AI Is a Block of Clay and Most Founders Never Sculpt It

What if the biggest mistake you're making with AI isn't using it too much, but using it without intention? In this episode, Sean sits down with Todd Anthony, an agency founder and AI-forward creative strategist, to explore why most founders treat AI like a vending machine instead of a medium they can actually shape. Todd breaks down how staying attuned to market patterns, rather than reacting to every wave of disruption, is what separates agencies that survive from those that collapse under volatility. You'll also hear his honest take on why the content landscape is flooded with hollow, AI-generated noise, and why audiences are desperately hungry for human authenticity underneath all of it. If you've been wondering whether to lean into AI or pull back, this conversation will change how you think about that question entirely.------------------------------------📈 WORK WITH SEAN------------------------------------▶ Executive Visibility: https://welivetobuild.com/services▶ Thought Leadership: https://sparkvox.io▶ Brand Visibility: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship▶ Inquiries: [email protected]──────────🕐 CHAPTERS──────────00:00 - AI Slop Is Killing Audience Trust00:28 - The Three Men on a Ship Story02:05 - Running a $3M Agency in a Storm04:54 - Should You Actually Start an Agency?08:10 - The Trust Engine Concept Explained10:28 - AI as a Block of Clay20:48 - Building in Public Before You Have Proof26:10 - Guru Culture's Dirty Secret30:08 - It's Okay Not to Have All the AnswersLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.