Dead leads sitting in your CRM. Rob Pacinelli turned them into revenue with AI—24/7, no humans required. The VP and co-founder of The Best Media reveals how he's pioneering AI-powered lead reactivation through "Sales Android" technology, and why he'd rather pay experts MORE than waste time training beginners. In Episode 241, Rob shares: ◼️ How to convert dead leads into sales with automated AI systems ◼️ The exact AI video production workflow: Sora, HeyGen, and Runway integration ◼️ Creating professional videos from just TWO photos (the AI video revolution) ◼️ Why hiring experts saves more money than training beginners ◼️ The "resubmit hack" for getting rejected AI prompts accepted Videographers aren't getting replaced. They're getting superpowers. Watch the full episode: https://jayhunt.social/drop-the-mic/ #AIVideo #LeadGeneration #DigitalMarketing #AIAutomation #VideoProduction #SalesAutomation
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Jason Hunt
Welcome to the official channel of Jason Hunt, co-founder of Merged Media and your go-to guide for growing a business that actually works. If you're a service-based entrepreneur tired of marketing fluff and looking for real, measurable results—this channel is for you. #LeadGeneration #DigitalMarketing #SEO #GoogleAds #JasonHunt #MergedMedia #Entrepreneurship
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Your Content is Invisible to ChatGPT—Unless You Do This
AI for small businesses is changing fast—and if you're not optimizing for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI, you're invisible. In this episode of Drop The Mic, copywriter and AI search expert Ema Fulga breaks down Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)—the strategy small businesses NEED to appear in AI-powered search results without losing their authentic brand voice. Ema founded decipher., an AI search optimization agency helping small businesses and brands dominate AI search engines. With 8+ years in copywriting (Publicis, NTT Data, World Intellectual Property Organization), she made the pivot to AEO early—and now helps businesses in the UK and UAE appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ AI Search Optimization for Small Business – How to appear in ChatGPT and Perplexity without ads ✅ Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) – What it is and why it's replacing traditional SEO ✅ Brand Voice + AI – How to train AI on YOUR tone so it cites you, not competitors ✅ Zero-Click Search Strategy – Why 60% of searches never click and how to win anyway ✅ AI Content Strategy – How to avoid generic AI slop and create content that stands out ✅ Schema Markup for AI – The technical setup that makes AI engines find and cite you ✅ Small Business AI Tools – Practical AI strategies for entrepreneurs with limited budgets ✅ AI Marketing Strategy – How to integrate AI into your content without losing authenticity ✅ ChatGPT for Business – Training AI systems on your personal stories and expertise ✅ Future of SEO – Why traditional SEO is dying and AEO is the replacement π KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: 60% of searches now end WITHOUT a click—your SEO traffic is vanishing 58% of UAE residents use ChatGPT/Gemini (higher than most developed countries) AI-generated content is mostly "garbage"—here's how to make yours different Why AI isn't killing creativity (it's actually making you think MORE) The simple way to bake your brand voice into AI systems How to optimize blog content so AI pulls YOUR answers first Why answering specific questions beats generic "pillar content" for AI search The biggest mistake small businesses make with AI content How decipher. got clients in AI search results in just 4 months ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – Introduction to AI Search Optimization for Small Business [02:15] – Ema's Journey: Affiliate Marketing to Copywriting to AEO [07:30] – Why She Founded decipher. and Pivoted to Answer Engine Optimization [12:45] – The Zero-Click Reality: 60% of Searches Never Click [18:20] – How to Train AI on Your Brand Voice (Personal Context Strategy) [24:10] – Schema Markup & Structured Data for AI Search [29:35] – Writing Blog Content That Shows Up in ChatGPT and Perplexity [35:50] – Why AI Isn't Outsourcing Your Brain (It's Extending It) [41:20] – UAE Market Insights: What High-Adoption Countries Teach Us [46:15] – How to Get Started with AEO Today π CONNECT WITH EMA FULGA: Website: https://www.decipher.agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ema-fulga-decipher/ Email: ema@decipher.agency π️ ABOUT DROP THE MIC WITH JASON HUNT: Drop The Mic is THE podcast for entrepreneurs, marketers, and small business owners seeking AI implementation strategies and growth frameworks. Host Jason Hunt interviews leading experts who share transformation narratives combined with actionable insights—no fluff, just tactical frameworks you can implement immediately. πΊ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: New episodes every week featuring AI experts, marketing strategists, and business growth leaders sharing the exact playbooks they use to scale. π Join Amplify Your Brand Community: https://www.skool.com/ayb π Jason Hunt's Website: https://jayhunt.social #AIForSmallBusiness #AnswerEngineOptimization #AEO #AISearch #ChatGPT #Perplexity #GoogleAI #SmallBusinessAI #AIMarketing #ContentStrategy #AITools #DigitalMarketing #SEO #BrandVoice #AIContent #Entrepreneurship #MarketingPodcast #DropTheMic #JasonHunt
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u32KSbYsPD8
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u32KSbYsPD8
Monday, 9 February 2026
Claude AI Ad Predictions: Surprisingly Accurate or Completely Wrong?
Can AI actually tell you why your ads work before you spend money testing them? I put our Claude AI project to the test by uploading our best-performing Facebook ad for a Wellness Resort to see if it could extract meaningful insights about why it's working. What I tested: ✅ Image analysis of ad creative ✅ Copy breakdown and psychological triggers ✅ CTA effectiveness assessment ✅ ICP alignment analysis ✅ Performance improvement recommendations The results were shocking. Claude identified specific performance drivers, spotted friction points, and provided actionable improvements - all from analyzing the creative elements. This video shows you: How to set up Claude projects for ad analysis The exact prompts I used to extract insights What Claude can tell you about your ad performance How to use AI for pre-launch creative testing Why this changes how we approach ad testing Perfect for: Digital marketers, business owners running Facebook ads, anyone tired of spending money on ads that don't work. The bottom line: Instead of waiting weeks for performance data, you can get AI-powered insights on whether your creative will resonate with your ICP before spending a dollar. Watch to see the complete walkthrough and results. Join Amplify Your Brand Community: https://www.skool.com/ayb #AIMarketing #FacebookAds #ClaudeAI #DigitalMarketing #AdTesting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huntspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayhuntofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayhuntofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayhuntofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialmediaspeaker/ Website: [https://jayhunt.social](https://jayhunt.social/) Done for you digital marketing: https://merged.ca
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86EKHkBcjzg
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86EKHkBcjzg
AI Is Eliminating Bad Customer Service
100% of people have had terrible customer service. AI is about to fix that. Finally. Customer service researcher Rick Delisi spent 20+ years documenting WHY service sucks—and now Glia's AI-for-all platform is solving it in seconds. In Episode 240, Rick explains: ◼️ Why 50% of customer inquiries don't need humans anymore ◼️ How AI gives reps "superpowers" for complex issues ◼️ The ONE question that predicts customer loyalty (it's NOT satisfaction) ◼️ Why voice AI works even for skeptical Baby Boomers Bad service is a choice. This is how you eliminate it. Watch the full episode: https://jayhunt.social/drop-the-mic/ #CustomerService #AITools #CustomerExperience #BusinessGrowth #TechInnovation
source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9LO5IzwNjHI
source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9LO5IzwNjHI
Thursday, 5 February 2026
AEO Is Just Hype, SEO Fundamentals Still Win
Google wiped his traffic overnight. Four weeks until he'd fire his entire team. SEO consultant Nick Musica quit with ZERO clients lined up—and built 60 billable hours per week within two weeks. In Episode 239, he drops brutal truth bombs: ◼️ Answer engines drive 1% of traffic, SEO drives 16%—where's YOUR budget going? ◼️ Why AI-generated content's "vanilla problem" is killing search rankings ◼️ The fatal mistake: using SEO as your business model instead of a channel ◼️ Why "shitty SEO" basics STILL haven't changed (and what that means) ◼️ Most "SEO problems" are actually organizational dysfunction in disguise Stop chasing AEO hype. Master the fundamentals that actually drive traffic. Watch the full episode: https://jayhunt.social/drop-the-mic/ #SEO #AEO #DigitalMarketing #AIContent #SearchEngineOptimization #MarketingStrategy
source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XK0KK6BMWew
source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XK0KK6BMWew
Monday, 2 February 2026
Working 60+ hours a week but your business isn't growing?
Working 60+ hours a week but your business isn't growing? You're not alone. Most business owners are stuck doing everything themselves and it's killing their growth. Scott Ward (founder of HabitStack) just broke down why this happens and how to fix it: ✔️ The simple framework to identify what you should delegate TODAY ✔️ A 2-hour Sunday planning system that saves 20+ hours per week ✔️ How to build systems that run without you If you're tired of being the bottleneck in your own business, this episode is for you. π️ Listen now: Episode 243 #DropTheMic #BusinessOwner #Entrepreneur #Delegation
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihA93i8PULk
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihA93i8PULk
Why the Machine Mindset Is Killing Your Business
You think systems = freedom. You're wrong. Business transformation expert Michael Walsh spent 30 years proving that the "well-oiled machine" approach DESTROYS the human element—and your growth. In Episode 238, he breaks down: ◼️ The ecosystem approach vs. the machine mindset ◼️ Why complementary strengths beat "perfect" systems every time ◼️ How he works only 3 weeks per month (and makes MORE money) ◼️ The 4 human behaviour elements you're ignoring Stop treating people like cogs. Start building ecosystems. Watch the full episode: https://jayhunt.social/drop-the-mic/ #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ScalingBusiness #TeamBuilding
source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4RmRDfQ4I00
source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4RmRDfQ4I00
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