
AI Explored
This is the podcast for marketers, creators, and business owners who want to know how to use AI. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover practical and actionable ways to put AI to work.Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/aipod
Latest episodes

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Mar 11, 2025 • 47min
AI Assistants: How To Level Up Your Work
In this engaging discussion, Mike Allton, Founder of The AI Hat, shares his expertise on leveraging AI assistants for business efficiency. He emphasizes how AI can transform digital marketing by enhancing workflows and personalization. The conversation also dives into customizing AI tools for content creation and navigating Google Workspace with AI. Mike reveals strategies for effective market research using Google's Gemini platform, illustrating how personalized AI interactions can empower professionals and elevate productivity in the workplace.

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Mar 8, 2025 • 14min
Conversing With the Future: My Mind-Blowing Experiment
Dive into a fascinating experiment where a conversation with an advanced AI, Maya, reveals the future of social media marketing. Explore the quirks of digital communication and the humor behind language dynamics. Discover how AI is reshaping podcasting and creating human-like interactions. Learn about the collaborative magic at the upcoming Social Media Marketing World event, where experimentation and creativity in marketing shine. This is not just tech talk; it's a glimpse into what's possible with AI!

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Mar 4, 2025 • 41min
AI Automation Made Easy: How to Get Your Hours Back
Reed Floren, an AI marketing strategist and founder of AutomatedAIMarketer.com, dives into the world of AI automation. He shares how evolving from internet marketing to AI mastery has transformed his career. Listeners will discover game-changing tools like MindPal and TaskMagic, which can streamline workflows and boost efficiency. Reed emphasizes the importance of recognizing repetitive tasks for automation and the mindset shifts needed to embrace AI in marketing. His insights promise to save time and enhance productivity for entrepreneurs.

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Feb 25, 2025 • 43min
The Smart Marketer’s Guide to Streamlining Work with AI
In this insightful discussion with Rick Mulready, an AI strategist and coach, listeners learn how to effectively implement AI tools to enhance business efficiency. Rick emphasizes the importance of auditing daily tasks and prioritizing high-value activities to streamline workflows. He shares practical methods for using AI, like ChatGPT, to automate mundane tasks and free up time for strategy. Additionally, the conversation highlights the necessity of continuous testing and adaptation as AI technology evolves, ensuring businesses stay at the forefront of innovation.

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Feb 18, 2025 • 44min
Top AI Tools for Creators for 2025
Matt Wolfe, an AI tools expert and creator behind Future Tools, dives into the intersection of AI and content creation. He discusses transformative AI tools for enhancing creativity, such as Perplexity for research and Leonardo for stunning image generation. The conversation touches on strategies for effective image prompts and the latest advancements in AI video creation, including OpenAI's Sora. Matt also emphasizes the importance of community engagement among creators and the massive potential of these tools to elevate content production.

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Feb 11, 2025 • 44min
AI Priming: Getting Custom and Accurate AI Output
In this enlightening discussion, Chris Penn, a data scientist and author of The Intelligence Revolution, shares insights on optimizing AI interactions. He emphasizes that 95% of prompt crafting should focus on priming to enhance AI output. Chris uncovers the Rappel process for engaging effectively with AI and highlights the importance of credible sources in prompt crafting. He also discusses the rising significance of AI in legal and marketing sectors, advocating for rigorous validation of AI-generated content while maximizing its potential.

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Feb 4, 2025 • 45min
Moving from AI Experiments to Company-Wide Process Integration
In this insightful discussion, Lauren Morgenstein Schiavone, the founder of Wonder Consulting and former Procter & Gamble leader, shares her journey of empowering non-technical leaders to embrace AI. She reveals a structured five-step approach to integrating AI into core processes, emphasizing the importance of a supportive culture and dedicated AI councils. Lauren also explores the role of AI in innovation at major brands and how it transforms marketing by enhancing efficiency and engagement. Her insights are essential for organizations looking to move beyond mere AI experiments.

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Feb 1, 2025 • 51min
How We're Pivoting Our Marketing: Behind the Scenes
In this insightful discussion, Dan Sanchez, a Senior AI marketing strategist at Social Media Examiner, teams up with CEO Michael Stelzner to unveil their strategic pivot in marketing. They address the hurdles of declining social media reach and email deliverability. Discover how eight innovative approaches, from leveraging short-form video content to enhancing audience engagement through storytelling and humor, are shaping their new tactics. Plus, learn how AI chatbots are transforming customer engagement!

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Jan 28, 2025 • 46min
Creating AI Avatars: How to Create Video Clones for Business
In this discussion, Aoife Roche, a marketing consultant and AI strategist, delves into the potential of AI video avatars for enhancing business visibility. She shares her journey from corporate tech to entrepreneurship, highlighting how AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming marketing. The conversation touches on the ethical concerns of AI avatars, the technicalities of creating engaging video content, and practical tips for using platforms like HeyGen and Eleven Labs. Ultimately, Aoife emphasizes the importance of authenticity in AI-driven marketing.

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Jan 21, 2025 • 43min
AI Music for Business: How to Get Started
Dan Sanchez, an AI strategist and host of the AI Driven Marketer podcast, dives into the transformative power of AI in music marketing. He highlights how non-musicians can create impactful audio content and discusses innovative tools for AI-generated music, like ChatGPT and Suno. Topics include the creative process of composing music with AI, the ethical considerations, and how to leverage AI for seasonal marketing campaigns. Dan also touches on the complexities of licensing and production in this evolving landscape, equipping listeners with valuable insights.