Mastering Key AI Tools in Ecommerce, with Ashley Gross

The Deal Closers Podcast

The world of AI is moving fast, and for Ecommerce founders, it’s easy to get lost in the hype or paralyzed by the possibilities. How do you cut through the noise and leverage AI to drive actual results for your business?

In this episode of Deal Closers, we sit down with Ashley Gross, a leading AI consultant who has been helping companies implement practical AI solutions long before it was a mainstream topic. Ashley shares her playbook for Ecommerce founders and executives looking to move beyond "shiny object syndrome" and truly integrate AI into their strategy - from optimizing ad spend to revolutionizing search.

You’ll learn:

• How to shift your mindset about AI from fear to strategic advantage
• The top three "money leaks" in e-commerce that AI can solve
• Why auditing your existing tech stack is crucial before implementing new AI tools
• How AI can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up your team for strategic work
• Practical ways to optimize ad spend and understand the full customer journey with AI
• The difference between "search engine optimization" and "answer engine optimization" and why it matters now more than ever

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – The mindset shift: "Why didn't we do this sooner?"
• 00:01:00 – Introducing Ashley Gross: Making AI practical, not paralyzing
• 00:02:00 – Ashley's journey into AI: From marketer to AI innovator
• 00:04:00 – Overcoming AI fear: It’s emotional, not just technical
• 00:05:00 – Where e-commerce founders should start with AI
• 00:06:00 – Identifying and solving the "money leaks" in your business
• 00:08:00 – AI tools for data cleaning and enrichment
• 00:10:00 – Using AI for smooth tech stack migrations
• 00:12:00 – Automating repeatable tasks and simplifying customer data
• 00:13:00 – The realistic potential of reducing work hours with AI
• 00:14:00 – How AI can optimize your ad spend for better profitability
• 00:16:00 – Moving beyond vanity metrics to real customer insights with AI
• 00:18:00 – Connecting with Ashley Gross and her AI courses
• 00:19:00 – SEO vs. AEO: Optimizing for answer engines
• 00:21:00 – The importance of valuable, concise content for AI
• 00:24:00 – Avoiding "shiny object syndrome" in AI adoption
• 00:26:00 – The permission to "breathe" and optimize existing tools
• 00:27:00 – Final action item: Embrace the student mindset for AI success

Connect with Ashley Gross:

• Website: theashleygross.com
• LinkedIn: Ashley Gross

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