Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9
Discover how to harness the power of AI without losing the human touch. Hosted by Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help small and mid-sized businesses market like big brands. With expert interviews, relatable success stories, and practical tips, we show you how to amplify your marketing efforts with AI tools that enhance—not replace—human creativity and connection. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or curious about the future of AI, this is your go-to guide for building smarter, more authentic marketing strategies.
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Episodes
69 episodes
AI & Robotics Edutaiment: What Business Leaders Can Learn from Dr Anastassia Lauterbach
In this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, host Mike Montague of Avenue9 sits down with Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach, AI and robotics expert, professor, and creator of t...
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37:30
Stop Chasing Algorithms: How to Make SEO Less Annoying with Jason Berkowitz
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Jason Berkowitz, founder of Break the Web Agency, to unpack what it r...
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32:56
Buzzworthy AI Marketing: Lessons SMBs Can Use Today with Michael Buzinski
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Michael “Buzz” Buzinski, author of The Rule of 26 and h...
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31:00
AI Readiness Isn’t Optional: What SMBs Need Before They Automate with Sebastian Chedal
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with @SebastianChedal co-founder of Fountain City and Testfox.ai, to t...
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39:05
Growth Momentum: How AI Unlocks More Selling Time for Your Team with Jonathan Kvarfordt
In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Jonathan Kvarfordt, Head of Growth at Momentum.io, to explore how AI is transforming the way SMBs approa...
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29:30
Predictable Business Systems: How SMBs Can Scale Without Chaos with Grant Fuellenbach
In this episode, host Mike Monague sits down with Grant Fuellenbach of Go First Consulting to unpack what it really takes for small and mid-sized businesses to scale sustainably. From builders and co...
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32:39
The Future of Work: Distant Assistants with Jaime Jay
What happens when small business owners and marketing leaders stop trying to do it all themselves? In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Jaime ...
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35:46
The Unobvious Guide to Using AI in Marketing with David Berkowitz
What if AI wasn’t just another shiny object but a way to get back to what actually works in marketing? In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with David Berkowitz, founder of the
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32:51
The Social Shift: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing with Katie Brinkley
In this episode of The Social Shift, Mike Montague (Avenue9) sits down with Katie Brinkley (Next Step Social and Podcast) to unpack how AI is changing social media and why the brands that...
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31:19
Identifying the AIceberg of Cybersecurity with Alexander Schlager
In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Alexander Schlager, founder of Alceberg.ai, to unpack the hidden cybersecurity challenges lurkin...
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Episode 58
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30:33
Using AI to Prepare for Podcast Interviews with Mike Montague
In this episode of Podcasting Made Simple Live, special speaker Mike Montague, founder of Avenue9 and host of the Human First AI Marketing Podcast, shares how artificial intelligence can transform the way you prepare for podcast interviews. Dra...
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Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing with Chris Singel
In this episode, Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with Chris Singel, AI Optimist, Delta Digi...
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Episode 57
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33:32
Automating Your Business with AI featuring Dr. Bradford Carlton
What if you could automate 90% of your business without losing the human touch? In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with @BradfordSCarlton , founder o...
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Episode 56
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26:16
AI Growth Strategies: Closing the Loop on Automation with Dustin Jensen
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with AI strategist and founder of AIaSystem.com, @dustinjensen0351 , to ex...
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Episode 55
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34:31
How Will AI Affect Sales and Marketing in the Future?
In this special episode celebrating #internationalpodcastday 2025, Mike Montague gathers top voices from the world of marketing, sales, tech, and strategy to answer one big question: What will sales and marketing look like 10 years from n...
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15:21
Creating Your AI Digital Twin: The Next Competitive Edge for Business Owners with Manuj Aggarwal
What if you could clone your mindset, values, and decision-making style into an AI-powered version of yourself, one that never sleeps, doubts, or second-guesses? In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits d...
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Episode 54
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31:09
AI Video Production & Creative CoPilots with Amer Tadayon
What happens when AI stops being a gimmick and starts being your creative partner? In this episode, Mike Montague chats with Amer Tadayon, founder of LuciHub, about how AI video tools are ...
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Episode 53
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29:37
AI Public Relations: Building Trust, Not Just Links with Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, we’re joined by Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs, founders of Linkifi, to talk about how digital PR is evolving in a world dominated by AI, LLMs, and se...
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Episode 52
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31:28
Human and Machine Learning: Coaching Sales Teams with Causal AIwith Owen Lawlor
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Owen Lawlor, VP of AI at CoachEm, to explore how AI can be used with humans, not against them. You’ll h...
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Episode 51
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33:02
Marketing Malpractice: Why AI Won’t Save You Without Strategy with David Poulos
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with veteran CMO David Poulos to diagnose one of the most common but costly mistakes in small business marketi...
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Episode 50
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33:46
AI for Sales: Automate the Work, Keep the Connection with Chad Burmeister
In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with @thechadburmeister , host of the AI for Sales Podcast and vetera...
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Episode 49
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30:15
AI Sales Roleplays with Michael Ocean
Most salespeople dread roleplay training. It’s awkward, unrealistic, and rarely reflects the real challenges they face with prospects. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Michael Ocean, founder of Sell Me This Pen AI, to talk about a ...
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Episode 48
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32:07
Sage Marketing Advice with James Hipkin
Too many SMBs think a new headline, a prettier design, or the latest AI tool will magically turn their website into a lead machine. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with marketing veteran James Hipkin to explain why most underperforming...
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Episode 47
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35:48