AI for Solopreneurs: The AI Hat Podcast

A CEO's Essential AI Tool Stack That Actually Works

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've got seventeen AI tools scattered across your browser tabs right now, don't you? Yet somehow you're still manually doing the same repetitive tas...

Why This 16-Year Industry Veteran Says 2026 Is Make-or-Break for AI Marketing

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the reality check nobody wants to hear - while 90% of marketers believe AI will fundamentally change their industry, 70% see it as an opportuni...

Your Business Isn’t Stuck, You Are. Here is the AI Fix.

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t build a scalable business on a broken operating system. Yet, that is exactly what most solopreneurs try to do. You journal, you meditate, ...

Stop Lying to Yourself: How AI Reveals Your Real Time Investment

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you told yourself that podcast will only take an hour to record? Or that client proposal? Just thirty minutes, right? Here's the u...

Solopreneur's Guide to AI-Powered Social Media Automation

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spending hours manually responding to social media comments while your potential customers slip away because they never clicked that bio link?...

How to Build a 6-Figure Business Working Just 25 Hours a Week with AI

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if everything you believe about building a successful business is actually keeping you trapped? Most solopreneurs think more hours equals more mo...

Are you training your AI, or is your AI training you?

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're spending more time teaching your AI tools how to work than actually getting work done? You're not alone. In this week's AI Hat ...

AI for Introverts: Your Unfair Advantage

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a solopreneur, have you ever felt like your energy is your most limited resource? You can handle the client work, the creative thinking... but it's...

The Single AI Tool You Need (and the 5 That Are Stealing Your Time) - A Saturday Short

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paying for eight different AI tools but only using two of them? Feeling guilty every time you see those subscription charges hit your credit card? Yo...

Stop Burning Money on AI Tools That Don't Generate Revenue

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop burning money on AI subscriptions that aren't generating revenue. While Fortune 500 companies waste millions on AI implementations that never pay...

Beyond the Hype: A Real CEO's Practical AI Playbook You Can Copy with Ron Callis

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of hearing about AI being the future while having no clue where to actually start today? Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI tools, platfo...

Your Business Doesn't Need Another Plan (A Saturday Short)

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The traditional business plan is an artifact. For a solopreneur, it's a static anatomical chart for a living, breathing patient—a trap that creates ...

You're Not Lazy - You're Cognitively Bankrupt with Mike Allton

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You sit down at 9 AM ready to tackle your big strategic projects. By 9 PM, you're exhausted but your important work remains untouched. You've been bus...

How to Build an AI Agent Army That Delivers Results While You Sleep with Cien Solon

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you there's a way to grow your business and deliver exceptional results around the clock without adding a single salary to your payroll...

Drowning in Your Own Success: The F.I.X. Method That Changes Everything with Mike Allton

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Success shouldn't feel like drowning. If you're a solopreneur who's built something amazing but feels trapped by the very business you created, this e...

Test Smarter, Not Harder: AI's Impact on A/B Testing in Digital Marketing with Nicole Leffer

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of running endless A/B tests with minimal insights? Do you find yourself drowning in data but thirsting for actionable results? If you'r...

Successfully Stuck? It's Your Operating System.

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt "successfully stuck?" On the surface, your business is growing and clients are happy, but your reality is a hamster wheel of your o...

The Hidden Biases in Your AI (And How to Fix Them) with Dr. Nici Sweaney

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your AI system making decisions that could be quietly costing you customers and talent? Every day, businesses are implementing AI solutions that ma...

Tired of Flying Solo? How to Build Your AI Co-Founder with Mike Allton

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're trapped in your own business success? In this solo episode, Mike shares his recent automation disaster in a St. Louis medical ce...

The Creative-Efficiency Sweet Spot: AI Prompts for Business Breakthrough with Jason Keath

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your team's creative potential isn't working harder—it's asking better questions? Here's the proble...

Stop Being a Commodity: The Solopreneur’s Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable with AI with Mike Allton

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the biggest threat of AI isn't that it will take your job, but that it will trap you in the wrong job?I see solopreneurs everywhere using AI l...

Trailer: AI for Solopreneurs - Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of being the most overworked employee in your own business? You're not alone. Join Mike Allton on AI for Solopreneurs: The AI Hat Podcast, where...

Cut Your Support Time in Half: Real Results with Salesforce's Agentforce with Aaron Godby

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could double your customer support team's effectiveness without hiring a single new employee? Sounds too good to be true, right? But that'...

How AI Search Is Rewriting the SEO Playbook (And What You Must Do Now) with Ben Jacobson

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

des, we've mastered the art of SEO—keywords, backlinks, page rankings. We've built entire marketing strategies around getting to the top of Google's...

Why AI Will Make Your Agency Indispensable: The NYT Magazine Article Every Owner Must Read with Robert Capps

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the technology that's keeping you up at night could actually become your biggest competitive advantage? Here's what's happening right now: Bu...

Stop Being the Bottleneck: How to Build an AI Second Brain for Your Agency with Mike Allton

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every successful agency owner faces the same maddening paradox: you built a business to create freedom, but now you're more trapped than ever. You can...

Unlocking AI's Potential: Success Stories from Growing Businesses with Sara Davison

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Mike, we've heard about AI. We get it. It's revolutionary." But here's the million-dollar question: Are you actuall...

How Smart Business Leaders Are Creating AI Sales Reps That Never Sleep with Natalie de Groot

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wished you could clone your best sales rep? Imagine having a team member who never sleeps, never takes vacation, and consistently delive...

The Human Behind the Algorithm: Amy Landino's Approach to AI-Enhanced Content Creation

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to create consistent content for your YouTube channel because scripts and outlines take forever to produce? You're not alone. Most ...

Why Latina Voices Are Critical for the Future of AI with Dr. Nayana Guerrero

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some of the most innovative AI solutions still miss the mark for large segments of the population? The answer might lie in ...

Scale Like PayPal: Simple AI Strategies That Actually Work for Small Business with Mike Todasco

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spending countless hours trying to figure out how to make AI work for your business, while bigger companies seem to have it all figured out? W...

No Code, No Problem: Revolutionizing Marketing with AI Tools with Mike Russell

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt left behind in the marketing tech race because you don't know how to code? Maybe you've watched colleagues implement amazing automa...

Inside LinkedIn's AI Marketing Strategy: A Senior Leader's Perspective with Hava Maloku

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how the world's largest professional network approaches artificial intelligence in their marketing? We all see the innovations ...

From Disaster to Digital Recovery: A Business Owner's AI Journey with Judi Fox

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if your business suddenly faced a catastrophic disruption tomorrow? For most of us, that's a terrifying thought we'd rather not cons...

Making AI Your Most Valuable Team Member: A Leaders Guide with Liza Adams

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your next star employee never needed a coffee break, could work 24/7, and actually made your human team more creative and productive? That's n...

Gemini for Leadership: AI-Powered Decision-Making with Mike Allton

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore how leaders can leverage Gemini to make smarter, faster, and more data-driven decisions. I share my own experience using Ge...

AI Digital Clone: How to Augment Your Team's Expertise with George B. Thomas

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if your top expert—maybe even you—could be available 24/7, across multiple languages, without burning out. Sounds like science fiction? Fo...

Gemini Prompt Engineering: Get the Results You Want with Mike Allton

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I unlock the secrets to crafting powerful prompts that get you the exact results you need from Gemini and other large language models...

Google Cloud Expert Reveals: Making AI Agents Work for Your Bottom Line with Eva Dong

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you throwing money at AI without seeing real returns? You're not alone. Businesses everywhere are struggling to turn their AI investments into act...

Gemini vs. ChatGPT: Choosing the Right AI for Your Business with Mike Allton

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I dive into the most important question every business is asking: Gemini or ChatGPT? I provide a balanced and hype-free comparison...

One Platform to Rule Them All: The Magai Approach to AI Integration with Dustin W. Stout

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you juggling five different AI tools just to get through your workday? Trying to remember which login goes with which platform and wondering if yo...

Gemini for Growth: 3 AI Breakthroughs for Your Business with Mike Allton

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of AI hype and ready for real results? In this episode of The AI Hat Podcast, I dive into 3 powerful ways you can use Google's Gemini AI to supe...

Marketing Automation 2.0: Why Agentic AI is a Game-Changer for Small Business with Alex Carlson

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of wearing all the marketing hats in your small business? Juggling social media, email campaigns, content creation, and analytics while ...

The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Punch Above Their Weight Class with Phil Pallen

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you running a small business and feeling constantly overwhelmed by all the AI tools, wearing too many hats, and wondering how competitors seem to ...

The You-niverse: How to Stay Human in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if we're slowly losing our humanity in the rush to adopt AI? Every day, another marketer proclaims they've automated their enti...

Future-Proof Events: How AI Ensures Your Events Thrive, Not Just Survive with Warwick Davies

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that sinking feeling of launching an event only to realize competitors already seem to be two steps ahead? Perhaps you've noticed o...

Goodbye Traditional Branding, Hello AI: Transform Your Brand Story with Park Howell

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck spinning your wheels through months of painstaking, costly traditional branding exercises, only to end up with messaging that...

Beyond Design Tools: An Evolution in AI Creative Operations with Satej Sirur

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your creative teams drowning in endless feedback loops, version control nightmares, and bottlenecks that seem to multiply by the day? You're not a...

Your Marketing Career Needs This AI History Lesson with Katie King

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember your first email marketing campaign? Or maybe you're old enough to remember when "digital marketing" meant updating your GeoCities website? W...

The Future of Lean: AI's Impact on Business Staffing Models with Chris Daigle

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that the business you're running today could operate with just 20% of your current staff? It sounds impossible, right? Maybe even a...

She Means Business: How Women Are Revolutionizing AI in Marketing with Kinsey Soderberg

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies, have you ever felt like the tech world was designed without you in mind? You're not alone. While artificial intelligence is revolutionizing th...

Discover How One Healthcare Tech Leader Transformed Their Marketing with AI with Brianna Miller

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at your content creation process and thought, 'There has to be a better way'? Maybe you're drowning in content requests, struggli...

24/7 AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Marketer's Day

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a personal assistant that never sleeps, never takes a coffee break, and is always learning? Now, ...

The Cognitive Leap: Adopting an AI Mindset for Marketing Success

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some marketing teams seem to effortlessly integrate AI into their strategies while others struggle to get started? The answ...

AI for Sales Teams: A Mindful Approach to Scaling Without Losing Human Connection with Tamra Moroski

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're leading a sales team right now, you're probably wondering how the heck to use AI without turning your team into robots. I get it - you want ...

AI for Business Toolbox: Applications of AI You're Not Using (But Should Be) with Peter Benei

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're barely scratching the surface with AI in your business? Sure, you've got ChatGPT churning out blog posts, but what if I told you...

The New Rules of Video Marketing: Creating Professional Content with AI with Eric Liu

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at a competitor's polished video content and thought, 'We could never afford to produce something like that?' Here's the thing - ...

Boost Your Business IQ: Why AI Literacy Matters for SMBs with Angie Carel

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now is the time to unlock the true potential of AI for your business. But here's the catch - you don't need to be a tech wizard or data scientist to d...

Play Before Pay: Why Having Fun with AI Leads to Marketing Success with Amy Walters

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're trying to pilot the Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field of AI tools? You're not alone. The marketing galaxy is expanding...

Why Your Enterprise AI Initiative Is Failing (And How to Fix It) with Maryrose Lyons

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your company's AI initiative feeling more like a costly experiment than a game-changing transformation? You're not alone. While 92% of enterprises ...

Why Your SMB Needs a Data Strategy Before Adopting AI with Tim Hayden

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling the pressure to jump on the AI bandwagon? You're not alone. As small and medium-sized businesses race to adopt AI, many are overlookin...

Redefining Brand Strategy: AI Tools for Businesses of All Sizes with Ruheene Jaura

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having the power to create a brand strategy that rivals those of industry giants, regardless of your business size or budget. Today, we're di...

The Surprising Truth About AI Adoption in Marketing Teams with Corbett Drummey

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if everything you thought you knew about technology adoption in marketing was wrong? Imagine a world where C-suite executives are more comfortabl...

The AI Growth Engine: Accelerating Your Marketing Results with Cathy McPhillips

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having a marketing superpower that could analyze mountains of data, predict consumer behavior, and optimize your campaigns faster than you can...

From Boardroom to Bot Room: A Leader's Journey into AI Marketing with Lauren Schiavone

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine stepping out of a Fortune 500 boardroom after 16 years, only to find yourself on the cutting edge of AI marketing and innovation. Sounds like ...

Elevating Product Marketing: The Game-Changing Role of AI with Gabe Wahhab

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Product Marketing Managers, let's face it: you're juggling a million tasks, from crafting compelling narratives to deciphering market trends, all whil...

Finding Your Voice with AI – How to Craft a Brand Voice That Resonates with Mike Allton

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever read a piece of content from a brand—maybe a blog, a social post, or even an email—and thought, “This just doesn’t sound right?”...

From Hype to Reality: Navigating the GSD Era of AI in Marketing with David Armano

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the constant buzz about AI in marketing? Are you tired of hearing grandiose promises but seeing little practical app...

Responsible AI Marketing: Where Innovation Meets Integrity with Sarah Lloyd Favaro

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if your marketing strategies are crossing an invisible ethical line? In today's AI-driven world, the temptation to push boundar...

AI Makeover: How AI Took a Creator’s Brand from Manual to Magical with Matthew Spiller

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special episode of 'AI in Marketing: Unpacked'! Today we're doing something a little different. Instead of our usual interview format, we...

Scaling Without Hiring: The AI Secret to Marketing Success for Entrepreneurs with Niki Dunagin

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine waking up to find that while you slept, your entire marketing strategy for the next month has been planned, your social media content calendar...

Clone Wars: How Your AI Twin Can Crush Your Competition with Andrew Davis

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a galaxy not so far away, marketers are facing a new frontier: the rise of AI. But what if you could harness this power to create your own digital ...

Custom GPTs for Marketers: Work Smarter, Not Harder with Mike Allton

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of starting from scratch with every marketing task? Discover how Custom GPTs can become your most valuable team member. In this practical episod...

LinkedIn Profile Makeover: Harnessing AI for Professional Branding with Viveka von Rosen

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume – it's your professional brand's frontline. But are you leveraging it to its full potential...

AI Content Creation: Supercharging Your Online Presence for Solopreneurs and SMBs with Nicky Saunders

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine transforming your content creation process, scaling your online presence, and competing with big brands – all while maintaining your unique ...

From Doubt to Confidence: Embracing AI in Business with Emily Baillie

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling left behind in the AI revolution sweeping across industries? Imagine confidently leveraging AI to transform your business operations, ...

Content that Converts: Leveraging AI for Quality and Relevance with Audrey Chia

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of pouring hours into content creation, only to see lackluster results? What if I told you there's a way to supercharge your content str...

How AI Chatbots Are Redefining Customer Interaction and Boosting ROI with Kelly Mirabella

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wished you could turn every customer interaction into a personalized, seamless conversation that boosts your sales and keeps your customers comin...

AI as a Catalyst: Turning Digital Transformation Challenges into Opportunities with Sharon Gai

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to keep up with the pace of digital change, or the very concept of digital transformation? Do you find it challenging to integrate...

Outthink Your Competition: AI in Marketing Strategy with Sunny Hunt

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed with data and wondered how you could turn it into meaningful insights to outsmart your competition? Well, tod...

Generative AI and Demographics: Trends for Marketers to Watch with Michael Nevski

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do demographic trends among early adopters of generative AI shape consumer behavior? In today's fast-paced digital world, understanding how early...

From Chaos to Clarity: AI-Powered Thought Organization for Marketers with Ian Anderson Gray

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, your mind swirling with marketing ideas but struggling to organize them into a coherent strategy...

Guiding the Future: How to Develop Corporate AI Guidelines with Kai Blakeborough

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you harness the power of AI responsibly, making sure you're balancing innovation with ethical use? Many companies, in their rush to adopt AI, ...

AI as Your Co-Host: Unleashing NotebookLM's Potential in Content Marketing with Mike Allton

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having a partner in your marketing efforts who's available 24/7, can digest vast amounts of information in seconds, and can engage in deep, in...

Mastering AI: The Future of Data-Driven Personalization in Marketing with Zontee Hou

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to keep up with the growing demand for personalized customer experiences? As consumers expect more tailored interactions, the press...

AI Readiness: A Practical Guide Using the 5P Framework with Katie Robbert

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of integrating AI into your business operations? Do you struggle to determine if your organization is eve...

The AI Revolution is Here: What Every Marketer Needs to Know with Mike Allton

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The AI revolution is here, and it's transforming marketing as we know it. This isn't hyperbole or speculation - it's happening right now, all around u...

Revolutionizing Event Management: AI Strategies for Success with Muhammad Younas

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Managing successful events can often feel like juggling countless moving parts—scheduling, attendee management, and engagement, just to name a few. ...

AI-Driven Success: Social Media Strategies and Marketing Innovations with Milou Pietersz

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is AI transforming the world of marketing and social media? As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it's revolutionizing the way business...

AI-Driven Content: Transformations and Triumphs with Molly Mahoney

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for ways to streamline your content creation process and achieve remarkable results with less effort? With the rise of AI technology,...

Revolutionizing Visual Content: Generative AI in Action with Corbett Drummey

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you leveraging the full potential of AI in your visual content creation? Have you explored how generative AI can revolutionize the way you produce...

AI and Copyright: What Marketers Need to Know with Mitch Jackson

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using AI tools to create content for your marketing campaigns? Have you ever wondered about the legal implications of that content? Are you su...

Harnessing Voice AI: Building Authentic Customer Connections with Susan Westwater

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to deepen relationships with your customers in an innovative way? With the rise of voice technology and conversational AI, brands now...

AI-Driven Marketing: Elevating SMEs to New Heights with Jeff Coyle

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can your business truly stand out in a crowded content landscape? Are you maximizing the expertise of your subject matter experts (SMEs) to creat...

Marketing Wins: Effective AI Adoption Case Studies with Eva Dong

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The adoption of AI in marketing can be challenging, but when done right, it can lead to significant success. However, understanding how to effectivel...

Exploring AI in Marketing: Five Key Applications with Danchez

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with how to actually apply AI to your day-to-day marketing tasks? You’ve heard the hype: artificial intelligence is transforming the mar...

Mastering AI Prompting: Advanced Techniques for Success with Ashley Gross

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My first real aha moment with AI in marketing was when I discovered and personalized a prompt sequence that enabled AI to help me prepare for podcast ...

AI as a Co-Pilot: Integrating AI into Your Content Strategy with Kimberly Anderson-Mutch

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending demands of content creation? Have you tried using AI tools but found the results inconsistent or lacking the ...

Revolutionizing Media: AI Tools for Podcasts, Video Editing, and More with Jeff Sieh

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself drowning in the tediousness of editing podcasts or videos? I know I have! Having to edit my own podcasts years ago was on...

Harnessing AI: Practical Applications in Digital Marketing with Chris Carr

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t know what we don’t know. Many marketers recognize the potential of AI but struggle with understanding how to effectively incorporate it ...