# Modern Buyer Shift: Why AI Is Rewriting Trust and Decisions

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Podcast: [C-Suite Sales & Marketing Perspectives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-suite-sales-marketing-perspectives-6578818)
Published: 2026-05-13T18:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

Episode #293: Madison Conway, Chief Marketing Officer at The DCC Group, shares how AI is changing trust, buyer expectations, and decision-making. She explains why companies must move beyond urgency and define success before adopting AI. Shel also outlines how leaders can build confidence by aligning technology decisions with real business value. “In an AI-driven market, trust is not a soft concept. It is a business advantage. It is not earned by ideas alone. It is earned by delivering. A lot of companies know how to talk about innovation. A lot know how to sell execution, but what really matters is whether or not you can deliver those meaningful, lasting outcomes in the real world.” - Madison Conway This conversation explores how AI is reshaping buyer expectations, redefining trust, and changing how organizations evaluate partners, outcomes, and long-term success. Madison breaks down why leaders must rethink success metrics, avoid rushing into AI adoption, and focus on execution that creates lasting value. The conversation offers practical insight into trust, alignment, and smarter decision-making in an AI-driven business environment. Follow Madison Conway on LinkedIn Follow Steve MacDonald on LinkedIn

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