Marketing in the Age of AI

Episode Overview: Host Emanuel Rose talks with Raj Singh , VP of Product at Mozilla , about the rise of solopreneurs, AI-powered tools like Solo ( https://solo.ai/ ) , and how GEO/AEO (Generative/Answer Engine Optimization) is reshaping online visibility. We dig into practical SEO → GEO tactics, why answer engines matter, and how small businesses can harness AI to launch, scale, and operate with l...

Episode Overview: Host Emanuel Rose sits down with Michael Buckbee , cofounder of NOATOA , to unpack how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO/AEO) is reshaping discovery across ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, Perplexity, and more. We cover why lower-funnel content matters most, pitfalls like LMS/LLM-txt hype , how to distribute whole content across platforms, and practical steps to stay findable as...

Episode Overview: In this conversation, host Emanuel Rose talks with Yvette Brown (Co-Founder, X Promos) about the human side of AI adoption—how to upskill teams, manage resistance, and turn pilots into scalable wins. From personal productivity boosts to enterprise transformation, we explore why people, not just tools, determine AI success. What You’ll Learn: A practical path from AI-curious → AI-...

Episode Overview: Host Emanuel Rose sits down with Matthew Edgar (Elementive) to decode how search is evolving from classic Google SEO to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) . We dig into where to focus today (fundamentals!), how to split attention between Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity, and what to test as agents/browsers start “using” your site for users. W...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI , host Emanuel Rose speaks with Balki Kodarapu (fractional CTO) about how AI and “vibe coding” are reshaping startups—from day-one MVPs to $50M ARR . Balki shares what changes inside engineering teams, why security/compliance can’t be an afterthought, and how to balance AI acceleration with the enduring need for human judgment. What Y...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with Chris Rodgers (Founder & CEO, CSP Agency) to unpack the shift from classic SEO to GEO—Generative (Answer) Engine Optimization. Instead of chasing keywords, Chris shows why revenue now flows from human-first strategy: deeply understanding your audience, mapping problem→solution fit, and building bo...

Episode Overview: Data security is no longer optional in the age of AI. Host Emanuel Rose talks with Hunter Jensen (Founder & CEO, Barefoot Labs) about protecting intellectual property, safeguarding PII, and building self-hosted AI solutions that meet privacy and compliance requirements—while actually driving ROI for law firms, defense contractors, and other regulated industries. What You’ll L...

Episode Overview: Host Emanuel Rose sits down with Bradford Carlton (Automate Business AI) to show how clear SOPs + no-code tools like n8n let solo and small businesses spin up lead scrapers , assistant bots , and everyday automations—without being “techie.” From mapping processes to deploying real, working bots, this episode is a practical blueprint for reclaiming hours and scaling smarter. What...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose talks with Charles Dents (Founder & CEO, Exit Systems) about using AI-powered operating systems and 18 value levers—from reducing owner dependency to pricing optimization and real-time KPI dashboards—to grow profit, increase valuation, and prepare companies for premium exits. You’ll learn how founders can step o...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI , host Emanuel Rose sits down with Chad Link and Rob Brower from Swivel —a groundbreaking real estate platform that’s reshaping the industry. They discuss how Swivel’s commission-sharing model, agent memberships, and AI-driven innovations are creating transparency, cutting costs, and putting more money back into the hands of buyers, s...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose talks with change management expert Cesar Viana Teague about how to make AI initiatives succeed in the real world. From tackling fear and uncertainty to aligning leaders and teams, Cesar walks through practical frameworks—SWOT, ADKAR, Kotter’s 8 Steps, McKinsey 7S—and introduces his APE Model to help you analyze, pl...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with agency growth advisor and author Corey Quinn to unpack why niching down beats being a generalist—and how vertical specialization unlocks margin, authority, and scale. Corey also shares his behind-the-scenes playbook for a successful book launch, from community-driven momentum to endorsement strategies...

Episode Overview: In this episode of “Marketing in the Age of AI,” host Emanuel Rose sits down with entrepreneur Colin McIntosh—founder of Sheets & Giggles and SheetsResume.com—to unpack how AI is reshaping job hunting, brand building, and sustainability. From human-first resumes to an ethical approach to AI (including energy offsets), Colin shares practical strategies for blending innovation...

Episode Overview From AI-powered PR engines to home robots and data privacy, this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI dives into how technology can free us from drudgery and spark a creative renaissance. Host Emanuel Rose talks with technologist and media veteran Mark Hopkins (aka “Rizzn”) about robotics, self-hosted AI stacks, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), and why curation may beat crea...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI , host Emanuel Rose sits down with fractional CMO and agency owner Joshua Ramsey (JRCMO) to unpack how AI is reshaping marketing. From “search everywhere optimization” (GEO/AEO) to the practical blend of tried-and-true SEO with AI strategies, you’ll learn what actually drives visibility, lead flow, and brand authority today. What You’...

Episode Overview: AI is transforming marketing—but trust still wins. In this conversation, host Emanuel Rose sits down with revenue coach Kristin Zhivago to unpack how to stay human in a machine-accelerated world: keep your promises, interview real customers, align your sales process with their buying journey, and deploy AI tools without losing credibility. Expect practical frameworks, ethics-in-a...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, host Emanuel Rose talks with Anil Yasyerli about how a crisis during COVID sparked an innovative recruiting model—helping companies hire elite marketing talent across Latin America , leverage AI + automation , and scale profitably . They dig into tech stacks (Zapier, Make, n8n, Clay, GoHighLevel), async interviewing, and why global team...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose talks with Will Green , founder of BSG Connect , about why podcasting is a powerhouse for coaches, consultants, and business leaders . From launching fast to repurposing smart—and even using AI agents to prep interviews—they break down how to build authority, book high-ticket clients, and turn conversations into pipeline ....

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose sits down with Ginny (Virginie) Delaitre —award-winning UX leader and founder of VDS Digital Agency and the UX Marketing Institute —to unpack how AI agents can supercharge marketing ops, transform user experience strategy , and turn everyday processes into repeatable, scalable tools . We dig into real examples: building n8n...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose talks with entrepreneur Eric McHugh about Dating (DATAING) , the first AI-powered matchmaking app. From dynamic, auto-updated profiles and an AI concierge named “Cupid” to UGC growth tactics and city-by-city launches, Eric shares how AI is transforming modern matchmaking—and what marketers can learn from it. What You’ll Lea...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose sits down with Douglas Abbott , founder of Contrasted , to unpack how B2B brands can ditch vanity metrics and focus on authentic messaging, precise audience targeting, and measurable pipeline growth . We cover AI-assisted content, full-funnel campaigns, CRM-integrated attribution, and how to stay visible as answer engines (...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose welcomes back Lisa Raehsler (BigClick Co) to unpack the future of paid ads across Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, and more. We dive into predictive performance modeling , smarter bidding, ROAS targets, attribution across long sales cycles, and why DIY PPC can cost more than it saves. Practical strategy, KPIs that...

Episode Overview What if the future of business wasn’t just about AI, but consciousness? In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI , host Emanuel Rose sits down with Charley Johnson—writer, thinker, and Chief Consciousness Officer—to explore how consciousness can reshape leadership, bridge divides, and help businesses thrive amid technological disruption. What You’ll Learn Why AI is reshaping...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose sits down with Nigel Harman to demystify how clean, accurate data powers everything from AI automation to smarter decisions—and even a smoother path to scale or exit . From building data lakes and BI dashboards to aligning teams on definitions and KPIs, Nigel shares a practical playbook for turning messy spreadsheets into c...

Episode Overview: In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose welcomes back Vinod Kumar , cofounder of Syntheum AI , to unpack how agentic merchandising is reshaping ecommerce, why the future of jobs is more augmented than automated, and how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) can lift your visibility inside AI search. Expect practical, boots-on-the-ground examples, frameworks you ca...