{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/68b5cb69bcceee620d54f9cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Make ChatGPT Sound Like You Using Human-First AI Marketing to Grow your Business with Mike Montague","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1756744276892-a826ac8b-6887-4184-8756-3ee9022eb372.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I’m joined by <strong>Mike Montague</strong>, creator of the Avenue 9 AI Tools list and a leading voice in ethical, human-first marketing with AI. We dive into the tools, mindset shifts, and ethical considerations every business owner needs to navigate the evolving AI landscape. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just testing the waters with ChatGPT, this episode will help you better understand <em>how</em> to use AI—and more importantly, <em>why</em> your voice still matters.</p><p><br></p><p>From improving productivity to saving hours of admin work, we talk through Mike’s favorite tools (including which ones are worth paying for), how to maintain authenticity when automating, and the three “C’s” every business owner should remember in the age of AI: Creativity, Curation, and Coaching.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Mike’s top 9 AI tools for content, systems, and time management</li><li>How to use AI without sounding robotic or generic</li><li>Why human-first marketing is the future of business growth</li><li>How to create a voice model in ChatGPT</li><li>Where most small business owners go wrong with automation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction: Transforming Your AI Experience</p><p>01:06 Meet the Expert: Mike from Avenue Nine</p><p>02:19 Philosophy of Human-First AI Marketing</p><p>05:09 AI Tools for Small Business Owners</p><p>10:35 Zoom AI Companion: Perfect Attendance Award</p><p>14:26 Notebook LM: Most Organized and Best Banter</p><p>17:04 Podcasting and Presentation Tools</p><p>22:19 Grammarly and Whisper: Enhancing Your Writing</p><p>25:09 Sales Connector: LinkedIn Networking</p><p>27:06 Final Thoughts and Takeaways</p><p><br></p><p>If you're ready to work <em>with</em> AI (instead of competing against it), this episode is your roadmap. Subscribe to <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em> for fresh, human-centered strategies that actually move the needle—and don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow creator or coach who’s ready to scale smarter.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Mike Montague:</p><p>Website:<a href=\"https://www.intellectualstrategies.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><a href=\"https://avenue9.com/mike-montague/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://avenue9.com/mike-montague/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedmontague\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedmontague</a></p><p><br></p><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><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}