

Leveling Up with Eric Siu
Eric Siu
Leveling Up is a weekly interview series with entrepreneurs and marketers on the latest in business and marketing. Learn actionable strategies & tactics on how you can make your business grow and mistakes to avoid during your journey. Learn from individuals who have founded billion dollar companies to best-selling authors. Entrepreneur and host Eric Siu also shares insights and learnings along the way.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 5min
Build an AI Agent in 5 Minutes (Easy)
Discover how to create a fully functioning AI day-planner agent in just minutes without any coding! Learn how it can check your calendar, gather the latest marketing news, and send you a daily email summary. Eric Siu guides you step-by-step through the setup using familiar tools like Google Calendar and Gmail. He emphasizes the power of simplicity, suggesting that straightforward agents perform better than complex ones. Plus, explore what other automation possibilities await once you've built your foundation!

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Nov 12, 2025 • 10min
Rank Your Website on Google AND on LLMs, Complete Playbook
Dive into the world of AEO versus classic SEO and discover the secrets to ranking high in AI overviews. Learn about the importance of listicles and how to engage with relevant authors to increase visibility. Uncover which citation sources are favored by AI models and how to enhance your community presence using forums. Eric shares tips on creating comprehensive guides, optimizing for conversational keywords, and the ongoing relevance of technical SEO and backlinks. Plus, find out how AI workflows can revolutionize your content production!

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Nov 6, 2025 • 29min
SEO Is About To Change Forever (and nobody realizes why)
Eric Hsu, founder of Single Grain and co-host of the Marketing School podcast, shares insights on the evolving SEO landscape shaped by AI and innovative workflows. He highlights the significance of programmatic SEO and why retention is now more crucial than distribution. Hsu advocates for treating YouTube as a key search engine and emphasizes the power of agentic workflows to streamline tasks. He encourages marketers to adapt by leveraging new tools and maintaining consistency in content creation for long-term brand growth.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 9min
90% of Marketers Will Be Replaced by AI – Here’s How, and How to Be in the Top 10%
AI is revolutionizing marketing, creating new roles and workflows. The best marketers thrive by embracing creativity, strategic thinking, and human psychology. Becoming an AI orchestrator is key to managing workflows effectively. As automation increases, staying agile and recognizing new distribution channels will be vital. Eric also emphasizes the importance of storytelling in marketing, an area robots can’t replicate. Continuous learning and high-agency behaviors will keep marketers ahead in this changing landscape.

35 snips
Oct 31, 2025 • 9min
Top MCP Use Cases for Driving Revenue
Discover how Model Context Protocols are revolutionizing AI as a profit generator. Learn about automating conversion rate optimization experiments to boost sales. Hear about harnessing sales intelligence from calls to identify trends and revive lost deals with automated follow-ups. Explore the power of competitive ad tracking to refine your marketing strategy. Delve into scaling SEO content effortlessly while transforming complex reports into digestible insights. This discussion showcases the future of AI in driving business growth.

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Oct 27, 2025 • 10min
Is The AI Bubble Really About To Burst?
The debate on whether the AI bubble is about to burst ignites as insights reveal that AI is underused, not overhyped. The discussion highlights how real AI applications have saved businesses countless hours and generated significant revenue. Falling costs are driving adoption, and innovative uses like diagnostics show AI as a vital partner. Engineers find efficiency gains, with projects now needing fewer hands. As adoption accelerates, the podcast emphasizes that we are just beginning to explore AI's potential.

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Oct 23, 2025 • 10min
2026 LinkedIn Marketing Strategies That Actually Drive Revenue
Discover the power of LinkedIn marketing strategies that drive real revenue in 2026. Consistency is key; it's better than posting more often. Horizontal videos are outperforming vertical ones significantly, making them essential for credibility. Learn how to scale video production with smart tools like Opus and why carousels are crucial for boosting engagement. Create personalized ads with Carrot.ai and maintain your brand voice using Stanley. Join the conversation authentically to increase visibility and establish authority with proprietary data.

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Oct 20, 2025 • 7min
SEO Isn't Hard It's Misunderstood
Explore the evolving landscape of SEO and discover why traditional methods are fading away. Learn about search everywhere optimization that includes platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Delve into how LLMs and AI impact visibility and clicks. Get actionable tips on mastering content for each platform while adapting to shifting algorithms. Eric emphasizes the importance of channel mastery and hiring experts to create tailored strategies. Embrace the need for adaptability to thrive in today's dynamic search environment!

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Oct 16, 2025 • 9min
SEO Will Change in 2026
Dive into the future of SEO, where AI and LLMs reshape the landscape. Discover how optimizing for AI overviews can enhance visibility while balancing automation with genuine brand storytelling. Learn the art of content repurposing across multiple platforms to capture attention. Regularly updating content and consolidating low-value pages boosts efficiency and rankings. Plus, hear why traditional SEO still holds its ground despite evolving technologies. Embrace change and future-proof your strategy in this new era of intelligent search.

21 snips
Oct 15, 2025 • 10min
Setting Up Marketing Agents in Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Dive into the world of AI agents with tips on using Lindy, Replit, and Claude Code. Discover how to create smart tools like a meeting-prep bot and a Slack recruiting agent. Learn about automating marketing tasks and scaling ROI with effective workflows. Eric shares insights on integrating analytics and SEO data for strategic decisions, and he recommends a progression from Lindy to Replit and Claude Code. Each method is designed to enhance productivity and streamline your marketing processes!


