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AI Explored

Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing 116 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

This podcast is for marketers, creators, and business owners who want to learn how to use AI. Host Michael Stelzner, founder of Social Media Examiner, provides practical and actionable ways to implement AI in business. The show notes are available at Socialmediaexaminer.com/aipod.

Episodes

Building Powerful AI Image and Video Workflows for Marketers Jun 30, 2026 00:42:36 Want to know how marketers are turning today's AI image and video tools into reliable content systems? I interview Jerrod Lew to discover how to build AI image and video workflows that produce consistent, professional-quality results for marketing content.Choosing From Top AI Image and Video ToolsEstablishing Your Brand FoundationCreating Product Reference AssetsCreating Character Sheets
The Future of AI and Selling: How One Workflow Closed a $12K Deal Jun 23, 2026 00:38:50 Wondering how AI can help you close a client in the first meeting? I interview Etan Polinger to discover an AI workflow to research a prospect, match their brand, and build a working prototype before the first meeting—proving your value upfront.The Paradigm ShiftDetermine What the Prospect WantsUse Deep Research to Profile the Person, the Company, and the MarketCreate a Working Style Guid
Building AI Agents: The System That Automates 60% of One Entrepreneur's Workload Jun 16, 2026 00:46:37 Have you experimented with building one-size-fits-all AI agents and been disappointed with the results? I interview Keith Moehring to discover how to build a custom system of AI agents that work with your business and processes.The Truth About Building AI AgentsHow to Set Up the Tech Foundation for Your AI AgentHow to Build a Playbook to Guide the AI Agent’s ActionsTips to Get the Whole S
Applying AI to Marketing and Business: Lessons From the Trenches Jun 12, 2026 00:42:29 What happens when a media company goes all-in on AI for 2.5 years? In this special episode, Michael Stelzner and Ali Kelly, Director of Memberships at Social Media Examiner, pull back the curtain on how their team actually uses AI every day — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons they've learned along the way. You'll discover how they use AI to curate daily news for marketers, how AI he
Getting Started with Codex by OpenAI: The Future of Business Jun 9, 2026 00:51:57 Wondering how to set Open AI’s Codex up and connect it to your tech stack? I interview Karl Yeh to discover how to use Codex to automate business workflows, no coding background required.What OpenAI’s Codex Is and Isn’tHow to Download and Deploy OpenAI CodexWhat You Need to Know About Security and OpenAI CodexHow to Use Skills and Plugins to Let Codex Execute Recurring Business ProcessesH
AI for Better Ad Creative: 3 Steps to Better Results Jun 2, 2026 00:45:32 Struggling to combat ad fatigue without burning out your design team? I interview Fraser Cottrell to discover a three-step system for using AI to produce high-quality image and video ad creative at scale.Build Your Brand Knowledge Base With Deep ResearchTrain a Claude Project on Your BrandGenerate Ad Copy With ClaudeBrainstorm and Generate Ad Images and Prompts With ClaudeGenerate Ad Imag
The Outlier Video Method: Using AI to Study What Works and Create Your Own May 26, 2026 00:46:48 Want to use AI to scale video content research and production? I interview Sandy Lee to discover how to use Claude Code to create an AI system that will produce videos that attract your ideal audience.Developing Your Ideal Customer Profile & Content Pillars With AIResearching YouTube Content With AIAnalyzing the Outlier Video With AICrafting Your Hook and Scripting a New Video in Your
Building Portable AI Workflows That You Can Take Anywhere May 19, 2026 00:47:18 Is your entire AI workflow built around one platform? I interview Nicole Leffer to discover how to build AI workflows that aren't tied to any single platform.Why Portable AI Workflows MatterHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With SkillsHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With External StorageHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With ExcelGuest: Nicole Leffer | Show Notes: socialmedi
Upscaling Your People: Advanced AI Training May 12, 2026 00:46:21 Have you invested in AI training only to watch people quietly go back to their old habits within weeks? I interview John Munsell discover a structured framework you can model for transitioning your team from basic AI users to strategic AI users.Why Advanced Employee Training Benefits Businesses More Than Large-Scale AI InitiativesEstablishing Two Types of Governance Before You Begin Train
Claude Code for Everyone: How to Get Started May 5, 2026 00:44:31 Want to build your own custom AI tools and automations, but don’t have coding or developer experience? I interview Tyler Reed to discover how to set up Claude Code and build your first automation.How to Set Up Claude Code Step by StepWorking With Claude Code: The BasicsWorking With Claude Code: Advanced FeaturesBuilding Your First Automation With Claude Code: Google Calendar and TelegramG
Intro to Claude Cowork: How to Get Started Apr 28, 2026 00:43:20 Are you looking for a way to get actual work done with AI without micromanaging every step of in chat? I interview Dan Nestle about using Claude Cowork.4 Claude Cowork Use CasesThe Beginner-Friendly Guide to Download and Install Claude CoworkConnecting Cowork to a Claude ProjectUsing Connectors in CoworkUsing Skills in CoworkUsing Plugins in CoworkGuest: Dan Nestle | Show Notes: socialmed
Getting Started With OpenClaw: Step-by-Step to Your First Bot Apr 21, 2026 00:46:23 Want to build custom AI agents and bots, but worried the process is too technical? I interview Mike Russell about how to use OpenClaw to build AI agents and bots, no coding required.What Is OpenClaw and What It Can DoExamples of OpenClaw AgentsThe Beginner-Friendly Guide to OpenClaw SetupCreating Your First Bot With OpenClaw: Gmail TriageGuest: Mike Russell | Show Notes: socialmediaexamin

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