<p><br></p><p>In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I sit down with Matthew Rouse—author, agency owner, and AI startup founder—to talk about the <strong>real state of AI in business</strong>. Forget the hype—Matt and I dive into <strong>practical AI tools</strong>, how to <strong>build better automations</strong>, and how <strong>small businesses can scale smarter</strong> without sacrificing authenticity.</p><br><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>What AI is <em>actually</em> doing for businesses right now</li><li>Creative AI workflows that go beyond social media posts</li><li>Why automating your reporting could save you hundreds of hours</li><li>How to train AI to support your team without replacing them</li><li>The #1 automation every small business should implement before the year ends</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to AI and Job Security</p><p>00:30 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>01:00 Meet Matt Rouse: AI Expert and Entrepreneur</p><p>01:26 The Reality of AI for Entrepreneurs</p><p>06:18 AI Tools and Their Applications</p><p>14:03 Using AI for Creative Processes</p><p>18:32 Automating Business Tasks with AI</p><p>23:28 The Future of AI in Business</p><p>28:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><br><p>Matt also shares insights from his book <em>Will AI Take My Job Too?</em>, plus his approach to building powerful AI agents and automations that <em>actually move the needle</em>.</p><br><p>Tune in to learn how to stop fearing AI—and start using it to make your business more efficient, impactful, and human.</p><br><p><strong>Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and don’t forget to subscribe! </strong></p><br><p>Visit Matt Rouse online:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://matthewrouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matthewrouse.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/</a></p><p>SMB Autopilot: <a href="https://smbautopilot.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://smbautopilot.ai/</a></p><p>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Will-Take-Job-Predictions-Corporations/dp/B0CL9NWGGL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Will-Take-Job-Predictions-Corporations/dp/B0CL9NWGGL</a></p><br><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Rocky Mountain Marketing- Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Katie Brinkley

The Real Future of AI: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know with Matt Rouse

NOV 11, 202532 MIN
Rocky Mountain Marketing- Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

The Real Future of AI: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know with Matt Rouse

NOV 11, 202532 MIN

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<p><br></p><p>In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I sit down with Matthew Rouse—author, agency owner, and AI startup founder—to talk about the <strong>real state of AI in business</strong>. Forget the hype—Matt and I dive into <strong>practical AI tools</strong>, how to <strong>build better automations</strong>, and how <strong>small businesses can scale smarter</strong> without sacrificing authenticity.</p><br><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>What AI is <em>actually</em> doing for businesses right now</li><li>Creative AI workflows that go beyond social media posts</li><li>Why automating your reporting could save you hundreds of hours</li><li>How to train AI to support your team without replacing them</li><li>The #1 automation every small business should implement before the year ends</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to AI and Job Security</p><p>00:30 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>01:00 Meet Matt Rouse: AI Expert and Entrepreneur</p><p>01:26 The Reality of AI for Entrepreneurs</p><p>06:18 AI Tools and Their Applications</p><p>14:03 Using AI for Creative Processes</p><p>18:32 Automating Business Tasks with AI</p><p>23:28 The Future of AI in Business</p><p>28:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><br><p>Matt also shares insights from his book <em>Will AI Take My Job Too?</em>, plus his approach to building powerful AI agents and automations that <em>actually move the needle</em>.</p><br><p>Tune in to learn how to stop fearing AI—and start using it to make your business more efficient, impactful, and human.</p><br><p><strong>Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and don’t forget to subscribe! </strong></p><br><p>Visit Matt Rouse online:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://matthewrouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matthewrouse.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/</a></p><p>SMB Autopilot: <a href="https://smbautopilot.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://smbautopilot.ai/</a></p><p>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Will-Take-Job-Predictions-Corporations/dp/B0CL9NWGGL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Will-Take-Job-Predictions-Corporations/dp/B0CL9NWGGL</a></p><br><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>