AI-First Automation: How Small Businesses Buy Back Time & Scale 🚀🤖 | Marketing in the Age of AI

DEC 8, 202527 MIN
Marketing in the Age of AI

AI-First Automation: How Small Businesses Buy Back Time & Scale 🚀🤖 | Marketing in the Age of AI

DEC 8, 202527 MIN

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<p>📘 Episode Overview:</p><p>In this episode of <em>Marketing in the Age of AI</em>, host <strong>Emanuel Rose</strong> sits down with Dr. <strong>Bradford Carlton</strong>, founder of Automate Business AI, to explore how AI-driven automation, agents, and smart workflows are transforming small business operations. From outbound systems to social content engines, we break down real-world automation strategies helping entrepreneurs gain back time and accelerate growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>💡 What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How small businesses are using AI to connect marketing + operational activities</p></li><li><p>Real examples of automated outreach, prospecting, and content workflows</p></li><li><p>What “service as software” means—and why it matters in 2025</p></li><li><p>How to build no-code automations (even if you “aren’t a tech person”)</p></li><li><p>The future of AI agents, Vibe coding, and human-in-the-loop systems</p></li><li><p>Tools and tech stacks used by professionals accelerating productivity with AI<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>🎙️ Featured Guest: </strong></p><p>Founder of <strong>Automate Business AI</strong>, Bradford empowers solo entrepreneurs and small business owners by simplifying advanced AI workflows. A former attorney turned business consultant, he has collaborated with companies in 50+ countries and supported <strong>$6B+</strong> in funding needs. His expertise combines legal sharpness, business acumen, and deep practical AI knowledge—making complex automation feel accessible and actionable.</p><p>Connect with Bradford: </p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarlton"> <strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarlton</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔥 Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How AI tools like ChatGPT help non-technical founders build full workflows</p></li><li><p>Automation examples: scraping, enrichment, lead warming, email sequencing</p></li><li><p>Breaking down Bradford’s recent end-to-end outreach system project</p></li><li><p>Using long-form → short-form workflows to generate weeks of content</p></li><li><p>The push toward AI-driven meeting summaries, reports, and proposals</p></li><li><p>Personal philosophies on AI boundaries, trust, and “human in the loop”</p></li><li><p>Which tools work best for logic-heavy flow building (n8n, Claude MCP, Replit, etc.)<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>🌐 Connect &amp; Explore More:</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Host Emanuel Rose:</strong> </p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/</u></a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/</u></a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor"> <u>https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor</u></a> YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx</u></a></p><p><strong>Bradford Carlton:</strong> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarlton"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarlton</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Further Reading or Resources:</strong></p><p>📝 <strong>Blog Post (Full Episode Breakdown):</strong><a href="https://emanuelrose.com/ai-first-automation-how-small-firms-buy-back-time-and-scale/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/ai-first-automation-how-small-firms-buy-back-time-and-scale/</u></a></p><p>🌐 <strong>Visit Emanuel’s Website:</strong><a href="https://emanuelrose.com/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/</u></a></p><p>📘 <strong>Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI (Book):</strong><a href="https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to streamline your business, save hours every week, and build smarter workflows using AI, hit <strong>LIKE</strong>, <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong>, and drop a comment below sharing which automation you want to build next! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#MarketingInTheAgeOfAI #AIAutomation #SmallBusinessGrowth #AIForBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #AIWorkflow #AutomationTools #ChatGPT #BusinessProductivity #DigitalMarketing #AITransformation #NoCode #n8n #Replit #MarketingPodcast</p>