{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/68bacf3545004e42c9c2c2c7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Are AI Agents—and How Can They Save You 10+ Hours a Week with Bradford Carlton","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1757387743390-cc747491-7129-45cb-a282-d727fc51f7db.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I’m joined by <strong>Bradford Carlton</strong>, an AI automation strategist helping entrepreneurs take back their time using low-code and no-code AI agents.</p><p><br></p><p>Bradford explains how AI agents—think “digital employees”—can handle repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and even replace entire job functions… all for pennies on the dollar. We discuss what platforms to start with (like Zapier, Make, and n8n), what kind of tasks to automate first, and how solopreneurs can scale without burnout.</p><p>If you're ready to delegate to tech instead of hiring more staff, this episode will show you the way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>What AI agents actually are and how they work</li><li>The difference between AI tools and AI agents</li><li>How to get started with no-code/low-code automation (no tech skills needed!)</li><li>Why this isn’t just about productivity—but profitability</li><li>Why the future of entrepreneurship <em>requires</em> AI literacy</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Ultimate Team Member</p><p>00:12 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>00:47 The Burden of Repetitive Tasks</p><p>01:31 Introducing Dr. Bradford Carlton</p><p>02:15 The Future of AI in Business</p><p>03:13 Understanding AI Agents</p><p>04:48 Real-World Applications of AI</p><p>05:48 Common Myths and Fears About AI</p><p>07:29 Getting Started with AI Automation</p><p>12:06 Practical Tools for AI Automation</p><p>14:14 The Future of AI Agents and Automation</p><p>16:11 Final Thoughts and Call to Action</p><p>19:33 Conclusion and Farewell</p><p><br></p><p>If you're a small business owner feeling buried in busy work, it's time to let AI step in. Tune in to this episode and learn how to turn hours of admin into a few clicks—and reclaim your time for what matters most. Subscribe for more future-focused marketing episodes every week!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Bradford Carlton:</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.bradfordcarlton.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bradfordcarlton.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarlton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordcarlton</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BradfordSCarlton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@BradfordSCarlton</a></p><p>Free Skool Community: <a href=\"https://www.skool.com/automate-business-ai/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.skool.com/automate-business-ai/about</a></p><p><br></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><p><br></p><p>#AIagents #businessautomation #entrepreneurmindset #lowcode #nocode #marketingautomation #AItools #smallbusinessgrowth #digitalproductivity #solopreneurtools #workflowautomation #Zapier #Makecom #n8n #timemanagement</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}