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Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Discover how to harness the power of AI without losing the human touch. Hosted by Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help small and mid-sized businesses market like big brands. With expert interviews, relatable success stories, and practical tips, we show you how to amplify your marketing efforts with AI tools that enhance—not replace—human creativity and connection. Whether you"re a business owner, marketer, or curious about the future of AI, this is

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30:35

The Blueprint Every Woman Needs in the AI Era with T....

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/04/20

Send us Fan Mail Most businesses are treating AI like a vending machine; type in a prompt, get an answer, and hope it works. In this episode, Mike sits down with T. Renee Smith to unpack why that approach falls flat and what it really takes to make AI work in the real world. They explore the shift from seeing AI as just another tool to treating it like a strategic partner; one that needs training, context, and leadership to deliver meaningful results. From the differences in how people approa...

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35:11

Original Intelligence as a Competitive Advantage with...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/04/13

Send us Fan Mail Most businesses are using AI to move faster, create more content, and keep up with the noise. The problem is that speed without differentiation just amplifies average. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Jonathan Aberman to unpack a smarter way forward: treating originality as a measurable, strategic advantage in a world where AI is trained to produce sameness. They explore why creativity alone isn’t enough, how AI can mimic “good” marketing, and why the real edge c...

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32:25

Hyper-personalization and Hyper-targeting with Dan Baird

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/04/06

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike Montague talks with Dan Baird of Wrench AI about why the future of marketing belongs to businesses that can target the right people, personalize the right message, and prove what is actually working. They unpack the shift from generic AI content and mass outreach to smarter systems built on lead scoring, behavioral signals, personality-driven messaging, and better audience research. The conversation makes a strong case that hyper-targeting and hyper-pers...

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31:09

The Pre AI Layers in Marketing with Carmela Fortin

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail Most businesses are sprinting into AI, cranking out more content, launching more automations, and moving faster than ever. The problem is, speed doesn’t fix a broken foundation. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Carmela Fortin to unpack the “pre-AI layers” most teams skip; the human factors like clarity, alignment, buyer psychology, and real conversations that actually determine whether your marketing works. You’ll learn why more AI content often leads to fewer re...

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29:11

Authenticity In The Age of AI with Rachel Minion

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail Most businesses are producing more content than ever… and getting less response. Why? Because somewhere between automation and scale, they lost the one thing that actually converts; their voice. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Rachel Minion to unpack the real challenge of marketing in the age of AI: how to grow without sounding like everyone else. From the “AI slider” between human and machine to the rise of robotic outreach and creepy personalization, this conv...

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34:54

Superintelligence with Craig Kaplan

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/03/16

Send a text Artificial intelligence is moving fast; faster than most business leaders realize. In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with AI researcher Dr. Craig Kaplan to explore what may be the next major shift in technology: the transition from AI as a simple tool to something closer to an intelligent entity. The conversation tackles the big questions people are asking right now: Will AI become smarter than humans? How quickly could that happen? A...

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31:32

AI for Solopreneurs with Raj Singh

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/03/09

Send a text In this episode, Raj Singh, VP of New Products at Mozilla, breaks down the “ownership economy”; a world where starting a business is getting simpler, faster, and cheaper because the builder toolkit keeps losing friction. You can spin up a real brand presence quickly, look professional early, and test ideas without burning months on dev or a big stack of services. Raj also gets blunt about what actually wins once “anyone can build anything”: trust and distribution. He explain...

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25:18

Being Featured in AI Results with Brett Farmiloe

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/03/02

Send a text In this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing® Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Brett Farmiloe, CEO of Featured.com and Help a Reporter Out (HARO), to talk about the real PR opportunity most small and mid-market companies are missing in 2026. You’ll learn how getting featured in credible media outlets isn’t just great for brand awareness, but it’s also how you get cited in AI models, improve your SEO, and build the trust that drives high-value sales conversations. From the ...

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33:42

Using AI to Help Humans Cross Borders with Ryan...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/02/23

Send a text What happens when AI meets immigration, one of the most complex, emotional, and high-stakes journeys in someone’s life? In this episode, Mike Montague talks with Grant Frazier and Ryan Bradley, co-founders of Global Entry Hub, about how they’re using AI to make immigration support more accessible, trustworthy, and human. You’ll hear how they built a multilingual AI assistant that guides people through global immigration processes, and why accuracy, empathy, and trust had to come b...

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39:21

AI-Powered Growth Tools with Bryan Harris

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/02/16

Send a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague talks with Bryan Harris, founder of Growth Tools, about the fine line between automation and authenticity. Together, they explore how AI is transforming client acquisition, coaching, small business marketing, and why human connection is still the most valuable asset in your business. If you've ever wondered when to use AI and when to pick up the phone, this one’s for you. Bryan shares how Growth Tools uses AI...

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31:45

The Soulful Future of AI with David Espindola

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/02/09

Send a text Bots do the busywork, but you do the brilliant work. In this episode, AI futurist and author David Espindola joins Mike to explore how small and midmarket companies can redesign roles around AI so humans spend more time on creativity, trust, and real customer relationships. They unpack the real difference between human and machine intelligence, the risks of anthropomorphizing tools like voice agents, and the importance of a "human in the loop" throughout your marketing &...

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31:29

AI Shopping & Parenting in the Age of AI with Mia Umanos

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/02/02

Send us a text In this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing® Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Mia Umanos, CEO of Clickvoyant and host of the AI Kid You Not podcast, to explore what AI means for both modern shopping and modern parenting. We cover everything from the surprising lack of optimization in e-commerce experiences, to how AI is rewiring our brains, and why that matters. You’ll hear practical insights for SMBs trying to compete in an AI-powered world, what frontier AI lead...

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31:44

Content Marketing You Can Trust with Charlie Van Derven

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/01/26

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with content marketing strategist and fractional CMO Charlie Van Derven to explore a simple but powerful truth: AI can help you scale—but it can’t build trust for you. Together, they dig into: Why high-trust services like financial advising (and any B2B sale that isn’t a click-to-buy) still demand real human connectionThe telltale signs of “AI Slop” and how to avoid sounding robotic onlineHow fina...

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34:52

How to 10X Your Pipeline with Solomon Thimothy

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/01/19

Send us a text What if you could plug your business into AI and instantly see where your next 10X opportunity is hiding? That’s exactly what Solomon Thimothy, serial entrepreneur and founder of ClickX, is doing for growing companies right now. In this episode, Solomon joins Mike Montague to unpack the new growth formula for modern marketers: data + focus + automation. They dig into why most small businesses are sitting on mountains of unused data, how to connect tools like HubSpot, Google Ana...

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36:01

Scaling Responsible AI with Noelle Russell

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/01/12

Send us a text What if your next big AI idea isn’t a product, but a responsibility? That’s the challenge Noelle Russell brings to this conversation. She’s an AI innovator who’s helped launch Amazon Alexa, led teams at IBM and Microsoft, and trained more than 3 million people in AI literacy. She's also the author of the hit book "Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution". Her message isn’t just about bigger, faster, or smarter technology; it’s about building AI systems that still f...

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33:04

AI Systems and the Human Side of Tech with Christian...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2026/01/05

Send us a text What happens when a technologist, artist, and optimist walks into an AI podcast? You get Christian Hammer, CEO of Ngentix, a longtime tech leader, and a humanist dropping wisdom on the balance between automation and authenticity. In this episode, Christian and Mike Montague talk about how businesses can actually trust automation, what makes AI systems reliable, and why most marketing automation tools still fall short. Spoiler: it’s not about more tools; it’s about smarter conte...

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37:30

AI & Robotics Edutaiment: What Business Leaders Can...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2025/12/29

Send us a text In this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, host Mike Montague of Avenue9 sits down with Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach, AI and robotics expert, professor, and creator of the Romy and Robby educational book series, to demystify artificial intelligence and explore how it really works. From breaking down common myths about generative AI and “artificial consciousness” to explaining what tokens, training, and accurate intelligence mean, Dr. Lauterbach delivers a masterclass in separati...

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32:56

Stop Chasing Algorithms: How to Make SEO Less...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2025/12/22

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Jason Berkowitz, founder of Break the Web Agency, to unpack what it really means to do SEO in 2025, without losing your mind (or your humanity). They explore how small and midsize businesses can stop chasing Google updates and AI trends and instead focus on timeless marketing principles that actually drive growth. From building topical authority and earning trust to integrating AI tools i...

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31:00

Buzzworthy AI Marketing: Lessons SMBs Can Use Today...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Michael “Buzz” Buzinski, author of The Rule of 26 and host of the Buzzworthy Marketing Show. Together, they unpack what it really takes for small and midsize businesses to thrive in today’s AI-driven marketing world. From avoiding “random acts of marketing” to building scalable strategies, Buzz shares how SMBs can cut through the noise, optimize their websites, and focus on the metrics th...

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39:05

AI Readiness Isn’t Optional: What SMBs Need Before...

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9 ·

2025/12/08

Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with @SebastianChedal co-founder of Fountain City and Testfox.ai, to talk about what really drives success when implementing AI inside small and mid-sized businesses. Spoiler: It’s not the tools. It’s the people, the process, and the problems you’re solving. Together, they unpack what it means to be AI-ready, how to avoid the 80% failure rate of AI projects, and how to align your...

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