{"podcast":{"title":"AI Marketing Experts Podcast","slug":"ai-marketing-experts-podcast-7378359","podcast_index_feed_id":7378359,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/aimarketingexperts/feed.xml","website_url":"https://aimarketingexperts.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20854779/AI_Marketing_Experts_Podcast_Logo73ar6.png","author":"AI Marketing Experts","episode_count":48,"summary":"AI Marketing Experts is your backstage pass to the future of marketing. Hosted by a powerhouse crew of AI-savvy entrepreneurs—Chris Hunter, Jennifer Crego, Brad Killgore, Laura Sutherly, and John Clendenning—this weekly show unpacks the tools, trends, and real-world applications of artificial intelligence in digital marketing. From next-gen automations and smart funnels to creative content, data-driven strategies, and behind-the-scenes interviews with the minds shaping the space—we explore what’s working right now. Whether you’re a marketer, agency owner, or growth-minded entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to stay ahead of the curve. 👉 New episodes every week. 🎧 Subscribe and geek out with us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📡 Brought to you by the team who lives at the intersection of AI + ROI.st weblog","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-marketing-experts-podcast-7378359"},"episode":{"title":"Why SMBs Can’t Ignore AI Anymore?","slug":"why-smbs-can-t-ignore-ai-anymore","published_at":"2026-04-17T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-marketing-experts-podcast-7378359/why-smbs-can-t-ignore-ai-anymore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-marketing-experts-podcast-7378359","url":"https://aimarketingexperts.podbean.com/e/why-smbs-can-t-ignore-ai-anymore/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3nkuh8kinexfiqzc/S2E15_-_AIME_-_PodEdit_-_D18lqxd.mp3","summary":"In today’s episode, we break down why business owners, agency leaders, and marketers can no longer afford to ignore AI. We talk about why AI matters right now, how quickly the landscape is changing, and why the businesses that learn to use it early will have a major advantage over the ones that wait. This episode covers how small businesses and agencies can use AI to move faster, make better decisions, improve operations, and create more output without needing to become deeply technical. We explore why AI is becoming part of everyday tools, why founders and teams need to adopt it now, and why the real opportunity is not just using chat tools but learning how to direct AI toward business outcomes. You’ll hear practical examples of how AI is already showing up in daily life, from phones and vehicles to marketing workflows, blog content, internal operations, and AI agents that can help execute tasks faster. We also talk about why human judgment still matters, why “human in the loop” is so important, and how business owners can stay authentic while using AI to amplify what they already do well. We also get into a second major theme: why schools and education systems need to stop resisting AI and start teaching students how to use it. This part of the conversation looks at the disconnect between how fast AI is changing the workforce and how slowly many institutions are adapting. The big point is clear: if the future of work is changing this fast, education has to change too. If you’re exploring AI for small businesses, AI for agencies, AI adoption, AI tools for daily business use, AI agents, or the future of AI in education, this episode is packed with practical insight, real examples, and a healthy dose of urgency. The big takeaway is simple: AI is not something to watch f…","meta_description":"In today’s episode, we break down why business owners, agency leaders, and marketers can no longer afford to ignore AI. We talk about why AI matters right…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1636,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ai-marketing-experts-podcast-7378359/episodes/why-smbs-can-t-ignore-ai-anymore/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-marketing-experts-podcast-7378359/why-smbs-can-t-ignore-ai-anymore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}