Ep. 278 Is focusing on short-term ROAS holding your brand back? Kieran and Kipp dive into the big picture of long-term brand building over immediate financial gains, sharing insights from Preston Rutherford's (Co Founder of Chubbies) journey to building and selling a $100M brand. Learn more on avoiding the pitfalls of short-term thinking, the importance of blending creative and media functions, and the benefits of producing high-quality, in-house content for sustained brand...

Ep. 277 Can Google's AI experiment render traditional search engines obsolete? Kipp and Kieran dive into the potential transformative impact of AI on search engines and user experience in this episode. Learn more on the integration of AI into search and its implications, the latest innovations like Search GPT and Google's Learn About, and strategies for marketers to thrive amidst evolving search technologies. Mentions Google’s Learn About...

Ep. 276 How can AI tools revolutionize your marketing strategy and give you a competitive edge? Kip and Kieran dive into the future of AI-driven marketing and how a $200M founder uses these tools to stay ahead with Ryan Deiss (The Scalable Company). Learn more on transforming unstructured customer data into valuable insights, creating and testing style guides efficiently with AI, and rediscovering the crucial art of copywriting in today's digital landscape. Mentions Ryan Deiss...

Ep. 275 Are the AI-driven opportunities really driving insane results? This week we dive into the surprising AI-marketing strategies that are reshaping the landscape with Neil Patel and Eric Siu of the Marketing School podcast. Every marketer can revolutionize their approach by embracing AI tools, diversifying their SEO efforts, and repurposing content across multiple platforms. Learn more on the evolving definition of SEO, the importance of an omnichannel strategy, and the future of...

Ep. 274 Can AI really scale your content creation while keeping your brand consistent?  Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative role of AI tools in modern marketing and how they can make your content go viral with guests Scott Tousley (Head of Content at Clay) and Bruno Estrella (Head of Growth Marketing at Clay). Learn more on using Visual Electric to create brand-aligned images at scale, the importance of systems thinking for marketing teams, and how integrating AI like Yarn can...

Ep. 273 What happens when machines start making decisions instead of humans? Kipp and Kieran dive into one of the biggest AI updates of the year, exploring the implications of Claude's new features on our professional and personal lives. Learn more about the potential of Claude’s computer use API, the innovative abilities of Claude Sonnet 3.5, and the future of B2B automation.  Mentions Sonnet 3.5 https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet Trung T. Phan https://x.com/TrungTPhan Replit...

Ep. 272 Can an AI avatar be your new sales hire? Kipp and Kieran dive into the future of sales with AI, exploring how virtual assistants can transform the way businesses grow and operate. They are joined by Amanda Kahlow (CEO and Founder of 1mind). Amanda introduces them to Mindy, a virtual seller and avatar. Learn more about the strengths of AI avatars in business scenarios, the transformative potential of AI in sales processes, and how AI can handle complex tasks to optimize...

Ep. 271 How do you manage $86B worth of marketing strategy while staying culturally relevant? Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative marketing playbook behind Airbnb with their Global CMO Hiroki Asai. Learn more on structuring teams to balance short-term optimizations with long-term goals, creating unforgettable campaigns that drive year-round engagement, and fostering a creative environment that leads to continuous innovation. Mentions Hiroki Asai...

Ep. 270 What new AI feature is the best writing tool that exists today? Kipp and Kieran dive into the game-changing potential of OpenAI's new Canvas feature and how it can revolutionize marketing strategies. Discover how AI can serve as your thought partner, helping with everything from long-form content creation to crisis communication preparation. Learn how to leverage AI for better productivity and innovative marketing ideas. Mentions OpenAI Canvas...

Ep. 269 Can AI really create viral short form videos in just 6 minutes? Kieran dives into the process of using AI to create compelling short form videos from longer content. Learn more on how to teach AI to identify the best talking points, break down a video template for viral potential, and create engaging short form video content. Mentions Jenny Hoyos https://www.youtube.com/@JennyHoyos Claude https://claude.ai/ Steph Smith https://a16z.com/author/stephanie-smith/ Resource [Free]...

Ep. 268 "Is AI about to revolutionize storytelling forever?" Kipp dives into the groundbreaking potential of Google’s NotebookLM and how it might reshape marketing strategies in 2024. Learn more about leveraging AI for creating engaging media, how engineers are becoming pivotal in marketing, and tips on automating content creation efficiently. Mentions Andrej Karpathy https://x.com/karpathy Histories of Mysteries podcast...

Ep. 267 "How can AI take you from a novice to an expert in 13 minutes?" Kipp and Kieran dive into the secrets of mastering AI with a practical and accelerated learning approach. Learn more on effective prompting techniques, mastering context setting, the power of templates, integrating AI agents into your workflow, and transforming complex tasks into achievable goals with AI-driven apps. This was recorded live at HubSpot’s Inbound 2024. Mentions Indbound https://www.inbound.com/ OpenAI...

Ep. 266 What's the secret to solving customer problems in 30 minutes?  Kieran and Varun Anand (co-founder and COO of Clay) dive into the onboarding magic that built a $500M business by addressing user issues effectively and efficiently. Learn more on how interactive guidance transforms user experiences, the importance of an engineering mindset in marketing, and the power of community-centric growth strategies. Mentions Varun Anand https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaanand/ Clay...

Ep. 265 “Will AI replace human jobs by 2025?” Kipp and Kieran dive into the world of AI voice technology and its implications for business development and customer support. Learn more about how AI voice models like ChatGPT are transforming sales calls, the unique advantages and challenges of using AI in customer interactions, and the future landscape of AI integration in various professional applications. Mentions HubSpot’s Marketing Hub...

Ep. 264 Is AI finally ready to revolutionize the way we work day to day? Kipp, Kieran, and Steph Smith (host of the a16z podcast) dive into practical use cases of AI that can transform your workflows and enhance productivity. Learn more about how recording processes in Loom can generate SOPs and give feedback on automation, leveraging AI to provide efficiency suggestions, and using AI to distill the core elements of why certain content performs well. Recorded from HubSpot’s Inbound...

Ep. 263 "Did you know that YouTube sees a billion hours of video watched daily?"  Kipp. Kieran, and guest Joshua Xu (co-founder and CEO of HeyGen)  dive into applications of AI video in modern business today, recorded from HubSpot’s Inbound 2024. Learn more about the dynamic nature of AI videos, the integration of interactive avatars, and the future of personalized and scalable video content. Mentions Indbound https://www.inbound.com/ Joshua Xu...

Ep. 262 Can you really build a functional app in just 33 minutes? Kipp and Kieran dive into the fascinating world of AI tools to see just how quickly you can go from idea to finished product. Learn more on how to harness AI-powered coding to create personalized workout apps, adjusting workout intensity based on user inputs and energy levels.  Mentions Replit https://replit.com/ Similarweb https://www.similarweb.com/ Kyle Shannon https://x.com/kyleshannon Resource [Free] Steal our...

Ep. 261 “This is the year of AI coding!”  Kipp and Kieran dive into how OpenAI's latest model o1 is revolutionizing the way we code and the broader implications for marketers everywhere. Learn more on how AI coding will transform your marketing funnel and strategy, the concept of disposable code and its impact on the software industry, and the new prompting techniques you need to master to make the most of AI's advanced reasoning capabilities. Mentions OpenAI o1...

Ep. 260 Are you ready for AI to revolutionize your go-to-market strategy by 2025?  Kipp and Kieran dive into how you can leverage HubSpot’s cutting-edge AI tools to stay ahead in the rapidly changing marketing landscape. Learn more on AI-driven custom email marketing to boost your conversion rates by over 80%, the game-changing potential of virtual business development representatives, and the transformative impact of text-to-video technology on your marketing efforts. Mentions Icon...

Ep. 259 Want to build a web app in minutes with zero coding skills? Kipp and Kieran dive into how you can leverage GPT Engineer to create powerful web applications without writing a single line of code. Learn more on how to turn your creative ideas into functional web apps, the game-changing capabilities of AI tools like GPT Engineer, and how the democratization of coding can revolutionize marketing and business operations. Mentions GPT Engineer...

Ep. 258 Is traditional management holding your business back?  Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative concept of Founder Mode and how it redefines effective leadership for modern businesses. Learn more on the importance of leaders being hands-on and managing work instead of teams, why focusing on customer needs trumps peer opinions, and how to hire based on growth mindset and problem-solving abilities. In this episode, Kipp and Kieran unpack Paul Graham's viral essay and debate the...

Ep. 257 Are you ready to unlock the secrets of AI agents and revolutionize your career?  Kipp and Kieran dive into an engaging conversation with HubSpot Co-Founder Dharmesh Shah about AI agents, content creation, and career growth. Learn more on how Agent AI operates and its real-world applications, the vision behind creating efficient markets, and the evolution of software development in the age of AI. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here...

Ep. 256 "How do you build a $1 billion creator business from scratch?" Kipp, Kieran, and Morning Brew’s co-founder Alex Lieberman dive into the playbook for building massive creator-led ventures in today's digital landscape. Learn more on leveraging the immense power of trusted distribution networks, overcoming the inefficiencies in influencer marketing, and why the best creator-led businesses thrive even if the creator steps back. Here’s the full episode with Alex:...

Ep. 255 Why is customer service the number one brand technique you need to master? Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking ways AI tools are transforming brand awareness and customer perception. Learn more on how HubSpot’s new AI search grader reveals what the Internet really says about your brand, the shift from traditional search engines to Large Language Models, and practical steps to improve your brand's sentiment and share of voice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking...