In today’s show, we’re going deep into one of the hottest topics for any entrepreneur right now: how to really use AI to grow your brand and business. Many of us know the power of AI, but we don’t always know where to start or how to keep our work from sounding robotic. That’s why this talk with John Suarez, co-author of The Marketer’s Manual on Generative AI, is so important. You’ll hear simple ways to plug AI into your daily tasks, tips to avoid overthinking it, and why your brand still needs your human touch to stand out. If you want to compete with bigger companies, save time, and unlock new growth, you won’t want to miss this.

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• Buy John's Book: The Marketer's Manual on Generative AI: Harness AI to Lead, Innovate, and Profit in Business

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Today we’re going to talk about something that can change the way you grow your brand — how you follow up.

So many people focus on getting new followers, but the real gold lies in the people you’ve already talked to.

It’s easy to lose track of warm leads, superfans, and partners when your messages are buried in your DMs and emails, which is why organizing your contacts and creating a system for follow up is so important.

When you have a personal CRM, you stop leaving money and relationships on the table and start to stay top of mind. You also are able to turn connections into real growth for your brand and business.

My recommended tool from this episode: Kondo

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In this episode, I’m bringing you an eye-opening conversation with Bruce Clay, the man many call the Father of SEO.

We explore how search engine optimization has evolved over nearly three decades and how AI is changing the rules once again.

Bruce shares why SEO is more than just keywords — it’s about owning your place on the search results page, understanding intent, and working across teams to grow your traffic.

If you want your business to stay visible and keep driving results in this new era, this episode will show you how important it is to think beyond just organic search and embrace a bigger picture.

This is a must-listen for any marketer or business serious about staying ahead in digital marketing.

Guest Links

• Bruce Clay's Website
• Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
• PreWriter

Learn More:

• Buy Digital Threads: https://nealschaffer.com/digitalthreadsamazon
• Buy Maximizing LinkedIn for Business Growth: https://nealschaffer.com/maximizinglinkedinamazon
• Join My Digital First Mastermind: https://nealschaffer.com/membership/
• Learn about My Fractional CMO Consulting Services: https://nealschaffer.com/cmo
• Download My Free Ebooks Here: https://nealschaffer.com/books/
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/nealschaffer
• All My Podcast Show Notes: https://podcast.nealschaffer.com