Ep 279 Is marketing becoming more engineer-led? Kipp and Kieran dive into building a game-changing AI sales agent in Slack with guest Horacio Lopez (Business Operations, Replit). Learn more on the intricacies of API integration, the seamless experience with Replit's AI assistant, and optimizing email outreach using enriched data. Mentions Horacio Lopez https://www.linkedin.com/in/horacio-lopez/ Replit https://replit.com/ Replit AI SDR template: https://replit.com/guides/ai-sdr-slack-bot Collin M...
Nov 19, 2024•42 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast 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 awareness. Mentions P...
Nov 14, 2024•50 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://learning.google.com/experiments/learn-about/signu...
Nov 12, 2024•34 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://www.linked...
Nov 07, 2024•43 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast 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 marketing i...
Nov 05, 2024•34 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast 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 revolution...
Oct 31, 2024•41 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://replit...
Oct 29, 2024•22 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast 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 efficiency. Mentio...
Oct 24, 2024•36 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-asai-a4413...
Oct 22, 2024•39 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/...
Oct 17, 2024•26 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast 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] Steal our fa...
Oct 15, 2024•10 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://open.spotify.com/show/3K4LRyMCP44kBbiOziwJjb?si=432a337c28f14d97&nd...
Oct 10, 2024•18 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://o...
Oct 08, 2024•31 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://www.clay.com/ Mo...
Oct 03, 2024•43 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://www.hubspot.com/products/marketing/get-started Wor...
Oct 01, 2024•35 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast 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 2024 Mentions...
Sep 26, 2024•26 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://www.heygen.com/author/joshua-xu HeyGen https:...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast 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 favorite AI Prom...
Sep 19, 2024•31 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://openai.com/index/introduci...
Sep 17, 2024•23 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://icon....
Sep 12, 2024•32 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://chatgpt.com/g/g-WwXQO67cv-gpt-engineer Ale...
Sep 10, 2024•26 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast 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 best str...
Sep 05, 2024•37 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://clickhubspot.com/matg D...
Sep 03, 2024•48 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
Aug 29, 2024•14 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast 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 to l...
Aug 27, 2024•22 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 254 What if you could automate the most mundane parts of your sales job and get promoted for it? Kipp and Kieran are joined by Ethan Dewaal, and dive into how AI is revolutionizing sales practices and boosting productivity. You will learn more on automating product questions with AI chatbots, developing a four-part roadmap for advanced AI use, and the significant impact of AI on the sales cycle. Discover the transformative power of AI as Ethan shares his journey from automating his sales rol...
Aug 22, 2024•40 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 253 Can old IP give shut-down businesses a new lease on life? Kipp and Kieran explore how reviving dormant brands might just be the next big trend in marketing. They are joined by Morning Brew’s co-founder Alex Lieberman to delve into the concept of leveraging old intellectual property to reignite business success. This episode will have you learning more on the potential of marketplaces for brands like SAP Seltzer in Vermont, how to create personalized and tactical content for business lead...
Aug 20, 2024•45 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 252 AI images are now so realistic that even AI experts can't tell what's real anymore. Kipp and Kieran dive into the dramatic advancements in AI image generation with the release of Flux. Learn more on how Flux works, whether you can still spot fake images, and the top marketing use cases for AI-generated images in advertising, email campaigns, and website conversion optimization. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg Flux: https://blac...
Aug 15, 2024•27 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 251 Are Google ads overrated? Kipp and guest, Omer Shai, CMO of Wix, examine the evolving landscape of search and the secret sauce behind Wix's success. Kipp and Omer dive into marketing lessons from one of the industry's most resilient companies. Learn more on the future of search and its fragmentation, the untapped potential of influencer marketing, and the balance between brand and direct response marketing. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubsp...
Aug 13, 2024•52 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. 250 Can you survive the AI wave in content creation? Kipp and Kieran dive into the strategies and skills you need to thrive in the age of AI-driven marketing. Learn more on navigating the transition from traditional content playbooks to personality-led growth, the impact of AI on search-driven traffic, and tips for hiring and leveraging in-house influencers to create engaging, authentic content. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg Nerd...
Aug 08, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast