AI Marketing Experts Podcast

ChatGPT vs Gemini - Using AI For Fixing Problems Fast

In today’s episode, we break down how to use AI to fix problems fast a practical, copy-today game plan for small businesses and busy teams using real workflows with ChatGPT, the Gemini button in Chrome, and NotebookLM 3.1 (plus voice-first “talk to your tools” setups).
You’ll see the exact way we use AI when we’re stuck: click the Gemini button in the top-right of Chrome, talk to your browser, and get step-by-step navigation help + links—then level it up with slide deck revisions inside NotebookLM before exporting to Canva/PowerPoint/Slides.
What you’ll learn (fast):
Instant fixes: use the Gemini button in Chrome to troubleshoot any software problem while you’re in it (no support tickets, no waiting).Team rule: “Ask the assistant first” so your team stops getting blocked (and stops pinging you for every little thing).NotebookLM 3.1 upgrade: create slide decks and revise slides before you hit ‘go’ so editing isn’t a nightmare after export.Voice workflow: talk to your AI by voice (faster than typing) using tools like Whisper Flow“Context doc” secret: stop AI from forgetting keep a simple context document so projects stay on-track across sessions.Start now mindset: you don’t have to be a coder AI is already embedded in daily life + business workflows.
Timestamps
0:00 Welcome + what we’re doing today3:37 Gemini button in Chrome (talk to your browser)4:59 NotebookLM 3.1: revise slide decks before export21:43 Voice + “catch me up” inside a project22:23 The context doc that prevents “AI forgetfulness”23:07 Model + cost talk (why cheaper models can still be powerful)25:06 Workflow setup26:33 Why now is the time to start (simple daily AI use)27:27 Show notes = YouTube description (resources + next steps)
Like, subscribe, and comment the #1 problem you want AI to fix next (software, ops, marketing, client work, health routines anything).
Resources & Tools Mentioned
ChatGPT (troubleshooting + workflows)Gemini in Chrome (in-browser assistant + navigation help)NotebookLM 3.1 (slide deck creation + revision workflow)Voice workflows (Whisper Flow)Custom Project / persistent project memory
#aimarketing #aitools #chatgpt #gemini #notebooklm #smallbusiness #productivity #automation
Join us on AI Marketing Experts as Brad Kilgore and other marketing professionals discuss how to leverage the power of AI in marketing. This episode focuses on decoding trends and testing various ai tools, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in ai for beginners. Discover smart marketing and learn about effective marketing strategies, especially concerning digital marketing and ai automation.

AI Website Builder: Should You Trust It for SEO & Leads?

In today’s episode, we answer the real question behind the hype: AI Website Builder should you trust it for SEO & leads? We break down where ai tools help (speed, drafts, structure) and where an ai website builder can quietly hurt you (missing trust signals, thin service pages, weak SEO foundations, and broken integrations).
If you’re considering an ai website builder free plan or trying to DIY your website design, this is a practical, honest walkthrough of what matters most: above-the-fold trust, the pages Google needs to understand your services, and the “unseen” backend pieces (analytics, search console, email, forms, booking, CRM) that make an ai website actually perform.
This isn’t “pretty site” talk, it’s what gets calls, bookings, and conversions with ai web design done the right way.
What you’ll learn (fast):
• When an ai website builder is a smart starting point (and when it’s not)• The SEO risk of “simplifying” content (and why it can tank rankings)• Above-the-fold trust elements that reduce bounce and increase leads• The key pages your website design needs for local/service SEO• AI web design + integrations: forms, booking, CRM, reminders, email• Free vs paid: what an ai website builder free plan usually limits
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro + the core question: should AI build your website?01:06 AI website builder pros/cons + trust factor05:02 Don’t copy competitors: pretty sites that don’t perform06:23 “Business card websites” (Wix/Squarespace/free builders)07:59 AI tools are cool—BUT: hosting, email, functionality, optimization09:04 “Marketing incest” + why psychology beats design trends10:28 Bounce reality check + trust above the fold11:41 Technical SEO: schema, interlinking, service pages, local structure13:24 Integrations: CRM, scheduling, texts/reminders, full loop15:13 Tracking: Google Analytics + Google Search Console setup basics16:25 Real story: “I simplified the site” → rankings and leads dropped21:57 Google Search Console adjustments + what Google is reading22:46 Wrap + subscribe
Like, subscribe, and comment: are you using an AI website builder, a free builder, or a custom site? Tell us what you’re on—and what industry you’re in.
Resources & Tools Mentioned:Lovable (AI website builder): https://lovable.dev/Wix: https://www.wix.com/Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/Google Analytics: https://analytics.google.com/Google Search Console: https://search.google.com/search-console/aboutStoryBrand framework: https://storybrand.com/
AITools #AIWebsiteBuilder #WebsiteDesign #AIWebsite #AIWebsiteBuilderFree #AIWebDesign

AI Overwhelm? Here's What Top Marketers Do Instead

#ai #ainews #aiforbeginners #airesearch  #aitools 
In today’s episode, we break down AI in a way that actually helps you win: Gemini’s new Chrome side-panel, NotebookLM + Gemini context workflows, what’s real with agentic browsers (Perplexity vs. Comet), and the guardrails you need before letting bots touch your data.
This isn’t hype or “global news” noise this is hands-on AI testing and practical tech you can apply today to grow revenue.
You’ll see how to use ChatGPT, Gemini, and NotebookLM to build systems that save time, capture leads, and increase conversions plus how to turn AI into money with automation, booking, and better marketing execution.
What you’ll learn (fast):
• Gemini side-panel tricks you’ll actually use• NotebookLM to “company brain” + Gemini workflow• Agentic browsers vs. research assistants (Perplexity vs. Comet)• Guardrails that work: read-only, approvals, isolation• Costs/limits to watch and a calm, profitable workflow for small teams
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to AI Marketing Experts01:29 Why owners feel overwhelmed + our plan02:33 Gemini in Chrome: the side-panel demo05:41 “Show me how” on any site (Orbitz example)06:37 NotebookLM overview & features07:57 Pull a Notebook into Gemini (context on tap)09:13 Company manuals to on-point outputs (HR letter example)10:41 Agentic browsers: Comet vs. Perplexity debate11:48 Perplexity hiccups + support reality check13:14 Tasks & “do my work” automation dream26:10 From “Claude-bot” to OpenCall + API-key caution32:32 Security/guardrails that actually work33:42 What’s next + community for small businesses
Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/Gemini Canvas: https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/Google Slides: https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Whisper: https://openai.com/index/whisper/Google Drive: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/
#ainews #aiforbeginners #aitools #aitoolsforbusiness #airesearch #GoogleGemini #NotebookLM #AIAgents #Perplexity #CometBrowser
Join AI Marketing Experts as we decode trends and test ai tools in the AI-powered front lines. This channel offers practical insights for ai for beginners, focusing on effective marketing strategies in the digital age. Discover how artificial intelligence and digital marketing are converging to create smarter online approaches.

We Spent $300K… Then AI Replaced the Entire Project (Contractor Marketing) w/Danny Barrera

#ai 
In this episode, we break down what really happens when a $300,000 contractor marketing project gets replaced by AI and why this moment isn’t a failure, but a forcing function for agencies and contractors alike.
Our guest Danny Barrera shares how AI compressed timelines from months to hours, eliminated bloated workflows, and exposed which parts of contractor marketing actually still matter: brand clarity, conversion strategy, and execution discipline.
You’ll hear why AI didn’t kill contractor marketing it killed the old way of delivering it and how the future shifts toward software, infrastructure, and training instead of headcount-heavy agency models.
Expect real-world examples, mindset shifts, and practical takeaways for contractors, agency owners, and operators navigating the next 24 months.
Steal the frameworks, mental models, and timestamps below to rethink how you build, sell, and execute marketing in an AI-driven world. (Front-loaded keywords + chapters = better discovery & watch time.)
About Contractor Click:
Contractor Click was born from a deep-rooted passion for the home improvement industry. Founders Mady and Danny Barrera, whose fathers were both hardworking blue-collar business owners, understand the unique challenges and rewards of this field. Mady’s father, a skilled handyman and remodeler, and Danny’s father, a concrete flooring and construction contractor, instilled in them a profound respect for hard-work, craftsmanship and the value of building a successful business.
Carrying on that legacy, Danny Barrera, and Mady Barrera created Contractor Click (formerly Concrete Marketing Crew) with the mission to empower 1,000 home improvement business owners. They know firsthand that serving homeowners is an honor, and their goal is simple: to equip their partners with the tools, strategies and digital marketing services to thrive. By helping contractors build profitable, sustainable businesses, they’re ensuring that families across the industry can experience the financial freedom and fulfilling lifestyle they deserve.
What you’ll learn
Why AI marketing for contractors is becoming a true “equalizer” (speed + leverage).How to rebuild contractor marketing around fundamentals (conversion site, brand voice, content + ads alignment).How contractors can use Gemini / AI Studio to build internal tools (dashboards, KPIs, inventory, planning).What to publish when customers shift from “searching” to “asking.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: AI Marketing Experts (no fluff, no hype)00:46 Meet Danny Pereira + Contractor Click (contractor niche)01:55 The $300K project that AI replaced03:20 “2026 is a transition year” + rebuilding the business model with AI04:20 AI-built websites in 45–72 minutes (architecture + strategy)09:05 Back to fundamentals: conversions, brand voice, content + ads alignment12:45 “Marketing amplifies what you already have” (ops + service matter)14:05 Customers aren’t just searching anymore… they’re asking15:10 Gemini + AI Studio: internal apps, dashboards, inventory + KPIs17:30 Brand voice + 12-month social planner generated with Gemini19:10 The “basic level” AI habit: give your AI your company story + context20:45 The future: digital marketing services shrink as AI shifts value32:45 Word-of-mouth changes when people ask their “AI friend”41:00 What contractors and agencies should do next45:00 Final thoughts + wrap
Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/Gemini Canvas: https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/Google Slides: https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/Whisper: https://openai.com/index/whisper/Google Drive: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/
Join AI Marketing Experts as they dissect current trends and test various ai tools to share real-world successes from the AI-powered frontlines. This channel offers practical insights for ai for beginners, focusing on effective marketing strategies in the digital age. Discover how artificial intelligence and marketing are converging to create smarter online marketing approaches.
 #ainews #aiforbeginners #airesearch #aitools

94% of AI Projects Fail, Here's Why

In today’s episode, we break down AI in a way that actually helps you win: why 94% of AI projects fail, what AI (artificial intelligence) really is for business, and how to learn AI by using simple, repeatable workflows. This is not hype or “global news” noise these are AI updates, real-world AI testing, and practical tech tips you can apply today to grow revenue.
You’ll see how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and NotebookLM to build systems that save time, capture leads, and increase conversions plus how to use AI to make money through automation, booking, and better marketing execution.
What you’ll learn (fast):
Why most AI fails (and the fix)AI receptionist + bookingQR chatbot lead genNotebookLM + Gemini workflowHow to monetize AI systems
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to AI Marketing Experts01:20 The Importance of AI in Business05:14 Adapting to AI: The Future of Work09:00 Implementing AI in Everyday Tasks12:25 Exploring Notebook LM Features22:45 The Rapid Evolution of AI Tools26:15 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights
Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/Gemini Canvas: https://gemini.google/overview/canvas/Google Slides: https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/Whisper: https://openai.com/index/whisper/Google Drive: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/
Join AI Marketing Experts as they dissect current trends and test various ai tools to share real-world successes from the AI-powered frontlines. This channel offers practical insights for ai for beginners, focusing on effective marketing strategies in the digital age. Discover how artificial intelligence and marketing are converging to create smarter online marketing approaches.
#ainews #aiforbeginners #airesearch #aitools #aitoolsforbusiness #ai

Why AI Still Needs a Human in the Loop in 2026?

AI is moving fast this AI news cycle changes weekly but AI marketing in 2026 still needs a Human in the Loop if you want consistent brand voice, fewer mistakes, and better results. 
In today’s episode, we break down a practical, copy-today game plan for using ai in marketing without letting automation ship bad outputs. This is the kind of ai video you can rewatch and turn into a repeatable workflow.
You’ll learn why “set it and forget it” creates ai slop, how to build a Master Prompt that protects your messaging, and how to use AI for execution while keeping a human as the final quality gate.
What you’ll learn (fast):
The Human-in-the-Loop rule: a simple approval system that prevents AI from publishing brand-damaging mistakes.
Real-world AI fail (and fix): how AI can misidentify competitors in an SEO workflow and how to catch it every time.
Master Prompt framework: encode your brand voice, offers, ICP, and constraints so outputs stay on-message.
Website conversions: use AI chat/voice to capture leads and add a “talk to a human now” handoff (even after hours).
Local-service reality check: why high-ticket selling still needs human judgment, positioning, and trust.
Research shortcut: transcript-driven research workflows that turn insights into reusable playbooks.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome + why this show exists01:46 The adoption curve & CES: automation everywhere (but brand voice needs humans)03:19 Human-in-the-loop: protect messaging before anything goes live10:59 Chat to voice/video: the “talk to a human” button that increases conversion13:16 From $99 specials to $800 jobs: offers, scripting, and positioning17:27 Prompts + end-of-meeting wrap-ups: your new ops habit18:08 Perplexity + OneNote to ClickUp: automatic action items (you approve)20:06 10-80-10: agent in the middle, you on quality control21:16 Pretty Prompt demo: better prompts, faster outputs30:30 Drive-time learning to frameworks you can reuse
Like, subscribe, and comment:
Where do you require a human check before AI ships? (Emails, ads, SEO, social, customer chat?)
Tools & trends we’re watching / testing next
If you want us to break these down with the Human-in-the-Loop framework, comment which one: Claude AI, Grok AI, Meta AI, Kling AI, HeyGen AI, Manus AI, Higgsfield AI (and a Higgsfield AI tutorial), Google AI Pro, SI AI, plus how AI influencer content and an AI story format changes retention. (Also: the mindset shifts every AI engineer should use when building workflows.)
#ai #aimarketing #marketingautomation #smallbusinessmarketing #chatgpt #ai #ainews #aivideo #higgsfieldai #aislop #klingai #grokai #siai #aiinfluencer #manusai #aiengineer #claudeai #higgsfieldaitutorial #googleaipro #aistory #heygenai #metaai

AI News: Google Gemini, Perplexity Comet, Meta Wearables, AI Tools and More!

In today’s episode of AI Marketing Experts, we break down the biggest AI news stories shaping AI search, AI automation, and the best AI tools you can actually use right now including Google Gemini, Perplexity Comet (agentic browser), and Meta’s push into wearables.
You’ll see real, practical workflows: instant image remixing on Android (Nano Banana/Remix), browser-based automation that finishes “spreadsheet hell” in minutes, and conversion-focused automations that help businesses respond to leads fast (even when you’re asleep).
Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
AI news: Gemini, Comet, Meta wearables what actually matters this week.AI search: win no-click answers with FAQ-rich pagesAI automation: agent browsers to triage email, clean sheets, post fast.AI tools: chat/voice bots, review mining, ClickUp/OneNote workflows.Master Prompt + workflows: on-brand outputs using ai automation & ai tools.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro04:18 Google’s Gemini acceleration & Chrome/Android ai search06:10 Comet vs others: why agent browsers matter (ai automation)09:32 Meta buys the recorder/pin wearables strategy (ai tools)13:17 Image intake to instant analysis; chat to video calls (lead wins)15:22 Buyer-intent signals that trigger outreach (ai automation)24:37 Why we love Perplexity Comet + shortcuts demo26:03 Copilot woes, Comet finishes the spreadsheet job fast27:20 Watch Comet take over the browser to finish expense cleanup31:17 Building posting shortcuts & a morning content framework41:12 OneNote to ClickUp auto-tasks (ai automation)
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
Google Gemini (ecosystem acceleration + assistant direction)Perplexity Comet (agentic browser for AI search + AI automation)Perplexity Pro (deal/free methods mentioned)Nano Banana / Remix (image edits on Android/Gemini)Limitless + Meta wearables (acquisition + implications)Buyer intent + chat scheduling + video calls (conversion automation plays)Master Prompt + Shortcuts (consistent voice + repeatable content systems)OneNote to ClickUp task extraction (ops automation)
#ainews #aisearch #aiautomation #aitools #aimarketing #smallbusiness #aitoolsforbusiness #aiforsmallbusiness #marketingstrategy #digitalmarketing #automation

How I’d Do AI Marketing in 2026 (If I Ran a Small Business)

In today’s episode, we break down AI marketing for small business in 2026 a practical, copy-today game plan using the best AI tools and AI tools for business. You’ll see real workflows and playbooks with ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM, Voice AI, Comet Browser (and similar agents), plus the exact frameworks to start fast with AI for small business.
You’ll learn the Master Prompt that keeps your brand consistent, how to build FAQ SEO for the no-click era, and the time-saving automations that help small businesses move faster without hiring.
What you’ll learn (fast):
Starter wins: set up simple chatbots + built-in Voice AI in your VoIP to handle customer service and capture leads (easy AI for small business wins).Inbox zero: use Comet Browser (or other agent-style AI tools for business) to triage, sort, and surface only actionable emails—so you stop living in your inbox.Research stack: use NotebookLM to turn screenshots/PDFs into clean data tables you can import into your CRM (serious leverage from modern AI tools).Strategy on rails: build a reusable Master Prompt that encodes your brand voice, offers, goals, and constraints so every AI output stays on-message (AI marketing that scales).2026 search shift: publish FAQ-rich pages designed to win AI Overviews and “no-click” answers—smart AI marketing for small business in the new search landscape.
In-browser audits: use Gemini to review past campaigns and sharpen current copy in minutes with a simple workflow high impact, low effort AI tools for business.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to AI Marketing Experts (AI for Small Business)00:53 Start Strong in 2026: AI Marketing for Small Business04:07 New AI Tools for Business: What’s Worth Using in 202609:03 AI for Small Business Growth: Simple Daily Workflows14:07 Claude’s Holiday Gift: What Changed + Why It Matters19:04 Frugal AI Tools: Low-Cost AI Stack for Small Business20:16 Busy Season Prep: AI Marketing Systems That Save Time22:08 Master Prompt: The Core Playbook for AI Marketing25:14 Voice AI in 2026: Calls, VoIP, and Customer Service29:02 AI Glasses: The Future of Interaction (and Marketing)32:23 Strategy to Tools: The AI Marketing Framework That Wins34:07 Final Takeaways: Start Now + Next Steps for 2026
Like, subscribe, and comment with the model matchup you want us to test next (Copilot vs Claude vs Gemini vs GPT-5.x vs Grok).
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
• AI tools for planning, content, and execution (small business workflows)• AI marketing playbooks you can reuse weekly• AI tools for business: agents, inbox triage, and automation ideas• AI for small business: practical setup for growth + consistency• ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM, Voice AI, Comet Browser (and similar agents)• Master Prompt framework + strategy-first operating rules
#aimarketing #smallbusiness #aitools #aitoolsforbusiness #aiforsmallbusiness #marketingstrategy #digitalmarketing #automation