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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.Like this episode? Subscribe to Streamlined Solopreneur too. 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

What's up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jonathan Kazarian, Founder & CEO of Accelevents.(00:00) - Intro (01:35) - In This Episode (03:41) - Are Point Solutions Actually a Distraction for Marketing Teams? (09:32) - Data Models Can Decide Platforms or Point Solutions (14:20) - Contact Based Pricing Skews Platform Versus Point Solution Costs (19:44) - Integration Depth Can Decide Platforms Versus Point Solutions (31:32) - Point Solutions Provide Faster and Smarter Support Than Platforms (37:28) - Documentation Shapes Point Solution Stacks (42:01) - How to Manage Shiny Object Syndrome in Marketing Ops (49:35) - A Founder's Admiration for Marketing Operators (54:42) - Why Continuous Growth Keeps Founders Balanced Summary: Jonathan framed point solutions as late-night distractions that add baggage, while Phil argued they solve real constraints platforms can't touch, like global routing or multilingual campaigns. Darrell pulled the lens to data models, showing how shared schemas keep stacks clean but warehouse-native teams lean on composability for speed and control. Money made the tradeoffs clear when Phil cut HubSpot costs from $150k to $70k with Ghost, ConvertFlow, and Zapier, and Jonathan countered that the problem was platform fit, not price alone. Support stories added texture, with Phil praising startups that fix issues in Slack within hours and Jonathan noting how urgency and empathy thrive in smaller teams. The thread ran through every topic: platforms provide coherence and stability, point solutions unlock lift when constraints demand it, and the operator's job is knowing which moment they are in.About JonathanJonathan Kazarian is the Founder & CEO of Accelevents, an all-in-one event management platform trusted by over 12,500 organizations worldwide. Since launching in 2015, he has led the company's growth into a leader in powering in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with enterprise-grade features and 24/7 customer support. Before Accelevents, Jonathan worked in investment management and business development at Windham Labs and Windham Capital, where he supported strategy and client relationships across $1.5B in global assets. Based in Miami, he's passionate about building technology that makes life easier for event organizers.Are Point Solutions Actually a Distraction for Marketing Teams?We all know the cycle of startups and enterprise. Point tools surge to fix sharp pains, a small group wins, platforms acquire them, founders spin out, and the next crop floods your feed. Jonathan thinks that those shiny tools pull teams off the work that actually moves numbers. He describes a scene every operator recognizes, the glow of a laptop at 3 a.m. and a to-do list that did not get shorter by sunrise.“I will see something, get excited about it, and then I am up until 3 a.m. playing with it. It distracts me from the things that actually matter.”Jonathan sets a firm bar for focus. Ship on a platform first, then layer selectively when a real constraint shows up. He treats events as a pillar beside CRM and marketing automation, so his platform must deliver value on day one without a four-tool puzzle. He stays explicit about the work that pays the bills:Tighten positioning so buyers understand you in one scroll.Communicate with customers in their language, not vendor speak.Make the core stack usable for sales, finance, and ops, not only for marketing.That way you can add niche tools later without freezing adoption while integrations sprawl.Phil takes the other corner and argues for composability with lived examples. He respects HubSpot and has shipped plenty on it, but real constraints demand specialists. Example: territory routing across pooled rep availability needs a product built for that job, which is why RevenueHero exists. Example: global email collaboration with dozens of languages and brand guardrails needs serious template control, which is why Knak clears roadblocks. Phil speaks to the operator who needs real lift:Match routing logic to the sales org rather than bending the org to the tool.Scale content production with permissions, templates, and translation workflows that teams actually follow.“I have built stacks that blended platform basics with pointed upgrades for specific constraints, and those upgrades paid off when growth demanded it.”Jonathan agrees on the destination, then anchors the sequence. Buy, go live, and prove value within weeks. Add point tools only when a named constraint blocks revenue or customer experience. Keep the stack boring where it should be boring. Run a simple playbook that your team can execute:Stand up your platform baseline and drive daily use from sales and marketing.Write down the first constraint that limits revenue or adoption.Choose one specialist that removes that constraint end to end.Set a 14-day integration target with one success metric tied to pipeline or retention.Move to the next constraint when the metric shows lift.Key takeaway: Point solutions can give shiny object syndrome to the undisciplined, but for the trained ops folks, they are upgrades on a platform backbone that are used to remove constraints that block revenue or adoption. Ship a platform baseline, then add specialists when the job requires things like territory routing, multilingual content control, or workflow depth that platforms rarely specialize in. Treat this as an operating rule, decide by trigger rather than trend, and tie every addition to a single metric that moves pipeline or retention.Why Data Models Decide Platforms or Point SolutionsDarrell sets the table with a consumer gut check, iOS versus Android, and he leans into reliability as the buying trigger. He points to the calm moment when AirPods pair and everything just works, which mirrors the promise of packaged platforms that share a core operating system. He still sees sharp edges, like deduplication, that call for extra tooling and he asks for a push off the fence."I love it when you buy a new Apple device and it just connects."Jonathan makes the platform case with a concrete pattern, two full platforms that cooperate. He points to Gmail on iOS as normal behavior rather than a bolt-on oddity, and he maps that to how customers pair Accelevents with HubSpot or Salesforce across the event-to-CRM vertical. He calls out a hard truth that veterans recognize, some big-suite acquisitions integrate worse than third parties. He zeroes in on the backbone that actually saves time, a consistent data model.A shared schema speeds onboarding and shortens the time from login to first useful outcome.Common structures reduce UTM and conversion mapping that steals cycles from the team.Clear seams across products limit the need for specialist tool owners."When you connect Gmail on iOS, you are bolting two platforms together."Phil answers with the warehouse-first pattern that many modern teams now run. A team with a data engineer, quality checks, and a lakehouse or warehouse prefers composable tools and custom models. That team treats the suite as a source, not the system of record, and wires APIs or bypasses based on need. He warns that a single vendor model can force the business into shapes that never fit.A staffed data function supports attribution and identity stitching in code you control.A warehouse-centered stack concentrates transforms, lineage, and governance where you already work.Custom metrics move faster when they live in versioned models, not tucked inside a vendor UI.API-first wiring keeps you from waiting on a roa...

From automation to document management, open source solutions can deliver enterprise-level value for free.Quick Tech TalkWith Steve YossCPE TodayWhat if you didn't have to pay for Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, or even popular automation platforms like Zapier? What if you could get the same—or even better—functionality for free, while also gaining full control over your data and privacy? That's the promise of open source software, and it's more accessible than ever. MORE Steve Yoss here | MORE TECH In the latest episode of Quick Tech Talk, you'll learn how open source tools are transforming both personal and business technology use. From document management to automation, open source solutions provide cost savings, flexibility, and security—all without the hidden strings of paid SaaS products.Open source software means that the underlying code is publicly available. Anyone can use, modify, or share it. That freedom has given rise to an entire ecosystem of high-quality applications that rival the best-known commercial products.

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

Ever feel like you're trapped in your own business success? In this solo episode, Mike shares his recent automation disaster in a St. Louis medical center waiting room and reveals why that frustration led to a breakthrough framework for building an AI Co-Founder that actually works. Discover the three "missing partners" every solopreneur needs, learn from Mike's Zapier experiment gone wrong, and get the exact 4-step process for building your first AI assistant that saves you 20+ hours per month. Key Takeaways The Three Missing Partners Every Solopreneur Needs: The Strategic Sounding Board (who asks the tough questions you avoid) The Brainstorming Buddy (who breaks through creative blocks) The Diligent Assistant (who handles the "admin avalanche") Why Mike's Zapier AI Agent Failed (And What It Teaches Us): Tried to make one AI wear too many hats Gave vague instructions instead of specific constraints Forgot that AI amplifies systems, it doesn't create them The 4-Step Process to Build Your First AI Assistant: The Brutally Honest Time Audit Pick Your First Victory (one specific, repetitive task) Deconstruct Like You're Training an Intern Build and Test Your AI Agent v1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI for Solopreneurs 00:05 The Solopreneur Struggle with AI 04:04 The Three Missing Partners 06:56 Lessons from a Failed AI Experiment 08:08 Building Your AI Co-Founder 11:29 Practical Steps to Implement AI 19:38 The Solopreneur Scalability Audit 21:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources Mentioned

Wade Foster, CEO and cofounder of Zapier, says the next frontier for marketers isn't just shiny AI agents, but practical AI workflows. By weaving automation and intelligence into the systems teams already use, marketers can reduce manual tasks, accelerate lead management, and unlock new personalization at scale. Wade explains how Zapier has moved beyond basic integrations to become an orchestration layer for AI, and why this shift matters for marketing leaders looking to drive results without overhauling their entire stack. He unpacks the biggest workflow wins he's seeing across the industry and where marketing is heading next. For Further Reading: Wade Foster in AdWeekHow to analyze Facebook and LinkedIn campaign performance with AI-powered agents Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1715735755

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.

In this episode, Glen Sutherland reconnects with Aurelien Bonin to explore how AI and automation are transforming real estate investing. Aurelien shares how he uses tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, and N8N to streamline operations across his Canadian and U.S. portfolio, while Glen adds how he leverages AI for contract analysis and VA systems. They also dive into the limits of automation, the power of collaboration, and their joint efforts on multifamily deals. A must-listen for investors looking to scale smarter!

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben sits down with Gilad Uziely, co-founder and CEO of Sequence (getsequence.io), for an open and insightful conversation about the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship and fintech innovation. Gilad shares his fascinating background—from growing up in Israel to building businesses across multiple industries, including hospitality and tech startups. The discussion dives deep into Sequence, a platform Gilad describes as “Zapier for money,” designed to help both individuals and small business owners seamlessly connect, automate, and manage their complex financial lives across various accounts. Gilad opens up about the challenges of pivoting from a failed neobank startup, the tough lessons learned through restructuring and fundraising (including wrangling 83 signatures to clean up a cap table!), and the resilience required to move forward. If you're interested in the realities of founding, pivoting, and scaling a SaaS company in the fintech world—or want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build tools for micro-businesses and solopreneurs—this candid episode is for you. Gilad also shares his outlook on metrics that matter, building a strong company culture, and what's next for Sequence as they take on the challenge of simplifying how we manage money. Tune in to hear Gilad's remarkable journey, practical lessons for founders, and what it truly takes to turn setbacks into new opportunities. Show Notes: 00:00 "Program Your Money Easily" 04:29 Small Business Clients with Diverse Income 06:44 Business App for Revenue Tracking 11:16 Startup Pivot: Conviction and Blue Oceans 13:40 Fraudulent Users Increase Acquisition Costs 18:42 Critical Pivot Fueled by Investment 21:49 Targeting Small Business Customers 26:23 Cutting Acquisition Costs with Partnerships 27:27 "Join Sequence: Community & Content" Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/sequence-raises-75-million-in-funding Gilad Uziely's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giladuziely/ Sequence's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getsequence/ Sequence's Website: https://www.getsequence.io/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

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  

Want better results from your prompts? Get the Advanced Prompt Engineering guide: https://clickhubspot.com/wrm Episode 72: What if building an AI agent was as easy as texting a friend? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with repeat guest Flo Crivello (https://x.com/Altimor), founder and CEO of Lindy—the AI agent platform taking Silicon Valley by storm. Flo shares the debut of Lindy 3.0, a major revamp aimed at maximum ease-of-use and capability—aiming for nothing less than a full “AI employee.” This episode dives into real-world demos where Lindy automates CRM management, prospecting, content creation, QA testing, grocery shopping, spam blocking, and even competitor research—all with natural language prompts and no technical skills needed. Flo explains the vision for an infinite army of AI “interns,” transformative workflow upgrades, and why he believes we're just scratching the surface of the coming AI wave. 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: Effortless Workplace Revolution (03:53) Quick COD App Demo Insight (06:31) Automated Lindy QA Demo (11:35) AI Agents for Competitor Analysis (13:30) Automated Content Strategy System (17:58) Understanding New Life in AI (19:33) Optimism for Tech Advancement (22:25) Future of Code: Free Production Debate (27:45) AI Transformation Leadership (28:49) QuickBooks Invoice Processing Struggles — Mentions: Flo Crivello: http://linkedin.com/in/florentcrivello/ Lindy: https://www.lindy.ai/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ Zapier: https://zapier.com/ QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ 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

Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier, joins Henrik and Jeremy to talk about how AI is changing the company from the inside out. He shares the moment Zapier declared a “code red” on AI and the steps they took to turn urgency into action — encouraging more experiments, removing tolerance for inaction, and celebrating wins along the way.Wade discusses his own AI use cases, the importance of internal examples in driving adoption, and why duplication of efforts can speed up learning. He reflects on the leadership challenge of guiding a 14-year-old company through cultural transformation, balancing productivity gains with employee well-being, and preparing for a future where AI agents work with each other.This episode offers a clear, practical look at what it takes to embed AI into an established organization, and keep it moving forward.Key Takeaways:A “code red” can be a catalyst for real change.When Zapier declared a company-wide “code red” on AI, it wasn't just a signal. It pushed people to experiment more, act faster, and rethink established ways of working.Culture is harder to change than technology.The real challenge wasn't getting the tools in place, it was getting people to use them. Zapier's approach focused on rewarding curiosity, sharing internal examples, and removing tolerance for inaction.Duplication can drive innovation.Instead of centralizing all AI projects, Zapier encouraged parallel efforts. When multiple teams tackled similar problems, they often uncovered different and better solutions more quickly.Leadership in the AI era is about speed and sustainability.Henrik and Jeremy highlight how Wade's approach blends urgency with care for the people doing the work. Productivity gains matter, but so does avoiding burnout and making AI adoption last.Zapier: Zapier: Automate AI Workflows, Agents, and AppsLinkedIn: Wade Foster | LinkedIn00:00 Setting Company Culture: Rewards and Tolerances00:43 The Rise of AI at Zapier02:19 Wade's Social Media Presence05:06 Challenges in AI Adoption07:32 Personal Use of AI: Health Tracking10:21 Business Applications of AI13:34 Automating Repetitive Tasks20:35 Voice of Customer Program24:26 Customer Brief Generator33:27 Code Red: Embracing AI35:32 Subtle Encouragement and the Impact of GPT-436:38 Code Red: A Turning Point36:51 Embracing AI: From Fear to Familiarity38:13 The Journey to AI Adoption39:11 Challenges in Organizational Change40:41 Managing Resistance and Encouraging Experimentation43:55 Building a Remote Culture with AI46:29 The Future of Work and AI48:33 Agent-to-Agent Communication51:32 The Importance of Duplication in Innovation56:43 Final Thoughts 

Kris is joined by longtime friend, business visionary, and rockstar early childhood leader Rachel Supalla. Rachel is the founder of Vision Tree, a TEDx speaker, and the author of The Playful Leader's Toolkit, a book packed with wisdom on leading with joy, grounding, and energy. With 10 schools across Montana and Utah, Rachel shares how she's scaled her business while embracing what she calls “ruby slipper leadership.” They talk about managing energy instead of time, why remote teams need tight leadership structures, and how playfulness is more than just dress-up — it's a strategy for productivity. Rachel also opens up about living with ADHD and how it shapes her leadership style, creativity, and drive.   Key Takeaways: [5:26] Rachel shares her evolution from center owner to coach and consultant, and how joining the Child Care Success Academy changed her career path.[6:36] She talks about scaling rapidly across three regions and how Vision Tree emerged as her consulting and leadership training brand.[9:05] Rachel loves lake life and is a proud mom of four kids and grandma to baby Zeke. [10:39] Fun fact: Rachel's trip with her grandma (who some thought was her sister) to Ireland at age 13, including a spontaneous solo in a pub, was an early clue that she'd someday take the stage.[12:46] Rachel explains how The Playful Leader's Toolkit came out of her ADHD-fueled trial-and-error experiences, and why she believes burnout is not a badge of honor. [14:12] Ruby slippers became a metaphor for grounding, confidence, and leadership clarity, especially in high-pressure seasons. Once you've got the right shoes on, you can do anything! [16:41] Managing energy (not just time) helps Rachel structure her day and lead effectively, especially as a neurodivergent leader. [20:24] She breaks down the “max of 10” rule for direct reports and why it protects leadership bandwidth across large teams.[24:34] Rachel gives a deep dive into her favorite systems: Playground, JotForm Enterprise, Teachable, and Zapier.[27:16] Playfulness isn't fluff — it's a mindset that supports innovation, brain-based leadership, and mental reset when teams are stressed.[32:03] Rachel walks through her M.A.G.I.C. framework, the five pillars of playful leadership. [35:40] Doing a TEDx Talk was terrifying and transformational; the unexpected outcome was a deeper conversation about ADHD and leadership. [39:15] Rachel shares her seasonal schedule, non-negotiables like football and summer in Montana, and the power of team infrastructure. [41:48] She teases her upcoming course, focused on helping women scale their culture without losing their soul.   Quotes: “I think that's probably where I learned the most about how to run a remote team, was being an employee for the Child Care Success Academy.” — Rachel [7:46]   “You go up the ladder in life when you're succeeding and you're accomplishing, and you get to this level of contribution, and that's the level that I feel like I'm at. And I want to give back. I want to help people do it faster, the right way, from my mistakes. So that's what inspired me to write my book.” — Rachel [13:46]   “That's when I'm most productive, when my energy is managed. It doesn't have anything to do with time. You can have time blocked. You can have all the time in the world. But if your energy sucks, you're not going to get anything done.” — Rachel [17:46]   “I think that's been the biggest thing, learning to manage my energy.” — Rachel [18:29]   “From the beginning, we have learned to automate, delegate, eliminate.” — Rachel [21:10]   “Play is not just, let's dress up and have a potluck. It's a mindset.”— Rachel [26:15]   “I am very passionate about this playful leadership concept. It's an idea. It's silly to some, it's weird to others, and it's powerful to others. And I really do think that if you embrace it, it's going to change the way we teach children, it's going to change the way we lead our companies, and it's going to make the world a more happy, innovative, creative place, which is what we're lacking right now, and so I am very passionate about that.” — Rachel [36:48]   Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: Use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal The Playful Leader's Toolkit  A Quest of Creative Culture Building with Rachel Supalla The power of play for better leadership | Rachel Supalla | TEDxParkland Vision Tree

How I Successfully Secured 1 NEW Listing (100% Virtually) in 48 Hours!Watch the full video replay here: https://youtu.be/ZxAI4hFeiu0Join me as I share my step-by-step process to secure a virtual listing for a property. From initial cold contact to signing the listing agreement, I detail the strategies and technology used to achieve 100% virtual success. Plus, learn about future topics like finding cash buyers, using Zapier to automate processes, and building seller pipelines with Thanks.io. Tune in for a deep dive into practical real estate advice, a Q&A session, and insights into staying proactive in the market!http://BuildWithJosh.comJosh Schoenly Realtor®eXp Realty, LLCjosh@growwithjosh.comDirect Line: (717) 571-0456Office - 888-397-7352 x1034Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Overview01:47 Housekeeping and Upcoming Sessions04:33 Effective Marketing Strategies12:08 Virtual Listing Case Study19:35 Building and Managing Outreach Lists34:26 Client Follow-Up and Video Proposals35:28 Using Loom for Document Explanations35:50 Adapting to Client Preferences36:54 Creating PDF Proposals with AI39:08 Leveraging Technology for Listings39:43 Cold Outreach Strategies47:49 Handling FSBO Sellers52:31 Negotiation Tactics and Risk Reversal01:07:32 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Topics

In this episode of What's the Yap, Rachel Keller and I dive into the fast-growing world of AI agents, autonomous helpers that can manage everything from wardrobe choices to lead generation. Rachel shares her personal experience using AI to perfect her personal brand and streamline content creation, while Matt breaks down how he's building agents to power both his professional and personal life. They explore practical steps for creating your own agents, address concerns about over-reliance on AI, and share a vision for the future of digital assistants.Timestamps:01:02 – Welcome back & Rachel's AI obsession01:36 – The risks of over-relying on AI (inspired by Sam Altman)04:24 – How Rachel uses ChatGPT to choose outfits & design her home07:11 – Creating a personal stylist AI agent08:18 – Defining “AI agents” & how they run playbooks for you11:36 – Examples of agents for content creation, trend tracking & more15:18 – Live demo: ChatGPT suggests custom agents for Matt18:41 – Structuring agents like an AI “team”20:10 – Dream scenarios for agents (including laundry!)22:12 – Building agents for sales & marketing workflows26:49 – Other AI tools: Motion AI, Zapier & automation stacking29:13 – Concerns about brain power & over-dependence on AI31:57 – Guardrails for balanced living (apps like Opal)33:09 – Using AI for journaling & mental health34:12 – Audience call-to-action & show naming debate

Today we're talking with one of our favorite engineers, Rafal Wilinski. Rafal has been on the cutting edge of AI development in the last few years as he has led AI teams at Zapier and Vendr. Rafal walks us through the hard-won lessons about actually integrating AI tools into the applications you're building. One of the hardest things in integrating these AI tools is how to ensure you're getting better and not regressing as you improve your prompts and upgrade your models. He shows how using evals is one part of the story along with deeply investigating customer signals to see how they are or aren't succeeding with AI. Along the way, we also talk about RAG, his favorite models, his AI development toolset, and why Poland has been killing it lately. Check it out and be sure to follow Rafal if you want to learn more on building with AI.

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm joined by Kerri Fernsworth—advisor, storyteller, and legacy planning advocate—to explore how personal narratives can transform the way we think about money, family, and the future.We discuss how legacy isn't just about what you leave behind, but how you live—and how storytelling and recorded conversations can build empathy, bridge generations, and spark meaningful planning.

Ready for the ultimate tech setup tour? After getting tons of questions about my gear and tools, I'm pulling back the curtain on EVERYTHING I use to run my business - from my $3000+ recording setup to the analog tools that keep me organized.In this comprehensive walkthrough, I cover my entire recording studio (Sure SM7B, RoadCaster Pro 2, Sony A6400), the software that powers my business (Kit, Notion, Todoist), my Spartan travel setup, and even my favorite pens and notebooks.Plus, I'll share why I'm considering going "AI vegan" and which tools are worth the investment vs. the ones you can skip.Whether you're building your own podcast setup, looking to streamline your solopreneur business, or just love geeking out over productivity tools, this episode has something for you.Are you overwhelmed by the number of tools you have? Not sure what you can eliminate vs. which you need? Get the, take the Business Overwhelm DiagnosticTop TakeawaysSeparate "business critical" software from nice-to-have apps - My core apps don't change super often. But there are a bunch I like to try and tinker with to see if they'll work better.Automation tools should enhance, not complicate your workflow - My change back to Zapier due to user-friendly troubleshooting and testing capabilities matter more than saving money when things break.Analog tools still have their place in digital workflows - Physical notebooks, quality pens, and handwritten planning complement digital systems by providing different cognitive benefits and serving as reliable backups when technology fails.Want the full list with links? Everything mentioned is at https://casabona.org/usesWhat's your essential business tool? Let me know at https://streamlinedfeedback.com (00:00) - Introduction (00:39) - Recording Setup: Microphone, Windscreen, and Boom Arm (03:38) - Software for Recording (09:24) - Simplified Travel Recording Setup (12:29) - General Hardware (15:30) - Business Software (19:16) - Essential Apps for Mac and iPhone (24:14) - AI Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, and Granola (25:00) - Analog Tools (26:17) - Final Thoughts ★ Support this podcast ★

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeAs AI agents become the new interface for work, a major question looms: how will your product connect into this ecosystem?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sat down with Reid Robinson, product manager leading AI at Zapier. They talked about the rise of Model Context Protocols (MCPs) — the new standard for connecting AI agents to tools and data sources.Reid explains the fundamentals of MCP clients vs. servers, why the standard is gaining traction across players like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Atlassian, and how product leaders can decide where to start. He also shares concrete examples, from personal productivity hacks to enterprise integrations, showing what's possible when you combine MCP with Zapier's 8,000+ app ecosystem.Whether you're building your first AI copilot, figuring out how to expose your product's data to agents, or just want to understand where this ecosystem is headed, this episode will give you a front-row seat to the future of AI interoperability.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, Jason, Wesley, and Mary share some of our favorite tools of the trade—from live streaming setups and demo-building tricks to the software and hardware we rely on for recording videos and tracking metrics. Join us for a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the gear and workflows that help us connect with developers and communities every day. Categories Building & Managing Websites Hugo (https://gohugo.io/) Astro (https://astro.build/) Form Bricks (https://formbricks.com/) Local Recall (https://github.com/mudler/LocalRecall) SquareSpace (https://www.squarespace.com/) Eleventy (https://www.11ty.dev/) Data, metrics, and knowledge sharing Airtable (https://airtable.com/) Common Room (https://www.commonroom.io/) Metabase (https://www.metabase.com/) Scheduling meetings Cal.com (https://cal.com/) Fantastical (https://flexibits.com/fantastical) LiveStreaming & video recording and editing Streamyard (https://streamyard.com/) Riverside.fm (http://riverside.fm/) OBS (https://obsproject.com/) OpenShot (https://www.openshot.org/) Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/) VLC (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) Descript (https://www.descript.com/) Otter Meeting Agent - AI Notetaker, Transcription, Insights (http://otter.ai/) Automation tools n8n (https://n8n.io/) Zapier (https://zapier.com/) IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/) Forums Slack (https://slack.com/) Discourse (https://www.discourse.org/) Podcast hosting Fireside (https://fireside.fm/) Building demos Claude Code (https://chat.chatbot.app/claude?utm_source=GoogleAds&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign={campaign}&utm_id=22665042439&utm_term=180325682866&utm_content=767386553008&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22665042439&gbraid=0AAAAA_a6ETtwr7jtRKa-4KqypAZlQydKF&gclid=CjwKCAjw49vEBhAVEiwADnMbbDl9w_QW525TCw1W56_NGJOqgGOZDKJopNiYSH_pc_yRGVDpUoZ1CxoCL1UQAvD_BwE) Lovable (https://lovable.dev/?via=promo80&via=promo80&gad_source=1) Cursor (https://cursor.com/en) LocalAI (https://localai.io/) Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village. Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash.

Most lawyers are trapped in feast-or-famine mode, manually chasing leads and burning out. What if your firm could attract qualified prospects, convert them automatically, and scale without the constant hustle?Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra unveil the Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula—a proven 6-step system combining high-converting ads, virtual intake specialists, and ROI tracking. Learn how to create ads that attract your ideal clients, qualify leads automatically, and let virtual intake sign clients while you focus on practicing law.Key Takeaways from Sam and Neil:1. Create Ads To Attract LeadsRun targeted ads that address audience pain points, like "Injured in an accident?" with strong CTAs such as "Click ‘Learn More' to see if you qualify," and leverage platform optimization for better performance.2. Qualify LeadsUse tools like Facebook Lead Forms or landing pages to ask essential questions that filter out unqualified leads, and automate the process with tools like ChatGPT to streamline qualification.3. Integrate Leads Into a CRMAutomate lead management by connecting CRM tools like Zapier to ensure seamless data flow and set up automated follow-ups through text and email.4. Have Dedicated Virtual Intakers To Sign Up Clients For YouHire virtual intake specialists to focus on qualifying and signing up clients quickly, offering a cost-effective solution, and ensuring timely follow-ups to maximize conversions.5. Scale Marketing Budget to Match ROITrack CPA and CLV to assess profitability and scale spending on campaigns with at least a 200% ROI, using live dashboards to reallocate funds effectively.6. Rinse and RepeatRefine ads, automations, and processes regularly to improve performance and scale into new markets once the system is running smoothly. "We've seen ourselves becoming closer to more and more of the virtual intake. It's like we're what we focus on. Much easier, much faster, more room to scale, easier to train." — Sam Mollaei"Having the data to make that decision is key, and your live dashboard is the penultimate development of those numbers, to the point where you have this graphic and visual tool that lets you answer these questions in real time. It makes the decision point easier." — Neil Tyra

I'm sharing some of my favorite tools that have streamlined my small business workflow and helped me reclaim time for other parts of my life—without cutting corners. From AI assistants to browsers that organize your tabs, these are practical tools you can jump into right away.YOU WILL LEARN:How AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT can help with content planning, outlines, and reports.  Why Descript is more than just a video editing tool—it's a transcript wizard The benefits of the ARC browser for tab organization and staying focused on tasks.  How to use Airtable and Zapier together for automating repetitive tasks like client onboarding and social media posts.  What Canva Code is and how it's changing the game for creating interactive website elements.

Alex Lee joins the show to walk us through an end-to-end automated newsletter generator built using N8N, Airtable, and generative AI. From aggregating news and generating summaries to crafting branded HTML and distributing it via email, Alex shows how businesses can reduce newsletter production from 6 hours to 30 minutes. He also shares how Model Context Protocol (MCP) is enabling real-time access to company data, explains his decision-making process between using workflow automation tools vs. vibe coding, and previews what's next in AI-powered business automation.Timestamps:00:23 – Welcome Alex Lee: Career journey from SAP to Google to AI consulting01:31 – How ChatGPT changed his mind about NLP02:38 – Why Alex is focused on AI enablement for businesses03:36 – Use case #1: AI-powered newsletter generator04:49 – The manual pain of newsletter creation06:12 – Why email is the best owned marketing channel07:25 – Step-by-step demo: Aggregating articles, adding context, and generating drafts09:09 – Human-in-the-loop editing and brand tone tuning10:01 – HTML generation and branded email output11:03 – Use cases beyond marketing: Internal custom newsletters15:26 – Why Airtable powers the backend of the workflow17:27 – Behind the scenes: N8N automation workflow overview20:26 – Tool selection: When to use N8N vs. Zapier vs. Make21:49 – Hosting your own N8N instance for cost efficiency24:04 – How clients send the generated newsletter (Mailchimp, HubSpot, EasyMail)27:12 – Vibe coding vs. workflow automation: which path to choose?28:41 – Why Lovable stands out among V0, Replit, Cursor30:19 – Benefits of prototyping and vibe coding for non-technical folks31:24 – What is MCP and why it matters33:05 – Example: Using Claude + MCP to search Google Drive and draft an executive summary38:59 – AI-powered time tracking via calendar and file analysis40:58 – What's next: legacy system integration, coding agents, MCP standardization42:39 – How to contact AlexTools and Technologies Mentioned:N8N – Open-source workflow automation platform used to orchestrate the newsletter processAirtable – Serves as the data layer and user interface for non-technical usersClaude (Anthropic) – Used for summarization, HTML generation, and MCP interactionMCP (Model Context Protocol) – Enables AI models to access external systems like Drive and calendars in real timeZapier, Make – Workflow automation tools considered depending on client preferenceLovable – No-code/low-code app builder that successfully integrates with Supabase and OpenAIHubSpot, Mailchimp, EasyMail – Email service providers used to distribute the newslettersSupabase – Backend database often used in vibe-coded appsSubscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia walks you through the 2025 booking‑software landscape, breaking down why the “best” platform isn't about the cheapest subscription or flashiest AI feature, but about how well it actually works for you and your clients.Hunter compares today's most talked about systems, shares the must have features that still get overlooked (hello, two‑way Google Calendar!), and explains why some all‑in‑one add‑ons may do more harm than good. You'll leave with a clear checklist of what really matters, so you can stop stalling, start streamlining, and choose a booking tool that fuels growth instead of headaches.Key TakeawaysSubscription vs. ROI: Why sweating a $35‑$65 monthly fee can cost you more in lost efficiency, and how a tiny price bump covers most processing fees.All‑in‑One Trap: The pros and cons of beauty‑specific “everything” platforms versus open systems that integrate with Zapier and third‑party tools.Client‑First Functionality: The booking, rescheduling, and reminder features modern clients expect (and quick tests to see which app nails them).Control > Convenience: Cool new AI automations sound great, until they send the wrong promo or hike deposits for the wrong guest. Here's how to keep the reins.Hunter's 2025 Shortlist: Comb and Square up top, with Gloss Genius and Vagaro close behind, plus the personal quirks that make Hunter favor one over the others.Why You Should ListenIf you've spent weeks comparing processing rates, worrying about email add‑on costs, or waiting for the “perfect” system to appear, this episode will help you cut through the noise. Learn how to evaluate software like a strategist, deliver a seamless client experience, and future‑proof your business with tech that actually supports your goals—so you can reclaim your time and focus on the work you love behind the chair.Let's connect on Instagram!Join us on the Modern Hairstylist Tour!

In this episode of Content, Briefly, Jimmy Daly talks with Tia Fomenoff, VP of People Ops at PurposeMed. Tia shares her unique journey from marketing to people operations and offers a deep dive into today's hiring landscape, especially in tech and healthcare startups.They discuss the challenges of hiring in a competitive market, the impact of AI on recruiting and job applications, and how remote work has expanded talent pools — along with its effects on salary and company culture. Tia also shares insights on how companies balance strategic hiring, talent enablement, and diversity of roles across multiple brands and geographies. This episode provides a valuable perspective for content marketers and job seekers navigating a complex and evolving job market.We want to thank our friends at Brevo for sponsoring this episode! You can start for free or use the code SUPERPATH to save 50% on Starter and Business Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Try Brevo today and elevate your marketing efforts!************************Useful Links:Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmydaly/Follow Tia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiafomenoff/Open Positions at PurposeMed: https://www.purposemed.com/careersWade Foster discusses AI Fluency at Zapier on X: https://x.com/wadefoster/status/1930680089651425452/photo/1************************Stay Tuned:► Website: https://www.superpath.co/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@superpath► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpath/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/superpathco************************Don't forget to leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

הפרק אני מארח את ד"ר רז צימט, מהמומחים הבולטים בישראל לאיראן, לניתוח אסטרטגי מעמיק ונדיר של המלחמה האחרונה והשלכותיה. צללנו לשאלות הבוערות ביותר: מהן המוטיבציות האמיתיות של טהראן כעת? האם המלחמה קירבה או הרחיקה אותם מפצצת גרעין, ומה המחיר שישראל תהיה מוכנה לשלם כדי לעצור אותם? דיברנו על שלוש שכבות ההגנה של איראן שקרסו, על התפיסה האיראנית החדשה שאפשר להכריע את ישראל, ועל הפער העצום בין האופן שבו הישראלים תופסים את העם האיראני לבין המציאות המורכבת בשטח.פרק חובה לכל מי שרוצה להבין את האתגר האסטרטגי הגדול ביותר של ישראל.(00:00:00) פתיחה וסמול טוק: ניו יורק או הכנרת?(00:02:13) סיכום יולי: מהפכת ה-AI Browsers וה-Agents כבר כאן(00:06:44) האבולוציה של ה-AI: ממאקרו פשוט לעוזר אישי שיודע הכל(00:09:49) המלחמה על האינטרנט: בוטים, תוכן, והיתרון של סין(00:12:22) האם הבינה המלאכותית תהרוג את עולם האיקומרס?(00:15:10) הרכישה של מאנדיי: האם הם קנו טאלנט או מוצר?(00:17:53) אמנות הרכישה: למה חברות ענק קונות סטארטאפים (ניתוח פאלו אלטו)(00:25:29) פאלו אלטו נגד צ'קפוינט: אסטרטגיית רכישות שהכריעה פער של 100 מיליארד דולר(00:28:19) אקסוניוס רוכשת את סינריו: כך בונים "שריר רכישות"(00:32:17) הדומיננטיות של הסייבר הישראלי: המספרים שלא משקרים(00:40:30) משבר ב-VC: האם קרנות הסיד ניצבות בפני איום קיומי?(00:49:30) הצצה מבפנים ל-OpenAI: כאוס מנוהל וחדשנות בקצב מסחרר(00:51:12) משבר המימון בסיד: הרף ליזמים עלה פי שלושה(00:57:05) מנדט ה-AI: המכתב של מנכ"ל Zapier שמגדיר מחדש איך עובדים(01:06:36) מחשבות לסיכום

בפרק מיוחד של "מהדורת מוסף", גיא קצוביץ' מארח את עמית קרפ (Bessemer Venture Partners), ברק שוסטר (Battery Ventures) וינאי אורון (Vertex Ventures Israel) לפאנל סוער על הנושאים החמים ביותר בעולמות הטק וההשקעות. צללנו לעומק מהפכת ה-AI Agents והתרבות הארגונית הכאוטית של OpenAI, ניתחנו את קרבות הרכישה בעולם הסייבר ולמה ההחלטות של פאלו אלטו שוות 100 מיליארד דולר יותר מאלו של צ'ק פוינט, וחשפנו את הנתונים המפתיעים על האקוסיסטם הישראלי. דיברנו גם על "משבר הסיד", "חוק העדר" של ה-VC, ואיך חברות כמו Zapier מגדירות מחדש מהי יעילות בעידן הבינה המלאכותית. פרק חובה ליזמים, משקיעים וכל מי שחי ונושם את תעשיית ההייטק.(00:00:00) פתיחה וסמול טוק: ניו יורק או הכנרת?(00:02:13) סיכום יולי: מהפכת ה-AI Browsers וה-Agents כבר כאן(00:06:44) האבולוציה של ה-AI: ממאקרו פשוט לעוזר אישי שיודע הכל(00:09:49) המלחמה על האינטרנט: בוטים, תוכן, והיתרון של סין(00:12:22) האם הבינה המלאכותית תהרוג את עולם האיקומרס?(00:15:10) הרכישה של מאנדיי: האם הם קנו טאלנט או מוצר?(00:17:53) אמנות הרכישה: למה חברות ענק קונות סטארטאפים (ניתוח פאלו אלטו)(00:25:29) פאלו אלטו נגד צ'קפוינט: אסטרטגיית רכישות שהכריעה פער של 100 מיליארד דולר(00:28:19) אקסוניוס רוכשת את סינריו: כך בונים "שריר רכישות"(00:32:17) הדומיננטיות של הסייבר הישראלי: המספרים שלא משקרים(00:40:30) משבר ב-VC: האם קרנות הסיד ניצבות בפני איום קיומי?(00:49:30) הצצה מבפנים ל-OpenAI: כאוס מנוהל וחדשנות בקצב מסחרר(00:51:12) משבר המימון בסיד: הרף ליזמים עלה פי שלושה(00:57:05) מנדט ה-AI: המכתב של מנכ"ל Zapier שמגדיר מחדש איך עובדים(01:06:36) מחשבות לסיכום

Most lawyers focus on getting more leads while 97% are losing money at the most critical step: intake conversion. If you're not responding in under 1 minute, following up 12+ times in the first week, or using AI-powered personalization, you're already behind.Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the Ultimate Intake Conversion Checklist—the exact strategies top firms use to double client sign-ups in 30-60 days. From weekend coverage strategies to ChatGPT-powered personalization, this episode stops leads from slipping through the cracks.Key Takeaways from Sam and Neil:1. Weekend and Off-Hours CoverageEnsure virtual intakers call leads between 5-9 PM and on weekends, using this "blue ocean" strategy to maximize availability and significantly boost sign-ups.2. Respond to Leads Within 1 MinuteCall leads immediately—waiting even five minutes lowers conversion rates—while automating instant text messages to acknowledge inquiries and maintain engagement.3. Consistent and Persistent Follow-Up StrategyCall leads at least 12 times in the first week, with three daily calls for the first three days, reinforced by automated texts, emails, and personalized video messages.4. Dedicated Intake Team Focused on Lead ConversionUse trained intake specialists—not general virtual receptionists—to handle lead qualification, consultations, and follow-ups, ensuring higher conversions and better client experiences.5. Leverage Technology for Automation and TrackingUse a CRM with automated workflows for lead distribution, reminders, and follow-ups, while tracking "speed to lead" metrics to prevent delays and optimize intake performance.6. Qualify and Personalize Lead Interactions With ChatGPTFeed lead data into AI tools like ChatGPT via Zapier to generate hyper-personalized initial texts that reference case details, building trust, improving response rates, and increasing conversions."A lot of people underestimate the work it takes to make intake successful…. It's a lot of work, and it's ongoing—it doesn't end." — Sam Mollaei"Whenever we do that near-immediate response, almost the first words out of the prospective client's mouth are—'Oh my God...thanks for calling me back so quickly.' It's just—they're not used to that type of customer response—and that sets you apart from people who don't." — Neil Tyra

Organizations face a critical AI inflection point: the pressure to implement quickly conflicts with uncertainty about the right approach. While some companies are still cautiously experimenting with basic AI tools, others have fundamentally reimagined how work gets done. What separates the companies achieving remarkable results from those stuck in endless pilots? Often, it's not the technology itself but the culture and approach to adoption. So how exactly are companies at the cutting edge getting to the cutting edge? My guest this week is Brandon Sammut, Chief People Officer at Zapier. Ever since Zapier's"CEO issued a 'Code Red" on AI back in March 2023, Zapier has been undergoing an AI transformation in every part of its business.. In our conversation, Brandon shares how their AI strategy is boosting both productivity and employee engagement, why and how every new hire must demonstrate AI fluency, and why it is critical to keep the human touch in talent acquisition and throughout the employee journey. In the interview, we discuss: Competing in an AI-first world AI is a tool, not an outcome in itself. AI in People Operations Increasing personalization and connection in talent acquisition Understanding the moments that matter Using the human touch as a competitive advantage The critical importance of psychological safety and experimentation  Why culture beats skills The four levels of fluency in Zapier's AI Fluency Framework Bias & ethics Where is AI transformation heading, and what will the future look like Recruiting Future helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Teyou'regy. If you're interested in finding out how your TA function measures up in these four critical areas, I've created the free FITT for the Future Assessment. It'll give you personalised insights to help you build strategic clarity and drive greater impact immediately. Just head to mattalder.me/podcast to complete the assessment—it only takes a few minutes. Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

NATM network breached and attacked through 4G Raspberry Pi Easterly's appointment to West Point rescinded Report links Chinese companies to tools used by state-sponsored hackers Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Security teams everywhere are drowning in alerts. That's why companies like Zapier and CBTS turned to Dropzone AI—the leader in autonomous alert investigation. Their AI investigates everything, giving your analysts time back for real security work. No more 40-minute rabbit holes. If you're at BlackHat, find them in Startup City. Otherwise, check out their self-guided demo at dropzone.ai. This is how modern SOCs are scaling without burning out. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Derek Fisher, Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program, Temple University – also check out Derek's substack. Thanks to our show sponsor, Dropzone AI Security teams everywhere are drowning in alerts. That's why companies like Zapier and CBTS turned to Dropzone AI—the leader in autonomous alert investigation. Their AI investigates everything, giving your analysts time back for real security work. No more 40-minute rabbit holes. If you're at BlackHat, find them in Startup City. Otherwise, check out their self-guided demo at dropzone.ai. This is how modern SOCs are scaling without burning out. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com    

Oh No! Lenovo You sunk my battleship! Or did you? Russians unable to get a taste of their own medicine Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Security teams everywhere are drowning in alerts. That's why companies like Zapier and CBTS turned to Dropzone AI—the leader in autonomous alert investigation. Their AI investigates everything, giving your analysts time back for real security work. No more 40-minute rabbit holes. If you're at BlackHat, find them in Startup City. Otherwise, check out their self-guided demo at dropzone.ai. This is how modern SOCs are scaling without burning out.   Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.  

Critical Authentication Flaw Identified in Base44 Vibe Coding Platform French telecom giant Orange discloses cyberattack FBI seizes $2.4M in Bitcoin from new Chaos ransomware operation Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI What if your SOC could investigate every single alert without burning out your team? That's exactly what Dropzone AI does. They're the leader in autonomous security investigations, and companies like Zapier and Fortune 500s are already on board. Their AI works alongside your analysts, handling the routine so humans can be strategic. See them at BlackHat in Startup City, booth 6427. Or experience it yourself—dropzone.ai has a self-guided demo ready for you.  

Hacktivist attack grounds Russian flights Naval group denies breach, hackers beg to differ  Dating app breach exposes thousands of women's pictures Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Let me tell you about Dropzone AI—they're revolutionizing how security teams work. Companies like CBTS and Zapier use their AI to investigate alerts automatically, freeing up analysts for the work that really matters. We're talking 40-minute investigations done in 3 minutes. You can meet the Dropzone team at BlackHat in Startup City, or just head to dropzone.ai for a self-guided demo. Trust me, this is the future of security operations.

Episode 729: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Zapier founder Wade Foster ( https://x.com/wadefoster ) about how to build AI Agents. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (5:57) DEMO: Instant Dossier (10:49) Model Context Protocol (19:30) DEMO: Read Strategy memos like a Harvard MBA (29:13) DEMO: Inbox Zero Agent (36:00) Getting your team to use AI (40:00) DEMO: Employee fraud detector — Links: • Zapier - zapier.com • Claude - Claude.ai • Glean - https://www.glean.com/ • Databricks - https://www.databricks.com/ • Superwhisper - https://superwhisper.com/ • Wisprflow - https://wisprflow.ai/ • N8n - https://n8n.io/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

NASCAR announces data breach following March cyberattack Plankey appears to be on track to lead CISA Microsoft investigates another outage affecting 365 admin center Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Today's sponsor is Dropzone AI, the leader in AI-powered SOC automation. Major companies like Zapier and UiPath are using Dropzone to give their security teams superpowers. Imagine your analysts focusing on real threats while AI handles every routine investigation—in minutes, not hours. If you're heading to BlackHat, stop by their booth in Startup City. But you don't have to wait—check out their self-guided demo at dropzone.ai and see why Fortune 500s are making the switch. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Steal Sam's playbook to turn ChatGPT into your Executive Coach: https://clickhubspot.com/ebm Episode 728: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about hanging out with billionaires. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:56) Hayes Barnard (23:15) Sasha Koehn (29:27) Alex Hormozi (39:24) Wade Foster (45:38) Eric Glyman (49:33) Sanjiv Chopra — Links: • Buck Mason - https://www.buckmason.com • Zapier - https://zapier.com/ • Ramp - https://ramp.com/ • Acquisition - https://www.acquisition.com/ • Rhino - https://rhinoinvestmentsgroup.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

OpenAI just dropped ChatGPT Agent, and we test it LIVE for the first time. Watch as we put this "true" AI agent through its paces - from finding the perfect Gibson Les Paul to building competitive intelligence reports. We explore what makes this different from Zapier-style automation, demonstrate real-world use cases, and discuss why this might be the beginning of America's first super app. Plus: can it actually convince Corey's wife he needs a new guitar?Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.aiOriginal article: https://www.theneuron.ai/newsletter/openais-new-agent-is-hereRead More: https://www.theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/how-to-build-your-own-ai-agent-without-being-a-pro-coderhttps://www.theneuron.ai/newsletter/operator-book-me-some-clientsChatGPT Agent: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/ N8N: https://n8n.io/

Ankur Goyal is the founder and CEO of Braintrust, an end-to-end platform for building AI apps. Before that, he founded Impira, a data management platform that was acquired by Figma, where he went on to lead the AI team. Ankur kickstarted his career when he dropped out of college to join the founding team at SingleStore (formerly MemSQL), a formative experience that shaped his views on building for high-bar users. In today's episode, we discuss: • Ankur's early lessons on quality from MemSQL • How frustration with evals at Figma led to Braintrust • Why they delayed go-to-market (on purpose) • How to find product-market fit in a new market • Why building great software comes from a place of “paranoia” • And much more… Referenced: • Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/ • Adam Prout: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-prout-0b347630/ • Braintrust: https://braintrust.dev • Brian Helmig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanhelmig/ • Coda: https://coda.io/ • Databricks: https://www.databricks.com/ • David Kossnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkossnick/ • Figma: https://www.figma.com/ • Goldman Sachs: https://www.goldmansachs.com/ • Kris Rasmussen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopherrasmussen/ • Manu Goyal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mngyl/ • MemSQL: https://www.singlestore.com/ (now SingleStore) • Nikita Shamgunov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitashamgunov/ • OpenAI: https://openai.com/ • Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/ • Zapier: https://zapier.com/ Where to find Ankur: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankrgyl/ • Twitter/X: https://x.com/ankrgyl Where to find Brett: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: • Website: https://firstround.com/ • First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital • This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps (02:02) Dropping out of college to join MemSQL (02:24) Key lessons from MemSQL (05:54) How to build quality software (08:51) The trick to recruiting well (12:03) Founding Impira and selling to Figma (19:45) How Braintrust was born (25:33) Why good founders are paranoid (28:08) How to recognize a real market opportunity (33:37) The biggest mistake at Impira (35:15) Inside Braintrust's first six months (40:57) How AI is reshaping Braintrust's future (42:32) The evolution of their prompt playground (46:53) Fighting to stay mission-driven (52:45) Make big bets, with extreme clarity (57:00) The cultural choices that shaped Braintrust (58:49) Hiring mistakes they won't repeat (1:03:07) What PMF really looks like

Think AI is just another trend? Think again. It's not just changing the way we work—it's reshaping how we communicate, create, and connect. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Mast of White Beard Strategies to explore how AI is transforming business and marketing right now. From his early experiments with ChatGPT to building custom GPTs that handle social media and support—Jonathan doesn't just talk tech. He uses it, daily. We dig into what's working (and what's not) across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Google—and how new tools like Comet AI and Genspark are quietly shifting the landscape. This isn't about hype. It's about leverage. You'll hear how Jonathan stays human in a world of automation, how he protects his brand voice, and why authenticity matters more than ever in the age of deepfakes and algorithmic content. If you're curious about where AI is headed—and how to actually use it without losing yourself—this conversation is for you.