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Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Mike Montague

61 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text In this episode of The Social Shift, Mike Montague (Avenue9) sits down with Katie Brinkley (Next Step Social and Podcast) to unpack how AI is changing social media and why the brands that win will be the ones that sound most human, not most automated. They explore the rise of “AI slop” in our feeds, why going viral isn’t a business strategy, and how local and B2B businesses can use podcasting and authentic content to build genuine relationships, not just rack up views. If you’...

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Send us a text In this episode of The Social Shift, Mike Montague (Avenue9) sits down with Katie Brinkley (Next Step Social and Podcast) to unpack how AI is changing social media and why the brands that win will be the ones that sound most human, not most automated. They explore the rise of “AI slop” in our feeds, why going viral isn’t a business strategy, and how local and B2B businesses can use podcasting and authentic content to build genuine relationships, not just rack up views. If you’...

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Episodes (20/61)

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Identifying the AIceberg of Cybersecurity with Alexander Schlager

Send us a text In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Alexander Schlager, founder of Alceberg.ai, to unpack the hidden cybersecurity challenges lurking beneath the surface of AI adoption. From the rise of agentic AI to the evolving threat landscape of autonomous tools and prompt injections, this conversation goes deep into why observability, memory, and human-in-the-loop design are critical for keeping your brand and your customers safe. Whe...

6 days ago

30 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Using AI to Prepare for Podcast Interviews with Mike Montague

Send us a text In this episode of Podcasting Made Simple Live, special speaker Mike Montague, founder of Avenue9 and host of the Human First AI Marketing Podcast, shares how artificial intelligence can transform the way you prepare for podcast interviews. Drawing on over a decade of experience behind the mic, Mike reveals how AI can help guests show up sharper, more relevant, and more confident without losing their authenticity. You’ll learn how to use AI as a creative collaborator to resear...

1 week ago

9 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing with Chris Singel

Send us a text In this episode, Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with Chris Singel, AI Optimist, Delta Digital Agency owner, and TEDx speaker, to explore how small and midsize businesses can embrace AI without losing what makes them unique. From automating the “work that sucks” to unlocking new levels of creativity and strategy, Chris shares why the future isn’t humans or robots, but a powerful collaboration of both. Listeners ...

1 week ago

33 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Automating Your Business with AI featuring Dr. Bradford Carlton

Send us a text What if you could automate 90% of your business without losing the human touch? In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with ⁨@BradfordSCarlton⁩ , founder of Automate Business AI, to explore what’s actually possible when small business owners and creators stop doing everything themselves and start building intelligent systems. From AI-generated content and task automation to building bots for invoicing and marketing, Bradford shares how he has designed a business ...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

AI Growth Strategies: Closing the Loop on Automation with Dustin Jensen

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with AI strategist and founder of AIaSystem.com, ⁨@dustinjensen0351⁩ , to explore how small and mid-sized businesses can harness AI to drive real business outcomes. From workflow discovery to the rise of AI agents that ‘close the loop’ on automation, Dustin shares frameworks, use cases, and practical advice for moving from curiosity to pilot implementation. You’ll also learn why contex...

3 weeks ago

34 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

How Will AI Affect Sales and Marketing in the Future?

Send us a text In this special episode celebrating #internationalpodcastday 2025, Mike Montague gathers top voices from the world of marketing, sales, tech, and strategy to answer one big question: What will sales and marketing look like 10 years from now? The answers might surprise you. From personal AI agents and decentralized trust systems to the rise of AI burnout among executives, this conversation explores the very real shifts happening now and how to prepare for what’s coming nex...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Creating Your AI Digital Twin: The Next Competitive Edge for Business Owners with Manuj Aggarwal

Send us a text What if you could clone your mindset, values, and decision-making style into an AI-powered version of yourself, one that never sleeps, doubts, or second-guesses? In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with AI and blockchain expert ⁨@manujagro⁩ to explore the groundbreaking concept of the AI Digital Twin. Together, they unpack how this emerging technology can help business owners and marketing leaders gain clarity, unlo...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

AI Video Production & Creative CoPilots with Amer Tadayon

Send us a text What happens when AI stops being a gimmick and starts being your creative partner? In this episode, Mike Montague chats with Amer Tadayon, founder of LuciHub, about how AI video tools are opening new doors for small businesses, nonprofits, and solo marketers. From script writing and shot lists to voiceovers and final edits, AI is now a creative co-pilot, not a replacement for humans, but an amplifier of ideas. Amer shares how SMBs are creating authentic, high-performing video c...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

AI Public Relations: Building Trust, Not Just Links with Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, we’re joined by Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs, founders of Linkifi, to talk about how digital PR is evolving in a world dominated by AI, LLMs, and search engines that think like humans. We unpack what white hat link building actually looks like in 2025, why traditional press releases are outdated, and how AI is rewarding brands that build credibility, not just content. You’ll learn why getting quoted in tier-one media ma...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Human and Machine Learning: Coaching Sales Teams with Causal AIwith Owen Lawlor

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Owen Lawlor, VP of AI at CoachEm, to explore how AI can be used with humans, not against them. You’ll hear how CoachEm is helping sales leaders move beyond dashboards and activity metrics by using causal AI and machine learning to uncover why performance is lagging and what reps can do about it. Think Iron Man, not Terminator. This isn’t automation that replaces your people; it’s intelligence...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Marketing Malpractice: Why AI Won’t Save You Without Strategy with David Poulos

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with veteran CMO David Poulos to diagnose one of the most common but costly mistakes in small business marketing today: relying on AI without a clear strategy. They unpack how AI often becomes a shortcut to mediocrity, amplifying generic content, skipping the hard questions, and ignoring the very thing that actually drives growth: knowing your customer and having a plan that respects them. From A...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

AI for Sales: Automate the Work, Keep the Connection with Chad Burmeister

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with ⁨@thechadburmeister⁩ , host of the AI for Sales Podcast and veteran AI entrepreneur, to explore how small and mid-sized businesses can harness AI without losing the human touch. Chad shares practical, battle-tested strategies for building custom GPTs in under an hour, using AI to create personalized outreach that gets 82% open rates, and aligning sales and marketing data to i...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

AI Sales Roleplays with Michael Ocean

Send us a text Most salespeople dread roleplay training. It’s awkward, unrealistic, and rarely reflects the real challenges they face with prospects. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Michael Ocean, founder of Sell Me This Pen AI, to talk about a better way. Instead of building AI to replace sales reps, Michael built an AI-powered coaching assistant that helps them practice, improve, and perform without the pressure of a group setting or the pain of bad peer roleplays. We dig int...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Sage Marketing Advice with James Hipkin

Send us a text Too many SMBs think a new headline, a prettier design, or the latest AI tool will magically turn their website into a lead machine. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with marketing veteran James Hipkin to explain why most underperforming websites don’t have a copy or design problem; they have a strategy problem. You’ll learn why “inside-out” marketing stalls growth, how to shift to an “outside-in” approach that meets buyers where they are, and why messaging built for boo...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Boring Marketing Is Your Biggest Competitor in the AI Era with Jay Schwedelson

Send us a text If your marketing blends in, it’s already losing. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with @schwedelson , CEO of Outcome Media, founder of SubjectLine.com, and host of the Do This, Not That podcast, to talk about why “boring” is the silent killer of your campaigns. Jay shares why AI isn’t the enemy, but a partner for amplifying creativity, and how SMBs can use it to produce attention-grabbing ideas that cut through the tidal wave of generic content. From meme...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Custom Apps & Data Science: Hunter Jensen on Winning the Last Mile

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Hunter Jensen, founder and CEO of Barefoot Solutions, to explore how AI is transforming software development, data workflows, and productivity across industries. From building custom applications to launching Compass, an AI-powered, self-hosted enterprise platform, Hunter shares how mid-market businesses can use AI strategically without relying on one-size-fits-all tools. With experience s...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

AI Podcasting: How to Turn Conversations Into Clients with Doug Sandler

Send us a text What if your next client wasn’t in your funnel, but sitting in your guest seat? In this episode, Mike Montague chats with podcasting strategist Doug Sandler of Turnkey Podcast about how small business owners can stop chasing downloads and start using their podcast as a smart, AI-assisted lead generation engine. Doug shares his proven “Guest to Gold” strategy, helping SMBs turn interviews into income by focusing less on fame and more on who’s in the room. They unpack how AI has...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

The Future of SEO & AEO: Quality, Context, and Connection with Daniel Molina

Send us a text What if SEO isn’t dead, it’s just grown up? In this episode, Daniel Molina of Red Palm Studios joins us to talk about the future of search in the age of AI overload. From "plumber near me" to advanced local strategies, Daniel breaks down why quality content, strong reviews, and authentic online presence matter more than keyword stuffing or lazy automation. He shares lessons from scaling his own agency, failing forward as an entrepreneur, and why local businesses still have mass...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Outsmart, Not Outspend: The Small Business AI Advantage with Melissa Fors Shackelford

Send us a text What if the AI revolution isn’t about replacing humans but finally giving small businesses the edge? In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® Podcast, Mike Montague talks with ⁨Melissa Fors Shackelford⁩ , a seasoned marketing leader turned fractional CMO, about how AI is flattening the marketing landscape. They explore how tools once exclusive to Fortune 500 budgets are now accessible for under $100 and how that changes the game for nimble teams who move fa...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Practical AI Literacy for Business Growth with Mark Andrews

Send us a text In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Mark Andrews of AI Prophets to explore what AI literacy really means for small and medium-sized businesses. Together, they break down the myth of AI as an all-knowing wizard and instead reframe it as a tool, like a chainsaw, that can dramatically increase productivity when used correctly. From upskilling employees and integrating AI into daily workflows to the biggest mistakes...

2 months ago

29 minutes