AI-Fueled Growth

Why Run Today is one of the projects inside Growth Forge Studio, where we experiment with storytelling, filmmaking, and social media strategy. Instead of testing ideas on client work, we test them here first. This channel started with a simple idea: talk to runners and tell their stories. Over the last three years it bounced between formats — interviews, podcast episodes, video experiments — and p...

The first three seconds decide whether your video lives or dies. What you say and how you say it matters. Production quality matters. Your offer absolutely matters. But none of it gets a chance to work if people don’t stay past the first three seconds. In this video, I break down how we’re developing better hooks for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts — without gimmicks, trends, or trying to act l...

Stop posting and forgetting. If you are putting content or ads "out there" and just letting them sit, you are wasting the most valuable asset you have: Data. In this video, we break down the "Refine" stage of the Growth Forge process and show you how to use AI to actually fix what isn't working. The AI Strategy Consultant We don't just use AI to write captions; we use i...

Most marketing fails because it’s random. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on Growth Forge Studio to show how we’re using AI, not as a shortcut for content volume, but as a collaborative tool for strategic clarity. We don’t experiment on our clients; we test these systems on our own brands first. Today, I’m breaking down three specific use cases where AI helped us refine our messagi...

If you don't have a system in place that you follow, your marketing is just random. In this episode of the AI-Fueled Growth vlogcast, we break down the Marketing Flywheel—the exact 5-step process we use to move away from "random" posts and toward measurable results. Most businesses make the mistake of trying to market to everyone, which ultimately means they are marketing to no one....

Posting more. Boosting posts. Trying ads. If your marketing feels busy but never really works, this video is for you. Most business owners think they need better tactics. What they actually need is a system. In this video, I show why random marketing creates noise — not results — and walk through the simple framework that turns chaos into clarity. No hype. No “growth hacks.” Just a way to stop gue...

In this video, I walk you through exactly how to use ChatGPT to build real, usable marketing strategies, the kind you can take back to your shop, service business, or newsletter today. We start with a simple goal (grow an email list by 100 subscribers) and test what ChatGPT gives us. Spoiler: the first answers aren’t great. So I show you how to push past generic suggestions, refine the prompts, an...

Most business owners jump straight into marketing. They post on Facebook, boost a few things, try an ad, send an email, and hope something works. This video will save you hours of frustration. In this AI-Fueled Growth cinematic vlogcast, we show you the two steps most owners skip, and why these steps matter more than any tactic or tool you use afterward: 1. Setting clear, specific goals 2. Choosin...

Most businesses talk about what they do. The smart ones talk about what their customers feel. In this cinematic vlogcast, Ryan and Zach from Growth Forge Studio break down how to find the message your customers actually care about—one that connects, converts, and builds loyalty over time. They unpack the three pillars behind every strong message:✅ Proof – Show that your work delivers results✅ Va...

In our latest Cinematic Vlogcast, Ryan Tungseth and the Growth Forge Studio team break down how to build a marketing plan that actually gets results...without the jargon. You’ll learn:✅ Why every marketing plan starts with a clear goal✅ How to turn that goal into a simple, actionable strategy✅ The difference between strategy and tactics (and why it matters)✅ Real examples from small-town busin...

Ever feel like you’re spending way too much time creating content? We did too...until we built a system that turns one podcast into an entire week of marketing content. This week, we pull back the curtain on how AI helps us do it: ✅ Write better podcast headlines and descriptions ✅ Draft subscriber emails that connect back to the show ✅ Create social posts that actually sound human ✅ Turn the...

After nine podcast episodes, we decided to make things more funner . Welcome to the first-ever cinematic vlogcast from AI-Fueled Growth — where we still sit and talk, it’s just prettier and stuff. In this episode, Ryan and Zach break down three real ways AI has transformed how we run our business over the past year — from how we plan projects to how we shoot video. Here’s what we cover: 1️⃣ AI for...

This week, Ryan shares the Start Something Kit — a step-by-step framework built from years of starting businesses, helping entrepreneurs launch through the SBDC, and coaching founders on how to move from idea to income. Zach plays co-pilot as the two talk through: The mistake most people make when launching a business Why selling before you set up an LLC can save you time and money What “product-m...

In this episode of AI-Fueled Growth , Ryan and Zach dive into the fast-changing world of AI-generated video and creative content. They reflect on how far tools like Nano Banana, V03, and Grok Imagine have come in just weeks—especially for visual storytelling—but also where they still fall short. Ryan shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he combined multiple tools to create a period-accurate 1960...

Your brand voice isn’t just about sounding clever—it’s about being consistent, intentional, and strategic. In this episode, Ryan and Zach dig into how entrepreneurs and marketers can use AI to build and evolve a powerful brand voice. You’ll learn: How to audit your brand voice (with the right questions) Why your brand’s “edge” matters more than your mission statement How to teach AI your tone and...

In this episode of AI-Fueled Growth , Ryan and Zach get tactical about the one thing most people overlook: how they structure their prompts. Ryan breaks down his full 7-part prompt structure —including role, task, audience, tone, constraints, examples, and CTAs—and explains when to use it (and when not to). Then they get hands-on with: How Zach used Claude to isolate and rewrite HTML from a client...

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AI can save you hours—but only if you stay in the driver’s seat. In this episode, Ryan and Zach break down how they’re using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok to streamline real work: from managing a brewery’s social media voice to building a new product with just five hours and fifty bucks. You’ll hear how AI fits into real business use cases like: Keeping your brand voice consistent (witho...

Google and Meta ads are more confusing—and expensive—than ever. But with the right AI partner, you can run smarter campaigns without burning your budget. In this episode, Ryan shares exactly how he uses generative AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to build and optimize Google Search campaigns step by step. From creating strategies to interpreting confusing UI prompts, you'll hear how bouncing ideas...

Most people use AI to clean up emails or crank out content—but that’s just scratching the surface. In this episode, Ryan and Zach break down three powerful ways entrepreneurs can use AI to think smarter, plan better, and grow faster. They go beyond the usual “write my caption” prompts and show how AI can help you build real strategies, generate execution plans, and even act as your personal busine...

You think everyone knows who you are. They don’t. In this episode, Ryan and Zach unpack why even your neighbors probably don’t know what your business actually does—and how to fix it without blowing your budget. They walk through how to use AI to increase visibility, generate dozens of posts from one idea, and repurpose content across platforms (without sounding like a robot). Whether you're runni...

In Episode 6, Ryan and Zach break down three AI prompts that every small business owner should be using—but probably isn’t. Starting with the most underrated marketing tool (email), they explain how to use AI to generate value-driven messages that grow customer loyalty and boost sales. From there, they explore the power of AI for inventory planning—especially for boutiques, cafés, and retail shops...

 In Episode 5, Ryan and Zach shine a spotlight on the businesses AI often overlooks— Main Street small businesses that don’t have big budgets or dedicated marketing teams. From coffee shops to antique stores, this episode explores how AI can become the most valuable assistant you didn’t know you had. They break down specific ways small businesses can start using AI right now to: Save time with au...

Ryan and Zach open Episode 4 with a laugh—and a painfully bad AI-generated video. They reflect on their experiment using a text-to-video tool and how it failed to deliver anything close to usable content. Their takeaway? AI is powerful, but without a clear eye, thoughtful prompting, and creative direction, the results fall flat. They explore: The steep learning curve of AI video and image tools Wh...

In this episode, Ryan and Zach dive into one of the most underrated growth strategies: consistency in marketing. They unpack how daily habits build momentum—whether it’s working out, reading scripture, or building a brand. The same principle applies to your marketing: post consistently, show up for your audience, and be intentional with your message. They share how AI can help small business owner...