Ep. 308 Have you ever had a conversation with AI and felt like you were talking to your best friend? Kieran dives into the most impressive conversational AI experience with Sesame AI, showcasing its revolutionary capabilities in voice interaction. Learn more about the challenges and breakthroughs in AI voice technology, the emotional awareness in models like Sesame that sets them apart, and the future implications for industries such as gaming, audiobooks, and customer service. Mentions Sesame A...
Mar 11, 2025•9 min•Ep 308•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 307 Are we on the brink of a future where founders operate successful agencies with no human employees? Get Barbera's Prompts https://offers.hubspot.com/full-stack-ai-marketing Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative world of Barbara Jovanovic (Startup Cookie) and her AI-powered approach to running a six-figure content marketing agency. Learn more about optimizing AI tools for business efficiency, crafting compelling content without a human team, and scaling operations with cutting-edge tec...
Mar 06, 2025•40 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 306 Are AI voice agents the future of business communication? Kipp and guest Flo Crivello (Founder and CEO of Lindy), uncover how AI voice agents are transforming customer interactions and the incredible potential yet to be unlocked. Learn more on the current capabilities of AI voice agents, why latency and social norms are the primary challenges, and how businesses can start small to scale faster with AI Mentions Flo Crivello https://x.com/altimor Lindy https://www.lindy.ai/ Amazon’s Alexa ...
Mar 04, 2025•29 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 305 What makes Claude 3.7 Sonnet the best coding model in the world? Kipp and Kieran dive into this groundbreaking AI update and its impact on developers everywhere. Learn more on Discover how Claude 3.7 Sonnet enhances reasoning and coding capabilities, why it's revered by coders despite benchmarks, and how it redefines software development for non-coders. Mentions Claude 3.7 Sonnet https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-7-sonnet Grok https://x.ai/ Cursor https://www.cursor.com/ Mckay Wrig...
Feb 27, 2025•24 min•Ep 305•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 304 How are billion-dollar companies like Kraken integrating AI into their marketing strategies to pave the way for future growth? Kipp and Kieran delve into the transformative role of AI in marketing strategies at trailblazing companies, featuring insights from Kraken's CMO, Mayur Gupta. Learn more on how AI is being leveraged for creative innovations, the debate between using SaaS platforms vs. custom solutions, and the operational best practices companies can adopt for effective AI usage ...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 303 What if everyone had access to human-level intelligence for free? Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking implications of Grok 3's launch and its impact on the AI landscape. Learn more about why Grok 3 is outperforming AI giants like OpenAI and Google, how Elon Musk's access to vast resources gives him a competitive edge in this AI war, and the profound implications of democratizing intelligence in both consumer and enterprise sectors. Mentions Grok https://x.ai/grok Gemini https://...
Feb 20, 2025•31 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 302 Can a small European startup outperform OpenAI? Kipp and Kieran dive into how Convergence AI's Proxy could change the landscape for AI browser agents. Learn more on the potential impact of Proxy being offered for free, the role of browser-based agents in unlocking new use cases, and whether Proxy's competitive edge is enough to rival OpenAI's Operator. Mentions Convergence AI https://convergence.ai/ DeepSeeek https://www.deepseek.com/ Coinbase https://www.coinbase.com/ Ramp https://ramp....
Feb 18, 2025•21 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 301 Is 2025 truly the year of AI agents taking over the workforce? Kipp, Kieran, and guest João Moura (founder of CrewAI) dive into the evolution of AI agents, exploring their potential impacts on business operations and roles. Learn more about what truly defines an AI agent and their distinguishing components, how businesses are successfully integrating agents to enhance productivity, and the potential pitfalls and opportunities that lie ahead in leveraging AI agents to shape the future wor...
Feb 13, 2025•41 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 300 Can technology replace a $10,000 consultant? Kipp dives into how you can harness AI tools like OpenAI's Operator to revolutionize your website analysis, saving you time and money. Learn more about leveraging LLMs like Qwen 2.5 for user experience conversion rate testing, maximizing the $200/month investment into OpenAI's Pro tier for advanced model access, and scaling website feedback and testing to outpace the competition. Mentions OpenAI’s Operator https://openai.com/index/introducing-...
Feb 11, 2025•18 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 299 Can AI make you the most productive person in your company? Kieran dives into creating AI executive and project assistants that radically transform your workflow. Learn more about setting up efficient folder structures for automation, building AI-driven insights engines with Claude, Google Gems, and ChatGPT, and comparing the strengths of each AI platform to find the best fit for your productivity needs. Mentions Claude https://claude.ai/ Google Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ ChatGPT ...
Feb 06, 2025•21 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 298 Can an AI agent revolutionize deep research in marketing? Kipp dives into OpenAI's groundbreaking launch of their new Deep Research product and compare it with Google Gemini's offering. Learn more about how OpenAI's Deep Research can tackle complex research tasks with unparalleled depth, how the competition with Google Gemini stacks up in terms of integration and data sourcing, and why harnessing AI for research could be a game-changer for marketers. Mentions OpenAi Deep Research https:/...
Feb 04, 2025•21 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 297 Why did HubSpot's blog traffic allegedly plummeted? Kipp and Kieran dive into the viral controversy and break down what actually happened with HubSpot’s blog traffic decline, shedding light on the bigger picture. Learn more on the unexpected lessons for marketers from HubSpot's own journey, the importance of diversified content strategy, and how AI and search engine behaviors are reshaping the marketing landscape. Mentions HubSpot Academy https://academy.hubspot.com/ The Hustle https://t...
Jan 30, 2025•35 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 296 What does it take to effectively leverage advanced AI models for your business needs? Kipp, Kieran, and guest Sully Omar (CEO of Cognosys) dive into a comparison of leading AI models, Claude versus GPT, and give a live demo of the powerful O1 Pro. Learn more on the evolving landscape of autonomous agents and their practical applications, the nuanced differences between reasoning models and standard AI, and how to make these advanced tools work for your business. Mentions Sully Omar https...
Jan 28, 2025•41 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Ep 295 Is open source AI the future of marketing intelligence? Kieran dives into one of the most surprising AI launches of the past year and its implications for marketers everywhere. Learn more about how DeepSeek-R1, an open-source AI model from China, rivals the major players in intelligence and reasoning, the game-changing affordability of this new model, and how to leverage it to supercharge your marketing campaigns with real-world tactics and insights. Mentions DeepSeek https://www.deepseek...
Jan 23, 2025•15 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 294 How can AI replace an $84 billion industry with just one prompt? Kipp and Kieran dive into how AI is revolutionizing market research, featuring insights from expert Mike Taylor (https://brightpool.dev/). Learn more about the amazing potential of AI in market research, the magic behind prompt engineering, and how you can leverage these tools to save time and money in your business. Mentions Mike Taylor https://x.com/hammer_mt “Prompt Engineering for Generative AI: Future-Proof Inputs for ...
Jan 21, 2025•36 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 293 Will using AI for personal assistance make your workflow truly efficient? Kieran dives into setting up an executive assistant using Claude's Projects feature to streamline your daily tasks. Learn more about transforming your AI assistant into a powerful tool, understanding the integration between Claude and various apps, and optimizing follow-up management to keep projects on track. Mentions Claude https://claude.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/cu...
Jan 16, 2025•13 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 292 Can you really do 10 hours of research in just 20 minutes? Kipp dives into how to leverage Google’s AI tools to quickly gather and synthesize information. Learn more about the deep research capabilities of Google Gemini, the seamless integration with NotebookLM for organizing and querying your data, and the innovative new interactive audio feature for real-time, engaging learning. Mentions Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google/ Dharmesh Shah https://www.h...
Jan 14, 2025•24 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Ep 291 How can AI revolutionize content creation by 2025? Kieran dives into the essential AI tools that will define the future landscape of digital marketing and content creation. Learn more about leveraging AI for email optimization and tailored audience engagement, the significance of personality-led content amid advancing AI, and which AI tools like Delphi, and HeyGen will be indispensable for video content creation and professional image generation in 2025. Mentions Delphi https://www.delphi...
Jan 09, 2025•26 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 290 Why is Claude AI rapidly becoming the go-to tool for professionals and enterprises alike? Kipp, Kieran and guest Scott White (Claude) dive into the ultimate guide for using Claude AI in your daily work and unlock its true potential in transforming complex tasks. Learn more on how Claude AI can become your virtual collaborator, enhancing your interactions with existing systems. Discover the benefits of personalized integrations for security and compliance, and explore its evolving capabil...
Jan 07, 2025•45 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 289 What does advertising look like in an AI-driven world? Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative impact of AI agents on the future of digital advertising and marketing strategies. Learn more on the disruption of search and paid advertising, creating ads that captivate AI agents, and navigating an AI-dominated go-to-market landscape. Mentions Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/ Aravind Srinivas https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravind-srinivas-16051987/ Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ B...
Jan 02, 2025•15 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wondered how Beehive managed to make a splash with their audio newsletter drop? Kipp and Kieran dive into the world of 'drop marketing' and detail the steps Beehiiv took to create monumental buzz. This is a look-back at their conversation with Alex Lieberman (Morning Brew co-founder). Learn more about how Beehiiv planned their drops 90 days in advance, the importance of picking the right channels and creative for your drop calendar, and the power of employee and customer evangelism. Mention...
Dec 31, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 288 How is AI revolutionizing Product Led Growth (PLG)? Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative power of AI in accelerating PLG strategies with insights from Christopher Miller's stellar episode on the fundamentals of product-led growth. Learn more on effectively leveraging freemium models to drive user acquisition, the role of viral loops in expanding your user base, and how natural language processing can reinvent your onboarding experience. Mentions Christopher Miller’s Marketing Aga...
Dec 24, 2024•19 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 287 Summarizing the impressive summary features of the Grok update! Kipp and Kieran dive into how AI advancements like Grok 2.0 are revolutionizing the way we consume information online. Learn more about Grok's real-time summarization capabilities, the shift in marketing strategies due to AI's summarization power, and the rise of AI-generated hyper-real image content. Mentions Grok https://x.ai/ Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ Ge...
Dec 19, 2024•22 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 286 Ever wondered how AI can triple your content output while saving millions? Kipp and Kieran dive into how to leverage AI for revolutionary content efficiency and creative workflows. Learn more on integrating audience style guides to perfect your messaging, utilizing advanced real-time AI tools for enhanced productivity, and the incredible potential of AI in reshaping content strategies. Mentions Grok https://x.ai/ 60 Minutes AI Segment https://www.cbsnews.com/news/khanmigo-ai-powered-tuto...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 285 Is OpenAI launching cookie dough instead of software? Kipp and Kieran dive into the fumbled rollout of OpenAI's Sora, describing it as the most botched product launch of 2024. Learn more on the hilariously half-baked attempts at AI-generated memes, the reality behind text-to-video technology, and the chaotic landscape of AI data privacy. Mentions Sora https://openai.com/sora/ Grok https://x.ai/ Marques Brownlee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY2x0TyKzIQ Get our guide to build your own C...
Dec 12, 2024•22 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 284 What if AI could double your email conversion rates overnight? Kipp and Kieran dive into the revolutionary AI strategies that are transforming the way we approach email marketing, featuring insights from Dan Wolchonok of Reforge. Learn more on how leveraging proprietary data can create hyper-personalized emails for increased engagement, the importance of seamlessly integrating AI solutions into existing workflows, and the innovative use of AI-generated content to make compelling email ca...
Dec 10, 2024•38 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 283 Can AI truly mimic any writing style in under 30 seconds? Kipp and Kieran dive into transforming your content by leveraging AI's incredible capabilities. Learn more on creating detailed audience guides, customizing content with specific styles, and using AI to enhance productivity and profitability. Mentions ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Packy McCormick https://www.linkedin.com/in/packym/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/custom...
Dec 05, 2024•32 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 282 Is Google dead as a traffic source for marketers? Kipp, Kieran, and Ross Simmonds (founder & CEO of Foundation) dive into how AI is redefining search and the steps you need to take to stay ahead in this shifting landscape. Learn more on leveraging AI to boost human skills, tapping into untapped keywords for early-stage businesses, and maximizing Reddit as a high-trust traffic source. Mentions Ross Simmonds https://rosssimmonds.com/ Foundation https://foundationinc.co/ Claude https://clau...
Dec 03, 2024•41 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 281 Can AI really drive 3 million visitors a month to your site? Kipp and Kieran dive into the revolutionary impact of AI on SEO and modern marketing strategies with expert Chang Chen. Learn more about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks and enhance one-to-one user personalization, recognizing the shift in content strategy towards influence and impressions over clicks, and discovering the essential workflows and tools for efficient and high-quality content creation. Mentions Chang Chen ...
Nov 26, 2024•33 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 280 Are you seeing a decline in SEO traffic? Kipp and Kieran dive into the disruptive impact AI-powered search engines are having on traditional SEO and how marketers can adapt to this transformative shift. Learn more about predicting future search trends, the role of AI in providing comprehensive answers without directing traffic to individual pages, and actionable strategies for diversifying your traffic sources to mitigate the impact. Mentions Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/ Claude ...
Nov 21, 2024•27 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast 
