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Send a text For 6 months my co-founder told me to use Claude Code. I brushed it off as it looked like a developer tool and I'm not a developer. Then I spent one morning with it and built a full financial dashboard pulling live data from two Stripe accounts, calculating VAT, mapping customer locations, and breaking down every processing fee. I haven't gone back since. In this episode we break down: → Why Claude Code is NOT just for coders → How "skills" turn AI into repeatable business workflows → A live demo building a full Meta ad campaign from scratch → Why chatbots alone won't cut it anymore This is the adjustment. If you're not making it, you're falling behind. 🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - I was wrong about Claude Code 03:23 - What Claude Code actually is 07:37 - Building a dashboard with no coding knowledge 14:52 - What are "skills" and why they matter 19:00 - Newsletters, SOPs, and real business workflows 32:33 - Demo: Full Meta ad campaign from one URL 42:00 - AI Accelerator & getting started 45:00 - Should you wait for Cowork instead? 49:30 - Last call: just do it

Send a text Want to learn how to use AI to automate your business? Check out AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator/ Claude Opus 4.6 and OpenAI's Codex 5.3 dropped on the same day, battling for dominance as we move from vibe coding to vibe working. But Opus burns through tokens so fast you can max out a $100/month plan in an hour—and the smartest AI model just made the most money in a benchmark by forming an illegal price-fixing cartel and lying to customers. Meanwhile, OpenAI launched the Codex desktop app—a cleaner, less intimidating alternative to VS Code where you never even look at code anymore. ByteDance released Seed Dance 2.0, generating cinematic video with perfect audio simultaneously, potentially changing the game for anyone running ads. And Anthropic dropped an $8 million Super Bowl attack ad on ChatGPT that Sam Altman was not happy about. In this episode, we break down the stories reshaping AI this week and what they mean for your business. You'll discover: 👉 Why Opus 4.6 is the smartest model available but costs 60% more than 4.5—and why Gael switched back to 4.5 for most tasks despite the upgrade. 👉 How reasoning tokens work (explained via Gael's driving narration habit) and why you can adjust them in Claude Code but not the desktop app. 👉 The Vending Bench results: Opus 4.6 made $8,017 by deceiving other models, forming cartels, and lying about refunds—then realized it was in a simulation. 👉 Why AI models are now sandbagging their test results on purpose—and why that's a genuine safety concern, not science fiction. 👉 OpenAI's Codex desktop app: a ChatGPT-style interface for coding where you never touch code, just press play and give feedback in plain English. 👉 GPT 5.3 Codex uses 3x fewer tokens than Opus for the same quality—and the usage limits on a $20 plan feel higher than Claude's $100 plan. 👉 Why being model-agnostic matters: you can literally ask AI to migrate your settings between Claude Code and Codex in seconds. 👉 How Gael built an AI topical map skill that acts like a human SEO—finding competitors, extracting their top pages, deduplicating keywords, and generating interactive content maps. 👉 Anthropic's $8M Super Bowl attack ad on ChatGPT's advertising—why it's misleading, why Sam Altman took the bait, and what it reveals about Claude's Apple-esque positioning. 👉 Seed Dance 2.0: ByteDance's video model generates photorealistic 60-second clips with synchronized audio for ~$12 per minute—and why this changes everything for ad creative. Watch now to see what's actually worth your attention—and what's just hype. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Claude Opus 4.6: Smarter But Way More Expensive 04:55 Context Window & Reasoning Token Costs 08:43 Reasoning Effort Settings in Claude Code 10:26 Vibe Working: Moving Beyond Chatbots 14:26 Vending Bench: AI Forms Illegal Price-Fixing Cartel 17:56 OpenAI Codex Desktop App 22:14 GPT 5.3 Codex: 3x Fewer Tokens, Same Quality 27:12 Opus vs Codex: Which One Should You Use? 30:48 AI-Generated Topical Maps for SEO 34:13 Super Bowl AI Ad Wars: Anthropic vs OpenAI 39:47 Seed Dance 2.0: AI Video Generation Gets Real 44:45 Outro

Send us a text Want to learn how to use AI to automate your business? Check out AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator/ An open-source AI agent is buying things with people's credit cards. And everyone's installing it anyway. While the AI labs were quiet in January, the underground exploded. Multbot (formerly "Claudebot") gives AI full root access to your computer—and thousands are setting up dedicated Mac Minis just to run it. ChatGPT ads are officially rolling out at $60 CPM. Google's new 4K video model just embarrassed OpenAI's Sora. And we discovered a skill that finally makes Claude Code useful for building n8n workflows. In this episode, we break down the stories reshaping AI this week and what they mean for your business. You'll discover: 👉 Why Multbot is the most powerful—and most dangerous—AI tool you might actually want to use (and why Gael turned his off). 👉 The n8n + Claude Code skill combo that built a complete automation workflow in 20 minutes flat. 👉 How to generate professional motion graphics B-roll using just code—for the cost of your Claude subscription. 👉 Google's quiet move that's pushing everyone into AI Mode (and why SEO traffic isn't coming back). 👉 The leaked ChatGPT ads pricing deck—and why the first advertisers might make a fortune. 👉 Sam Altman admitting GPT-5 "screwed up" on writing—and what that signals about the next model drop. 👉 Why starting a WordPress site in 2026 is a mistake you'll regret by December. Watch now to see what's actually worth your attention—and what's just hype.

Send us a text LAST CALL: The Prices of our AI Accelerator are going up forever, join before it's too late: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator/ The internet is about to become unrecognizable. While you've been focused on which chatbot writes better emails, the entire foundation of online business is shifting beneath your feet. This week alone: Google launched "Personal Intelligence" that knows your Gmail, Photos, and YouTube history. Anthropic released Claude Cowork. X turned into the world's largest deepfake generator. And Google quietly dropped the Universal Commerce Protocol—which could kill the checkout page entirely. In this episode, we break down the 7 stories reshaping AI and what they mean for your business. You'll discover: 👉 Why Gemini's new Personal Intelligence makes traditional "AI optimization" nearly impossible to track—and what to do instead. 👉 How Claude Cowork lets AI work with your local files (and why one YouTuber lost 11GB of data using it wrong). 👉 The Cling Motion Control update that lets anyone create real-time deepfakes—and why trust online is about to collapse. 👉 Google's $1B Apple deal that's designed to starve OpenAI of growth (not just win users). 👉 Why the Universal Commerce Protocol could be the "death of the website" for e-commerce. 👉 X's AI image editor generating 70x more deepfakes than the entire dark web—with zero guardrails. "AI will do to you what the internet did to your parents." Watch now to understand what's actually changing—before it changes without you.

Send us a text LAST CALL: The Prices of our AI Accelerator are going up forever, join before it's too late: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator/ ChatGPT isn't the best AI tool anymore. While you've been using ChatGPT out of habit, the AI landscape has completely shifted. OpenAI's CEO called a "code red" as ChatGPT's market share collapsed from 87% to 65% in just 12 months. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude have quietly become the tools serious business owners actually use. The gap is only widening. In this episode, we break down exactly what's changed and what you should be using instead. You'll discover: 👉 Why Gemini now offers dramatically better value for $20/month than ChatGPT (and it's not even close). 👉 How Claude Code is turning "vibe coding" mainstream, letting non-technical people build real tools and automations. 👉 The Wall Street Journal experiment where Claude ran a vending machine—and gave away a PS5 for free. 👉 Why Anthropic is making half of OpenAI's revenue with a fraction of the users (and what that means for you). 👉 The AI skills stacking up right now that will separate winners from those left behind. 2026 is the last year to catch up. Watch now to find out which AI tools actually deserve your time—and which ones are coasting on hype.

Send us a text You're using ChatGPT all wrong. Until now, using ChatGPT meant endless copying and pasting between your apps. A newly released feature, MCP connectors, shatters those limitations, transforming ChatGPT into a super agent that can connect to nearly any application, service, or website. This allows it to access information, talk to your apps, and take action anywhere, fundamentally changing how you work. In this episode, we’ll show you exactly how to set it up, even if you're not a technical person. You'll discover: 👉 How to connect ChatGPT to your favorite apps like Notion, Stripe, and LinkedIn to automate your daily tasks. 👉 The different methods for setting up MCP connectors, from official integrations to using services like Zapier. 👉 Practical, real-world use cases you can copy to streamline your business, from generating reports to analyzing sales data. 👉 A head-to-head comparison with Claude's similar capabilities and where ChatGPT still falls short. 👉 How to leverage other new powerful features like Projects, Branching, and the advanced Codecs model. Stop wasting time with manual data entry. Listen now to unlock the true potential of ChatGPT and turn it into your personal super agent. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Connecting to Notion & Email 00:03:49 - Scraping LinkedIn & Building a Style Guide 00:06:26 - Analyzing Stripe Revenue Data 00:10:35 - How to Set Up: Official Connectors 00:13:08 - How to Set Up: Zapier 00:16:58 - How to Set Up: Smithery & N8n (Advanced) 00:23:50 - BONUS: Claude's New PowerPoint Generator 00:31:07 - ChatGPT's Confusing New Models Explained 00:35:43 - New Features: Codex, Projects & Branching

Send us a text Is Google's new Gemini 2.5 Flash the image AI revolution everyone's claiming, or just another overhyped tool? AI influencers are calling it "insane" and "the best thing since sliced bread." But after 24 hours of brutal testing, we discovered the unfiltered truth. In this episode, we go beyond the hype. including: 👉 The LM Arena results: Why it jumped 180 points above previous models (15% improvement) 👉 The YouTube thumbnail test: How it handles complex image combinations and edits 👉 The critical flaws: Why it loses context after 3-4 generations and creates fake "transparent" backgrounds 👉 The hidden gems: Two new Google tools (PicShop and Co-Drawing) that actually work 👉 Real-world tests: Facebook ads, infographics, text editing, and photo restoration 👉 The safety trap: Why it refuses to edit photos with children (even when it's you) 👉 Head-to-head comparison: How it stacks up against ChatGPT and Grok for the same tasks 👉 The $0.04 question: Is it worth switching from your current AI image workflow? CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Is Gemini 2.5 Flash Revolutionary or Overhyped? 00:00:59 - What is Gemini 2.5 Flash Image? 00:03:24 - LM Arena Benchmark Results 00:04:30 - YouTube Thumbnail Combination Test 00:07:00 - Facebook Ad Creation with Manta Mask 00:08:18 - Safety Issues with Children in Images 00:09:23 - Creating Brand Avatars 00:10:25 - Transparent Background Problems 00:12:44 - Using AI for Design Variations 00:14:40 - Mr. Beast Thumbnail Challenge 00:16:10 - Real Estate Infographic Test 00:18:02 - Text Editing Capabilities 00:20:01 - Airbnb Photo Editing (Ladder Removal) 00:22:32 - Van Gogh Style Transfer 00:23:27 - Glasses Removal Test vs Grok 00:25:07 - Google's New Tools: PicShop & Co-Drawing 00:28:03 - Why This Matters More Than GPT-5 00:30:26 - Perplexity Copyright Lawsuits 00:33:14 - AI Agents vs Automation Reality Check 00:39:10 - N8N and Make.com Pricing Changes 00:43:19 - Current AI Model Selection & Stack

Send us a text What if the world's most powerful AI model was also the most deceptive? The GPT-5 hype is exploding, with reports of it crushing every benchmark. But how does it perform on real-world business tasks? In this episode, we go beyond the hype. After 12 hours of brutal, hands-on testing, we reveal the unfiltered truth about the new GPT-5 family of models. We show you exactly what GPT-5 means for your business, including: 👉 The results of 7 brutal tests designed for online business owners. 👉 The critical flaw: How GPT-5 hallucinates and literally tried to deceive me. 👉 The secret weapon: Why GPT-5 Mini might be the most important AI model for your business. 👉 The ultimate showdown: How GPT-5 stacks up against Gemini 2.5 Pro and Claude Opus. 👉 A full breakdown of the new, cheaper API that could change everything for developers. Stop reading sponsored posts and benchmark lists. Watch now to get the complete, unfiltered guide to what GPT-5 really means for your business. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - My Brutally Honest GPT-5 Review 00:02:42 - Benchmarks: Is GPT-5 Really the Smartest? 00:03:46 - The Hallucination Test: GPT-5 Lied To Me 00:07:52 - The REAL Game-Changer: GPT-5 vs GPT-5 Mini API 00:10:01 - Test 1: High-Stakes Email Writing 00:13:42 - Test 2: Ad Analysis 00:16:05 - Test 3: One shot vibe coding 00:19:23 - Test 4: Product Launch Plan 00:21:33 - Test 5: LinkedIn Post 00:24:18 - Test 6: Needle in haystack 00:25:59 - Final Verdict & The "Sleeper" Model

Send us a text Is traditional SEO dead? And is "ranking" on ChatGPT and other AI chatbots the new frontier for traffic and sales? Many businesses are seeing their search traffic decline, while a new, highly-lucrative source of customers is emerging from AI-driven conversations. But how do you tap into this new channel? And what happens when AI starts giving out outdated or just plain wrong information about your brand? In this episode, we're joined by Steve Toth, founder of the AI-focused agency Notebook.agency, to break down the new world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). We explore the real-world opportunities and the hype surrounding AI-driven traffic. The game has changed, and what worked for Google yesterday might not work for AI assistants tomorrow. In this episode, you will learn: 👉 The Truth About AI Traffic: Is the traffic from chatbots a tiny trickle or a high-converting firehose? We look at the real data. 👉 Why AI Gets Your Business Wrong: We share our own shocking experience of how ChatGPT described our business using two-year-old information and what you can do about it. 👉 Mastering "Generative Engine Optimization" (GEO): Steve reveals practical, actionable tips to influence what AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity say about your brand. 👉 Beyond Keywords - Winning "Deal-Breaker" Questions: Learn why optimizing for specific, high-intent customer questions within LLMs is more powerful than traditional keyword ranking. 👉 On-Page & Off-Page GEO: Discover how to structure your website content for optimal AI retrieval and how to correct misinformation about your brand on external sites like Reddit. 👉 The "Truth Alignment Framework": Steve unveils his agency's process for auditing and correcting how AI represents a brand online, ensuring your key features and selling points are accurately reflected. 👉 Prompt Injection & Future-Proofing: We explore some cutting-edge (and slightly controversial) techniques to feed information directly to AI models and discuss where this is all heading. Stop letting AI misrepresent your business. Learn how to take control of your brand's narrative in the new age of search and turn AI chatbots into a powerful channel for high-intent customers. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro: Is AI Traffic Overhyped? 00:02:49 - What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)? 00:04:05 - How AI Search Works: "Fan-Out" vs. "Agentic" Queries 00:06:17 - Is GEO Just a New Name for SEO? 00:08:29 - The Risk of Bloating Your Site for AI 00:11:14 - Do LLMs Trust Your Website's Information? 00:12:55 - Tracking Your Brand's Presence in LLMs 00:18:05 - Are AI Recommendations Driving High-Intent Sales? 00:23:08 - Will Higher Conversions Offset Lower Traffic? 00:30:03 - The Step-by-Step GEO Process 00:34:22 - How to Structure Content for AI Retrieval 00:41:31 - Correcting Misinformation & Off-Page GEO

Send us a text Thanks to Fatjoe for Sponsoring this episode. Check out their white label Digital PR campaign services here: https://fatjoe.com/pr-campaigns/ Want to work directly with us? https://www.systemstack.ai/ --- What if you could rebuild a $16,000 web app in under a week without writing a single line of code? The AI coding hype is exploding, but the reality is more challenging than most tutorials show. In this episode, we cut through the hype to give you the real-world playbook for building a powerful web app with AI, even if you're a complete beginner. We show you exactly how to build and launch an AI-powered tool from scratch, including: 👉 The A-Z playbook for turning an idea into a fully functional app. 👉 How to use AI to build, debug, and deploy your project securely for free. 👉 The vital planning process that prevents you from rebuilding your app three times over. 👉 How to protect your project from bots, budget-draining API calls, and major security holes. Stop watching over-hyped tutorials. Watch now to get the complete, unfiltered guide to building real-world AI applications. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Rebuilding a $16k App With AI 00:01:33 - The "BrandSnap" App Demo 00:07:12 - How The App is Monetized 00:11:25 - Step 1: Planning Your App 00:14:49 - Step 2: Setting Up The AI 00:23:17 - Step 3: Prompting The AI 00:32:30 - Securing Your AI App 00:38:32 - Step 4: Deploying For FREE 00:42:04 - Live Debugging 00:47:24 - The Future of Vibe Coding

Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? https://www.authorityhacker.com/subscribe/ Want to work directly with us? https://www.systemstack.ai/ --- What if you could launch a service business that charges clients $4,000 to $8,000 per month? Traditional cold email is broken. In this episode, we reveal the complete blueprint for an AI-powered outreach system that gets replies and builds a real business. We show you exactly how to build and scale this service, including: 👉 The A-Z blueprint for our automated client-getting machine. 👉 The "$1 Lead Hack" to get 1,000s of prospects for almost free. 👉 Our "secret prompt" for writing hyper-personalized emails with AI. 👉 The "no-brainer" offer to land your first high-paying client. Stop sending emails that get ignored. Watch now to build a real AI business from the ground up. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - The $8k/mo AI Model 00:03:22 - The Deliverability Game 00:06:12 - The $1 Lead Hack 00:08:17 - Building The 'AI Brain' 00:19:51 - Our Secret Prompt 00:26:50 - Man vs. Machine 00:32:16 - The 'No-Brainer' Offer

Send us a text This episode is sponsored by https://seowriting.ai/ - Create SEO-optimized long-form content that actually ranks with their super pages feature. Use code HACKPODCAST for 25% off. --- Tired of complex automation tools that break when you change one tiny detail? Fed up with spending hours debugging N8N workflows or paying premium prices for Zapier? In this episode, Aaron from Gumloop demonstrates LIVE how to build a sophisticated research assistant workflow that would take hours in other tools - completed in just 20 minutes using their AI-native automation platform. Best of all, Gumloop has an actually usable free forever plan so you can all try it for free. What makes Gumloop different: 👉 AI-Native Design: Built assuming you'll use AI in your workflows 👉 MCP Nodes: Describe what you want, get working integrations instantly 👉 Free Forever Plan: 1,000 credits monthly, only pay for external AI calls 👉 Visual Debugging: See exactly what's happening at each step Watch Aaron prove that powerful automation doesn't require a computer science degree - perfect for business owners, sales teams, and anyone who found other tools too complex or expensive. CHAPTERS 00:00 Automation Reality Check 01:54 Platform Overview 04:48 Pricing Breakdown 07:20 Live Build Begins 11:00 Data Source Setup 16:00 MCP Node Demo 22:00 Loop Mode Magic 28:00 Report Generation 32:00 Testing Process 36:00 Interface Creation 39:00 Customer Stories 42:00 Internal Use Cases 45:00 Future Outlook

Send us a text Get all the prompts & tools used in this video: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freeb... --- Think building a professional website costs thousands and takes weeks? Imagine crafting a $10,000-level website or landing page yourself, in just a few hours, for ABSOLUTELY FREE. Slash your current website costs or even launch a profitable web design service undercutting old-tech designers. But how do you achieve this without coding skills, expensive designers, or clunky DIY builders? In this episode, we demonstrate LIVE how to build modern, fast, high-converting, SEO-optimized, and stunningly sleek websites using only FREE AI tools. We even redesign a real business website from scratch in under 90 minutes! The game has changed thanks to cutting-edge AI like Google's Firebase Studio, enabling you to: 👉 Plan Your Perfect Site with AI: Use Gemini (free 2.5 Pro access) to create a detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD) including color palettes, fonts, and full website copy. 👉 Generate a Professional Logo Instantly: Leverage AI (like free ChatGPT image generation) to create a unique logo based on your PRD. 👉 Build with AI "Vibe Coding": Watch as Firebase Studio takes your PRD and generates a fully functional Next.js website in minutes. 👉 Refine & Enhance with Precision: Learn prompting techniques to iteratively improve design, add features (like an AI chatbot), and fix issues. 👉 Replace Expensive Tools: See how to build multi-step forms (like Typeform) and other elements for free. 👉 Master Manual & AI-Assisted Edits: Go beyond AI generation to directly edit copy, upload images, and fine-tune your site in Firebase Studio's code editor. 👉 Get Super-Fast, FREE Lifetime Hosting: Connect your AI-built site to GitHub and deploy it on Vercel with their generous free tier. 👉 Optimize for Performance & SEO: Achieve top Lighthouse scores for speed and SEO without complex configurations. Go beyond clunky builders and expensive agencies. Learn to craft stunning, high-converting, SEO-optimized websites & landing pages using only FREE AI tools – even if you've never coded a line in your life. This is how all websites will be made soon. --- CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro: Free AI Websites 00:01:26 The Challenge 00:03:53 AI Planning (PRD) 00:14:50 AI Logo Generation 00:16:39 AI Website Generation 00:24:00 AI Design Refinement 00:32:00 Adding AI Components 00:35:50 Editing Copy & Images 00:40:50 Free Hosting & Deploy 00:46:28 The Big Opportunity 00:55:57 Next Steps & Features 01:00:15

Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Think AI is just for simple tasks? Imagine going from zero to $1,000 per day by creating AI agents that deliver high-value services like expert-level email newsletters, content marketing, or even SEO, with clients paying $5-10k/month. But how do you actually build these agents without being a tech wizard? In this episode, we break down exactly how to build MCP-enabled AI agents. This new method gives AI superpowers, allowing it to browse the web, scrape social media, and perform complex tasks just like a professional would, enabling you to offer incredibly valuable services or automate them in your own business. We reveal step-by-step techniques rarely shown elsewhere, including: 👉 High-Ticket Email Newsletters: Automate engaging, revenue-driving newsletters (using TypingMind, Perplexity, Firecrawl & Claude). 👉 Social Media Analysis: Scrape and analyze top-performing content (e.g., Twitter with Appify) to develop winning strategies. 👉 Content Idea Generation: Uncover viral topics by scraping Reddit and YouTube comments. 👉 Full YouTube Scriptwriting: Create detailed video scripts by extracting and analyzing transcripts from top videos. 👉 Advanced SEO Reporting: Integrate Google Search Console for automated analysis and competitor insights. 👉 MCP Server Integration: Learn to connect powerful tools (Appify, Perplexity, GSC) to your AI agents. 👉 Effective Agent Prompting: Craft system prompts that guide AI through complex, multi-step research and creation. 👉 Model Selection for Agents: Choose the right AI model (e.g., Claude, GPT-4.1) for specific agent tasks. 👉 Go beyond basic AI and learn how to build sophisticated AI agents that automate high-value services, conduct in-depth research, analyze data from multiple sources, and create compelling content, even if you're not a "tech wizard." --- A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Surfer SEO. Optimize your content for higher rankings and get more organic traffic (Check them out here): https://surferseo.com/ Plus thanks Thrivecart, the best shopping cart for digital sellers (we've used them for 7+. years) Check their new PRO out at https://thrivecart.com/ --- ► Grab our FREE list of 45+ under-the-radar tools that will boost your business:

Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? Sign up for our Newsletter. Weekly exclusive tips: https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Think you've mastered ChatGPT? Recent updates, new models (like O3 & O4 mini), and hidden features mean you might be missing out on its true power, feeling like you're drinking from a firehose just trying to keep up. In this episode, we dive deep into the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT in April 2025. Forget basic prompts; learn how to leverage the latest features to reclaim hours, automate complex tasks, and make smarter decisions. We reveal step-by-step techniques rarely shown elsewhere, including: We reveal step-by-step techniques rarely shown elsewhere, including: Go beyond simple queries and transform ChatGPT into a powerful assistant that automates research, analyzes data, visualizes information, and boosts your creative output, even if you thought you knew it all. --- A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Deadline Funnel. Build authentic urgency into your marketing (Get double free trial): https://www.deadlinefunnel.com/partne... Plus thanks Thrivecart, the best shopping cart for digital sellers (we've used them for 7+. years) Check their new PRO out at https://thrivecart.com/ --- Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: / @authorityhackerpodcast Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/ Love this episode? Your reviews really help us a lot: Leave us a review on Amazon:

Send us a text ChatGPT just unleashed groundbreaking image generation, changing the game for visual content overnight. In this episode, we dive deep into this powerful new feature, moving beyond the memes to uncover its real business potential. We reveal 4 specific techniques—rarely discussed elsewhere—that unlock vastly superior results compared to basic text prompts, including how to leverage sketching and reverse-engineer winning styles. From instantly creating scroll-stopping thumbnails and scalable ad creatives (even realistic UGC!) to generating unique marketing graphics that bypass expensive designers, we share exactly how businesses can implement this tool today. We also explore the current limitations, the potential disruption to designers and platforms like Midjourney, and how this technology levels the playing field for creators everywhere. ____________________________________________ A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Originality.ai and their new content optimizer https://originality.ai/content-optimizer Plus thanks for Bento, our new favorite email tool. Check them out at https://bentonow.com ____________________________________________ Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/ ____________________________________________ Love this episode? Your reviews really help us a lot: Leave us a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-authority-hacker-podcast/id1073349789 Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=dcafbd9048684d4d ____________________________________________ ► Grab our FREE list of 45+ under-the-radar tools that will boost your business: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/tools-swipe/ ► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2QB51kf to stay ahead of the curve ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorityhacker/ ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorityhacker ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorityhacker/ ► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/authorityhacker/ ____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - Tip 1 00:03:08 - Tip 2 00:04:23 - Tip 3 00:06:39 - Tip 4 00:09:31 - Use Case 1 00:18:26 - Use Case 2 00:28:11 - Use Case 3: Creating Engaging Marketing Graphics 00:36:25 - Use Case 4: Advanced Photo Editing & Manipulation 00:43:56 - Use Case 5: Infographics and Explainer Visuals 00:51:11 - Broader Implications 01:01:18 - Conclusion

Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? Sign up for our Newsletter. Weekly exclusive tips: https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Felt limited by coding skills or steep developer costs? AI just unlocked the ability for anyone to build custom web tools, obliterating the traditional $10k price tag and months-long waits. In this episode, we dive deep into "AI Vibe Coding"—the groundbreaking approach letting you command AI to build functional web applications like interactive calculators and custom features, often faster than writing the spec. We reveal the practical techniques—rarely shown step-by-step—including crafting AI-driven PRDs and using conversational prompts to generate and refine code, even if you've never touched code before. From building lead-generating calculators to deploying interactive tools directly onto your site with platforms like Gemini, Lovable, and Windsurf, we share exactly how solopreneurs and marketers can implement this today. We explore the shift away from traditional development, the surprising power now in non-coders' hands, and why interactive AI-built features are the future of websites. ____________________________________________ A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Bento, our new favorite email tool. Check them out at https://bentonow.com Plus thanks Originality.ai and their new content optimizer https://originality.ai/content-optimizer

Send us a text All the results talked about in this episode: https://jmedia.notion.site/deep-research-links?pvs=4 In this episode, we dive deep into AI's newest superpower—Deep Research—testing 4 leading models on real business tasks. We reveal which platforms offer unlimited deep research capabilities, which ones require hefty subscriptions, and how these tools are revolutionizing everything from competitor analysis to cold outreach personalization. From building prospect lists in seconds to uncovering hidden legal issues, we share exactly how business owners can implement these tools today, the automation possibilities that will multiply your productivity, and why deep research is fundamentally changing how we gather intelligence. ____________________________________________ Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael Breton ____________________________________________ A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Digital PR: https://digital.pr/ ____________________________________________ Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/ ____________________________________________ ► Grab our FREE list of 45+ under-the-radar tools that will boost your business: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/tools-swipe/ ► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2QB51kf to stay ahead of the curve ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker ► Twitter: https://x.com/authorityhacker/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/authorityhacker/ ____________________________________________ Looking to expand your remote team in the next year? Save yourself the hassle of trying to find good candidates, and use our recruitment company to lock in team members that are ready to add value from Day 1 - for a fraction of the price you’d pay locally. Did we mention that it’s 100%-risk free? Book a call with Marketing Pros for any of your recruitment needs today: 👉 https://www.marketingpros.co/

Send us a text Get all the test results from this episode: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/llm-test/ In this episode, we rip the lid off our week-long AI showdown, testing the latest LLMs head-to-head on real marketing tasks. We’re spilling the unfiltered truth about why ChatGPT might not be your golden ticket anymore, uncovering cheap underdogs that stole the show, and revealing which models actually deliver for marketers. From copywriting flops to automation wins, we share the raw results, the surprises, and how we’re rethinking our own AI game plan—plus, where you should be placing your bets in this fast-evolving AI landscape. ____________________________________________ Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael Breton ____________________________________________ A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Digital PR: https://digital.pr/ ____________________________________________ Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/ ____________________________________________ ► Grab our FREE list of 45+ under-the-radar tools that will boost your business: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/tools-swipe/ ► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2QB51kf to stay ahead of the curve ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker ► Twitter: https://x.com/authorityhacker/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/authorityhacker/ ____________________________________________ Looking to expand your remote team in the next year? Save yourself the hassle of trying to find good candidates, and use our recruitment company to lock in team members that are ready to add value from Day 1 - for a fraction of the price you’d pay locally. Did we mention that it’s 100%-risk free? Book a call with Marketing Pros for any of your recruitment needs today: 👉 https://www.marketingpros.co/

Send us a text In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our decision to shut down our multi-million dollar course business with 15,000 customers. We discuss the decline of the affiliate marketing model, the rise of AI, and our shift in focus towards AI and automation for marketers and entrepreneurs. From letting go of our team to facing our customers, we share candid insights into the challenges and triumphs, of making this major business pivot and where the future of Authority Hacker goes from here. ____________________________________________ Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael Breton ____________________________________________ A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Digital PR: https://digital.pr/ ____________________________________________ Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/ ____________________________________________ ► Grab our FREE list of 45+ under-the-radar tools that will boost your business: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/tools-swipe/ ► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2QB51kf to stay ahead of the curve ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker ► Twitter: https://x.com/authorityhacker/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/authorityhacker/ ____________________________________________ Looking to expand your remote team in the next year? Save yourself the hassle of trying to find good candidates, and use our recruitment company to lock in team members that are ready to add value from Day 1 - for a fraction of the price you’d pay locally. Did we mention that it’s 100%-risk free? Book a call with Marketing Pros for any of your recruitment needs today: 👉 https://www.marketingpros.co/