Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers

Send us Fan MailWe run a seven figure business with two people and zero employees, and the reason is none of the flashy AI stuff you see on social media. It is the boring internal work: a support bot that helps members while we sleep, a database that flags which customers are about to cancel, and onboarding that runs itself at 6am every day. In this episode we open up the actual systems and show you exactly how each one is built.Join our free live webinar on Tuesday 16th June: https://authorityhacker.com/webinarIn this episode we break down:→ The WhatsApp onboarding skill that replaced a daily manual chore→ How Gael shipped a full course's notes, images and thumbnails from one prompt→ The $12/month server running our support bot 24/7 (and how it is protected from prompt injection)→ A Supabase data warehouse that tells us which members are at risk of cancelling→ The cancellation flow that drafts personalized save offers in secondsAutomate the boring stuff. That is where the money actually is.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator💻 Learn Claude Code: https://www.authorityhacker.com/resources/learn-claude-code/

Send us Fan MailA lot of people refused to leave Claude 4.6. 4.7 felt off, the writing got worse, and their skills stopped behaving like they used to. Opus 4.8 dropped, and that feeling is gone.We ran it through our real marketing skills. Meta ads, carousels, LinkedIn copy, a full one-shot website. Same prompts, same skills, just the new model. Here is how much better it actually is.In this episode we break down:→ Why so many people refused to upgrade past 4.6→ Opus 4.8 vs 4.7 on real Meta ads (judge the concept, not the image)→ The copywriter who can finally leave 4.6 behind→ A one-shot website with GPT-image backgrounds built in→ Why it is the best all-rounder now, even if Codex still codes harderNot a revolution. Just the model that finally has taste again.

Send us Fan MailI let my co-founder roast my Claude Code setup live on this episode. He didn't hold back.Five months in, I thought I had it pretty dialed. Turns out my Claude.md is missing the most important thing, my folder structure is making my life harder, and I'm still manually triggering tasks Claude could just do for me. We go through the whole audit and the specific fixes I'm making this week.In this episode we break down:→ Why Gael now says start on the Claude Desktop App, not VS Code→ The "drift" problem nobody warns you about at 5 months in→ The one rule every Claude.md needs so it maintains its own documentation→ Why CLI beats MCP for Notion, Google Workspace, and more→ How to stop being the manual trigger and let scheduled routines do the work→ The "we're done" pattern that makes your skills get better as you use themIf your Claude Code setup feels like it's slowly drifting out of sync, this is the audit you needed.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator💻 Learn Claude Code: https://www.authorityhacker.com/resources/learn-claude-code/

Send us Fan MailGPT-5.5 dropped last week and the internet hasn't shut up about it. Switch now. Drop Claude. Move everything to OpenAI.So Gael actually did it. He swiped completely to Codex and GPT-5.5 for a week, ran the same business prompts on both models, and compared the real outputs side by side. The verdict isn't what you'd expect from the hype cycle.In this episode we break down:→ Why GPT-5.5 is more thorough but Claude still wins for marketers→ The two-engineers analogy that explains where each model shines→ How GPT-5.5 gives you 3x more usage on the $100 plan→ Real head-to-head test: same brief, very different ad creative→ Why you don't have to "marry" one LLM (and how to use both)→ Inside the new Codex desktop app and where it beats Claude→ Why people are moving back to Opus 4.6 from 4.7→ Meta finally releases an MCP and CLI for ads→ DeepSeek's new V Fall model and why it mattersDon't get distracted. Pick the right tool for the work in front of you.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator💻 Learn Claude Code: https://www.authorityhacker.com/resources/learn-claude-code/

Send us Fan MailWe just tested OpenAI's new image model and generated a YouTubethumbnail of Gael that looks more real than he does. No cutouts,no Photoshop, one prompt.This isn't a marginal upgrade. On the LLM Arena benchmark, GPTImage 2.0 jumped over 300 Elo in a single release. That's roughly3x the jump we got from Nano Banana Pro. Production-grade ads,fake Ahrefs dashboards, editable photos of you in places you'venever been. All from plain text prompts.In this episode we break down:→ The AI-generated thumbnail that looks too real→ Making production ads and fake SEO dashboards in one prompt→ Why graphic design just hit its ChatGPT moment→ The +300 Elo leap and what it actually means for marketing→ Claude Design, persistent dashboards, and the GPT 5.5 rumorIf you run any AI workflow that generates images, stop and swapyour model. This is the shift.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator💻 Learn Claude Code: https://www.authorityhacker.com/resources/learn-claude-code/

Send us Fan MailA month ago Anthropic could do no wrong. Now every AI commentator is piling on Opus 4.7 just hours after it shipped. In this episode we cut through the noise: the model is mostly a side grade, but the new Claude Desktop app, auto mode, and a WordPress integration that unlocks fully automatic SEO are the real upgrades this week for business owners.In this episode:➤ Our theory on why Opus 4.7 feels weaker than the benchmarks suggest (hint: new "Mythos" safeguards)➤ Auto mode: the biggest quality of life win for non technical users, safer than bypass permissions➤ Vibe coded websites that still let your clients manage their blog in WordPress➤ How Claude Code is about to do real, measurable SEO on your site automatically➤ The new Claude Desktop app vs VS Code: which one your team should actually useWant to learn how to vibe code websites, run Claude Code properly, and automate the stuff we talk about every week? Join AI Accelerator here: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator/

Send us Fan MailAnthropic just announced Mythos. A model so powerful they won't release it to the public. It scored 93.9% on coding benchmarks where every other model has been stuck around 80. It hacked Firefox 84% of the time. And they're only giving it to companies like Apple and Amazon to patch their security before the rest of us get anywhere near it.We sat down to figure out what this actually means for small businesses, not the hype, but the practical reality of where AI is heading in the next 3 to 6 months.In this episode we break down:→ Why Anthropic built an AI too dangerous to release publicly→ What 93.9% on coding benchmarks actually means for non-developers→ How Gael went from 2 weeks building an app to one-shotting it in a single prompt→ The shift from giving AI tasks to giving it entire projects→ Why Anthropic's revenue just jumped $10B in a single monthIf you're not building systems to use these models when they arrive, you're already behind.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator💻 Learn Claude Code: https://www.authorityhacker.com/resources/learn-claude-code/

Send us Fan MailAnthropic accidentally leaked the entire Claude Code source code. 512,000 lines of code, 1,906 files, every system prompt and sub-agent architecture exposed. We dug through the leak and found unreleased features including an always-on background mode that works while you sleep, a new model tier above Opus called Mythos, and more.We also break down the Claude token limit crisis, share practical ways to reduce your token usage, take a first look at EmDash (Cloudflare's open source WordPress replacement), dig into OpenAI's new self-serve ads launching this month, and look at Gemini's play to steal ChatGPT users.In this episode we break down:→ What was inside the Claude Code leak (Kairos, Ultra Plan, Mythos)→ The silent peak-hour token limit cut and how to work around it→ 5 ways to use Claude Code tokens more efficiently right now→ EmDash: Cloudflare's serverless WordPress killer with free hosting→ OpenAI's $100M ad business and why early adopters should pay attention→ Gemini's one-click ChatGPT data import playThe free token party is ending. Start optimizing now or pay for it later.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-acccelerator/💻 Learn Claude Code: https://www.authorityhacker.com/learn-claude-code/

Send us Fan MailLast Sunday my Gael texted me that he'd connected Claude Code to our Notion task board. You tick a checkbox, and Claude Code picks up the task, runs it headlessly, and comments back with the results. No terminal open. No VS Code. Just Notion.In this episode we break down:→ How Claude's Dispatch feature lets you run Claude Code from your phone→ The custom Notion system that turns task checkboxes into Claude Code executions→ Scheduling tasks with due dates so Claude runs them at 3am while you sleep→ Why Claude Computer Use sounds cool but is underwhelming in practice→ How non-technical team members can piggyback on one Claude Code setupNotion just went from task manager to task executor.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator

Send us Fan MailWe've all been riding double usage promos on Claude and Codex for weeks. Most people don't even know these promos exist. They end March 31, and your bills are going up.In this episode we break down:→ Why your AI usage costs are about to spike (and what you can do)→ What the 1 million token context window actually means for quality→ GPT 5.4 Mini and Nano: cheaper models that are surprisingly close to the flagship→ Cowork Dispatch: controlling Claude from your phone→ OpenAI's leaked internal pivot to enterprise and coding→ Ahrefs data showing AI traffic barely replaces lost Google traffic→ Why the "AI content is bad" stigma is officially deadIf you're using AI tools for your business, pay attention to the next two weeks.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - The usage crunch is coming02:00 - Double promos ending on Claude and Codex04:04 - Reasoning effort levels explained05:40 - 1 million token context window on Opus07:54 - What context window actually means10:20 - Why bigger context can mean worse quality13:44 - Are they watering down your AI model?15:49 - GPT 5.4 Mini and Nano models21:30 - Cowork Dispatch: Claude on your phone25:00 - Who should use Cowork vs Claude Code28:40 - OpenAI pivots to enterprise (Wall Street Journal leak)37:00 - Ahrefs: Google traffic down 20%, AI barely replacing it39:36 - GEO won't replace lost SEO traffic44:00 - Ahrefs opens API access to everyone46:50 - Firehose: free web monitoring tool48:30 - AI content is finally good enough (Ryan Law)52:40 - The content creator job has changed forever55:30 - AI Accelerator and getting started

Send us Fan MailOpenAI just dropped GPT 5.4 and it's not just another model update. The first heading of their announcement wasn't coding. It was knowledge work. That's a signal. We tested it head to head against Claude Code for real business use cases, and the results might change how you work.We also walk through an AI article generator skill that finally solves the quality problem that's plagued content creators for years, Claude's new scheduled tasks feature, and Nano Banana 2, Google's rethink of AI image generation.In this episode:-> GPT 5.4's shift from coding tool to knowledge work platform-> Head to head comparison: GPT 5.4 vs Claude Code for real workflows-> Why OpenAI is targeting 3 billion knowledge workers, not just developers-> The Codex app vs Claude Code. Lock-in strategies and switching costs-> An AI article generator skill that produces genuinely good SEO content-> Claude's scheduled tasks. What they actually do (and their limitations)-> Nano Banana 2. How Google's new image model works differently-> Upcoming Gemini releases and what to expectWhether you're already deep into AI workflows or just getting started, this episode breaks down what actually matters and what you can safely ignore.Try our AI skills, workflows, and community inside AI Accelerator:https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator

Send us Fan MailEveryone's trying to automate social media with AI. Just plug in a prompt, hit post, watch the followers roll in. Sounds great. Except it doesn't work.It's actually one of the biggest traps in AI right now. You end up with generic, soulless posts that get zero engagement and attract zero customers. We've tested this extensively and in this episode we break down exactly where it goes wrong and what actually works.In this episode we break down:→ Why fully automating social media with AI is a trap→ The "emotion first" framework that actually gets engagement→ How to use AI as a social media assistant (not replacement)→ X's "Operation Kill the Bots" and what it means for AI content→ How we cracked profitable Meta ad creatives with AI→ Claude remote control, enterprise plugins, and desktop vibe codingIf you're letting AI run your social media on autopilot, this is your wake-up call.🔗 AI Accelerator: https://www.authorityhacker.com/ai-accelerator/⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - AI + social media is a trap02:00 - Why views and traffic don't equal money07:00 - The emotion-first approach to social media20:00 - Live demo: AI social media skill in action27:00 - Auto-replies and X's Operation Kill the Bots29:00 - Profitable Meta ads with AI (live demo)37:00 - Claude remote control feature43:00 - Enterprise plugins in Cowork50:00 - Claude Desktop vibe coding55:00 - Notion custom AI agents

Send us Fan MailFor 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 anymoreThis 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 Code03:23 - What Claude Code actually is07:37 - Building a dashboard with no coding knowledge14:52 - What are "skills" and why they matter19:00 - Newsletters, SOPs, and real business workflows32:33 - Demo: Full Meta ad campaign from one URL42:00 - AI Accelerator & getting started45:00 - Should you wait for Cowork instead?49:30 - Last call: just do it

Send us Fan MailWant 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 Intro00:50 Claude Opus 4.6: Smarter But Way More Expensive04:55 Context Window & Reasoning Token Costs08:43 Reasoning Effort Settings in Claude Code10:26 Vibe Working: Moving Beyond Chatbots14:26 Vending Bench: AI Forms Illegal Price-Fixing Cartel17:56 OpenAI Codex Desktop App22:14 GPT 5.3 Codex: 3x Fewer Tokens, Same Quality27:12 Opus vs Codex: Which One Should You Use?30:48 AI-Generated Topical Maps for SEO34:13 Super Bowl AI Ad Wars: Anthropic vs OpenAI39:47 Seed Dance 2.0: AI Video Generation Gets Real44:45 Outro

Send us Fan MailWant 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 Fan MailLAST 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 Fan MailLAST 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 Fan MailYou'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 Fan MailIs 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?CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Is Gemini 2.5 Flash Revolutionary or Overhyped?00:00:59 - What is Gemini 2.5 Flash Image?00:03:24 - LM Arena Benchmark Results00:04:30 - YouTube Thumbnail Combination Test00:07:00 - Facebook Ad Creation with Manta Mask00:08:18 - Safety Issues with Children in Images00:09:23 - Creating Brand Avatars00:10:25 - Transparent Background Problems00:12:44 - Using AI for Design Variations00:14:40 - Mr. Beast Thumbnail Challenge00:16:10 - Real Estate Infographic Test00:18:02 - Text Editing Capabilities00:20:01 - Airbnb Photo Editing (Ladder Removal)00:22:32 - Van Gogh Style Transfer00:23:27 - Glasses Removal Test vs Grok00:25:07 - Google's New Tools: PicShop & Co-Drawing00:28:03 - Why This Matters More Than GPT-500:30:26 - Perplexity Copyright Lawsuits00:33:14 - AI Agents vs Automation Reality Check00:39:10 - N8N and Make.com Pricing Changes00:43:19 - Current AI Model Selection & Stack

Send us Fan MailWhat 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.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - My Brutally Honest GPT-5 Review00:02:42 - Benchmarks: Is GPT-5 Really the Smartest?00:03:46 - The Hallucination Test: GPT-5 Lied To Me00:07:52 - The REAL Game-Changer: GPT-5 vs GPT-5 Mini API00:10:01 - Test 1: High-Stakes Email Writing00:13:42 - Test 2: Ad Analysis00:16:05 - Test 3: One shot vibe coding00:19:23 - Test 4: Product Launch Plan00:21:33 - Test 5: LinkedIn Post00:24:18 - Test 6: Needle in haystack00:25:59 - Final Verdict & The "Sleeper" Model

Send us Fan MailIs 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.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - 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" Queries00:06:17 - Is GEO Just a New Name for SEO?00:08:29 - The Risk of Bloating Your Site for AI00:11:14 - Do LLMs Trust Your Website's Information?00:12:55 - Tracking Your Brand's Presence in LLMs00:18:05 - Are AI Recommendations Driving High-Intent Sales?00:23:08 - Will Higher Conversions Offset Lower Traffic?00:30:03 - The Step-by-Step GEO Process00:34:22 - How to Structure Content for AI Retrieval00:41:31 - Correcting Misinformation & Off-Page GEO00:45:09 - Using AI to Create Content That Influences AI

Send us Fan MailThanks 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.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Rebuilding a $16k App With AI00:01:33 - The "BrandSnap" App Demo00:07:12 - How The App is Monetized00:11:25 - Step 1: Planning Your App00:14:49 - Step 2: Setting Up The AI00:23:17 - Step 3: Prompting The AI00:32:30 - Securing Your AI App00:38:32 - Step 4: Deploying For FREE00:42:04 - Live Debugging00:47:24 - The Future of Vibe Coding

Send us Fan MailWant 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.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - The $8k/mo AI Model00:03:22 - The Deliverability Game00:06:12 - The $1 Lead Hack00:08:17 - Building The 'AI Brain'00:19:51 - Our Secret Prompt00:26:50 - Man vs. Machine00:32:16 - The 'No-Brainer' Offer

Send us Fan MailThis 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 stepWatch 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Automation Reality Check01:54 Platform Overview04:48 Pricing Breakdown07:20 Live Build Begins11:00 Data Source Setup16:00 MCP Node Demo22:00 Loop Mode Magic28:00 Report Generation32:00 Testing Process36:00 Interface Creation39:00 Customer Stories42:00 Internal Use Cases45:00 Future Outlook

Send us Fan MailGet 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.---CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro: Free AI Websites00:01:26 The Challenge00:03:53 AI Planning (PRD)00:14:50 AI Logo Generation00:16:39 AI Website Generation00:24:00 AI Design Refinement00:32:00 Adding AI Components00:35:50 Editing Copy & Images00:40:50 Free Hosting & Deploy00:46:28 The Big Opportunity00:55:57 Next Steps & Features01:00:15 Conclusion & Next Up

Send us Fan MailWant 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:https://www.authorityhacker.com/freeb...► Subscr

Send us Fan MailWant 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:Iterative Search: For complex research (e.g., trip planning).Projects & Files: Tailor workflows with custom knowledge (e.g., support).Canvas: Collaborate with AI on writing & editing.Data Analysis: Get insights directly from spreadsheets (e.g., ad reports).Creative Generation: AI-driven ideas for titles, thumbnails, etc.Model Selection: Choose the best model (4.0 vs O3 vs O4 Mini) for the task.Hidden Features: Boost efficiency with desktop, web & mobile tricks.Personalization: Use memory, custom instructions & voice effectively.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: / @authorityhackerpodcastOr 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 Fan MailChatGPT 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 optimizerhttps://originality.ai/content-optimizerPlus 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/@AuthorityHackerPodcastOr 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/id1073349789Leave 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 - Intro00:00:58 - Tip 100:03:08 - Tip 200:04:23 - Tip 300:06:39 - Tip 400:09:31 - Use Case 100:18:26 - Use Case 200:28:11 - Use Case 3: Creating Engaging Marketing Graphics00:36:25 - Use Case 4: Advanced Photo Editing & Manipulation00:43:56 - Use Case 5: Infographics and Explainer Visuals00:51:11 - Broader Implications01:01:18 - Conclusion

Send us Fan MailWant 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.comPlus thanks Originality.ai and their new content optimizerhttps://originality.ai/content-optimizer

Send us Fan MailAll the results talked about in this episode: https://jmedia.notion.site/deep-research-links?pvs=4In 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/@AuthorityHackerPodcastOr 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 Fan MailGet 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/@AuthorityHackerPodcastOr 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 Fan MailIn 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/@AuthorityHackerPodcastOr 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 Fan MailIn this episode, Mark and Gael share their insights on the changing landscape of website building platforms and why they're actively looking for alternatives to WordPress, despite being longtime WordPress users.They cover everything you need to know, from detailed comparisons between WordPress, Webflow, and Bricks, and exactly how to transition away from WordPress without rebuilding everything.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/355-why-were-quitting-wordpress-in-2025/____________________________________________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/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan MailIn this episode, we dive deep with Fery, founder of Search Intelligence, about building a fast-growing digital PR agency from scratch.From embracing chaos as a growth strategy to developing enterprise-level software solutions, Fery shares candid insights about the challenges and triumphs of scaling to nearly 100 staff and 7 figures in revenue in just 3-4 years.____________________________________________Host: Mark WebsterGuest: Fery KaszoniFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/354-how-fery-kaszoni-grew-an-8m-yr-agency-in-4-years/____________________________________________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/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan MailIn this comprehensive episode, we analyze key marketing predictions for 2025 from industry experts and share our own insights. We also review our predictions from last year to see how accurate we were.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/353-2025-online-marketing-predictions/____________________________________________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/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into groundbreaking new research about how people actually use Google in 2024, analyzing SparkToro's data from 133,000 real users that challenges conventional wisdom about search behavior. Plus, we discuss the growing adoption of AI search tools, and explore OpenAI's new Sora video model.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/352-something-is-happening-to-the-way-people-use-google/____________________________________________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/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan MailIn today's episode, we're diving into what might be the biggest shakeup in SEO this year.Google's biggest crackdown yet has hit major publishers like Forbes, WSJ, and CNN, slashing their affiliate traffic.Perfect timing – as the DOJ pushes to break up Google's Chrome dominance and OpenAI develops their own browser.Meanwhile, publishers are mobilizing to monetize AI's use of their content.In this episode, we're breaking down why Google is finally going after these big sites and what's happened to the search results now that they have.Plus, what this new browser war means for your SEO and business strategy and how AI is reshaping the entire game of content creation and monetization in ways that people are only just beginning to realize.This is one episode you don't want to miss.____________________________________________Host: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/351-is-affiliate-seo-finally-dead/____________________________________________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/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan MailAre you tired of shelling out big bucks for AI tools that promise convenience but deliver a hefty price tag instead?Well, you're not alone.In today's episode, we expose the truth about overpriced AI productivity tools and reveal how you can achieve so much more with customized, cost-effective alternatives that you build yourself.Plus we’ll show you exactly how you can build your own personally-tailored solutions 👉 with ease 👉 for a fraction of the price you'd pay otherwise 👉 with zero coding skills required.Stay tuned to find out how we've more than doubled our marketing productivity and reduced our cost by over 80% by building these workflows.____________________________________________Host: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/350-the-ai-marketing-workflow-you-cant-ignore/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan MailCheck out Bryan’s free resource containing all the tools needed to add $10k coaching clients using other people’s audiences 🔥👇 https://ahkr.to/growthtools-free-tool-swipe____________________________________________Today, we dive deep into how to make millions online by helping people solve real problems without getting distracted by shiny objects.Our guest, Bryan Harris, built Growth Tools from scratch into an 7-figure business by focusing obsessively on two things: high-ticket coaching and borrowing other people's audiences.What's fascinating is that Bryan gives away all his tools and training for free and still has a 50% success rate when pitching partnerships.In this episode, you'll learn: 👉 his brilliant five-question sales framework that converts at 10% 👉 how he structures his coaching programme to make it impossible to fail 👉 the precise steps he takes to build a 7-figure business from scratch in just 12 monthsEven if you never plan to offer coaching, Brian's insights about solving real problems and borrowing audiences will change how you think about growing your business.So whether you're just starting out or looking to add a high-ticket offer to your existing business, this episode is packed with actionable goals you can implement right away.____________________________________________Host: Mark WebsterGuest: Bryan HarrisFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/349-how-to-make-10k-from-other-peoples-audiences/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan Mail🚨 LIMITED OFFER 🚨 Don’t miss the launch of our brand new Link Builder Academy course 👉 https://www.authorityhacker.com/product/link-builder-academy/You can check out one of the modules for free 🔥👉 https://ahkr.to/high-dr-links____________________________________________Want to get into Digital PR, the hottest trend in link building right now, but find it too intimidating?We’re here to tell you❌ Digital PR is NOT just for professionals or big agencies❌ You don't need a massive budget to get started💪 With the right approach, anyone can run successful Digital PR campaignsIn fact, we've snagged links from big names like MarketWatch, Yahoo News, Fortune Magazine, and Forbes, and we're going to show you exactly how we did it. We'll break down what works, what doesn't, and how you can launch your first successful campaign soon. Whether you're a total newbie or you've tried and failed before, this episode is for you. ____________________________________________Hosts: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/348-how-we-build-digital-pr-links-in-house/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan Mail🚨 Grab our FREE list of 50 linkable asset examples to supercharge your SEO 💪👉 https://ahkr.to/50-top-performing-linkable-assets____________________________________________What if we told you that we built 1,600+ high-quality backlinks for just $8 each on average?And we’re not talking about backlinks from spammy sites that you could buy on Fiverr, we’re talking backlinks from DR90+ industry giants.Think that's impossible? In this episode, we’ll prove you wrong by sharing a link building strategy that will revolutionise your SEO game. We’re not just sharing theory in this link building masterclass. We're giving you the exact blueprint we’ve used on our site to outrank high DR sites and earn hundreds of high quality backlinks - on autopilot.____________________________________________Host: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/347-how-we-built-1664-quality-links/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan Mail🚨 Check out our free subscriber-exclusive video on how to generate $100+/day with affiliate marketing 👉 https://ahkr.to/authority-hacker-free-training____________________________________________In today's episode, we are playing Google Update Roulette.The rules are very simple: 1. We give you a URL and you have three minutes to open it, look at the site and decide if it went up or down with the recent Google update.2. You are not allowed to use any SEO tools to look at recent trends, backlinks or traffic, just your gut feeling, clicking around and Googling things.Play along, count your your points and let us know what your score is in the comments.And if you're not interested in playing, don't worry. There’s a lot for you in this episode as well, because each of the examples that we are going through is symptomatic of a major change that we've seen with the August 2024 core update. And we'll go through a short analysis of what happened and other sites that have seen these changes too, once we reveal the answer for each website.So whether you're looking to play along or you just want to know what has changed with the recent Google update, there is something for you in this episode.____________________________________________Host: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/346-hot-or-not-test-your-hcu-radar/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan Mail🚨 Download one of our FREE subscriber resources 👉 https://ahkr.to/authority-hacker-free-resources____________________________________________We haven't been 100% truthful with you lately. And today we want to come clean. Hundreds of you have bought our latest product (the Product Review Profit course we’ve recently released that teaches you how to scale the Amazon Influencer Program) and... most of the content used during the launch was AI created.🤖 80-90% of the words used were written by Claude 3.5 Sonnet 📩 including the sales page AND the sales emails 💸 convincing enough for people to swipe their credit cardWe created AI content so convincing that it wasn't just undetectable, it also generated 6 figures in revenue in just over a week. That’s the proof most content creators never give you when they share their AI system. We had to lie to you so we could see how robust the system was in a real setting with lots of money at stake. (A marketing Turing test, if you will.) And in this episode, we'll show you exactly how we did it, plus some other game-changing applications of AI in our business.____________________________________________Host: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/345-our-ai-agent-made-us-6-figures/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AuthorityHackerOr 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 Fan Mail🚨 Grab our FREE list of 47 under-the-radar tools that will boost your business 👉 https://ahkr.to/tools-swipe____________________________________________Just as we sat down to record our 1-year anniversary of the HCU podcast, Google threw us another curveball... A massive update that's seemingly undoing some of the HCU damage.But even with these improvements, many sites are still down 80% in traffic compared to last year. To fully recover, they'd need a 400% increase.So the burning question is: What do we do now? 😧In this episode, we created an inventory of what's effective today, so you can explore all the options out there and find a strategy to invest your time in now that will yield dividends later down the line.We break down real-world examples of businesses thriving with alternative strategies, how we're adapting our own strategy, and our predictions for what will work in the years to come.We're talking real businesses, tangible results, and actionable strategies you can start implementing today.____________________________________________Host: Gael Breton & Mark WebsterFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/344-1-year-since-hcu-whats-working-now/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorityHackerOr visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/____________________________________________► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://www.twitter.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://ahkr.to/contact-marketing-pros

Send us Fan MailWant to learn how to build a repeatable, manageable system to actually make socials generate big bucks for you?We’re not talking spamming shitty AI images to boomers on Facebook or Pinterest.We’re talking *building a real business that will survive platform changes*, unlike many of the tactics floating around these days.In this episode, we chat with Lucy Simkins to reveal how she transformed her side hustle to a 7 figure per year business - in one of the most competitive markets - without relying on Google at all.We break down her exact content creation process for achieving incredible reach, unique lead capturing strategies, and exactly what works (and doesn't!) in her sales funnels.Lucy was incredibly generous with information throughout the interview, so whether you're learning how to use social to build an email list, or how to monetize it, this episode has something for you.---A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency Search Intelligence:https://search-intelligence.co.uk/---Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerOr visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/---Be the first to hear about our new course by subscribing to our newsletter:https://www.authorityhacker.com/subscribe/---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/id1073349789Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=dcafbd9048684d4d---► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorityhacker/► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/authorityhacker/---

Send us Fan MailIt's no secret that the industry has been struggling for nearly a year now following the HCU. And it's been particularly difficult for beginners to get started, as established sites have been dominating search results. So the question everyone’s asking is what future-proof tactics should beginners actually be doing in 2024? (That isn’t spammy or potentially illegal.) In this episode, we chat to Jared Bauman, co-host of the Niche Pursuits podcast, about the game-changing way he made an impressive $40k in only a few months, without driving traffic, showing his face, or spending a dime: the Amazon Influencer Program. ____________________________________________Host: Gael BretonGuest: Jared BaumanFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/342-best-side-hustle-2024/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorityHackerOr visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/_____________________________________________Love this episode? Here’s an easy way to leave a review - they 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/id1073349789Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=dcafbd9048684d4d____________________________________________► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://www.twitter.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://ahkr.to/contact-marketing-pros____________________________________________

Send us Fan MailWe've just uncovered tons of tech that site owners should be using to scale their sites WAY better.The Authority Hacker site redesign has just been completed, and we've already managed to more than DOUBLE our conversions using some weird new elements that we'll share with you in this week's episode. (A particularly big deal now that Google sends less traffic to websites.)We specifically built it to increase engagement based on what we’ve learned from the recent Google leaks, and even used AI to help us in some parts.Whether you're also rebuilding some of your sites, or you just want to upgrade your tech, tools and processes, there's something for you in this podcast.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/341-new-website-upgrades-to-make-more-money/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorityHacker Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/_____________________________________________Love this episode? Here’s an easy way to leave a review - they 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/id1073349789Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=dcafbd9048684d4d____________________________________________► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://www.twitter.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://ahkr.to/contact-marketing-pros ____________________________________________

Send us Fan MailToday we're talking about what might be the most powerful way to monetize your content online.And no, it's not ads or affiliate marketing - we're diving into the world of online courses.But making a good course that people want to trade money for is not an easy task. So in this episode, Mark and Gael (8-figure course sellers themselves) break down the entire field-tested process of building and selling courses. They’ll cover everything from coming up with an idea that people will actually buy, to packaging it attractively, building it efficiently, and selling it effectively.So whether you're looking to diversify your income streams, generate leads for your main business, or simply share your expertise in a profitable way, this This episode has something for you. ____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/340-create-a-profitable-online-course-from-8-figure-course-creators/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorityHackerOr visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/_____________________________________________Love this episode? Here’s an easy way to leave a review - they really help us a lot:Leave us a review on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0OFIAJlLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-authority-hacker-podcast-actionable-online-marketing/id1073349789Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=77108e07a3124fc5____________________________________________► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://www.twitter.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 Fan MailEven if you hate Google, there is no denying that YouTube is probably the best social network to be doing well on.We spent a lot of time strategizing and thinking about how to get the most out of the platform while minimizing the drawbacks, and after 4 months our new channel already👉 outperforms our 6-year-old YouTube channel👉 outperforms videos of many competitors that have hundreds of thousands of subscribers👉 is profitable, even though we have a team doing a lot of the heavy liftingIn this week's episode, we reveal everything we’ve done AND the complete outsourced production process that we’ve built for this new channel, so you can do the same.____________________________________________Hosts: Mark Webster & Gael BretonFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/339-how-to-create-a-profitable-youtube-channel-in-only-3-months/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorityHackerOr visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/_____________________________________________Love this episode? Here’s an easy way to leave a review - they really help us a lot:Leave us a review on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0OFIAJlLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-authority-hacker-podcast-actionable-online-marketing/id1073349789Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=77108e07a3124fc5____________________________________________► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://www.twitter.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 Fan MailIn this episode, Gael is joined by guest Sammie Ellard-King to dive deep into Instagram’s potential as a powerful business tool. Sammie has built a successful business in the fiercely competitive personal finance niche, using Instagram Reels to capture massive engagement and drive conversions. Today, Gael and Sammie break down the exact tools used, provide tactical insights, actionable takeaways, real-life examples, and much more.____________________________________________Hosts: Gael BretonGuest: Sammie Ellard-KingFull show notes:https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcasts/338-ultimate-instagram-traffic-strategy/____________________________________________A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Digital PR Agency, Search Intelligence.https://search-intelligence.co.uk/____________________________________________Looking for 100s of more episodes like these? Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorityHackerOr visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/_____________________________________________Love this episode? Here’s an easy way to leave a review - they really help us a lot:Leave us a review on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0OFIAJlLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-authority-hacker-podcast-actionable-online-marketing/id1073349789Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=77108e07a3124fc5Leave us a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-authority-hacker-podcast-51498____________________________________________► If you want to learn how to start and grow profitable authority sites, visit The Authority Site System: https://www.authorityhacker.com/free-training/► Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2QB51kf to learn more secret authority site tips.► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorityhacker/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorityhacker► Twitter: https://www.twitter.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/____________________________________________