AI Growth Hacking Podcast - Episode #3 - The Evolution of AI and Online Business Hosted by Andrew Best and Addison Best In this episode, Andrew and Addison take a trip down memory lane, exploring their journey from the early days of the internet to the present. They discuss the evolution of online businesses, the impact of AI, and how their experiences have shaped their understanding of digital growth strategies. Learn from their stories, insights, and predictions about the future of AI and online business. 🔗 5-Day Free AI Growth Hacking Course: https://aigrowthguys.com/5-day-free-course-how-to-grow-your-business-like-a-weed/ 📚 Our AI Growth Hacking Course: https://aigrowthguys.com/growth-hacking-course-sign-up/ 📰 AI Growth Guys Newsletter: https://ai-growth-guys.beehiiv.com/subscribe/?via=andrew-best 📧 Contact Us: https://aigrowthguys.com/contact/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Host Details 00:11 - The Importance of History in AI and Business 01:34 - Early Entrepreneurial Ventures and the Pre-Google Era 04:05 - Creating InsiderTips.com and the Magic of Online Earnings 05:40 - The Beginnings of SEO and Getting Found Online 08:02 - Moving to China and Launching a Successful Podcast 10:55 - Using Early SEO Techniques and eBay Sales 13:01 - Experimenting with Content Creation and Napster 16:00 - AdSense, YouTube, and the Start of Video Monetization 18:41 - Building an Email List and Membership Site 24:00 - The Challenges of Ad Revenue and Click Fraud 26:59 - Returning to Canada and Starting 88Herbs 29:00 - The Impact of AI on Business and Content Creation 31:02 - Algorithmic Discovery and Content Visibility 36:56 - Building Personal Brands and Trust Online 40:01 - Expanding Content Reach Through Various Platforms 42:59 - The Value of Email Marketing and Audience Building 44:00 - Diversifying Channels and Trying New Strategies 50:00 - The Role of AI in Editing and Content Repurposing 52:00 - Final Thoughts on AI's Future and the Importance of Adaptability 54:00 - Closing Remarks & Podcast Channels