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In this episode #3025, Eric Siu and Neil Patel highlight why audience influence matters more than follower counts, how market competition shapes strategy, and the pros and cons of performance-based deals. They also discuss the resurgence of SEO with AI, the falling costs of intelligence, and why strong execution ultimately wins, using Brex vs. Ramp as an example. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Value of Audience Influence (02:52) Understanding Market Dynamics and Competition (05:54) Performance-Based Deals: Pros and Cons (08:46) The Evolution of SEO in the AI Era (11:48) The Impact of Pricing on AI and Intelligence (14:46) Execution Over Hype: The Case of Brex vs. Ramp To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io. For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric's ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel, @ericosiu Instagram @neilpatel, @ericosiu Drop Us a Review If You Enjoyed the Episode!