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Send us a text! (Your number stays private)I'm taking you behind the scenes to share five things I'm testing in my business right now—no fluff, no perfect outcomes, just honest experimentation. From swapping out boring freebies for engaging quiz funnels to using AI and automations to streamline my workflow, I'm giving you a peek into what's working (and what's still a work in progress).If you've been feeling stuck or unsure how to evolve your business, this episode is for you. These strategies are helping me build a more efficient and authentic business, and they might be just what you need to shake things up, too!01:34 - Quiz funnels as a new lead magnet03:48 - Extended email nurture sequences05:20 -  Why I'm working to eliminate content switching (and what that even means!)07:52 - AI and workflow automations I'm creating to work more efficiently11:00 - Embracing “messy” and authentic content Links & Resources:Take my quiz to determine what your next business steps are!Make (my replacement for Zapier!)Episode 154, 3 Trends I'm Noticing in Online Business Right Now Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co Check out my Everything Page: a one-stop shop for savvy selling!The Savvy Seller CollectiveJoin my private Facebook community: Savvy Teacher SellersMore resources for growing your TPT businessRate & review The Savvy Teacher Seller on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode155 Tired of constantly hustling to sell your digital products? Check out my free 19-minute training where I show you how to turn all those products you already have into a profitable, automated business. Get more freedom and less stress ➡️ watch now at kristendoyle.co/training Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything

If you're constantly overwhelmed, tired, or feel like you're always behind—this episode is for you. You're not lazy. You're simply running a business that wasn't designed to scale solo. And that's not sustainable.In this episode of The Raquel Show, I get real about the “I'll just do it myself” trap and how it's secretly costing you time, energy, and even six figures a year. I share why high-performing agents must let go of doing everything alone, how smart delegation works without building a huge team, and which tools and systems can instantly free up 10+ hours a week.Here's what I cover:Why doing it all yourself is one of the most expensive habits in real estateWhat real leverage looks like beyond building a massive teamThe key tasks you should delegate—even if you're a perfectionistSimple automations and tools I personally use (like Calendly, Canva, Follow Up Boss, Zapier, and ChatGPT)A peek inside how I run multiple companies with a lean teamWhy automation supports—not replaces—real connection

Join me as I chat with Tod Sacerdoti about String, a platform that allows users to build AI agents through natural language prompts rather than complex visual workflows. Tod showcases several practical examples of automations, from monitoring Hacker News for specific terms to generating LinkedIn posts from blog content. The platform aims to make automation accessible to non-technical users while providing the power to solve complex business problems. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - String Overview 01:49 - Agent 1: Monitoring Hacker News for MCP mentions 08:15 - Agent 2: Creating LinkedIn posts from RSS feeds 17:14 - Agent 3: Automating Google Analytics Summary 23:53 - Startup Idea: Building businesses on top of String 27:10 - Agent 4: Daily Automation Idea Generator 38:32 - Advice for getting started with String Checkout String: https://string.com Key Points: • String is an AI agent platform that builds AI agents using natural language instead of complex node charts • The platform allows users to create automations that monitor websites, generate content, and integrate with tools like Slack and Google Docs • String uses dynamic code generation to go beyond pre-built integrations, enabling more complex use cases • The platform follows a credit-based pricing model similar to other AI coding platforms The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND TOD ON SOCIAL String: https://string.com X/Twitter: https://x.com/tod?lang=en

Send us a textReady to leverage AI in your mortgage business but not sure which tools actually work? This episode cuts through the hype to deliver exactly what self-employed mortgage brokers need.Tired of hearing about AI without practical advice on what to actually use? I've got you covered. After exploring how to write prompts and integrate AI into your workflows in previous episodes, today we're getting specific about the software that's worth your time. These aren't overhyped tech solutions – they're practical tools designed for busy mortgage professionals who want to save time and stay consistent.I break down six essential AI tools: ChatGPT for content creation and explaining mortgage terms; Grammarly for polishing your communications; Otter AI for transcribing client meetings; Notion AI for organizing your tasks and pipeline; Descript for creating video content without technical skills; and Zapier for connecting your apps and automating repetitive tasks. For each tool, I explain exactly what it does, how mortgage brokers can use it, why it matters, and whether the free version is sufficient.The best part? You don't need to become a tech wizard overnight. These tools are designed to be user-friendly, and you can start with just one that addresses your biggest pain point. Remember, AI won't replace you – it just handles the boring tasks so you can focus on what you do best: building relationships and providing expert mortgage advice. Set aside 30 minutes this week to explore just one tool and apply it to a real business task. Those small steps will set you apart from brokers still doing everything manually.Looking to take your mortgage business to the next level? Book a discovery call through my website craigskelton.co.uk and let's discuss how I can help you achieve your goals in the second half of 2025.Looking for one to one mentoring, visit my website to see how it works craigskelton.co.uk #mortgagebroker #mortgagebrokers #mortgagebrokeruk #mortgagebrokercoaching #coaching #mortgagebrokerage #mortgagebrokerbusiness #mortgagebrokermarketing #mortgagebrokertips #mortgageadvisor #mortgageadviser #mortgagecoach #businesscoaching #successmentoring #selfemployed ...

In this episode of HR Heretics, Nolan and Kelli get a behind-the-scenes look at Zapier's AI strategy with CPO Brandon Sammut. He demos some seriously impressive AI tools his team built—interview prep agents, automated workflows, performance tracking—and explains why they require AI skills from every new hire at their 730-person company. Make sure you also watch the video version on Substack and YouTube for the demo done by Brandon on Zapier Agent use cases.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/hereticsKEEP UP WITH BRANDON, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINBrandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-sammut-8147b76Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—RELATED LINKS:Zapier: https://zapier.com/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:30) The Four-Level AI Fluency Rubric(07:00) Pure Automation Examples (Non-AI)(13:10) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(16:00) Bar Raiser Interview Prep Agent Setup(20:20) Live Agent Trigger Demonstration(21:10) Bar Raiser Interview Results & Discussion(26:15) Performance Review Evidence Collection Setup(34:10) Slack Emoji Workflow Demonstration(35:30) Market-Based Adoption Philosophy(36:00) One-on-One Meeting Coach Overview(43:30) One-on-One Coaching Feedback Example(44:00) Trust, Transparency & Implementation Strategy(48:20) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, we'll explore how small charities can unlock the power of email marketing to support their Individual Giving (IG) programmes. From crafting newsletters that build community, to automating personalised thank-you's using tools like MailChimp and Zapier, we'll cover the simple steps that can make a big impact. You'll also discover how tagging and segmentation can boost engagement and improve donor retention, ensuring your emails do more than just land in inboxes—they inspire action. Perfect for small charities ready to take their IG efforts to the next level with email. Key learnings from this episode: How to build a newsletter strategy that supports IG Learn simple integration tricks to improve stewardship and remove repetitive tasks from your to-do list Start to build a basic segmentation strategy to boost email engagement Click here to subscribe to our email list for exclusive fundraising resources, early access to training, special discounts and more If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

In the rapidly accelerating world of Artificial Intelligence, the pace of innovation can feel overwhelming. From groundbreaking advancements to the ongoing debate about governance and ethical implications, AI is not just a tool; it's a transformative force. As we race towards super intelligence and navigate increasingly sophisticated models, how do we ensure that human values remain at the core of this technological revolution? How do we, especially in the trust-based nonprofit sector, lead with intentionality and ensure AI serves humanity rather than superseding it?   In this episode, Nathan and Scott dive into the relentless evolution of AI, highlighting Meta's staggering $15 billion investment in the race for super intelligence and the critical absence of robust regulation. They reflect on the essential shift from viewing AI adoption as a finite "destination" to embracing it as an ongoing "journey." Nathan shares insights on how AI amplifies human capabilities, particularly for those who are "marginally" good at certain skills, advocating for finding your "why" and offloading tasks AI can do better. Scott discusses his recent AI governance certification, underscoring the complexities and lack of "meat on the bone" in US regulations compared to the EU AI Act. The conversation also explores the concept of AI agents, offering practical tips for leveraging them, even for those with no coding experience. They conclude with a powerful reminder: AI is a mirror reflecting our values, and the nonprofit sector has a vital role in shaping its ethical future.   HIGHLIGHTS  [01:15] AI Transformation: A Journey, Not a Destination [03.00] If AI Can Do It Better: Finding Your Human "Why"   [04:05] AI Outperforming Human Capabilities   [05:00] Meta's $15 Billion Investment in Super Intelligence  [07:16] The Manipulative Nature of AI and the "Arms Race" for Super Intelligence   [09:27] The Importance and Challenges of AI Governance and Regulation   [14:50] AI as a Compass, Not a Silver Bullet   [16:39] Beware the AI Finish Line Illusion   [18:12] Small Steps, Sustained Momentum: The "Baby Steps" Approach to AI   [26:48] Tip of the Week: The Rise of AI Agents and Practical Use Cases  [32.24] The Power of Curiosity in AI Exploration   RESOURCES  Relay.app: relay.app   Zapier: zapier.com   Make.com: make.com   N.io: n.io   Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠

Sales is changing fast. What once relied heavily on cold calls and manual follow-ups is now being reshaped by artificial intelligence. In this exciting episode of the Grow your B2B SaaS Podcast, Joran Hofman sits down with Frank Sondors CEO at Forge, who is a leading expert in sales and AI integration, to uncover how companies can use AI to build smarter, faster go-to-market strategies. Frank shares how he built his own company to $3 million in revenue in just one year by combining AI with smart sales processes. He talks about new roles like the GTM engineer, how AI agents can support sales teams, and why blending human effort with AI is the key to long-term success. Whether you're a startup founder or leading an enterprise team, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you sell better in today's fast-moving market.Key Timecodes(0:51) - Guest intro: Frank Sondors and his ecosystem of tools(1:36) - Building an ecosystem similar to Apple and Frank's sales journey(2:34) - Profit margins and the role of AI in business scaling(3:43) - Rapid growth and scaling with minimal headcount(4:41) - Old vs new go-to-market strategy leveraging AI(5:41) - The role of GTM engineers in sales and pipeline generation(6:45) - Sales development engineers and their responsibilities(7:40) - Increase in tech usage in sales and admin work reduction(8:32) - How AI can craft personalized emails (9:23) - Assembling custom workflows using tools like Zapier(10:15) - Voice AI agents for customer follow-up (11:06) - The value of human interaction in sales(11:55) - Decision making: AI agent vs human interaction (12:56) - Testing AI agents after hours and A/B testing strategies(13:57) - The misconception of automating all sales processes with AI(14:56) - Evolution and effectiveness of AI in business(16:10) - The resistance and acceptance of AI in the market(17:11) - The necessity of being profitable without VC funding (18:05) - Resistance to AI and the inevitability of change(19:39) - Implementing agents at scale and the role of NA10 people(20:32) - Encouraging team-wide automation and innovation(21:28) - Using WhatsApp as a channel for customer communication(22:28) - The importance of first impressions and human interactions(23:28) - The role of WhatsApp in increasing response rates(24:40) - Integrating WhatsApp with Slack for seamless communication(25:42) - Being available across multiple channels for customer engagement(26:08) - Feeding the right context to AI agents for effective interaction(27:10) - Starting with ChatGPT for AI integration(28:03) - Treating ChatGPT as a business coach(29:02) - Encouraging team use of ChatGPT for problem-solving(30:02) - Optimizing repetitive tasks with AI(31:09) - Personal pain points and the role of AI in alleviating them(32:05) - The focus on building a great product and selling it(32:38) - Testing AI agents vs humans and employee concerns(33:10) - The future of labor distribution and AI(34:09) - The role of humans in supervising AI agents(35:08) - The evolution of sales roles and the end of email templates(36:20) - AI agents communicating with each other in business(37:30) - The importance of context in AI interactions(37:45) - Advice for SaaS startups from 0 to 10K MRR(38:49) - Speaking to customers aggressively and leveraging networks(39:44) - Building in public and social selling strategies(40:33) - Doing things that don't scale and leveraging communities(41:31) - The importance of hiring the right team from 10K to 10M ARR(42:22) - The challenge of hiring and firing for growth(43:14) - The value of hiring autonomous employees(44:06) - The problem of babysitting employees and hiring practices(45:06) - Compounding business strategies for growth(46:55) - Ensuring cofounders have the right competence(48:47) - The importance of pricing based on consumption(49:49) - De-risking for growth and the role of sparring partners

Jem and Justin dive into decoding coding posers—because who hasn't faked it till they made it? They tackle the nightmare of a salesperson who just doesn't sell and brainstorm clever fixes. Notebook LM and CNC router sanders get a shoutout, plus a cheeky chat on submitting products to GPT. Oh, and why an API script beats Zapier for your workflow hustle.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicCoding posersWhat to do when your sales person sucks?Notebook LMCNC Router SanderSubmit your products GPTAPI Script instead of Zapier---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

#257 AI Strategy | Dave is joined by Kieran Flanagan, SVP of Marketing at HubSpot and former CMO at Zapier. Kieran is a rare blend of technical operator, creative strategist, and team builder. He's spent his career pushing the edges of B2B marketing, most recently through his work leading AI transformation initiatives at scale.Dave and Kieran cover:How AI is reshaping B2B marketing workflows, content creation, and team structureWhy the best marketers will specialize at the “outer edges” of creativity or technical execution (and what happens if you stay stuck in the middle)Kieran's leadership philosophy: how he manages 300+ people while staying deeply involved in creative executionWhether you're leading a marketing team or sharpening your own skills, this episode offers a clear look at how AI is changing the game and how B2B marketers can stay creative, strategic, and indispensable in the process.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (02:08) - – Kieran's marketing journey (04:08) - – His 2-year mission framework (06:08) - – Advice for early-career marketers (07:38) - – Why the grind still matters (09:08) - – Ireland's SaaS and startup scene (10:08) - – Balancing operator vs. manager (12:08) - – AI-generated “How to work with me” (14:38) - – Kieran's push-and-pull leadership style (16:08) - – Giving direct creative feedback (18:08) - – Why “collaborative brainstorms” fail (19:08) - – The value of strong opinions (20:08) - – Learning through tough feedback (21:08) - – ChatGPT as a creative partner (23:08) - – Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. Gemini (25:08) - – Prompting differences in GPT-3.5 vs. 4.0 (28:19) - – Decision fatigue and AI loyalty (29:19) - – Where AI is taking B2B marketing (30:19) - – From answers to actions (32:19) - – Micro-audiences and personalization (34:19) - – The return of branded traffic (35:19) - – Why AI reignited Kieran's spark (37:19) - – Avoiding AI-induced multitasking burnout (38:49) - – Deep work vs. whack-a-mole (39:49) - – Don Draper meets ChatGPT (40:49) - – Picking a lane: tech vs. creative (42:19) - – The value of podcasting practice (43:19) - – Building a prompt muscle (45:19) - – How Kieran trains GPTs (47:19) - – Prompting tips for marketers (48:19) - – The future CMO: part IC, part leader (49:19) - – How agencies will evolve with AI (50:19) - – In-person is back (51:19) - – Overrated AI use cases (52:19) - – Favorite tool: GenSpark (54:19) - – Mistakes marketers make with AI (55:19) - – Does anyone care if it's AI? (56:19) - – Lessons from fatherhood (57:19) - – Final thoughts and wrap-up 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

In this high-energy episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Tersh Blissett—entrepreneur, podcaster, and automation enthusiast—for a deep dive into how AI and automation are transforming service businesses. Tersh, known for running multiple HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, shares his journey from podcasting beginnings to becoming a Zapier expert and automation evangelist. He explains how AI voice tools, custom GPTs, and platforms like Notebook LM and PhoneTap are helping streamline operations, improve call conversions, and create more consistent customer experiences. The conversation explores both the promise and the pitfalls of AI, from building SOPs and staff training bots to setting up Slack-integrated employee handbooks. Tersh doesn't shy away from the challenges—like automating broken processes or managing security risks—but encourages listeners not to ignore these powerful tools. He wraps up by offering guidance and community resources for those looking to start their AI journey, reinforcing the message: don't automate for automation's sake—do it to solve real problems. Quotes from today's episode: “If you do something more than three times a week, optimize it, automate it, or delegate it.” “Don't automate just to automate—solve a problem first.” “Authentic human tone is going to win, even if AI is writing it.”   Tersh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Trade Automation Pros: https://tradeautomationpros.com/ Tersh's email: tersh@tradeautomationpros.com/ Tersh's Podcast: https://www.servicebusinessmastery.com/ Other links mentioned in today's episode: https://scribehow.com/ Capture computer based learning/processes Skool.com (look for the Automation Foundation) www.plaud.ai/products/plaud-notepin  (always recording pendant) https://notebooklm.google/ Understand anything https://chat.chatbotapp.ai/claude Claude by Anthropic This episode was recorded in June 2025.  

Can you identify repetitive tasks in your agency that can be automated, delegated, or eliminated? When done correctly, automation can help you overcome overwhelm and scale your businesses effectively. In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I'm joined by William Christensen to discuss the importance of automation, delegation, and elimination in scaling creative agencies. Will is the founder of Entrepreneurs Apprentice and the co-founder of Data Automation. He is known for his automate, delegate, eliminate framework and unique 15-1-1-5 rule, which identifies key tasks to automate or delegate. He is also a Zapier-certified expert with deep expertise and workflow optimization. Listen in to learn the importance of niching down to create a scalable, automatable business model. You will also learn the value of mentorship programs and mastermind communities in providing guidance and accountability to overwhelmed agency owners. Key Questions: [02:16] What are some of the biggest mistakes creatives or business owners make when trying to grow their businesses? [14:59] How can creative agency owners embrace systems and structure without losing their sense of creative freedom? [17:03] What strategies can help agency owners stay updated with the latest technology and automation trends? [21:38] What steps should an overwhelmed agency owner take to start automating and systemizing their business? What You'll Discover: [00:56] How Will's early experiences with Zapier shaped his approach to automation and business scaling. [02:42] Why niching down is the first step to creating a scalable, automatable business model. [05:46] The 15-1-1-5 rule, a framework for identifying tasks that should be automated, delegated, or eliminated. [07:26] The adrenaline-junkie tendencies of creative entrepreneurs and how to channel that energy into scalable growth. [08:55] Will's tactical approach to handling out-of-scope projects by charging a project deposit and providing a detailed blueprint. [11:46] How to evaluate whether a project aligns with your agency's core expertise and contributes to long-term growth. [13:06] Why performing a task manually five times is crucial before automating or delegating it. [15:17] How creating a structured "black box" business model can provide true freedom and allow for more creative exploration. [17:34] How to stay updated with the latest technology trends by following content creators and platforms. [22:09] Why hiring a counterpart for sales or fulfilment is a critical first step for scaling your agency. [22:59] The transformative power of mentorship and mastermind groups in providing accountability and fresh perspectives. [26:22] The profound impact of community and mentorship on personal and professional growth. [27:23] Why niching down and standardizing sales processes are essential before delegating sales or fulfilment roles.

It's an Automation AMA! From scheduling social media content to making kids' lunches (yes, really), fellow solopreneurs shared their biggest time-wasters. I ended up creating custom automation solutions for everything from podcast guest research to email management.Special thanks to Kit for letting me record in their Studios! I highly recommend them for email and newsletters!Get my free automations database at **https://streamlined.fm/automation** (powered by Kit, natch)Top TakeawaysSocial media scheduling can be mostly automated using a this kind of workflow: keep video details in Notion or Google Sheets, trigger Zapier when updated, and automatically schedule posts through Buffer or similar tools.Email overwhelm has multiple solutions including using Sanebox and Todoist for organization, plus Zapier watching for specific emails by subject or sender to automatically process them with custom workflows.Podcast guest research becomes manageable with tools like PodMatch for automated guest suggestions, intake forms for self-selection, and Google Alerts or PodScan to identify experts in your niche.AI transcription and summarization saves hours on client calls by automatically processing Zoom transcripts through ChatGPT with custom prompts for different call types (discovery, coaching, etc.).YouTube chapter creation gets easier when you use tools like Ecamm Live's marker button during recording, then search edited transcripts for your noted timestamps instead of relying on AI timing.The "one platform, do it well" approach beats spreading yourself thin across all social media—pick LinkedIn or another single platform and focus your automation efforts there.Show NotesSee the entire conversation hereHow I Keep my Email at Inbox ZeroAutomate Email Management with SaneBoxMy Brown M&M for Podcast Guest PitchingGrowth in Reverse PodcastPodMatchSanebox - Email filtering serviceTodoist - Task managementBuffer - Social media schedulingZapier - Automation platformNotion - All-in-one workspaceEcamm Live - Live streaming softwarepodscan.fm ★ Support this podcast ★

Is AI coming for your job… or just your boring tasks? In this episode, Jillian and Nate get real about the fears AND massive potential of using AI in the capital raising world. From comparing AI to the advent of cars (yes, really) to breaking down how tools like ChatGPT can save you hours in underwriting and investor outreach, this is your down-to-earth guide to bringing AI into your workflow—without needing to become a tech wizard. They'll walk you through practical, copy-paste prompts, the actual role of APIs (no jargon, promise), and how to use AI like the best employee you've ever trained. Plus, get the scoop on their free AI Deal Desk Starter Kit that's already helping other investors speed up results and save serious brainpower. What You'll Learn Why AI isn't scary—it's just undertrained (and you're the trainer) How to shave hours off deal analysis with the right prompts What ChatGPT and Claude are really good at (and what they're not) How APIs and tools like Zapier help you connect the dots Why vague prompts = vague results (and how to get specific like a pro) How to write better investor emails with AI (and avoid sounding like a robot)  

Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I'm your host, Philippa Channer, and this month we've been diving into the key activities that drive business success. In the last two episodes, we explored how to identify and prioritize the core tasks that truly matter. Today, we're taking it a step further by focusing on how to streamline your operations so your business runs smoother, smarter, and with a whole lot less stress. If you've ever felt buried under repetitive tasks, struggled with inefficiencies, or wished there were more hours in the day, this episode is your permission slip to simplify. You'll walk away with tangible strategies to systematize, automate, delegate, and batch your way to a more efficient business.

Is AI ready for end-to-end ABM campaigns? Nadia Davis, VP of Marketing at CaliberMind, shares her expertise in designing non-conventional omnichannel ABM strategies for SMB organizations. She explains why autonomous AI-driven ABM execution remains several years away, highlighting current data integration challenges that would persist even with AI agents. The discussion explores the technical possibilities of using LLMs with custom information "brains" and integration hooks like Zapier to potentially automate targeted account campaigns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, David DeCelle, CEO of ModelFA, sits down with Matthew Awai of Advisor Tech Partners to explore how financial advisors can streamline operations, automate tasks, and reclaim valuable time in their business. Matthew shares his journey from working at a broker-dealer to co-founding Advisor Tech Partners, and dives into real-world automation examples that are saving firms up to 10 hours per week—just in scheduling. Whether you're a solo advisor or part of an enterprise team, this conversation offers insights into tools like Zapier, Wealthbox, and AI agents that can modernize your firm's workflows.    

Is AI ready for end-to-end ABM campaigns? Nadia Davis, VP of Marketing at CaliberMind, shares her expertise in designing non-conventional omnichannel ABM strategies for SMB organizations. She explains why autonomous AI-driven ABM execution remains several years away, highlighting current data integration challenges that would persist even with AI agents. The discussion explores the technical possibilities of using LLMs with custom information "brains" and integration hooks like Zapier to potentially automate targeted account campaigns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textThis episode is sponsored by https://seowriting.ai/ - Create SEO-optimized long-form content that actually ranks with their super pages feature. Use code HACKPODCAST for 25% off.---Tired of complex automation tools that break when you change one tiny detail? Fed up with spending hours debugging N8N workflows or paying premium prices for Zapier?In this episode, Aaron from Gumloop demonstrates LIVE how to build a sophisticated research assistant workflow that would take hours in other tools - completed in just 20 minutes using their AI-native automation platform.Best of all, Gumloop has an actually usable free forever plan so you can all try it for free.What makes Gumloop different:

Artificial Intelligence isn't coming. It's already here.In this urgent and eye-opening episode of the Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer challenges leaders across the Multifamily landscape to ask a critical question:Are you building for an AI-first future—or just reacting to it?Most operators are still “sprinkling” AI on top of existing systems. Others are blindly trusting third-party vendors who slap on “AI” without fully integrating true functionality. Meanwhile, the real shift is happening under your nose: your team members are becoming AI-first, even if your organization isn't.From ChatGPT to Zapier workflows to rogue automations—your people are innovating fast.And if you're not upskilling, reskilling, and learning how to lead in a blended human-agentic workplace, you're already falling behind.Mike breaks down:The AI buzzword trapWhy you must become a practitioner before becoming a policymakerHow to guide, govern, and grow your AI-aware team in a responsible, scalable wayThis is the leadership challenge of the next decade. Are you ready?Like, Subscribe, and Share this with a leader who needs to hear it—before AI leaves them behind.

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Send us a textEver wonder how some podcasters manage to run multiple shows while maintaining their sanity and family life? In this eye-opening conversation, automation expert Joe Casabona reveals his secrets for making computers do the heavy lifting in podcast production.Through practical examples, Joe demonstrates how even seemingly "quick" manual tasks like copying information between apps create hidden costs. Each interruption requires you to stop what you're doing, switch context, and then rebuild momentum on your original task – turning a five-minute action into a 20-minute productivity sink. These small inefficiencies compound into hours of lost time each week.The conversation explores specific automation solutions for podcasters, from creating private podcast feeds when members join to automatically moving files through your production system. Joe addresses common objections to automation tools, comparing platforms like Notion, Airtable, Zapier, and Make.com to help you choose the right fit for your workflow and technical comfort level.Perhaps most powerfully, Joe shares his personal lawn mowing epiphany – how spending six hours cutting his overgrown grass cost him $1,200 in lost billable hours. This crystallized the realization that doing everything yourself isn't always the smartest approach. As he puts it, "You're a capable person. You can do a lot of things yourself. It's about freeing up your time to do the most crucial of your tasks."Ready to reclaim hours in your podcasting workflow? Visit http://podcastworkflows.com/carl to access Joe's free automation template database featuring 40 proven automations you can implement today.Connect with Joe:Websitehttps://casabona.org/Podcasthttps://streamlined.fm/SocialsX (formerly Twitter)https://x.com/jcasabonaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jcasabonaYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@JoeCasaLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://communicationconnectioncommunity.buzzsprout.comFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastsolutionsmadesimple/Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/podcastlaunchmadesimpleFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/carlrichards72

In this episode of the Product Team Success podcast, I explore how AI-agentic workflows are transforming product operations teams, saving product managers 5-6 hours per week while delivering deeper strategic insights than ever before. Episode Highlights: After fifteen years leading product teams at Amazon, Just Eat and beyond, I've discovered that the difference between overwhelmed and empowered teams often comes down to one thing: how effectively they can harness agentic AI. Five exceptional product operations leaders share their practical implementations: Graham Reed: Holistic AI Systems Moving beyond point solutions to create integrated AI workflowsThe challenge of multiple disconnected AI tools in the product lifecycleWhy organizations need solutions that tie together the entire product development process Tommy Oakes: AI as the Ultimate Copilot Why we're in the "late early adopter" phase of AI implementationThe importance of keeping AI in the "passenger seat" - enhancing rather than replacing PMsHow AI enables product professionals to focus on high-impact complex problems Lucy Pinticus Rothwell: Revolutionizing Customer Feedback Analysis Implementing an LLM chatbot that analyzes Zendesk support ticketsTransforming hours of manual analysis into minutes of AI-powered insightsThe importance of leading with customer needs, not pursuing "AI for AI's sake" Joe Alim: AI-Powered Competitive Intelligence Using Perplexity for enhanced market researchHow AI dramatically expanded what one person can accomplish in competitive analysisThe surprising results when comparing AI deep research against manual competitive analysis Javier Garcia-Azorriz: Standardizing Feature Requests Creating an automated workflow using Zapier, Google Sheets and ChatGPTStandardizing feature requests for easier digestion at scaleHow automation transformed quarterly planning sessions The Future of Product Operations The future isn't about managing more tools—it's about creating cohesive AI systems where machines handle routine analysis while humans focus on strategic decisions. Whether automating feedback analysis, streamlining competitive research, or generating holistic product insights, agentic AI is transforming how product teams operate. About This Episode This episode is brought to you by Productboard, the leading product management platform trusted by customer-centric organizations like Zoom, Salesforce, and Autodesk. For over a decade, Productboard has helped product leaders build the right products faster by mastering the voice of their customer.

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Welcome to another episode of Venture Unlocked. In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Villi Iltchev, founder and managing partner of Category Ventures. Villi has had a long history in tech, both in operating roles at companies like Box and Lifelock, as well as investing roles at August Capital and Two Sigma, where he departed in 2024 to launch Category Ventures.We covered a lot of ground in our conversation, including his inspiration for starting a new firm and the experiences that informed his true north. We also spoke about the fragmentation of the market and what it means to win in early-stage investing in a heavily crowded market of dedicated seed funds & larger funds who are active in see and Series A. I really enjoyed the authenticity of the conversation and hope you do as well.About Villi IltchevVilli Iltchev is the Founder and Managing Partner of Category Ventures, an early-stage venture firm focused on backing category-defining enterprise software companies. With over two decades of experience as both an operator and investor, Villi has held leadership roles at Box, LifeLock, and Salesforce, where he led investments and acquisitions in companies like HubSpot, MuleSoft, Gusto, and Zapier. As a General Partner at August Capital and later at Two Sigma Ventures, he backed standout startups like GitLab—turning a $20M investment into over $900M in returns. Originally from Bulgaria, Villi brings a global perspective and a founder-first mindset to every partnership.Category Ventures is an early-stage venture firm founded in 2024 by veteran investor Villi Iltchev, focused on backing category-defining enterprise software startups. With a $160M debut fund, the firm invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across infrastructure, dev tools, AI, and applications. Drawing on Iltchev's track record—including early investments in GitLab, Zapier, and Gusto—Category Ventures brings deep technical and go-to-market expertise to help founders build enduring businesses. Their approach centers on hands-on support and founder-first partnership to shape the future of enterprise software.In this episode, we discuss:* Villi's Background and Journey (1:50)* Lessons from Venture Capital Firms (5:35)* Market Fragmentation in Venture Capital (8:47)* Flexible Investment Strategy (12:24)* Challenges with Traditional VC Models (13:26)* Product Market Fit and Founder Support (17:35)* Counterpoints on Large VC Firms (21:40)* Winning in Venture Capital (24:07)* Kindness and Community (26:24)* Components of Success (30:00)* Decision-Making Process (33:21)* Intellectual Honesty in Investments (36:16)* The Role of Fresh Perspectives (40:08)* Acting on Great Ideas and Final Thoughts (42:27)I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Villi. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

Ep 332 Is vibe marketing hype or the future of growth? Kipp and Kieran dive into what marketing success looks like in the AI era, joined by Morning Brew founder Alex Lieberman. Learn more on why the old playbooks of search and email are falling short, how ‘vibe marketing' is redefining how brands connect with audiences, and which skills and team structures actually matter for marketers looking to win in a world flooded with automation, AI, and lightning-fast creative execution. Mentions Want our ultimate guide to Vibe Marketing? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/ain Alex Lieberman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/ Morning Brew https://www.morningbrew.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Zapier https://zapier.com/ beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com/ Cursor https://www.cursor.com/ Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSXf6WvFZOw&t=1905s 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.

Feeling swamped by daily business tasks? Discover simple automation hacks that save you time and help your business grow—all without losing that personal touch. In this episode, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Kelly Guerrero (HomePro Coaching) and Kristian Proti (365 Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing) to share practical tips on using tools like Zapier and Jobber to automate reminders, billing, reviews, and more.

Macpreneur Damien Schreus joins the podcast to share automation strategies, AI insights, and Apple-first productivity hacks for solopreneurs looking to work smarter—not harder.In this value-packed conversation, Damien unpacks his systems for automation for solopreneurs that streamline workflows, cut down on repetitive tasks, and boost efficiency. You'll learn exactly how he uses Zapier automation and Make (Integromat) to connect tools like CRMs, contact forms, and invoicing software—no code required.If you're a solo business owner juggling client work, admin, and growth, this episode addresses your pain points and search intent directly:How do I automate tasks without hiring?What are the best AI productivity tools to save time?Is Apple better than PC for running a solo business?How do I protect sensitive client data on my Mac?As a seasoned Macpreneur, Damien explains why Apple's ecosystem is ideal for solopreneurs who value Apple productivity, stability, and cross-device sync. You'll also get his take on the future of Generative AI, the benefits of integrating ChatGPT workflows, and why Mac security tips are essential for anyone handling sensitive information.With decades of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and corporate teams, Damien's insights offer clarity, simplicity, and strategic guidance to help you thrive with the right solopreneur tools.00:00 – Intro & welcome to Damien Schreus01:00 – What is a Macpreneur & Damien's tech journey02:45 – Automation for solopreneurs: the #1 workflow to start04:30 – Using Zapier automation for client onboarding06:00 – From Zapier to Make (Integromat): deeper integrations07:20 – Connect ChatGPT workflows using Zapier + OpenAI API08:40 – Why Apple wins: Mac vs PC for entrepreneurs10:00 – Future of Generative AI in business11:15 – Essential Mac security tips for professionals12:30 – Why AI productivity tools are game-changers13:30 – Free checklist offer + closing thoughtsTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

The Friday Five for May 30, 2025: Field Notes for This Week Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts Mozilla Pocket Alternatives YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart How to Avoid Using Elderspeak   Field Notes: “AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 28 May 2025. “NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 28 May 2025. Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts: Wawro, Alex. “9 MacBook Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know First.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom's Guide, 20 Apr. 2025, www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/9-macbook-keyboard-shortcuts-you-need-to-know-first. Kasiya, Chifundo. “12 Windows Key Shortcuts I Use Every Day.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 23 Feb. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/windows-key-shortcuts-i-use-every-day/. Brookes, Tim. “13 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts I Couldn't Live Without.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 10 Apr. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/mac-keyboard-shortcuts-i-couldnt-live-without/. “Mac Split Screen: How to Chop Your Screen in Half for Multitasking.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 3 Feb. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mac-split-screen-how-to-chop-your-screen-in-half-for-multitasking/. Aamoth, Doug. “These 10 Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Will Boost Your Productivity.” Fastcompany.Com, Fast Company, 27 May 2025, www.fastcompany.com/91337250/best-windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts. Fisher, Tim. “Windows Keyboard Shortcuts to Know in 2025.” Lifewire.Com, Lifewire, 14 Jan. 2025, www.lifewire.com/best-windows-keyboard-shortcuts-6503973.   Mozilla Pocket Alternatives: Reddy, Ramesh. “6 Best Pocket Alternatives to Save and Read Articles Later [2025].” Techpp.Com, TechPP, 24 May 2025, techpp.com/2025/05/24/best-pocket-alternatives/. Manuel, Beatrice. “Best Read-It-Later Apps in 2025: Top Ways to Save Web Pages & Content.” Edited by Samuel Chapman and Eugenie Tiu, Cloudwards.Net, Cloudwards, 16 May 2025, www.cloudwards.net/best-read-it-later-apps/. Instapaper: https://instapaper.com/ Matter: https://hq.getmatter.com/ Blake, Alex. “Mozilla Is Shutting down Pocket – Here Are the 3 Best Bookmarking Alternatives.” TechRadar, techradar.com, 23 May 2025, www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/mozilla-is-shutting-down-pocket-here-are-the-3-best-bookmarking-alternatives. Delima, David. “Mozilla's Pocket Shuts down in July: Try These Four Pocket Alternatives.” Gadgets360.Com, Gadgets 360, 24 May 2025, www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/mozilla-pocket-shutdown-alternatives-bookmarks-app-8497286. Krasnoff, Barbara. “Pocket Alternatives for Bookmarking Your Content.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 23 May 2025, www.theverge.com/22927750/bookmarks-pocket-firefox-instapaper-raindrop. Raindrop.io: https://raindrop.io/ Mehta, Ivan, and Sarah Perez. “Read-It-Later App Pocket Is Shutting down - Here Are the Best Alternatives.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 27 May 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/05/27/read-it-later-app-pocket-is-shutting-down-here-are-the-best-alternatives/. Peckham, James. “Read-It-Later Pocket App Will Shut down on July 8.” Pcmag.Com, PCMAG, 23 May 2025, www.pcmag.com/news/pocket-shut-down-the-read-it-later-app-will-close-on-july-8. Pot, Justin. “The 4 Best Read It Later Apps.” Zapier.Com, Zapier, 15 Aug. 2024, zapier.com/blog/best-bookmaking-read-it-later-app/.   YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart: “Apple Podcast Charts.” Podcasts.Apple.Com, Apple, podcasts.apple.com/us/charts. Accessed 28 May 2025. “Spotify Podcast Charts.” Podcastcharts.Byspotify.Com, Spotify, podcastcharts.byspotify.com/. Accessed 28 May 2025. “YouTube Podcast Charts.” Charts.Youtube.Com, YouTube, charts.youtube.com/podcasts. Accessed 28 May 2025.   How to Avoid Using Elderspeak: Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://ritterim.com/blog/senior-speak-talking-to-medicare-clients-age-65-and-older/ Shaw, Clarissa A., et al. “The Iowa Coding Scheme for Elderspeak: Development and Validation.” Academic.Oup.Com, Oxford Academic, 4 Mar. 2025, academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/65/6/gnaf093/8051882. Span, Paula. “Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 3 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/health/elderly-treatment-aides.html.   Rueppel Recommends: Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Streaming Services in June 2025.” ComicBook.Com, Comic Book, 26 May 2025, comicbook.com/movies/news/new-streaming-movies-tv-june-2025-netflix-disney-hbo-services/.   Resources: 4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670 Apps for Comparing Healthcare & Prescriptions: https://lnk.to/ASGA85 Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://lnk.to/ASG665 Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg671 Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523   Follow Us on Social! 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Ep. 331 “Claude's superpower is connecting with other applications”. Kipp and Kieran dive into the game-changing world of AI-powered marketing automation using Claude 4 Opus and app integrations.  Learn more on supercharging your marketing workflows with Zapier integrations, using AI to simulate real-time team feedback, and why the future of marketing ops lies in harnessing connected AI models. Mentions Want our complete guide to Claude? Get it for free here: https://clickhubspot.com/wkm Claude 4 https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4 Claude's Opus 4 https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus Zapier https://zapier.com/ Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-grLw2vMbI 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.

During the upcoming OWASP Global AppSec EU in Barcelona, Spyros Gasteratos, long-time OWASP contributor and co-founder of Smithy, to explore how automation, collaboration, and community resources are shaping the future of application security. Spyros shares the foundation of his talk at OWASP AppSec Global: building a DevSecOps program from scratch using existing community tools—blending technical guidance with a celebration of open-source achievements.Spyros emphasizes that true progress in security stems not from an ever-growing stack of tools, but from aligning the humans behind them. According to him, security failures often stem from fragmented information and misaligned incentives across teams. His solution? Bring the teams together with a shared, streamlined flow of information and automate wherever possible to reduce wasted cycles and miscommunication.At the core of Spyros' philosophy is the need to turn AppSec from a blocker into a builder. Rather than overwhelming developers with endless bug reports, or security leaders with red dashboards, programs need to reflect the actual risk appetite of the business—prioritizing issues dynamically based on impact, timing, and operational goals. He challenges the one-size-fits-all approach, advocating instead for tagging systems that defer certain risks and encode organizational priorities in automation logic.A major part of that transformation lies in Smithy, the platform he's helping build. It's designed to be “Zapier for security”—an automation engine rooted in open-source standards that allows for custom workflows without creating a tangle of fragile scripts. The idea is to let teams focus on what's unique to them, while relying on battle-tested components for the rest.Looking ahead, Spyros doesn't buy into the doom-and-gloom narrative about AI limiting developer creativity. On the contrary, he argues that AI-enabled coding frees up cognitive space for better architecture and secure design thinking. In his view, creativity doesn't die—it just shifts from syntax to strategy.This episode is more than a discussion—it's a blueprint for how teams can rally around a common goal, and how OWASP's community can be the catalyst. Tune in to hear how open-source, automation, and human alignment are redefining AppSec from the ground up.GUEST: Spyros Gasteratos | OpenCRE co-lead and Founder of smithy.security | https://www.linkedin.com/in/spyr/HOST: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | https://www.seanmartin.comSPONSORSManicode Security: https://itspm.ag/manicode-security-7q8iRESOURCESSpyros' Session: A completely pluggable DevSecOps programme, for free, using community resources (https://owasp2025globalappseceu.sched.com/event/1whCB/a-completely-pluggable-devsecops-programme-for-free-using-community-resources)Learn more and catch more stories from OWASP Global AppSec EU 2025 Conference coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/owasp-global-appsec-barcelona-2025-application-security-event-coverage-in-catalunya-spainCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

Tanner Mullen, CEO of DripJobs, shared his journey from painting with his father as a teen, Mullen faced adversity during the 2008 recession, including his parents' addiction and his mother's death from cancer in 2015. After working in restaurants, car sales, and banking, he quit a stable $80,000-a-year job to start Premium Painting, inspired by Eric Barstow's subcontracting course. His father's ongoing struggles forced Mullen to learn the business independently, overcoming early failures like a poorly executed first job.Mullen's sales background and frustration with manual lead management led to DripJobs, a software automating contractor lead follow-ups. He initially created automations for 50 companies using tools like Zapier and Active Campaign, then invested $200,000 to develop DripJobs, funding it through his painting business. Challenges included a problematic co-founder who stole code and customer data, but Mullen recovered with help from a friend and found a reliable co-founder, Jason, on Reddit. DripJobs now serves 2,100 businesses across the US and Canada.Mullen is launching Routimized, an AI-driven app to optimize contractor schedules by minimizing drive time, aiming to save business owners time—a core value proposition. His story highlights resilience, self-reliance, and the power of micro-iterations, emphasizing that success stems from adversity, preparation, and a focus on personal growth over external competition.

I'll be honest—I don't officially do web development anymore. But when a nonprofit asked for help, I thought I could knock out a simple WordPress portal in 25 hours using no-code tools like Zapier and Advanced Custom Fields. Boy, was I wrong.What started as a straightforward project quickly turned into a nightmare of under-scoping and tool limitations I never saw coming. Zapier didn't work with WordPress custom post types the way I expected. Advanced Custom Fields still requires custom coding for Gutenberg blocks after seven years. Google Sheets automation had quirks I'd never encountered. It was starting to look more like 60 hours, not 25.That's when I reluctantly turned to ChatGPT for help—and it completely saved my butt. Instead of writing custom code from scratch or going back to the client with double the budget, I started "vibe coding." I'd describe the problem, ChatGPT would write the solution, and we'd iterate together. It wrote nearly 2,000 lines of code for me, handled complex features I would've needed premium plugins for, and let me stay flexible when the client requested changes.The result? A 30-hour project instead of 60, a happy client, and a reminder that sometimes the tools we resist most can be the ones that save us.*Want 40+ automations plus my AI swipe files? Head over to https://casabona.org/streamlined*Top TakeawaysVibe coding can be a massive force multiplier, even if you're not a developer—ChatGPT walked me through everything and cut my project time in halfAlways scope projects more carefully by testing tool limitations upfront, especially when assuming "obvious" features exist (spoiler: they often don't)AI coding made me more flexible and agreeable to client requests because I wasn't emotionally attached to hand-written codeShow NotesI built an app with AI and now I'm scared for WordPressHow to vibe code: 11 vibe coding best practices to start building with AI ★ Support this podcast ★

AI and automation for solopreneurs is no longer optional—it's the secret weapon to scaling your business without stress or burnout. In this episode, we sit down with Andy Reinhold, founder of Studio Spark and former Deloitte consultant, who shares the exact frameworks, tools, and mindset shifts solopreneurs need to work smarter—not harder.If you're searching for ways to stop the constant grind, this conversation delivers what you've been looking for. Andy breaks down how to leverage AI tools for entrepreneurs and build systems that replace repetitive tasks, unlock time, and support your solopreneur productivity.He explains how to create automation in small business that streamlines marketing, sales, operations, and finance using tools like ChatGPT for business, Make.com vs Zapier, and Airtable—even if you're not technical. You'll learn how Andy turned his burnout into a blueprint and how you can do the same.This episode is for those wanting to:Escape burnout and entrepreneurship overwhelmBuild repeatable lead-gen or content systems that convertAlign your business with values like authenticity, freedom, and self-careScale with AI-powered workflows—not sleepless nightsPacked with real strategies and step-by-step examples, this conversation shows how to go from reactive to automated while still staying human.00:00 – Intro: Who is Andy Reinhold?01:15 – From Deloitte to burnout: his transformation story04:10 – How cancer & family loss reshaped his priorities06:30 – Why AI & automation became his new mission08:10 – The “No-Hustle Blueprint” explained10:45 – Tools that save time: ChatGPT, Make.com, Airtable13:00 – Learning AI as a non-technical solopreneur15:15 – Automating 90% of busy work (and staying human)17:20 – Creating content that converts with AI20:00 – Aligning your business with your values21:45 – How to connect with AndyTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

We've all heard the complaint: "Technology is supposed to make life easier, but it just makes everything more complicated!" Spoiler alert: it's not really the tech's fault. Josh and Will explore why technology feels overwhelming and share practical strategies for successful tech adoption. You'll discover why the "adoption curve" makes everything harder at first, the real culprits behind tech complexity (hint: bad implementation), and how small, intentional changes actually work. Plus, see a live  @Zapier demo showing how automation can simplify your workflow without any coding. Whether you're implementing new systems at work or just tired of tech frustrations, this episode has actionable insights for making technology work for you, not against you.For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by ⁠signing up with our affiliate link⁠ to start organizing EVERYTHING you do.Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Sign-up for the ⁠Reflection App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.

This week, Sam and Dave are joined by a very special guest: Synthetic Fidji. Yes, an AI version of Fidji Simo, created after the real one politely declined (hey, the show must go on, okay?).They get into:the bull and bear case for vibe codingGemini vs. GPT (is Sam having second thoughts?)why GitHub might be quietly, ruthlessly winning the AI dev racethe identity crisis no one's cracked with LLMsPlus: OpenAI just spent $6 billion on hardware to team up with Jony Ive, the MEO phone is suddenly everywhere, and more.We're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspodConnect with us here:Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessinDave Morin: https://x.com/davemorinJessica Lessin: https://x.com/JessicalessinBrit Morin: https://x.com/brit00:00 Introduction01:24 OpenAI CEO of Applications?07:55 Tools that ACTUALLY work18:47 Is everyone lying about vibe coding?43:10 The big identity problem with LLMs (and Zapier)52:26 Google I/O: "Who cares?"54:13 Is OpenAI big tech? They buy Jony Ive's startup56:17 The "hyper-viral" Methaphone. How?59:40 Outro

In this episode, we sat down with full-stack developer and AI innovator Matthew Henage, creator of WAOS.ai (Web App Operating System) and the incredible storytelling platform SpeakMagic.ai. This conversation took us deep into the world of agentic AI, low-code app building, and the future of intelligent workflows.We kicked things off with Matthew sharing how he's been riding the AI wave since GPT-3.5 blew his mind. His platform WoWs is all about making it easy for developers to build powerful web apps with embedded AI workflows — think of it like Zapier meets ChatGPT, but with agents working together instead of API chains.One of the most eye-opening parts of our chat was learning about agent swarms — essentially teams of specialized AI agents that collaborate to perform complex tasks. Instead of relying on one giant AI brain to do everything, you create smaller, purpose-built AIs that handle specific steps in a workflow. It's scalable, smarter, and kind of like assembling your dream dev team… but all made of code.Matthew's Speak Magic project is a jaw-dropper. It uses a swarm of over 40 agents to turn a single story idea into a fully animated, two-minute video — complete with scenes, scripts, character animations, music, and more. It's AI storytelling on steroids.We also talked a lot about:Best practices for building reliable AI workflowsThe importance of keeping context windows small (under 4,000 tokens works best!)How prompt engineering is becoming the new programmingUsing AI for vibe coding (yes, that's a thing) and rapid prototypingThe tradeoffs between using traditional programming vs. letting AI handle logicEthical considerations and how to handle memory and privacy in long-running user interactionsCheck out Matthew's work at WAOS.ai and speakmagic.ai — and as always, stay curious and keep building!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

Episode 2 of 12 in the MTRX series! This is a long awaited episode talking about the integration between MTRX and CRM systems using the Zapier integration! This is a game changer for business communication and efficiency for the retail shop environment. You're not going to want to miss this one! https://dentprosacramento.com/ https://www.dentprousa.com/  

What if you could reclaim hours of your time each week—just by documenting and automating the simple tasks you're already doing? In this episode, I sit down with Glen Young of Cold Springs Organics, a Farm Marketing School member and automation-building wizard, to talk about how he's using Zapier + AI to automate processes in his farm business—from order management to email marketing, lead tagging, customer onboarding, and even abandoned cart follow-ups. Glen shares how he went from juggling everything manually to building smart, scalable workflows that save him time and create a better customer experience. He walks us through his "white belt to black belt" automation philosophy, shares the tools he's using (and loving), and explains how he's using ChatGPT to document and coach his systems into existence.

What happens when the person trained to spot burnout becomes its next victim?Kelly Vaughn is a Senior Engineering Manager at Zapier, the author of the After Burnout Substack, and a trained therapist. She joins hosts Ben and Andrew to share her incredibly candid journey of discovering burnout in herself. Kelly reveals how she (despite her professional understanding of burnout's mechanisms) found herself deep in its grip, recounting the slow realizations like dwindling passion, increasing cynicism, and distinct physical tolls like disrupted sleep and a loss of hunger cues.This raw conversation offers vital lessons for anyone in a high-pressure career (and let's face it: that's all of us!). As the tech landscape accelerates with AI, Kelly shares insights on managing its pressures and opportunities. She redefines ambitions for herself alongside the non-negotiables she established for her own well-being when seeking her new role. Listeners will gain powerful insights into identifying their own limits, the courage for pivotal changes, and integrating new demands without self-sacrifice.Check out:AI Code Reviews: Automate AI code reviews for every PRSurvey: Discover Your AI Collaboration StyleFollow the hosts:Follow BenFollow AndrewFollow today's guest(s):Personal Website: kvlly.com"After Burnout" Newsletter: afterburnout.co"The Modern Leader" Newsletter: modernleader.isKelly's Article: On burnout, quitting, and redefining what mattersReferenced in today's show:The FAA has resorted to buying parts on eBay because its equipment is so old, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says 2025-05-11 air traffic controlDOGE Is in Its AI EraIRS hopes to replace fired enforcement workers with AI Microsoft lays off about 3% of its workforce in what one executive calls a ‘day with a loSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever

Blink, and you've already missed like 7 AI updates.The large language models we use and rely on? They change out more than your undies. (No judgement here.) But real talk — businesses have made LLMs a cornerstone of their business operations, yet don't follow the updates. Don't worry shorties. We've got ya. In our first ever LLM Monthly roundup, we're telling you what's new and noteworthy in your favorite LLMs. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Have a question? Join the convo here.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:ChatGPT 4.1 New Features OverviewChatGPT Shopping Platform LaunchChatGPT's Microsoft SharePoint IntegrationChatGPT Memory and Conversation HistoryGoogle Gemini 2.5 Pro UpdatesGemini Canvas Powerful ApplicationsClaude Integrations with Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Copilot Deep Research InsightsTimestamps:00:00 Saudi Arabia's $600B AI Investment06:44 Monthly AI Model Update Show08:11 OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Publicly11:52 AI Research Tools Comparison16:29 Perplexity's Pushy Shopping Propensity19:55 ChatGPT Memory: Pros and Cons22:29 Gemini Canvas vs. OpenAI Canvas25:06 AI Model Competition Highlights28:25 Google Gemini Rivals OpenAI's Research32:30 "Claude's Features and Limitations"37:05 Anthropic's Educational AI Innovation39:02 Exploring Copilot Vision Expansion41:38 Meta AI Launch and Llama 4 Models46:27 "New iOS Voice Assistant Features"47:54 "Enhancing iOS Assistant Potential"Keywords:ChatGPT, AI updates, Large Language Model updates, OpenAI, GPT 4.1, GPT 4.0, GPT 4.5, GPT 4.1 Mini, Saudi Arabia AI investment, NVIDIA Blackwell AI chips, AMD deal, Humane startup, Data Vault, AI data centers, Logic errors moderation, Grox AI, Elon Musk, XAI, Google Gemini, ChatGPT shopping, Microsoft SharePoint integration, OneDrive integration, deep research, AI shopping platform, Google DeepMind, Alpha Evolve, evolutionary techniques, AI coding, Claude, Anthropic Claude, Confluence integration, Jira integration, Zapier integration, ChatGPT enterprise, API updates, Copilot pages, Microsoft three sixty five, Bing search, Meta AI, Llama 4, Llama 4 Maverick, Llama 4 Scout, Perplexity, voice assistant, Siri alternatives, Grok Studio, AI social network.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

Ep. 325 What if you could be 10x more productive—just by letting AI organize your workday? Kipp dives into how to leverage new AI assistants to automate your workflows, optimize your meetings, and finally banish daily chaos. Learn more on integrating Claude and ChatGPT with your Google tools, using AI to map and improve your daily routines, and building a custom personal assistant agent that keeps you one step ahead. Mentions Want our favorite productivity prompt? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/dse Claude https://claude.ai/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Zapier https://zapier.com/ Make https://www.make.com/en Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD6ehvz5fDg&t=642s 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.

This week we talk about the Marshall Plan, standardization, and USB.We also discuss artificial intelligence, Anthropic, and protocols.Recommended Book: Fuzz by Mary RoachTranscriptIn the wake of WWII, the US government implemented the European Recovery Program, more commonly known as the Marshall Plan, to help Western Europe recover from a conflict that had devastated the afflicted countries' populations, infrastructure, and economies.It kicked off in April of 1948, and though it was replaced by a successor program, the Mutual Security Act, just three years later in 1951—which was similar to the Marshall Plan, but which had a more militant, anti-communism bent, the idea being to keep the Soviets from expanding their influence across the continent and around the world—the general goal of both programs was similar: the US was in pretty good shape, post-war, and in fact by waiting to enter as long as it did, and by becoming the arsenal of the Allied side in the conflict, its economy was flourishing, its manufacturing base was all revved up and needed something to do with all the extra output capacity it had available, all the resources committed to producing hardware and food and so on, so by sharing these resources with allies, by basically just giving a bunch of money and assets and infrastructural necessities to these European governments, the US could get everybody on side, bulwarked against the Soviet Union's counterinfluence, at a moment in which these governments were otherwise prone to that influence; because they were suffering and weaker than usual, and thus, if the Soviets came in with the right offer, or with enough guns, they could conceivably grab a lot of support and even territory. So it was considered to be in everyone's best interest, those who wanted to keep the Soviet Union from expanding, at least, to get Europe back on its feet, posthaste.So this program, and its successor program, were highly influential during this period, and it's generally considered to be one of the better things the US government has done for the world, as while there were clear anti-Soviet incentives at play, it was also a relatively hands-off, large-scale give-away that favorably compared with the Soviets' more demanding and less generous version of the same.One interesting side effect of the Marshall Plan is that because US manufacturers were sending so much stuff to these foreign ports, their machines and screws and lumber used to rebuild entire cities across Europe, the types of machines and screws and lumber, which were the standard models of each in the US, but many of which were foreign to Europe at the time, became the de facto standard in some of these European cities, as well.Such standards aren't always the best of all possible options, sometimes they stick around long past their period of ideal utility, and they don't always stick, but the standards and protocols within an industry or technology do tend to shape that industry or technology's trajectory for decades into the future, as has been the case with many Marshall Plan-era US standards that rapidly spread around the world as a result of these giveaways.And standards and protocols are what I'd like to talk about today. In particular a new protocol that seems primed to shape the path today's AI tools are taking.—Today's artificial intelligence, or AI, which is an ill-defined type of software that generally refers to applications capable of doing vaguely human-like things, like producing text and images, but also somewhat superhuman things, like working with large data-sets and bringing meaning to them, are developing rapidly, becoming more potent and capable seemingly every day.This period of AI development has been in the works for decades, and the technologies required to make the current batch of generative AI tools—the type that makes stuff based on libraries of training data, deriving patterns from that data and then coming up with new stuff based on the prompting of human users—were originally developed in the 1970s, but the transformer, which was a fresh approach to what's called deep learning architectures, was first proposed in 2017 by a researcher at Google, and that led to the development of the generative pre-trained transformer, or GPT, in 2018.The average non-tech-world person probably started to hear about this generation of AI tools a few years later, maybe when the first transformer-based voice and image tools started popping up around the internet, mostly as novelties, or even more likely in late-2022 when OpenAI released the first version of ChatGPT, a generative AI system attached to a chatbot interface, which made these sorts of tools more accessible to the average person.Since then, there's been a wave of investment and interest in AI tools, and we've reached a point where the seemingly obvious next-step is removing humans from the loop in more AI-related processes.What that means in practice is that while today these tools require human prompting for most of what they do—you have to ask an AI for a specific image, then ask it to refine that image in order to customize it for your intended use-case, for instance—it's possible to have AI do more things on their own, working from broader instructions to refine their creations themselves over multiple steps and longer periods of time.So rather than chatting with an AI to come up with a marketing plan for your business, prompting it dozens or hundreds of times to refine the sales copy, the logo, the images for the website, the code for the website, and so on, you might tell an AI tool that you're building a business that does X and ask it to spin up all the assets that you need. From there, the AI might research what a new business in that industry requires, make all the assets you need for it, go back and tweak all those assets based on feedback from other AI tools, and then deploy those assets for you on web hosting services, social media accounts, and the like.It's possible that at some point these tools could become so capable in this regard that humans won't need to be involved at all, even for the initial ideation. You could ask an AI what sorts of businesses make sense at the moment, and tell it to build you a dozen minimum viable products for those businesses, and then ask it to run those businesses for you—completely hands off, except for the expressing your wishes part, almost like you're working with a digital genie.At the moment, components of that potential future are possible, but one of the main things standing in the way is that AI systems largely aren't agentic enough, which in this context means they need a lot of hand-holding for things that a human being would be capable of doing, but which they largely, with rare exceptions, aren't yet, and they often don't have the permission or ability to interact with other tools required to do that kind of building—and that includes things like the ability to create a business account on Shopify, but also the ability to access and handle money, which would be required to set up business and bank accounts, to receive money from customers, and so on.This is changing at a rapid pace, and more companies are making their offerings accessible to specific AI tools; Shopify has deployed its own cluster of internal AI systems, for instance, meant to manage various aspects of a business its customers perch on its platform.What's missing right now, though, is a unifying scaffolding that allows these services and assets and systems to all play nice with each other.And that's the issue the Model Context Protocol is meant to address.The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a standard developed by AI company Anthropic, and it's open and designed to be universal. The company intends for it to be the mycelium that connects large language model-based AI to all sorts of data and tools and other systems, a bit like the Hypertext Transfer Protocol, or HTTP, allows data on the web to be used and shared and processed, universally, in a standardized way, and to dip back into the world of physical objects, how standardized shipping containers make global trade a lot more efficient because everyone's working with the same sized boxes, cargo vessels, and so on.The Universal Serial Bus standard, usually shorthanded as USB, is also a good comparison here, as the USB was introduced to replaced a bunch of other standards in the early days of personal computing, which varied by computer maker, and which made it difficult for those makers, plus those who developed accessories, to make their products accessible and inexpensive for end-users, as you might buy a mouse that doesn't work with your specific computer hardware, or you might have a cable that fits in the hole on your computer, but doesn't send the right amount of data, or provide the power you need.USB standards ensured that all devices had the same holes, and that a certain basic level of data and power transmission would be available. And while this standard has since fractured a bit, a period of many different types of USB leading to a lot of confusion, and the deployment of the USB C standard simplying things somewhat, but still being a bit confounding at times, as the same shaped plug may carry different amounts of data and power, despite all that, it has still made things a lot easier for both consumers and producers of electronic goods, as there are fewer plugs and charger types to purchase, and thus less waste, confusion, and so on. We've moved on from the wild west era of computer hardware connectivity into something less varied and thus, more predictable and interoperable.The MCP, if it's successful, could go on to be something like the USB standard in that it would serve as a universal connector between various AI systems and all the things you might want those AI systems to access and use.That might mean you want one of Anthropic's AI systems to build you a business, without you having to do much or anything at all, and it may be capable of doing so, asking you questions along the way if it requires more clarity or additional permissiosn—to open a bank account in your name, for instance—but otherwise acting more agentically, as intended, even to the point that it could run social media accounts, work with manufacturers of the goods you sell, and handle customer service inquiries on your behalf.What makes this standard a standout compared to other options, though—and there are many other proposed options, right now, as this space is still kind of a wild west—is that though it was developed by Anthropic, which originally made it to work with its Claude family of AI tools, it has since also been adopted by OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and several of the other largest players in the AI world.That means, although there are other options here, all with their own pros and cons, as was the case with USB compared to other connection options back in the day, MCP is usable with many of the biggest and most spendy and powerful entities in the AI world, right now, and that gives it a sort of credibility and gravity that the other standards don't currently enjoy.This standard is also rapidly being adopted by companies like Block, Apollo, PayPal, CloudFlare, Asana, Plaid, and Sentry, among many, many others—including other connectors, like Zapier, which basically allows stuff to connect to other stuff, further broadening the capacity of AI tools that adopt this standard.While this isn't a done deal, then, there's a good chance that MCP will be the first big connective, near-universal standard in this space, which in turn means many of the next-step moves and tools in this space will need to work with it, in order to gain adoption and flourish, and that means, like the standards spread around the world by the Marshall Plan, it will go on to shape the look and feel and capabilities, including the limitations, of future AI tools and scaffoldings.Show Noteshttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/04/mcp-the-new-usb-c-for-ai-thats-bringing-fierce-rivals-together/https://blog.cloudflare.com/remote-model-context-protocol-servers-mcp/https://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2025/05/what-went-wrong-with-wireless-usb.htmlhttps://arxiv.org/html/2504.16736v2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_Context_Protocol#cite_note-anthropic_mcp-1https://github.com/modelcontextprotocolhttps://www.anthropic.com/news/integrationshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/11/25/24305774/anthropic-model-context-protocol-data-sourceshttps://beebom.com/model-context-protocol-mcp-explained/https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/openai-adopts-rival-anthropics-standard-for-connecting-ai-models-to-data/https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/google-says-itll-embrace-anthropics-standard-for-connecting-ai-models-to-data/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generative_artificial_intelligencehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USBhttps://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/marshall-planhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Planhttps://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R45079https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/marshall-planhttps://www.history.com/articles/marshall-plan This is a public episode. 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