Transparency About AI Boosts Client Value
Stop hiding the fact that you're using AI to your clients. Tell them you use it, show them how you use it, and make it clear you've got the best trained AI in your space to perform the services you perform. This won't lessen your perceived value, it will increase it. I'm currently working with a handful of very large brands, household names that most people know. I OPENLY talk about the AI platforms I'm using, why I'm using them, and how we work together to create the best result for the client. Now, granted, it's a full collab with me and the AI. I'm not just hitting a button, letting it cook, and then flipping the end product to the client. So please understand, that's not what I'm suggesting here at all (and yes, many out there are doing this). But it's our job to deliver the best results to our clients. That's what we get paid to do. And ideally, we do it in as timely of a manner as possible. When used correctly, AI does this better than any technology we've ever seen in the history of the world. So why apologize for using it correctly? Own the fact that you're on the cutting edge of excellence. And remember this: the day is coming when most clients will be worried and concerned if you're *not* using the best tools and tech (AI) do complete their tasks. So start now. Change the conversation. Take pride in your methods. And produce better work than you ever have before while thrilling your clients in the process.
AI Search Rewards Specific Answers Over Domain Authority
I continue to see major differences between AEO and traditional SEO. Here's a perfect example of something that just happened: One of my companies launched a hyper-targeted "Best of" post for our niche. Within 48 HOURS, a large franchise found...
Stop Overthinking AI: Ask Claude, Take Anthropic Courses
"Where do I start with AI? I'm completely overwhelmed." I hear this every single week from smart, successful people. So here's my blunt answer: you're massively overthinking it. Two things. That's all. 1. Open Claude right now and type: "I'm...
Longer, Deeper Event Talks Deliver Real Business Value
Fascinating Trend: Events are FINALLY going deeper in 2026 Quick explanation: Over the past 5 years, I think many event organizers bought into this Tik-Tokification of events, making talks shorter so as to "keep the attention" of the audience. In...
Start Every Post with TLDR and Question H2s
Hey marketers, want more wins with AI summaries and citations? Yeah, me too. Here are two simple actions we've seen work really well with clients over the last 90 days: 1. Include a TLDR summary to start EVERY blog article...
Free 90‑Minute Sales Kickoff to Transform Your 2026 Performance
Tomorrow I'm doing something I've never done before: Putting on a FREE, 90 Minute Sales Kickoff (SKO) for ANYONE that wants to dramatically improve their sales skills and mindset for 2026 - B2B, B2C, sales leaders, soloists, this is for...
Stay Flexible, Don't Underestimate AI's Evolving Power
Two things are becoming crystal clear to me when it comes to AI in business: 👉 #1: Stop marrying yourself to any single AI platform. I don't care if it's ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. The market is moving too fast....
Skip Meetings without a Clear Purpose
Life Tip (that took me years to learn): If you don't know *why* you’ve been invited to a meeting, don't go. Let's translate the "why": 👉 "To hear updates" ...That's an email. 👉 "To give input" ...That's a shared doc....
Stop Texting Prospects—Call Them to Close Deals
Dear Sales Professional, If you would like to lose a ton of deals you should have closed, keep attempting to resolve concerns over text messages instead of calling the person directly and having a real conversion. Sincerely, A Friend Who...
Prioritize the Right Platform, Don’t Spread Yourself Thin
Important Reminder for All Marketers: 👇 Yesterday I was chatting with a client (boat retailer) that told me they wanted to focus more on their LinkedIn efforts. My response: Why would you put your energy on a B2B platform when...
Psychology Beats Tactics: Top Hard Sales Skills
The 3 Hardest Skills to Teach in Sales (From 2,000+ Hours of Coaching) 👇 After two decades in the trenches and thousands of hours coaching sales professionals, I’ve realized that the "mechanics" of sales are (with the right coaching) easy....
Put the Answer First: Stop Burying the Lead
Dear Marketers, Put the answer first. Put the answer first. Put the answer first. Sincerely, Humans & Answer Engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Etc.) ------- (In other words, stop burying the lead with your content. If you want impatient humans to stick...
8.5‑Hour Live Tuna Battle Captivates 2,500 Viewers
My commercial fishing company did something online that has never been done before a few days ago, and the story is a wild one. Here's what went down: During commercial bluefin tuna season (which happens to be right now) we...
AI‑averse Majority Forces Businesses to Rethink Marketing
Last week POLITICO asked which party benefits from Americans' fear of AI. This morning The New York Times led with a story about the growing backlash. Everyone, apparently, hates AI now. Good. Here's why: When the masses reject something out...
True Trust Turns Performance Reviews Into Real Growth
I had a “year in review” meeting with my Chief of Staff, Becca Manganello , the other day. It turned into a surprisingly powerful discussion centered on just two questions: 1. What did I personally do that was most helpful...