#7: AI Consulting with Darby and Mike Gioia (Pickaxe AI Co-Founder)

Join the Gen AI University community for first access to updates, resources, and events at https://genaiuniversity.com/joinIn this episode, Darby Rollins, founder of Gen AI University, sits down with Mike Gioia, co-founder of Pickaxe AI, to discuss how consultants can develop strategic partnerships with AI companies. 00:00 Introduction to AI Consulting Partnerships01:12 Meet Mike Gioia: Co-Founder of Pickaxe02:30 Darby Rollins: From Jasper's First User to AI University Founder03:44 The Power of Strategic Partnerships08:03 Creating Value Through AI Tools and Templates11:23 The Impact of Hosting AI Events15:50 Building Long-Term Relationships and Community19:29 Leveraging Affiliate Programs and Referrals25:23 Final Thoughts and Q&A32:35 Leveraging AI Tools for Client Value33:48 Reactivation Campaigns: Reviving Dead Leads34:52 Effective Follow-Up Strategies35:50 Creating Engaging Content for AI Partnerships36:51 Success Stories and Practical Tips38:50 Choosing the Right Content Format47:16 Building Long-Term Strategic Partnerships48:58 Innovative AI Companies to Watch50:31 Maximizing AI Tools for Business Growth56:03 Q&A and Final ThoughtsChannel Sponsors & Resources- Gamma:Create presentations, docs, and sites—fast, no design skills needed.Use code AISUMMIT at GenAIUniversity.com/gamma for a free month of Gamma Pro. - Howdy:Hire top 1% tech talent from Latin America—great for AI projects.Get $500 off your first hire at Howdy.com/scale. - MarketSauce:Discover the simple that makes it easy to deeply understand your audience and speak their language with clarity and confidence. Get started at MarketSauce.ai- Pickaxe:Create and launch AI a web app of your tools to sell access and monetize expertise.Use code SCALESUMMIT at pickaxeproject.com for 60% off your first three months. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darbyarollins.substack.com