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Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing

AI Explored

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This is the podcast for marketers, creators, and business owners who want to know how to use AI. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover practical and actionable ways to put AI to work. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/aipod

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How to Edit Videos With AI (No Editing Skills Required)

46 min

Wondering how to use Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex to edit your videos, add motion graphics, and pick music without learning editing software? I interview Justin Brown to learn how to set up an AI video editing workflow that takes raw footage all the way to a finished video with motion graphics, titles, and music. Set Up Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex to Edit Video LocallyDefine the Video's Goal and Train AI on Standout VideosShoot for the Edit So AI Can Make Clean CutsOrganize Video Assets in One Project FolderGet an Accurate, Time-Stamped TranscriptBuild the A-Roll Story Before Adding PolishAdd B-Roll, Motion Graphics, and Titles With Claude and HyperFramesFind and Place Music With an MCP ConnectionReview and Refine Edits in ChatCutBring In an Orchestrator to Manage the Whole Edit Guest: Justin Brown | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a131 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Persistent AI Agents: How to Get Started (and What to Watch Out For)

44 min

Want an always-on AI agent that manages your email, calendar, and tasks without putting your business data at risk? I interview Jonathan Mast to learn how to onboard, secure, and train a persistent AI agent, how to choose among Dots, Grok Bot, Muse, and Instinct, and which workflows to set up first. What Are Persistent AI Agents and How Do They Differ From AI Chat ToolsHow to Choose a Persistent AI Agent: Dots, Grok Bot, Muse, and InstinctHow to Onboard a Persistent AI Agent Like a New EmployeeHow to Train a Persistent AI Agent on the Business and Its PeopleStart a Persistent AI Agent With Email and Calendar AccessFive More Workflows to Set Up With a Persistent AI Agent Guest: Jonathan Mast | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a130 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Autonomous AI: How to Get AI to Manage Itself

41 min

Wondering how to set up autonomous AI agents that complete work in the background without constant babysitting? I interview Rachel Woods to learn how to build AI playbooks you can trust to run autonomously, remove yourself from the review loop, and set up an AI middle manager that oversees your other AI agents. How to Build an AI Playbook Using Four Components: Trigger, Inputs, Steps, and OutputHow to Use the CRAFT Cycle to Build and Improve Each AI PlaybookHow to Store AI Playbooks Independently From the AI Tools That Run ThemHow to Set Up an AI Middle Manager to Oversee Autonomous AI Agents Guest: Rachel Woods | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a129 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How to Edit Videos With AI (No Editing Skills Required)

46 min

Wondering how to use Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex to edit your videos, add motion graphics, and pick music without learning editing software? I interview Justin Brown to learn how to set up an AI video editing workflow that takes raw footage all the way to a finished video with motion graphics, titles, and music. Set Up Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex to Edit Video LocallyDefine the Video's Goal and Train AI on Standout VideosShoot for the Edit So AI Can Make Clean CutsOrganize Video Assets in One Project FolderGet an Accurate, Time-Stamped TranscriptBuild the A-Roll Story Before Adding PolishAdd B-Roll, Motion Graphics, and Titles With Claude and HyperFramesFind and Place Music With an MCP ConnectionReview and Refine Edits in ChatCutBring In an Orchestrator to Manage the Whole Edit Guest: Justin Brown | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a131 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Persistent AI Agents: How to Get Started (and What to Watch Out For)

44 min

Want an always-on AI agent that manages your email, calendar, and tasks without putting your business data at risk? I interview Jonathan Mast to learn how to onboard, secure, and train a persistent AI agent, how to choose among Dots, Grok Bot, Muse, and Instinct, and which workflows to set up first. What Are Persistent AI Agents and How Do They Differ From AI Chat ToolsHow to Choose a Persistent AI Agent: Dots, Grok Bot, Muse, and InstinctHow to Onboard a Persistent AI Agent Like a New EmployeeHow to Train a Persistent AI Agent on the Business and Its PeopleStart a Persistent AI Agent With Email and Calendar AccessFive More Workflows to Set Up With a Persistent AI Agent Guest: Jonathan Mast | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a130 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Autonomous AI: How to Get AI to Manage Itself

41 min

Wondering how to set up autonomous AI agents that complete work in the background without constant babysitting? I interview Rachel Woods to learn how to build AI playbooks you can trust to run autonomously, remove yourself from the review loop, and set up an AI middle manager that oversees your other AI agents. How to Build an AI Playbook Using Four Components: Trigger, Inputs, Steps, and OutputHow to Use the CRAFT Cycle to Build and Improve Each AI PlaybookHow to Store AI Playbooks Independently From the AI Tools That Run ThemHow to Set Up an AI Middle Manager to Oversee Autonomous AI Agents Guest: Rachel Woods | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a129 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Get Recommended by AI: Being Found Isn't Enough

45 min

Wondering how to get your business recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools? I interview Vivienne Wagner to learn a four-step framework to get your business recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, not just found in search results. How AI Matches Customers With the Businesses It RecommendsDefine the Business's Positioning With an AI InterviewDiagnose the Gaps Between Brand Positioning and Online Presence With AIAlign Website Pages, Blog Content, and Google Business Profile for AI SearchProve It With Customer Reviews and Review Responses That Inform AI Guest: Vivienne Wagner | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a128 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Landing Pages: From Project Plan to Published Page

44 min

Wondering how to use ChatGPT Codex to build a complete landing page with forms, email follow-up, and custom hosting? I interview Dan Sanchez to learn a complete workflow for planning, designing, building, and deploying landing pages using AI, including how to handle hosting, form integration, email sequences, and split testing. Why Landing Pages Are the Bottleneck for Testing Marketing IdeasMapping the Full Landing Page Funnel Before Building With AIWriting a Landing Page Scope of Work in ChatGPT Before Opening CodexSetting Up Codex and a Delegate Skill to Build the Landing PageDirecting the Design and Copy for AI-Generated Landing PagesHosting and Publishing an AI-Built Landing Page With ChatGPT Sites or GitHub and VercelConnecting Landing Page Forms, Payments, and Email SequencesSplit Testing and Reviewing AI Landing Pages Before Going Live Guest: Dan Sanchez | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a127 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claude Design: How to Create On-Brand Visuals With AI

42 min

Want to create professional-looking slides, websites, and animations without hiring a designer or learning complex software? I interview Jeff Sieh to learn how to use Claude Design to build a design system, create on-brand visuals, and automate content workflows that used to take hours. How to Build a Design System With Claude DesignHow to Interact With Claude DesignUsing Skills and Templates in Claude DesignCreating Assets and Media With Claude DesignAutomating Content Workflows With Your Design SystemExporting the Design System to Other Tools Guest: Jeff Sieh | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a126 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Build Your Own AI Apps (No Coding Required)

42 min

Are you spending too much every month on software subscriptions that don’t actually fit the way your business works? I interview Erika Stanley to learn how to brainstorm, build, and launch custom AI apps that replace expensive software, even with zero technical background. Why Business Owners Are Building Custom AI Apps Instead of Buying SoftwareStart With the Minimum Viable Product MindsetBrainstorming and Creating a Product Requirements DocumentBuilding the App With a Vibe Coding PlatformDeploying, Hosting, and Keeping the App Secure Guest: Erika Stanley | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a125 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Create Pro-Quality AI Videos With Gemini Omni

46 min

Want to create professional-looking video content without filming yourself or hiring a production crew? I interview Eve Whitaker to discover how to use Google's Gemini Omni to create an AI avatar, produce scroll-stopping video hooks, edit existing footage, and assemble longer videos from 10-second clips. What Is Gemini Omni and How to Access ItHow to Create an AI Avatar With Gemini OmniThe Four-Element Prompting Formula for AI VideoHow to Create Scroll-Stopping Video HooksHow to Edit Existing Video With Gemini OmniHow to Assemble Longer Videos From 10-Second Clips Guest: Eve Whitaker | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a124 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Think Like a Filmmaker: AI Video With Seedance

46 min

Want a repeatable workflow for turning a simple concept into polished AI video content using tools like Seedance? I interview Ross Symons to discover a step-by-step process for producing professional-quality AI video, from developing a concept and building key visuals to generating clips with Seedance and assembling them into a finished piece. Why AI Video Quality Depends on How Well Creators Communicate With ModelsDevelop the Concept Behind the AI VideoBuild Key Visuals Using the Subject, Environment, and Character FrameworkBuild an AI Video Storyboard Using KeyframesGenerate Video With Seedance and Assemble the Final Piece Guest: Ross Symons | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a123 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Get AI to Recommend Your Business

45 min

Wondering how to optimize your website so AI systems treat your business and content as a trusted source? I interview Liron Segev to learn how to create content that gets recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Why Your Business Needs Content for Humans and AIHow to Lay the Foundation of AI Visibility With Your Website and Newsletter ContentHow to Develop Content That AI Cites and RecommendsHow to Build an AI Content Strategy for Getting Recommended by AIThe Technical Setup for Getting Recommended by AI Guest: Liron Segev | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a122 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Use AI to Dramatically Improve Your Quality

41 min

Want to improve AI output quality so your content, reports, and deliverables don't read like everyone else's? I interview Austin Marchese to discover how to build AI personas and feedback loops that improve the quality of your deliverables before anyone else sees them. Setting Up the Feedback System With Projects, Skills, and a Knowledge BaseBuilding Your AI Customer Persona From Real DataCreating an Internal AI Focus Group With Multiple AI Customer PersonasTesting the Feedback Loop Until It Matches Reality Guest: Austin Marchese | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a121 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Build AI Employees to Get Work Off Your Plate

46 min

Wondering how to train AI to match your standards and schedule it to work autonomously? I interview Callan Faulkner to learn how to build, train, and schedule AI employees that take manual work off your plate and free you and your team to focus on strategy and creativity Three Foundational Concepts for AI EmployeesHow to Chat With AI to Build an AI Employee From Scratch Turn Your Chat Into a Reusable Claude Skill to Create Your AI EmployeeHow to Train and Text AI Employees to Give You A-Plus OutputScheduling AI Employees to Run Autonomously With Claude Co-Work Guest: Callan Faulkner | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a120 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building an AI Creative Director: From Ideas to Finished Content With Claude

47 min

Want to build an AI-powered system in Claude that drafts threads, newsletters, video scripts, and carousels from a single source? I interview Nicky Saunders to discover how to build an AI creative director using Claude that transforms voice journaling into multiple forms of content that match your voice and style. Establishing Your Creative Vision and Style Before Building an AI Content SystemBuilding Two Foundational Skills: The Brand Voice Skill and Social Media Style SkillUsing the DraftLoop Content Workflow to Go From Voice Journal to Multi-Platform Posts Guest: Nicky Saunders | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a119 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Your AI Images Look Like Everyone Else's (and How to Fix It)

47 min

Wondering how to create AI visuals that don’t look like everyone else’s? I interview Lauren deVane to discover a seven-pillar prompt framework for creating original AI images in Magnific with ChatGPT. What’s changed with AI-Generated Image ToolsB2C and B2B Use Cases for AI-Generated ImagesHow to Create Professional AI-Generated Images: The 7-Pillar Prompt FrameworkHow to Use Magnific to Create Professional AI-Generated Images With Multiple Tools Guest: Lauren deVane | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a118 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Build AI Automations With Claude Cowork

51 min

Wondering how to start building real automations for your business? I interview Isar Meitis to learn how to use Claude Cowork to plan, build, and deploy AI automations. Claude Chat vs. Claude Code vs. Claude CoworkWhen Should You Switch to Claude Cowork?3 Things You Need to Shift from Human Orchestration of AI to Agentic AI AutomationHow to Write Product Requirements Documents with ClaudeBuilding a Minimum Viable Product Development PlanConnecting Claude to Your Tech Stack: Folder Permissions & ConnectorsUsing Claude via the Chrome Browser & Mobile App Guest: Isar Meitis | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a117 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Open-Weight AI Models Could Save Your Business Thousands

42 min

Curious whether there's a way to run capable AI models without paying premium subscription fees every month? I interview Chris Penn to learn about open-weight AI models that cut your AI costs while maintaining privacy and capability. What Open-Weight Models Are and Why They MatterFour Core Benefits of Using Open-Weight ModelsPractical Use Cases for Open-Weight Models in BusinessThe Hardware and Software You Need to Run Open-Weight Models LocallyHow to Choose the Right Open-Weight ModelHow to Get Started With Open-Weight Models Guest: Chris Penn | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a116 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Turn What You Know Into AI Tools People Will Pay For

45 min

Curious whether AI could turn your frameworks and processes into a product that generates recurring revenue? I interview Kelly Sinclair to learn how to productize your expertise with AI. Identify What Customer-Facing AI Tools to Build: 4 QuestionsStructure Your AI Tools for Customer Use3 Real-Life Customer-Facing AI Tool ExamplesThree Ways to Build and Sell AI Tools to Clients Guest: Kelly Sinclair | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a115 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Train AI to Think Like You

42 min

Wondering what you need to make AI sound and reason like you instead of a generic robot? I interview Max Bernstein to discover a step-by-step framework to turn your everyday meeting transcripts into a personalized AI profile that replicates how you think, write, and operate. Why Use the Cognitive Fingerprint Interview to Train AIThe Four Layers of Knowledge Inside Every TranscriptCollecting the Right TranscriptsPrompting AI to Extract and Build Your Cognitive FingerprintHow to Use Your Cognitive Fingerprint File Guest: Max Bernstein | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a114 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building Agentic Workflows with Manus

46 min

Looking for an agentic AI tool that will pass off multi-step processes to other tools without constant input from you? I interview Kate vanderVoort to discover how to get started using Manus to build agentic workflows that delegate complex tasks to other tools with minimal human intervention. Choosing Your Manus Subscription Plan4 Ways to Access ManusIdentify Processes Worth Automating With Manus: 2 ExamplesPrompt Manus for Agentic WorkflowsUse Manus Skills for Reusable Workflows Guest: Kate vanderVoort | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a113 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building Powerful AI Image and Video Workflows for Marketers

42 min

Want to know how marketers are turning today's AI image and video tools into reliable content systems? I interview Jerrod Lew to discover how to build AI image and video workflows that produce consistent, professional-quality results for marketing content. Choosing From Top AI Image and Video ToolsEstablishing Your Brand FoundationCreating Product Reference AssetsCreating Character Sheets for Human LikenessesStoryboarding Your Video With ImagesUsing Images to Generate the Video Guest: Jerrod Lew | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a112 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Future of AI and Selling: How One Workflow Closed a $12K Deal

38 min

Wondering how AI can help you close a client in the first meeting? I interview Etan Polinger to discover an AI workflow to research a prospect, match their brand, and build a working prototype before the first meeting—proving your value upfront. The Paradigm ShiftDetermine What the Prospect WantsUse Deep Research to Profile the Person, the Company, and the MarketCreate a Working Style Guide to Match Your Prospect’s BrandingCreate the Asset Prototype and Presentation Deck Guest: Etan Polinger | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a111 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building AI Agents: The System That Automates 60% of One Entrepreneur's Workload

46 min

Have you experimented with building one-size-fits-all AI agents and been disappointed with the results? I interview Keith Moehring to discover how to build a custom system of AI agents that work with your business and processes. The Truth About Building AI AgentsHow to Set Up the Tech Foundation for Your AI AgentHow to Build a Playbook to Guide the AI Agent’s ActionsTips to Get the Whole System Working for You Guest: Keith Moehring | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a110 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Applying AI to Marketing and Business: Lessons From the Trenches

42 min

What happens when a media company goes all-in on AI for 2.5 years? In this special episode, Michael Stelzner and Ali Kelly, Director of Memberships at Social Media Examiner, pull back the curtain on how their team actually uses AI every day — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons they've learned along the way. You'll discover how they use AI to curate daily news for marketers, how AI helped reposition an entire product's messaging based on customer data, and how a 60-minute live training gets turned into a full resource kit using AI-powered workflows. Whether you're just getting started or deep into your own AI journey, this episode is packed with real-world examples you can apply to your marketing and business. Guest: Ali Kelly | Check out the AI Business Society at SocialMediaExaminer.com/aisociety  Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting Started with Codex by OpenAI: The Future of Business

51 min

Wondering how to set Open AI’s Codex up and connect it to your tech stack? I interview Karl Yeh to discover how to use Codex to automate business workflows, no coding background required. What OpenAI’s Codex Is and Isn’tHow to Download and Deploy OpenAI CodexWhat You Need to Know About Security and OpenAI CodexHow to Use Skills and Plugins to Let Codex Execute Recurring Business ProcessesHow to Use Goals, Automations, and Heartbeats to Run Recurring Business Processes on a ScheduleOpenAI Codex In Action: A Real World Example Guest: Karl Yeh | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a109 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI for Better Ad Creative: 3 Steps to Better Results

45 min

Struggling to combat ad fatigue without burning out your design team? I interview Fraser Cottrell to discover a three-step system for using AI to produce high-quality image and video ad creative at scale. Build Your Brand Knowledge Base With Deep ResearchTrain a Claude Project on Your BrandGenerate Ad Copy With ClaudeBrainstorm and Generate Ad Images and Prompts With ClaudeGenerate Ad Images With Nano Banana in GeminiGenerate Video Ad Script Drafts With Claude Guest: Fraser Cottrell | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a108 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Outlier Video Method: Using AI to Study What Works and Create Your Own

46 min

Want to use AI to scale video content research and production? I interview Sandy Lee to discover how to use Claude Code to create an AI system that will produce videos that attract your ideal audience. Developing Your Ideal Customer Profile & Content Pillars With AIResearching YouTube Content With AIAnalyzing the Outlier Video With AICrafting Your Hook and Scripting a New Video in Your Voice With AI Guest: Sandy Lee | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a107 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building Portable AI Workflows That You Can Take Anywhere

47 min

Is your entire AI workflow built around one platform? I interview Nicole Leffer to discover how to build AI workflows that aren't tied to any single platform. Why Portable AI Workflows MatterHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With SkillsHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With External StorageHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With Excel Guest: Nicole Leffer | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a106 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Upscaling Your People: Advanced AI Training

46 min

Have you invested in AI training only to watch people quietly go back to their old habits within weeks? I interview John Munsell discover a structured framework you can model for transitioning your team from basic AI users to strategic AI users. Why Advanced Employee Training Benefits Businesses More Than Large-Scale AI InitiativesEstablishing Two Types of Governance Before You Begin TrainingMapping Your Team’s AI Capability Against Four Stages of MasteryDetermining Your Team’s Role Type MakeupGiving Your People a Problem to Solve Before They Watch a Single Video Guest: John Munsell | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a105 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claude Code for Everyone: How to Get Started

44 min

Want to build your own custom AI tools and automations, but don’t have coding or developer experience? I interview Tyler Reed to discover how to set up Claude Code and build your first automation. How to Set Up Claude Code Step by StepWorking With Claude Code: The BasicsWorking With Claude Code: Advanced FeaturesBuilding Your First Automation With Claude Code: Google Calendar and Telegram Guest: Tyler Reed | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a104 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intro to Claude Cowork: How to Get Started

43 min

Are you looking for a way to get actual work done with AI without micromanaging every step of in chat? I interview Dan Nestle about using Claude Cowork. 4 Claude Cowork Use CasesThe Beginner-Friendly Guide to Download and Install Claude CoworkConnecting Cowork to a Claude ProjectUsing Connectors in CoworkUsing Skills in CoworkUsing Plugins in Cowork Guest: Dan Nestle | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a103 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting Started With OpenClaw: Step-by-Step to Your First Bot

46 min

Want to build custom AI agents and bots, but worried the process is too technical? I interview Mike Russell about how to use OpenClaw to build AI agents and bots, no coding required. What Is OpenClaw and What It Can DoExamples of OpenClaw AgentsThe Beginner-Friendly Guide to OpenClaw SetupCreating Your First Bot With OpenClaw: Gmail Triage Guest: Mike Russell | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a102 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Advanced AI Deep Research: Uncover Insights Your Competitors Are Missing

46 min

Are you spending days trying to keep up with everything happening in your industry? Wondering how to make faster, better-informed decisions without drowning in research? To discover how to use AI deep research to compress days of analysis into hours, which tools work best and why, and a proven framework for crafting prompts that deliver expert-level insights, I interview Natalie MacNeil. Guest: Natalie MacNeil | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a101 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos

44 min

Are you avoiding video because you think the production is too time consuming or expensive? Want to use AI video tools to create and edit quality marketing videos? To discover a step-by-step breakdown of the video editing workflow, the specific AI tools that handle each stage, and how to put it all together to cut your editing time by as much as 90%, I interview Greg Preece. Guest: Greg Preece | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a100 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Gain Superpowers With AI

45 min

Tired of not seeing real results from AI experiments in your day-to-day work? Wondering how to use AI to fundamentally change the way you work? To discover the five-step ADOPT framework that turns scattered AI experimentation into a structured, sustainable approach to using AI to change how you work, I interview Tim Cakir. Guest: Tim Cakir | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a99 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Real-Time Data Unlocks 100X AI Performance

42 min

Are you still manually copying data into your AI tools every time you need an analysis? Do you keep uploading the same files to Claude or ChatGPT only to find they're already outdated by the time you need them again? To discover how to connect live data to your AI tools for real-time intelligence, I interview Ryan Staley. Guest: Ryan Staley | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a98 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Sell AI Services Without Selling Your Soul

41 min

Are you sitting on genuine AI expertise but unsure how to turn it into actual revenue? Wondering whether you need to know everything about artificial intelligence before anyone will pay to learn from you? To discover which AI services create the most natural path to paid engagements, how to get your first clients, and what to charge, I interview Anne Murphy. Guest: Anne Murphy | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a97 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The AI Tool Stack That Saves Creators Hours Every Week

41 min

Are you wasting time chasing every new AI tool that drops, only to feel more overwhelmed and less productive than before? Wondering which tools deliver real efficiency gains? To discover video and image generation platforms that let you produce multi-asset content faster by handling more of the pipeline in one place, I interview René Remsik. Guest: René Remsik | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a96 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clone Your Knowledge: Getting AI to Truly Sound Like You

46 min

Have you ever wished you could clone yourself to handle more clients or create more content? What if AI could actually capture your unique expertise and communication style? To discover how to train AI tools on your specific knowledge and personality using the Leadership Lexicon, I interview Loren Bartley. Guest: Loren Bartley | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a95 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will AI Take Your Marketing Job? Here's What Two AI Experts Are Seeing

43 min

Are you worried AI will replace you? Do you wonder which marketing skills will actually matter in an AI-powered future? To discover what skills are becoming more valuable now, tactical steps to stay competitive, warning signs you're falling behind, and what experts predict marketers will be talking about throughout 2026, I interview Chris Penn and Rachel Woods. Guests: Chris Penn & Rachel Woods | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/707 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Video Mastery: Creating Videos That Sell

47 min

Are you spending thousands of dollars on video production when you could create professional content yourself? Do you think AI video requires extensive technical expertise you don't have? To discover how to create high-quality AI videos for your business using a proven three-phase production framework, the specific tools and workflows that deliver professional results, and how to avoid the common mistakes that make AI videos look amateur, I interview Eve Whitaker. Guest: Eve Whitaker | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a94 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Video Made Easy: How to Create High Quality Content That Grows Your Business

40 min

Are you avoiding video marketing because you think you need professional equipment and video production skills? Do you struggle to keep up with the constant demand for fresh video content? To discover how to create professional videos using AI tools that require no video background, I interview Stephanie Nivinskus. Guest: Stephanie Nivinskus | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a93 Review our show on Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rethinking Prompting: Getting AI to Work for You

43 min

Are you copying and pasting prompts from the internet only to get mediocre results? Do you feel like AI tools are powerful but you're not getting the consistent outputs you need? To discover a strategic framework for getting reliable results from AI models. You'll learn why most prompting advice fails, how to prime AI with the right context, and a systematic approach to refining your prompts for better outcomes every time, I interview Jordan Wilson. Guest: Jordan Wilson | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a92 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becoming AI Ready: How to Creatively Secure Your Future

44 min

Are you worried that AI will replace your job? Wondering how to stay relevant as technology rapidly evolves? To discover how to become AI-ready through a practical three-phase framework that helps you creatively embrace change and secure your professional future, I interview Kyle Shannon. Guest: Kyle Shannon | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a91 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Images for Business: Tools, Prompts, and Strategy

43 min

Do you feel like using AI images is cheating or lacks true creativity? Are you looking for a way to produce high-quality brand assets without a six-figure photography budget? To discover a seven-pillar framework for prompting and a streamlined workflow to generate professional AI images for your business, I interview Lauren deVane. Guest: Lauren deVane  | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a90 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Voice Agents: How to Get Started

42 min

Wondering if AI voice agents could improve and scale your customer service? Want to know what it takes to implement AI voice assistants in your business? To learn how to deploy AI voice agents that handle real customer interactions while avoiding common pitfalls, I interview Tommy Chryst. Guest: Tommy Chryst | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a89 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Personalizing AI for a Business: Turning Generic Tools into Customized Solutions

43 min

Are you tired of getting generic outputs from AI tools? Wondering how to make AI actually understand your business and work the way you need it to? To learn how to personalize AI tools to work specifically for your business, from setting up custom instructions to building knowledge bases that transform how AI understands your unique needs, I interview Taylor Radey. Guest: Taylor Radey | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a88 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human-First AI Adoption: Getting Your People Ready for Change

44 min

Do you feel like your investment in AI tools isn't yielding the organizational productivity gains you expected? Are you struggling to move beyond individual experimentation to see a real transformation in how your entire team works? To discover a human-first framework for AI adoption that addresses psychological biases, identifies specialized user mindsets, and provides a three-layer strategy to activate your business, I interview Kristin Ginn. Guest: Kristin Ginn | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a87 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building a Team of AI Employees That Easily Scale Your Business

43 min

Do you feel like AI tools produce generic content that simply doesn't sound like your brand? Are you looking for a way to scale your business operations without the massive overhead of hiring a large human team? To discover a strategic framework for building a team of specialized AI “employees” that can handle repetitive content tasks and scale your creative output, I interview Gemma Bonham-Carter. Guest: Gemma Bonham-Carter  | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a86 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Future of AI and Marketing: What’s Coming and How to Prepare

46 min

Do you feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI development and how it might impact your business stability? Are you wondering how autonomous software might fundamentally change the way customers find and buy from you? To discover what AI agents are, how they will reshape the customer journey, and how to position your business for an AI-first future, I interview Jeremiah Owyang. Guest: Jeremiah Owyang | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a85 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Write High-Converting Copy with AI: A Strategic Framework

43 min

Do you feel like your AI-generated copy sounds robotic, generic, or just doesn't sound like you? Are you looking for a way to leverage tools like ChatGPT to increase your output without sacrificing the human element that drives sales? To discover a strategic five-step process to train AI to write high-converting copy that authentically represents your brand, I interview Audrey Chia. Guest: Audrey Chia | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a84 Review our show on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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