Best Mike Allton Podcasts (2025)

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Tired of Flying Solo? How to Build Your AI Co-Founder with Mike Allton 23:15

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Ever feel like you're trapped in your own business success? In this solo episode, Mike shares his recent automation disaster in a St. Louis medical center waiting room and reveals why that frustration led to a breakthrough framework for building an AI Co-Founder that actually works. Discover the three "missing partners" every solopreneur needs, lea…

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66: Using AI Agents at Work: Governance, Security, and Real-World Wins with Oren Michaels 54:34

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Chris Daigle sits down with Oren Michaels, founder of Barndoor.ai, to explore the rise of AI agents in the workplace and why governance and security matter just as much as innovation. From defining what makes an AI agent different from ChatGPT, to tackling the risks of the new Model Context Protocol (MCP), Oren explains how executives can unlock re…

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The Creative-Efficiency Sweet Spot: AI Prompts for Business Breakthrough with Jason Keath 34:59

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What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your team's creative potential isn't working harder—it's asking better questions? Here's the problem: Most business leaders are getting mediocre results from AI because they're playing it safe. They're asking vanilla questions and getting vanilla answers, then wondering why their competitors seem to b…

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65: Using AI at Work to Transform Learning and Leadership with David Martelli 57:26

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Chris Daigle sits down with David Martelli, founder of Guildhall Studios, to reveal how executives, business leaders, and educators can harness AI in the workplace and generative AI at work. From non-technical AI leadership to real-world AI applications, David shares strategies for creating AI-powered learning environments that prepare both student…

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Stop Being a Commodity: The Solopreneur’s Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable with AI with Mike Allton 16:26

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What if the biggest threat of AI isn't that it will take your job, but that it will trap you in the wrong job?I see solopreneurs everywhere using AI like a faster typewriter... trying to do their old work quicker instead of building a completely different kind of business. In this episode, I reveal how to escape the "Commodity Trap" that keeps you …

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64: Using AI for Building Internal AI Teams with Diane Hammond 55:26

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Chris Daigle sits down with Diane Hammons, Director of Digital Engagement at WG Content, to explore how small teams can harness AI without getting lost in the noise. Diane shares the story behind WG Content’s “AI Pathfinders” group, a volunteer-based council that tackles adoption, governance, and practical business cases for generative AI—starting …

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Trailer: AI for Solopreneurs - Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business 1:25

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Tired of being the most overworked employee in your own business? You're not alone. Join Mike Allton on AI for Solopreneurs: The AI Hat Podcast, where we cut through the AI hype to show you exactly how to reclaim 15+ hours per week and scale without hiring staff. This isn't about robots or complex theory—it's about practical AI systems that handle …

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Cut Your Support Time in Half: Real Results with Salesforce's Agentforce with Aaron Godby 41:22

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What if you could double your customer support team's effectiveness without hiring a single new employee? Sounds too good to be true, right? But that's exactly what businesses are achieving with Salesforce's Agentforce platform. Every day, support teams are drowning in tickets, burning out their best agents, and watching their customer satisfaction…

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How AI Search Is Rewriting the SEO Playbook (And What You Must Do Now) with Ben Jacobson 35:09

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des, we've mastered the art of SEO—keywords, backlinks, page rankings. We've built entire marketing strategies around getting to the top of Google's search results. But here's the uncomfortable truth: AI is fundamentally changing how people discover brands and information. When someone asks ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for business recommendation…

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63: Using AI for Content, Analytics, and SEO with Debra Andrews 39:16

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Chris Daigle dives into an insightful conversation with Debra Andrews, President of Marketri, a strategic B2B marketing consultancy. Debra shares how her team has adopted AI over the past two years—starting with content creation and evolving into analytics, client communications, and even generative engine optimization (AIO). Learn how Marketri bui…

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Stop Playing Small with AI (and Start Letting It Support You) with Mindi Huebner 35:46

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Send us a text If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking your prompts, rewriting everything ChatGPT gives you, or straight-up avoiding AI tools even though you know they could help... You’re not alone. And it’s not about “not being techy enough.” In this episode, I’m joined by subconscious success coach Mindi Huebner, and we’re getting real about …

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Why AI Will Make Your Agency Indispensable: The NYT Magazine Article Every Owner Must Read with Robert Capps 44:52

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What if the technology that's keeping you up at night could actually become your biggest competitive advantage? Here's what's happening right now: Business owners everywhere are watching AI generate content, create designs, and handle tasks that used to require human expertise. The fear is real because the question feels existential – if your clien…

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62: Using AI for Custom Worklow Solutions with Andrew Amann 49:08

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree, a seasoned engineer and product builder who’s been working with AI since 2016. Andrew shares insights from building over 150 AI products and discusses the critical importance of systems thinking, workflow-level automation, and enterprise readiness fo…

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Stop Being the Bottleneck: How to Build an AI Second Brain for Your Agency with Mike Allton 20:57

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Every successful agency owner faces the same maddening paradox: you built a business to create freedom, but now you're more trapped than ever. You can't take a real vacation because everything runs through you. Every proposal needs your touch, every creative decision requires your approval, and every client crisis demands your personal attention. Y…

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61: Using AI for Seamless Workplace Booking with Khurram Sheikh 55:41

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Khurram Sheikh, founder and CEO of CXAI, a public company revolutionizing the way large enterprises manage workplace logistics through AI. Khurram introduces CXAI’s powerful platform that simplifies desk and meeting room reservations, enables personalized employee experiences, and del…

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Unlocking AI's Potential: Success Stories from Growing Businesses with Sara Davison 43:34

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Now, I know what you're thinking. "Mike, we've heard about AI. We get it. It's revolutionary." But here's the million-dollar question: Are you actually seeing those eye-popping results in your own business? Are you doubling your qualified leads or saving tens of thousands of dollars with a single automation? If you're shaking your head, don't worry…

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60: Using AI to Drive Organizational Change with Sara Flowers 54:42

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, host Chris Daigle catches up with longtime business strategist and Chief AI Officer graduate, Sara Flowers. Known for her deep expertise in workplace optimization, Sara shares how she’s used generative AI to revolutionize operations for multiple eight-figure companies. From streamlining customer service with ent…

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An Important Announcement About This Podcast 2:05

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Thank you for being a loyal listener! In this special, final episode, host Mike Allton shares some big, exciting news about the future of our podcast conversations. We're evolving and bringing everything under one roof to create a single, powerhouse weekly show designed to help social media managers win. Listen to this important announcement to hea…

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Perfecting the Pitch: AI-Powered Practice for B2B Sales Success 29:54

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Have you ever hung up from a sales call and immediately thought of all the better responses you could have given? Or maybe you've sent your sales team into important conversations only to discover they weren't fully prepared for the tough questions that came their way? In today's high-stakes B2B environment, a single conversation can make or break …

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How Smart Business Leaders Are Creating AI Sales Reps That Never Sleep with Natalie de Groot 46:02

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Have you ever wished you could clone your best sales rep? Imagine having a team member who never sleeps, never takes vacation, and consistently delivers your perfect pitch to prospects 24/7. Sounds too good to be true, right? The challenge facing most business leaders today isn't just about growing their sales - it's about scaling their team's expe…

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The Human Behind the Algorithm: Amy Landino's Approach to AI-Enhanced Content Creation 40:07

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Are you struggling to create consistent content for your YouTube channel because scripts and outlines take forever to produce? You're not alone. Most creators hit this wall, trying to balance quality with production speed, while wondering if AI could help without making their content feel generic or robotic. Today you'll discover exactly how to use…

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The People-Powered Approach to Omnichannel Marketing 35:07

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Ever feel like your marketing efforts are scattered across too many channels with no real connection? You're not alone. In today's digital landscape, we're all trying to be everywhere at once - posting on LinkedIn, creating TikToks, sending emails, and designing in-store experiences - but rarely connecting these pieces into a cohesive strategy that…

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Why Latina Voices Are Critical for the Future of AI with Dr. Nayana Guerrero 49:01

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Have you ever wondered why some of the most innovative AI solutions still miss the mark for large segments of the population? The answer might lie in who's actually building and implementing these technologies. Today, we're diving into a crucial conversation about representation in AI - specifically, why having Latina voices at the table isn't just…

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Scale Like PayPal: Simple AI Strategies That Actually Work for Small Business with Mike Todasco 41:06

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Are you spending countless hours trying to figure out how to make AI work for your business, while bigger companies seem to have it all figured out? What if you could learn how one of the world's most innovative companies actually implements AI, and discover how to scale those same strategies in your business - without the enterprise budget? The tr…

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Why Women Over 40 Should Embrace AI with Michelle Thames 27:20

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Send us a text Too old? Too late? Too techy? Nope. In this empowering episode, Kinsey chats with marketing strategist Michelle Thames about why AI is absolutely for women over 40—and how embracing it can radically shift your confidence, business growth, and even your mindset. Michelle shares real examples from her own business (and her multi-6-figu…

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Video Content Multiplication: AI Strategies from Video Marketing Expert Justin Brown 34:42

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Are you struggling to produce enough video content to meet your B2B marketing goals? You know video is essential for engagement, but the production process is slowing you down. You've got ideas, but limited time, resources, and perhaps technical know-how to bring them all to life. How many potential leads are you missing because that product demo o…

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No Code, No Problem: Revolutionizing Marketing with AI Tools with Mike Russell 38:13

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Have you ever felt left behind in the marketing tech race because you don't know how to code? Maybe you've watched colleagues implement amazing automation or create sophisticated workflows, while you're still struggling with basic tools. What if I told you that the coding barrier in marketing is crumbling, thanks to artificial intelligence? The tru…

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Done-With-You White Glove Offers with Custom GPTs with Mariana Henninger 30:39

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Send us a text What happens when you mix powerful brand storytelling, emotional video, and a custom team of GPTs? You get a wildly thoughtful offer that saves your students time and builds real trust — without losing the personal touch. In this episode, Mariana Henninger of Brand Magnetic shares how she’s using custom GPTs to upgrade her hybrid gro…

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Inside LinkedIn's AI Marketing Strategy: A Senior Leader's Perspective with Hava Maloku 34:37

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Have you ever wondered how the world's largest professional network approaches artificial intelligence in their marketing? We all see the innovations and changes happening on LinkedIn's platform, but what's happening behind the scenes? How are they actually implementing AI in their marketing strategies, and what can we learn from their approach? Th…

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AI Bias, Bots & Better Content Workflows with Simon Kriss 31:28

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Send us a text What happens when someone with decades of experience in customer experience and strategy goes all in on AI? You get conversations like this. In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Kriss — AI advisor, author, and host of AI in Five — for an energizing, real-talk convo about what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to using AI in a …

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Crafting Global Campaigns: How PESO Strategies Drive Revenue 30:29

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Do your global marketing campaigns feel more like a game of chance than a strategic endeavor? Navigating the intricacies of Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned (PESO) media across diverse markets can often feel overwhelming. With each region bringing its own cultural quirks and digital landscape, crafting campaigns that both resonate locally and drive …

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From Disaster to Digital Recovery: A Business Owner's AI Journey with Judi Fox 39:09

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What would you do if your business suddenly faced a catastrophic disruption tomorrow? For most of us, that's a terrifying thought we'd rather not consider. But the reality is, business emergencies don't wait for the perfect moment - they strike without warning, forcing us to adapt or risk losing everything we've built. That's exactly what happened …

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Creating Quality Blog Content with AI Tools with Barb Davids 26:20

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Send us a text If the words “SEO” and “content strategy” make your brain want to shut down a little… this episode is for you. I’m joined by Barb Davids — founder of Compass Digital Strategies and the host of Small Business Sweet Spot — to break down how AI can actually support a smart, human-first SEO strategy. We talk about visibility, trust, and …

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Making AI Your Most Valuable Team Member: A Leaders Guide with Liza Adams 46:26

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What if your next star employee never needed a coffee break, could work 24/7, and actually made your human team more creative and productive? That's not science fiction - it's the reality of properly implemented AI in today's business environment. But here's the challenge: most business leaders either overthink AI integration, making it more compli…

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AI for Blogging, Pinterest & Actually Enjoying Your Work Again with Kara Duncan 32:45

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Send us a text You don’t need to be a tech bro (or even a tech-savvy founder) to start using AI tools in a way that saves you hours and makes your content better. In this episode, I’m joined by Kara Duncan — Pinterest strategist, blogging pro, and founder of The Kara Report — for a super practical, no-pressure convo on how AI can make your content …

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Gemini for Leadership: AI-Powered Decision-Making with Mike Allton 18:34

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In this episode, I explore how leaders can leverage Gemini to make smarter, faster, and more data-driven decisions. I share my own experience using Gemini to navigate a major business rebrand and provide a practical framework for integrating AI into your leadership workflow. Discover how Gemini can assist with rapid market analysis, data-driven ris…

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The Career Pivot Playbook: Transforming Technical Expertise into Business Success 25:16

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Are you considering a major career change but unsure how to leverage your existing skills in a new field? Today's guest knows exactly what that's like. After spending years as a successful civil environmental engineer in Denver, Bretta Provost found herself at a crossroads when faced with potential layoffs. Instead of staying the course, she chose …

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AI Digital Clone: How to Augment Your Team's Expertise with George B. Thomas 49:21

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Imagine if your top expert—maybe even you—could be available 24/7, across multiple languages, without burning out. Sounds like science fiction? For many SMB leaders, the knowledge held by key individuals becomes a bottleneck, limiting growth and overwhelming crucial team members. But what if AI offered a way not to replace, but to amplify that irre…

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Using AI for Mental Health, Chronic Illness & Everyday Support with Shawn Every 30:42

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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like AI wasn’t for you — maybe it felt too technical, too cold, or just not built with your life in mind — this episode is here to gently blow that belief out of the water. In this conversation, I’m joined by AI coach and consultant Shawn Every, who shares her powerful story of reinvention after chronic illness — …

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Gemini Prompt Engineering: Get the Results You Want with Mike Allton 15:18

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In this episode, I unlock the secrets to crafting powerful prompts that get you the exact results you need from Gemini and other large language models (LLMs). I introduce the RICCE framework, a practical system designed to help you communicate effectively with AI and achieve optimal output. Think of RICCE as your training wheels for prompt engineer…

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Google Cloud Expert Reveals: Making AI Agents Work for Your Bottom Line with Eva Dong 40:30

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Are you throwing money at AI without seeing real returns? You're not alone. Businesses everywhere are struggling to turn their AI investments into actual revenue. But what if I told you that AI agents could become your most profitable team members? The challenge isn't just implementing AI - it's making it pay for itself. Many business leaders are i…

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How to Stay Human in a Tech-Driven World with Mike Allton 41:34

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Send us a text Let’s be real — AI isn’t just a “tool” anymore. It’s an entire shift in how we communicate, create, and connect. And if you’re building a brand you actually care about? That can feel a little… overwhelming. In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Mike Allton — Chief Storyteller at Agorapulse and longtime solopreneur — for a supe…

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Gemini vs. ChatGPT: Choosing the Right AI for Your Business with Mike Allton 14:14

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In today's episode, I dive into the most important question every business is asking: Gemini or ChatGPT? I provide a balanced and hype-free comparison of Gemini and ChatGPT, exploring their shared capabilities, unique strengths, and ideal use cases. This isn't about declaring a winner; it's about empowering you to make an informed decision and choo…

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Escape the B2B Content Desert: Creating Social Media That Resonates 42:47

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When was the last time you genuinely enjoyed reading B2B content on social media? For most of us, our feeds are filled with product announcements, feature lists, and corporate updates that fail to capture attention or spark real conversations. If you're responsible for your company's social media, you might find yourself wondering how to break free…

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How I Trained ChatGPT to Sound Like My Brand (And Why You Should Too) 20:26

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Send us a text In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact method I use to train ChatGPT to sound like my brand — and how you can do it too, with a single Google Doc and one-click upload. This is the behind-the-scenes magic of my Brand Blueprint for ChatGPT method — a human-first approach that saves me 15+ hours a week and actually makes AI feel l…

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One Platform to Rule Them All: The Magai Approach to AI Integration with Dustin W. Stout 56:02

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Are you juggling five different AI tools just to get through your workday? Trying to remember which login goes with which platform and wondering if you're actually saving time or just creating new headaches? You're not alone. Today we've got the AI whisperer himself, Dustin W. Stout. This guy isn't just another tech founder with fancy promises—he's…

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AI, Climate Change & Real Talk on Responsibility with Maya Stojkovich 47:53

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Send us a text This is one of the most important convos I’ve had on the pod. In this episode, Maya Stojkovich and I dive into the real impact AI has on the environment — what’s hype, what’s true, and how to stay grounded in action instead of spiraling in overwhelm. We talk about the politics, the power structures, the greenwashing…and how AI might …

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Gemini for Growth: 3 AI Breakthroughs for Your Business with Mike Allton 12:18

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Tired of AI hype and ready for real results? In this episode of The AI Hat Podcast, I dive into 3 powerful ways you can use Google's Gemini AI to supercharge your business today. Discover actionable strategies to revolutionize your marketing, operations, and customer engagement. What You'll Learn: How Gemini can generate killer marketing content an…

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Marketing Automation 2.0: Why Agentic AI is a Game-Changer for Small Business with Alex Carlson 38:17

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Are you tired of wearing all the marketing hats in your small business? Juggling social media, email campaigns, content creation, and analytics while trying to actually run your business? What if I told you there's a new wave of AI that doesn't just help with tasks - it actually takes control and drives results on its own? The challenge for small b…

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How She Mapped Her Six-Figure Year with ChatGPT with Dana Johnson 34:21

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Send us a text What if ChatGPT could help you map out a six-figure year and simplify your entire workflow? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Pinterest strategist Dana Johnson, has been doing — and she’s sharing all the behind-the-scenes goodness. Dana and I chat about how she’s blending evergreen marketing with AI tools in a way that actually feel…