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The AI Hype Cycle in Marketing 21:54

1d ago21:54

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In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross cuts through the overwhelming noise around AI in marketing to reveal what’s real, what’s useful, and what’s pure hype. From AI-fueled content creation and personalization to ads, analytics, and the dangers of AI deepfakes, Ross shares his honest take on how marketers can harness AI effectively—without…

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The CEO Who Called Us Out—And Might Be Right About AI Content 39:17

2d ago39:17

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson talks with Nick Jain, former IdeaScale CEO and founder of Content Hurricane, about how he used AI to completely replace traditional marketing and scale his funnel 50x. Nick shares how a $25 AI agent outperformed his in-house team, created content that outranked McKinsey on Google, and helped him build one of …

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#230 Bill Belichick: 8x Super Bowl Champion on Winning, Leadership, and Discipline 1:15:23

4d ago1:15:23

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Eight Super Bowl rings. Six with the Patriots. And a mindset that goes far deeper than football. In this rare, wide-ranging conversation, Bill Belichick breaks down the invisible factors behind sustained excellence: discipline, preparation, and the mental edge that separates contenders from champions. He shares the surprising reason he kept Tom Bra…

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Google AI Mode 17:49

8d ago17:49

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In this special episode of Create Like the Greats, Ross Simmonds explores the monumental changes coming to search, marketing, and SEO in light of Google’s latest announcement at I/O 2025: the launch of AI Mode. Ross delivers a deep dive on the implications of AI-driven, personalized search experiences, task automation, and the end of traditional SE…

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How to Monetize Your 9–5 Experience Without Quitting Your Job 41:21

9d ago41:21

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson is joined by Lindsay Rosenthal, founder of Synnc and one of the leading voices in the B2B creator economy. Lindsay shares how she went from building a presence on LinkedIn to launching a software platform that connects brands and professionals for high-leverage collaborations. She breaks down what’s changing …

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#229 Outliers: Andy Grove – Only The Paranoid Survive 1:23:18

12d ago1:23:18

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Most people protect their identity. Andy Grove would rewrite his, again and again. He started as a refugee, became a chemist, turned himself into an engineer, then a manager, and finally the CEO who built Intel into a global powerhouse. He didn’t cling to credentials or titles. When a challenge came up, he didn’t delegate, he learned. This episode …

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You Don’t Need 10 Tools | Just Use ChatGPT Like This 41:23

16d ago41:23

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Celeste Yamile, a personal brand strategist who went from selling Fiverr gigs to building a six-figure business, powered by AI and a loyal LinkedIn audience of 20,000+. Celeste breaks down how she bootstrapped her business using content, systems, and ChatGPT. She shares why most creators fail t…

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#228 Elad Gil: How to Spot a Billion-Dollar Startup Before the Rest of the World 1:38:34

19d ago1:38:34

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What if the world’s most connected tech investor handed you his mental playbook? Elad Gil, an investor behind Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase and Anduril, flips conventional wisdom on its head and prioritizes market opportunities over founders. Elad decodes why innovation has clustered geographically throughout history, from Renaissance Florence to Silico…

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Behind the Scenes with Ross: A Big New Chapter 10:47

22d ago10:47

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross Simmonds shares a personal journal-style update on his business journey and a major new strategic partnership. Ross walks listeners through the evolution of his brand Foundation Marketing, a newly formed alliance with education-sector marketing leader Carnegie, and the power of delivering value in eve…

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Why Your $20 AI Agent Won’t Replace a Team 42:17

23d ago42:17

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson is joined by Jake George, founder of Agentic Brain, to cut through the noise on AI agents. Jake shares why most AI agent projects fail, what everyone gets wrong about automation, and why a generalist chatbot will never run your sales team. With experience training agents to act like departments complete with …

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The Knowledge Project Podcast: Trailer 2:47

24d ago2:47

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Trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs and elite performers, this is where you go to think better, live better, and get ahead. Each week, Shane Parrish goes deep with the world’s sharpest minds—founders, economists, bestselling authors—to uncover the mental models, habits, and strategies behind extraordinary results. The Knowledge Project isn't just a podcast…

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#227 Outliers: Rose Blumkin — Women of Berkshire Hathaway 45:58

26d ago45:58

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Rose Blumkin didn’t just build a business. She revolutionized retail. After fleeing Russia with $66 in her purse, she opened a basement furniture store in Omaha at 43 years old—with no English, no education, and no connections. Her formula? Sell cheap, tell the truth, don't cheat the customer. Nebraska Furniture Mart would survive depressions, fire…

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SEO, Reddit & the Future of Marketing 17:07

30d ago17:07

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In this special episode of Create Like the Greats, Ross Simmonds sits down with SEO expert Garrett Sussman from iPullRank for a dynamic conversation recorded ahead of SEO Week. They unpack the current and future state of search, the increasing relevance of Reddit in SEO strategies, and how marketers must evolve with AI-driven search behaviors. Ross…

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The Hidden Risks of AI Mental Health Apps No One Talks About 56:39

1M ago56:39

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson is joined by journalist Kate Farmer to discuss a growing trend in mental health: the rise of AI therapy apps. Kate recently published an investigative piece on Wysa, Woebot, and other mental health platforms that use AI to simulate therapy conversations. In this episode, she shares what it was like to interac…

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#226 Garry Tan: Billion-Dollar Misfits — Inside Y Combinator’s Startup Formula 2:23:14

1M ago2:23:14

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Most accelerators fund ideas. Y Combinator funds founders—and transforms them. With a 1% acceptance rate and alumni behind 60% of the past decade’s unicorns, YC knows what separates the founders who break through from those who burn out. It's not the flashiest résumé or the boldest pitch but something President Garry Tan says is far rarer: earnestn…

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Brands Can Influence LLMs 13:37

1M ago13:37

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross dives into the evolving landscape of digital marketing in the era of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs). He challenges brands to rethink their approach by understanding that today’s most influential "audiences" aren't just humans—they're machines. Ross outlines how AI tools like …

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Replace Yourself With Systems: How AI Helps You Work Less 42:23

1M ago42:23

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson is joined by Matthew Cohn, the founder of Future Flow, to talk about one of the most practical applications of AI today: voice agents. Matt doesn’t write code. He’s not a machine learning engineer. But he’s built a thriving business that automates sales, lead qualification, and customer follow-up using tools …

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a bu…

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How One Founder Replaced a 20-Person Team With AI Tools 32:40

1M ago32:40

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On this episode of The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Avi Hacker, founder of the AI Consulting Network and one of the most prolific solo operators in the AI world. Avi doesn’t know how to code, but that hasn’t stopped him from building a business powered entirely by custom GPTs, Airtable workflows, Make.com automations, and a relentless comm…

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Conscious Leadership 47:09

1M ago47:09

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross offers a transparent reflection on a book that has significantly impacted his leadership and personal growth journey in 2025 — The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp. Ross walks through all 15 commitments outlined in the book, sharing real-life…

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Biden vs Trump: How U.S. AI Policy Is Shifting 31:40

2M ago31:40

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In this episode of The AI Report, Christine Walker joins Arturo Ferreira to launch a new series on the legal side of artificial intelligence. Christine is a practicing attorney helping businesses understand how to navigate AI risk, compliance, and governance in a rapidly changing policy environment. They explore how the shift from the Biden to the …

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#224 Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier 2:11:14

2M ago2:11:14

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What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of modern AI? A 2-hour long masterclass that you don’t want to miss. Bret Taylor, current chairman of OpenAI, unpacks why AI is transforming software engineering forever, how founders can survive acquisition (he’s done it twice), and why the true bottleneck…

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#223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada 1:23:27

2M ago1:23:27

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy,…

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Reflections from Spryng 2025 12:57

2M ago12:57

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross returns from the Spring 2025 event buzzing with creative energy, fresh ideas, and deep insights on marketing, AI, community, and consistency. He shares standout conversations, tools worth exploring, and reflections on how face-to-face connections still matter in a digital-first world. Ross also dives …

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From 0 to HubSpot: Scaling a Newsletter to 150K Subscribers 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

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Welcome back to The AI Report, where Liam Lawson speaks with the people shaping the future of AI, one breakthrough at a time. This week’s guest is Adam Biddlecombe, co-founder of Mindstream, the daily AI newsletter that was acquired by HubSpot just 17 months after launch. Adam shares how he went from posting on LinkedIn during his lunch breaks to b…

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#222 Outliers: Cornelius Vanderbilt — The First Tycoon 1:24:31

2M ago1:24:31

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn't just compete—he dominated; and didn’t just dominate one industry—he conquered three: ferries, steamships, and railroads. He understood that power lay in cont…

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What I'm Hoping to Learn at Spryng 2025 11:23

2M ago11:23

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation and Distribution.ai, opens up about his expectations and goals ahead of attending Spryng 2025, a gathering of senior B2B SaaS marketers in Austin, Texas. For the first time in a while, Ross is attending an event not as a speaker but as a participant. He shares how this …

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From Zero to 129K: Building GrowHub and a Brand with AI 45:24

2M ago45:24

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🎙️ Welcome back to The AI Report with Liam Lawson — your backstage pass to the builders, thinkers, and creators pushing AI forward. This week, Liam sits down with Alex Banks, the mind behind GrowHub, TribeScaler, and The Signal newsletter. From publishing hooks on Twitter to launching tools that power top LinkedIn creators, Alex walks us through ho…

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#221 Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

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Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management. At the core of Brookfield's strategy is a disciplined focus on downside protection that has delivered 19% annualized returns over 30 years. Flatt identifies three major tre…

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Tapping Into the Power of Deep Research in ChatGPT 22:40

2M ago22:40

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross Simmonds takes us behind the scenes of one of the most exciting AI developments in recent months—ChatGPT's Deep Research feature built on OpenAI's O3 reasoning model. This episode provides a detailed breakdown of how Deep Research can help with competitive analysis, persona building, content strategy,…

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From $180M Exit to Building an Billion Dollar AI Startup | Frank Greeff 53:42

2M ago53:42

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Learn AI in 5 Minutes Per Day: https://www.theaireport.ai/ In this episode of The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Frank Greeff, former chef-turned-tech founder who built and sold Realbase for $180M, to explore how AI, founder relationships, and radical action are reshaping the future of entrepreneurship in the AI era. Frank shares the full st…

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#220 Outliers: James Dyson — Against the Odds 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

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How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into possibility, failure into discovery, and frustration into revolution. Dyson didn’t just build a better vacuum; he redefined a whole industry. Facing thousands of failed prototypes, crushing financial setbacks, and a dismissive industry that insisted a su…

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Unlocking the Power of Reddit for Brands 19:17

2M ago19:17

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In this episode of Create Like The Greats, Ross breaks down the massive growth of Reddit and why it has become an essential platform for brands. With Reddit achieving profitability for the first time in nearly two decades and growing its daily active users rapidly, brands can no longer afford to ignore it. We dive deep into actionable Reddit strate…

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How to Automate B2B Lead Generation Using AI | Nicholas Verity 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

Learn AI in 5 Minutes Per Day: https://www.theaireport.ai/ In this episode of The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Nick Verity, CEO of Cleverly and partner at Axe Automation, to explore how AI, workflow automation, and productized services are reshaping the future of B2B lead generation and outbound sales. Nick breaks down how Cleverly scaled …

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#219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing 2:12:51

3M ago2:12:51

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Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expect their partners to read their minds. Then they wonder why relationships don’t last. Logan Ury thinks about dating differently. As the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, she’s spent years studying what actually makes relationships work. Her …

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How to Use AI To Fully Automate Your Sales Process | Bjion Henry 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

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Learn AI in 5 Minutes Per Day: https://www.theaireport.ai/ In this episode of The AI Report,Liam Lawson sits down with Bjion Henry, CEO of Navreo.ai, to explore the AI’s impact in sales and lead generation in today's world. Discover how Navreo.ai transitioned from a general AI automation agency to a niche-focused leader in AI-driven sales strategie…

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#218 Outliers: Estée Lauder — A Success Story 1:21:48

3M ago1:21:48

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Most people hear "Estée Lauder" and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real story isn’t just about makeup—it’s about a woman being an unstoppable force. Estée Lauder didn’t just build a beauty brand; she rewrote the rules of an industry. She turned rejection into fuel, defied industry gatekeepers, and transformed a homemade f…

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