enterprise AI with Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean. From its roots as an AI-powered search solution, Glean has transformed into a comprehensive AI agent platform, helping companies like Zapier, Carta, and Grammarly boost productivity. Arvind shares his journey, the challenges of building a universal AI assistant, and his vision for the future of AI at work. Discover how Glean is helping enterprises leverage AI to streamline workflows and enhance employee efficiency. Learn how Glean ensures AI delivers value safely and securely.What you'll learnUnderstand the evolution of Glean from an AI-powered search tool to a comprehensive AI agent platform.Discover how Glean helps enterprises address productivity challenges by providing quick access to internal knowledge.Learn about the techniques Glean employs to reduce hallucinations and ensure accurate, reliable AI-driven insights.Explore the diverse use cases of AI agents in sales, customer service, engineering, and legal departments.Gain insights into Arvind Jain's vision for the future of work, where AI proactively assists employees in their daily tasks.About the Guest and Host:Arvind Jain: CEO of Glean, work AI platform, and co-founder of Rubrik.Connect with Guest:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jain-arvind→ Website: glean.comNataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/→ Substack: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠In this episode, we cover(00:01) Introduction to Arvind Jain and Glean AI(01:13) What Glean does: AI-powered search and conversational AI assistant(03:43) The origin story of Glean: Solving productivity challenges in fast-growing companies(06:46) The evolution from search to an AI assistant(09:45) The advantages of tackling hard problems in startups(12:37) Techniques to reduce AI hallucinations and ensure accuracy(17:31) Model Hub: The different models Glean uses(20:16) Use cases for AI agent platforms across various departments(24:42) Workflow agents and the importance of integrations(31:59) The future of work: Proactive AI companions(37:14) Glean's cross-platform vision(39:07) How AI is changing the business of fast-growing startups(43:39) How Glean is becoming more AI-first internally(47:04) Ideas Arvind would explore if starting over with AI(49:49) Key metrics Arvind watches at Glean AIDon't forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.#GleanAI #EnterpriseAI #AISearch #AIAgents #FutureofWork #Productivity #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #SaaS #Startups #BusinessInsights #Technology #AIPlatform #WorkflowAutomation #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #AIStrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIinBusiness #TechPodcast

En este episodio, exploramos cómo la automatización de flujos de trabajo con herramientas como n8n y Zapier está a punto de transformar por completo el entorno de oficina. ¿Estamos ante el fin de las tareas repetitivas? Analizamos cómo estas plataformas no solo reducen la carga de trabajo manual, sino que también nos obligan a adquirir nuevas competencias clave. Si te preguntas cómo mantenerte relevante en un mercado laboral en constante cambio, este podcast es para ti. Descubre por qué la automatización es una oportunidad, no una amenaza.Telegram Isla difusión: https://t.me/+M46yiWO_BJU2NzkyCárcel Planetaria: https://www.youtube.com/@carcelplanetariaSuscríbete a mi podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/vidasenredMi canal en Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vidasenred:8En Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/podcast/38707740-c7a5-012f-7f6b-723c91aeae46Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliomm1Consigue mis libros:https://www.amazon.es/dp/179311627Xhttps://amzn.to/3odqWv7

Big news, friends...Flodesk and ThriveCart finally released a direct integration, and it's a total game-changer for small business owners! In this episode, I'm walking you through how the new Flodesk + ThriveCart integration works, why you no longer need Zapier to connect the two, and how this update can save you both time and money in 2025.Whether you're a family photographer, a creative educator, or a service-based business owner, this episode will show you how to:Connect Flodesk and ThriveCart without ZapierAutomatically add new customers to the right Flodesk segments or workflowsStreamline your tech stack and simplify your backend systemsUse this integration to better support launches, memberships, or digital product salesIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by too many tools or tired of paying for unnecessary integrations, this one is for you.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸Read the blog (and watch the YouTube Video) that goes with this podcast: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/flodesk-thrivecart-integration/▸The Essential Launch Email Checklist: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/emails-needed-for-a-launch▸Thrivecart: https://dollydelong--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-pro-account/▸Flodesk (get 50% OFF with this code): https://flodesk.com/c/DOLLYDELONGEDUCATIONConnect with Dolly DeLong Education

AI isn't a fad — it's reshaping how marketers work. In this episode of the Lead Gen HQ Podcast, Alex Oliveira breaks down real-world tools and trends for AI-first marketing. We explore a16z's latest GenAI app rankings — from ChatGPT and Gemini to DeepSeek and vibe-coding tools like Lovable, Cursor, and Replit — and what they mean for global AI adoption. Then we'll cover how you can integrate AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, Descript, Salesforce AI, and more into your workflows to automate lead generation, content creation, and campaign optimization.

Taylor Halliday is the Co-founder and CEO of Ravenna, an AI-powered helpdesk software company that simplifies IT support and internal operations for organizations. Under his leadership, Ravenna raised $15 million in funding from Madrona Venture Group and Khosla Ventures, gaining recognition for its innovative Slack-native platform that streamlines support for IT, HR, and revenue operations teams. Before founding Ravenna, Tylor served as Director of AI Engineering and New Products at Zapier and also completed a fellowship at Y Combinator, experiences that brought both technical depth and startup expertise to the company.  In this episode… Internal operations often struggle to keep pace with modern technology. Companies are buried in employee requests, scattered knowledge bases, and clunky help desk systems. What if AI could bring clarity and automation to that chaos — transforming Slack and other team platforms into true hubs of support? Taylor Halliday has helped shape the future of workplace operations by drawing on experience at Zapier, along with a fellowship at Y Combinator. He brings a blend of technical expertise and startup leadership to solving the challenges of modern internal support. Known for a customer-led approach to product development, Taylor focuses on intuitive design, automation, and data-driven decision-making that enable organizations to scale more effectively. His work highlights how the right mix of AI and human insight can transform team efficiency and build stronger, more resilient companies. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Taylor Halliday, Co-founder and CEO of Ravenna, to discuss how Ravenna is reinventing internal support, co-founder dynamics, the role of customer feedback, and key decisions behind growth and fundraising. Taylor also shares stories on winning early customers and why trust and speed are vital in client relationships.

How can HR teams embrace AI to improve both productivity and quality?Why is building AI fluency critical for your career and organization?My guest on this episode is Brandon Sammut, Chief People Officer at ZapierDuring our conversation Brandon and I discuss:The AI fluency framework Zapier uses to evaluate both job candidates and team members.Why every role on Brandon's People team and across Zapier is being rebuilt with AI at the core, and what this means for raising the talent bar in HR.How AI and automation are enabling Zapier's People team to focus on more meaningful work which is driving engagement and enhancing careersWhy Zapier's focus on “Talent Density” led them to raise compensation from the 50th to the 90th percentile.Why Brandon believes AI initiatives should go beyond saving time or money and instead focus on improving the quality of outputs.Connecting with BrandonConnect with Brandon on LinkedInLearn more about Zapier's AI Fluency framework Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

Ever feel like your business eats up every free moment? The truth is, you don't need Taylor Swift-level fame or Hormozi-style hype to succeed. What you actually need is space—room to create, promote, and step away without guilt.That's why I use the GAPS framework: Gear, Automations, Playbooks, and Support. It's the system that helped me reclaim 10–12 hours a week, even during one of the busiest summers of my life. In this episode, I break down how you can use GAPS to stop fighting with your tools, cut the manual busywork, and finally get your time back.Top TakeawaysFame hacks don't apply—your focus should be on knowing your audience, creating for them, promoting, and experimenting.The biggest bottleneck isn't knowing what to do—it's finding the time to do it.Gear: Invest in reliable tools so tech doesn't slow you down.Automations: Use tools like Zapier, Riverside, and Notion to handle repetitive tasks.Playbooks: Create simple SOPs so you or anyone else can follow the same steps every time.Support: Delegate to a VA, editor, or even students—don't try to do it all yourself.Show NotesWatch on YouTubeOverwhelm QuizRiversideRSS.comTella.tvEcamm LiveZapierNotionSamson Q2U Microphone ★ Support this podcast ★

Cortney Hickey is the Executive Business Partner to Wade Foster, the CEO and co-founder of Zapier.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cortney talks about remotely supporting a CEO who lives across the country, the definition of a strategic partner, and how to scale your impact as an executive assistant by using automation and AI.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/339--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Can AI agents actually reduce your workload—or just add hype? Blake demos how he rebuilt bill-entry “Hubdoc-style” in about an hour with Zapier Agents, then maps out why most AI pilots fail without documented workflows and human approvals. Plus: PwC's plan to hire one-third fewer grads, juniors supervising AI, HMRC scanning social posts for tax gaps, and fresh salary and pricing benchmarks. Learn where AI truly fits—and how to price with confidence.SponsorsRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayTeamUp - http://accountingpodcast.promo/teamup Human at Scale - http://accountingpodcast.promo/humanDigits - http://accountingpodcast.promo/digitsChapters(05:36) - AI Agents: Hype vs. Reality (07:49) - AI's Impact on Corporate America (10:28) - Challenges in AI Integration (19:11) - PWC and AI: Training the Next Generation (21:43) - Building AI Agents with Zapier (41:00) - Human at Scale: Transforming Accounting Firms (42:34) - Live Stream Chat and AI Future (45:14) - Outsourcing vs. AI in Business (46:37) - AI in Accounting: Supervision and Customization (48:33) - Intuit's Q4 Earnings and QuickBooks Live (51:00) - AI's Impact on Accounting Jobs and Tools (59:48) - UK's AI Tax Fraud Detection (01:03:27) - Accounting Salary Survey Results (01:13:40) - Client Relationships and Free Speech Issues (01:18:18) - Conclusion and CPE Information  Show NotesThe GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025 (MIT NANDA Report)https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/Getting a job at PwC out of college will be a lot tougher. It plans to recruit a third fewer grads by 2028 https://www.aol.com/getting-job-pwc-college-lot-120316405.htmlHMRC uses AI to spot tax fraud on social media https://www.accountancyage.com/2025/08/12/hmrc-uses-ai-to-spot-tax-fraud-on-social-media/The 2025 Accounting Today Salary Survey: Sweetening the deal https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/the-2025-accounting-today-salary-survey-sweetening-the-deal2025 U.S. Accounting and Tax Pricing Benchmark (Ignition) https://www.ignitionapp.com/us/2025-accounting-tax-pricing-benchmarkTaxDome Releases First-of-Its-Kind 2025 Niche Business Accounting Report https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250819ph53815/taxdome-releases-first-of-its-kind-2025-niche-business-accounting-report2025 Niche Business Accounting Report (TaxDome) https://taxdome.com/niche-report-2025Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Watch via video: https://youtu.be/nga08mEfscMKristina God's Online Writing School community helped me monetize my newsletter in just 5 months - so I am honored to invite this expert on my show!We talked about Side Hustle Success, Work-Life Balance as a Mompreneur, Monetizing Writing Online, Substack's Power Over Social Media, Inspiration and Mindset Financial Freedom and Stability… and more. Enjoy this amazing interview!Kristina is ranked Top 25 Education newsletter in the space. An award-winning brand and marketing manager, a Substack bestseller, and a mompreneur. Check out Kristina's stuff at @_kristinagodEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[00:00-06:34] Monetize your skill[06:35-10:21] Why Followers Are Dead: Substack's Edge Over Algorithms[10:22-17:35] Mental Health and Time Trade-Offs[17:36-23:10] Low Investments, High Returns Revealed[23:11-27:00] Build Your Flywheel (diversify)[27:01-32:45] Passion vs. Paycheck[32:46-36:48] Invest in Freedom: Family Gaps and Business Growth Hacks[36:49-40:21] Time Freedom Blueprint[40:22-42:56] Your First Dollar TipsSpecial Mention: Tim Denning, Substack, Medium, YouTube, Circle Community, Teachable, ConvertKit, Mailchimp, Gumroad, Canva, Zapier, WordPress, Zoom***Start taking action right NOW!

Boost Real Estate Efficiency with Zapier: Tips, Strategies, and Live DemosWatch the complete video here: https://youtu.be/h-pBgxPyMHQPlease take 30 seconds to answer this 5 question survey: http://GrowWithJosh.com/zapBoost Real Estate Efficiency with Zapier: Tips, Strategies, and Live DemosIn this episode, we explore how real estate agents can use Zapier to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Inspired by Celeste, we bring on special guest Mike Smith from Inside Real Estate to share insights, strategies, and best practices for integrating Zapier with platforms like Bold Trail and other tools. We also demonstrate live how to build a Zap using different integrations, including Google Forms, Facebook lead ads, and BluText for SMS outreach. Additionally, we mention recruiting use cases, handling expired leads, and upcoming topics on effective direct mail strategies. Stay tuned for practical advice, solutions, and real-world examples.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Zapier for Real Estate Agents00:25 Special Guest Introduction: Mike Smith03:04 Using Zapier with Bold Trail03:52 Common Use Cases for Zapier04:30 Deep Dive: Google Forms and Facebook Lead Ads06:36 Advanced Zapier Strategies07:31 Live Demonstration: Building a Zap14:38 Cold Outreach Workflow Setup19:58 Final Tips and Expired Leads Use Case27:04 Scrubbing Phone Numbers Against the DNC28:02 Texting vs. Emailing: The 80/20 Principle29:11 Setting Up Automation in Go High Level29:54 Using Blue Text for TCPA Compliance31:17 Direct Mail Strategies for Real Estate34:36 Leveraging Zapier for Real Estate Automation36:28 Building Effective Email Drip Campaigns38:17 Combining Technology and Creative Problem Solving49:00 Survey and Feedback for Future Sessions52:58 Upcoming Topics and Closing Remarks

Ep. 355 Is the era of "who publishes the most content wins" over? Kipp, Kieran, and Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew, dive into why marketers need to shift from churning out content to building a resonant brand identity that stands out in a crowded landscape. Learn more on why taste and speed—not just algorithms—will define marketing winners, the four moats shaping both software and content businesses, and how network effects and data are giving companies an unbeatable edge. Mentions Alex Lieberman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman Morning Brew https://www.morningbrew.com/ Zapier https://zapier.com/ OpenAI https://openai.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ 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.

Tired of doing everything manually in your business? In this episode, I break down exactly how I use Zapier to automate key parts of my workflow—from onboarding to email marketing to content promotion. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling a team, Zapier can save you time, reduce errors, and help you focus on the work that actually grows your business.   Resources: The Meeting Place Membership Rock The Reels 1:1 Coaching Free Client Welcome Guide Additional Trainings and Resources Connect with Brittni: Follow me on the Gram - @brittni.schroeder Join my Facebook Group  Visit my website Subscribe to my Youtube You can find the complete show notes here: https://brittnischroeder.com/podcast/zapier-breaking-down-my-tech-stack