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AI Marketing Experts Podcast

AI Marketing Experts Podcast

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AI Marketing Experts is your backstage pass to the future of marketing. Hosted by a powerhouse crew of AI-savvy entrepreneurs—Chris Hunter, Jennifer Crego, Brad Killgore, Laura Sutherly, and John Clendenning—this weekly show unpacks the tools, trends, and real-world applications of artificial intelligence in digital marketing. From next-gen automations and smart funnels to creative content, data-driven strategies, and behind-the-scenes interviews with the minds shaping the space—we explore what’s working right now. Whether you’re a marketer, agency owner, or growth-minded entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to stay ahead of the curve. 👉 New episodes every week. 🎧 Subscribe and geek out with us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📡 Brought to you by the team who lives at the intersection of AI + ROI.st weblogCopyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • AI Website Builder: Should You Trust It for SEO & Leads?
    Feb 20 2026

    In today’s episode, we answer the real question behind the hype: AI Website Builder should you trust it for SEO & leads? We break down where ai tools help (speed, drafts, structure) and where an ai website builder can quietly hurt you (missing trust signals, thin service pages, weak SEO foundations, and broken integrations).

    If you’re considering an ai website builder free plan or trying to DIY your website design, this is a practical, honest walkthrough of what matters most: above-the-fold trust, the pages Google needs to understand your services, and the “unseen” backend pieces (analytics, search console, email, forms, booking, CRM) that make an ai website actually perform.

    This isn’t “pretty site” talk, it’s what gets calls, bookings, and conversions with ai web design done the right way.

    What you’ll learn (fast):

    • When an ai website builder is a smart starting point (and when it’s not) • The SEO risk of “simplifying” content (and why it can tank rankings) • Above-the-fold trust elements that reduce bounce and increase leads • The key pages your website design needs for local/service SEO • AI web design + integrations: forms, booking, CRM, reminders, email • Free vs paid: what an ai website builder free plan usually limits

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro + the core question: should AI build your website? 01:06 AI website builder pros/cons + trust factor 05:02 Don’t copy competitors: pretty sites that don’t perform 06:23 “Business card websites” (Wix/Squarespace/free builders) 07:59 AI tools are cool—BUT: hosting, email, functionality, optimization 09:04 “Marketing incest” + why psychology beats design trends 10:28 Bounce reality check + trust above the fold 11:41 Technical SEO: schema, interlinking, service pages, local structure 13:24 Integrations: CRM, scheduling, texts/reminders, full loop 15:13 Tracking: Google Analytics + Google Search Console setup basics 16:25 Real story: “I simplified the site” → rankings and leads dropped 21:57 Google Search Console adjustments + what Google is reading 22:46 Wrap + subscribe

    Like, subscribe, and comment: are you using an AI website builder, a free builder, or a custom site? Tell us what you’re on—and what industry you’re in.

    Resources & Tools Mentioned: Lovable (AI website builder): https://lovable.dev/ Wix: https://www.wix.com/ Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/ Google Analytics: https://analytics.google.com/ Google Search Console: https://search.google.com/search-console/about StoryBrand framework: https://storybrand.com/

    AITools #AIWebsiteBuilder #WebsiteDesign #AIWebsite #AIWebsiteBuilderFree #AIWebDesign

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    23 mins
  • AI Overwhelm? Here's What Top Marketers Do Instead
    Feb 13 2026

    #ai #ainews #aiforbeginners #airesearch #aitools

    In today’s episode, we break down AI in a way that actually helps you win: Gemini’s new Chrome side-panel, NotebookLM + Gemini context workflows, what’s real with agentic browsers (Perplexity vs. Comet), and the guardrails you need before letting bots touch your data.

    This isn’t hype or “global news” noise this is hands-on AI testing and practical tech you can apply today to grow revenue.

    You’ll see how to use ChatGPT, Gemini, and NotebookLM to build systems that save time, capture leads, and increase conversions plus how to turn AI into money with automation, booking, and better marketing execution.

    What you’ll learn (fast):

    • Gemini side-panel tricks you’ll actually use • NotebookLM to “company brain” + Gemini workflow • Agentic browsers vs. research assistants (Perplexity vs. Comet) • Guardrails that work: read-only, approvals, isolation • Costs/limits to watch and a calm, profitable workflow for small teams

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to AI Marketing Experts 01:29 Why owners feel overwhelmed + our plan 02:33 Gemini in Chrome: the side-panel demo 05:41 “Show me how” on any site (Orbitz example) 06:37 NotebookLM overview & features 07:57 Pull a Notebook into Gemini (context on tap) 09:13 Company manuals to on-point outputs (HR letter example) 10:41 Agentic browsers: Comet vs. Perplexity debate 11:48 Perplexity hiccups + support reality check 13:14 Tasks & “do my work” automation dream 26:10 From “Claude-bot” to OpenCall + API-key caution 32:32 Security/guardrails that actually work 33:42 What’s next + community for small businesses

    Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).

    Resources & Tools Mentioned:

    Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Gemini Canvas: https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/ Google Slides: https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/ Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/ ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ Whisper: https://openai.com/index/whisper/ Google Drive: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/

    #ainews #aiforbeginners #aitools #aitoolsforbusiness #airesearch #GoogleGemini #NotebookLM #AIAgents #Perplexity #CometBrowser

    Join AI Marketing Experts as we decode trends and test ai tools in the AI-powered front lines. This channel offers practical insights for ai for beginners, focusing on effective marketing strategies in the digital age. Discover how artificial intelligence and digital marketing are converging to create smarter online approaches.

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    40 mins
  • We Spent $300K… Then AI Replaced the Entire Project (Contractor Marketing) w/Danny Barrera
    Feb 6 2026

    #ai

    In this episode, we break down what really happens when a $300,000 contractor marketing project gets replaced by AI and why this moment isn’t a failure, but a forcing function for agencies and contractors alike.

    Our guest Danny Barrera shares how AI compressed timelines from months to hours, eliminated bloated workflows, and exposed which parts of contractor marketing actually still matter: brand clarity, conversion strategy, and execution discipline.

    You’ll hear why AI didn’t kill contractor marketing it killed the old way of delivering it and how the future shifts toward software, infrastructure, and training instead of headcount-heavy agency models.

    Expect real-world examples, mindset shifts, and practical takeaways for contractors, agency owners, and operators navigating the next 24 months.

    Steal the frameworks, mental models, and timestamps below to rethink how you build, sell, and execute marketing in an AI-driven world. (Front-loaded keywords + chapters = better discovery & watch time.)

    About Contractor Click:

    Contractor Click was born from a deep-rooted passion for the home improvement industry. Founders Mady and Danny Barrera, whose fathers were both hardworking blue-collar business owners, understand the unique challenges and rewards of this field. Mady’s father, a skilled handyman and remodeler, and Danny’s father, a concrete flooring and construction contractor, instilled in them a profound respect for hard-work, craftsmanship and the value of building a successful business.

    Carrying on that legacy, Danny Barrera, and Mady Barrera created Contractor Click (formerly Concrete Marketing Crew) with the mission to empower 1,000 home improvement business owners. They know firsthand that serving homeowners is an honor, and their goal is simple: to equip their partners with the tools, strategies and digital marketing services to thrive. By helping contractors build profitable, sustainable businesses, they’re ensuring that families across the industry can experience the financial freedom and fulfilling lifestyle they deserve.

    What you’ll learn

    Why AI marketing for contractors is becoming a true “equalizer” (speed + leverage). How to rebuild contractor marketing around fundamentals (conversion site, brand voice, content + ads alignment). How contractors can use Gemini / AI Studio to build internal tools (dashboards, KPIs, inventory, planning). What to publish when customers shift from “searching” to “asking.”

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro: AI Marketing Experts (no fluff, no hype) 00:46 Meet Danny Pereira + Contractor Click (contractor niche) 01:55 The $300K project that AI replaced 03:20 “2026 is a transition year” + rebuilding the business model with AI 04:20 AI-built websites in 45–72 minutes (architecture + strategy) 09:05 Back to fundamentals: conversions, brand voice, content + ads alignment 12:45 “Marketing amplifies what you already have” (ops + service matter) 14:05 Customers aren’t just searching anymore… they’re asking 15:10 Gemini + AI Studio: internal apps, dashboards, inventory + KPIs 17:30 Brand voice + 12-month social planner generated with Gemini 19:10 The “basic level” AI habit: give your AI your company story + context 20:45 The future: digital marketing services shrink as AI shifts value 32:45 Word-of-mouth changes when people ask their “AI friend” 41:00 What contractors and agencies should do next 45:00 Final thoughts + wrap

    Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).

    Resources & Tools Mentioned:

    Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Gemini Canvas: https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/ Google Slides: https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/ Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/ ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ Whisper: https://openai.com/index/whisper/ Google Drive: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/

    Join AI Marketing Experts as they dissect current trends and test various ai tools to share real-world successes from the AI-powered frontlines. This channel offers practical insights for ai for beginners, focusing on effective marketing strategies in the digital age. Discover how artificial intelligence and marketing are converging to create smarter online marketing approaches.

    #ainews #aiforbeginners #airesearch #aitools

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    47 mins
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