Welcome to the AI-Driven Marketer, where AI meets marketing mastery. I'm your host Dan Sanchez [https://danchez.com], and today, we're joined by Marc Angelos [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangelos/], a seasoned expert in finance, marketing, and technology. In this episode, we look to the past to bring clarity to the future of AI. We talk about the early financial markets, crypto, the Dotcom bust, and the social media revolution to get insights into the next few years. We'll explore the convergence of sales and marketing, the evolving role of marketers, and the importance of upskilling in AI. Tune in for actionable insights on how to navigate the AI-driven disruptions in marketing, maintain authenticity, and leverage AI for better relationships and efficiency. Timestamps: 00:00 Studying past markets reveals insights into crypto. 05:46 AI extends burn rate, making startups sustainable. 07:16 Market crash will lead to company acquisitions. 10:53 Continued innovation in marketing, with focus on AI. 15:38 Pat Flynn was a self-proclaimed crash test dummy. 16:34 30 30 30 plan for thought leadership 19:49 AI automations agency facilitates small business consultancy. 23:42 Decline in authenticity raises value of trust. 27:15 Smell detector, CEO Dick Fuld, Lehman Brothers. 30:33 Tech companies shifting roles to integrate AI. 32:32 Future marketers need technology skills and strategy. 38:05 How can AI build better customer relationships? 41:48 Uncertain future, acceleration, small players leading innovation. 43:18 In AI world, live content is crucial. 47:14 Future podcast episode on AI sources and marketing.