Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9
Episodes
Collecting Service Stories with Joe Tuscano
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost businesses are sitting on their most valuable marketing asset and completely overlooking it. In this episode, Mike Montague talks...
Powering Your AI With Human Insight with David Dobrin
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost AI content today feels like fast food; quick, scalable, and forgettable. In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast,...
The Blueprint Every Woman Needs in the AI Era with T. Renee' Smith
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost businesses are treating AI like a vending machine; type in a prompt, get an answer, and hope it works. In this episode, Mike sits...
Original Intelligence as a Competitive Advantage with Jonathan Aberman
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost businesses are using AI to move faster, create more content, and keep up with the noise. The problem is that speed without differ...
Hyper-personalization and Hyper-targeting with Dan Baird
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Mike Montague talks with Dan Baird of Wrench AI about why the future of marketing belongs to businesses that can targ...
The Pre AI Layers in Marketing with Carmela Fortin
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost businesses are sprinting into AI, cranking out more content, launching more automations, and moving faster than ever. The problem...
Authenticity In The Age of AI with Rachel Minion
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailMost businesses are producing more content than ever… and getting less response. Why? Because somewhere between automation and scale...
Superintelligence with Craig Kaplan
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textArtificial intelligence is moving fast; faster than most business leaders realize. In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast,...
AI for Solopreneurs with Raj Singh
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode, Raj Singh, VP of New Products at Mozilla, breaks down the “ownership economy”; a world where starting a business is ge...
Being Featured in AI Results with Brett Farmiloe
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing® Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Brett Farmiloe, CEO of Featured.com and Help a Repo...
Using AI to Help Humans Cross Borders with Ryan Bradley and Grant Frazier
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat happens when AI meets immigration, one of the most complex, emotional, and high-stakes journeys in someone’s life? In this episode, ...
AI-Powered Growth Tools with Bryan Harris
16 Feb 2026
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Send a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague talks with Bryan Harris, founder of Growth Tools, about the fine l...
The Soulful Future of AI with David Espindola
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBots do the busywork, but you do the brilliant work. In this episode, AI futurist and author David Espindola joins Mike to explore how sma...
AI Shopping & Parenting in the Age of AI with Mia Umanos
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing® Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Mia Umanos, CEO of Clickvoyant and host of the A...
Content Marketing You Can Trust with Charlie Van Derven
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with content marketing strategist and fractional CMO ...
How to 10X Your Pipeline with Solomon Thimothy
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could plug your business into AI and instantly see where your next 10X opportunity is hiding?That’s exactly what Solomon T...
Scaling Responsible AI with Noelle Russell
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if your next big AI idea isn’t a product, but a responsibility?That’s the challenge Noelle Russell brings to this conversation....
AI Systems and the Human Side of Tech with Christian Hammer
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when a technologist, artist, and optimist walks into an AI podcast? You get Christian Hammer, CEO of Ngentix, a longtime te...
AI & Robotics Edutaiment: What Business Leaders Can Learn from Dr Anastassia Lauterbach
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, host Mike Montague of Avenue9 sits down with Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach, AI and robotics exp...
Stop Chasing Algorithms: How to Make SEO Less Annoying with Jason Berkowitz
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Jason Berkowitz, founder of Break the Web Age...
Buzzworthy AI Marketing: Lessons SMBs Can Use Today with Michael Buzinski
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Michael “Buzz” Buzinski, author of The Ru...
AI Readiness Isn’t Optional: What SMBs Need Before They Automate with Sebastian Chedal
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with @SebastianChedal co-founder of Fountain Cit...
Growth Momentum: How AI Unlocks More Selling Time for Your Team with Jonathan Kvarfordt
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Jonathan Kvarfordt, Head of Growth at Momentum...
Predictable Business Systems: How SMBs Can Scale Without Chaos with Grant Fuellenbach
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, host Mike Monague sits down with Grant Fuellenbach of Go First Consulting to unpack what it really takes for small and ...
The Future of Work: Distant Assistants with Jaime Jay
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when small business owners and marketing leaders stop trying to do it all themselves? In this episode of the Human First AI...
The Unobvious Guide to Using AI in Marketing with David Berkowitz
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat 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 ...
The Social Shift: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing with Katie Brinkley
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Social Shift, Mike Montague (Avenue9) sits down with Katie Brinkley (Next Step Social and Podcast) to unpack how ...
Identifying the AIceberg of Cybersecurity with Alexander Schlager
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Alexander Schlager, founder of Alceberg.ai, t...
Using AI to Prepare for Podcast Interviews with Mike Montague
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Podcasting Made Simple Live, special speaker Mike Montague, founder of Avenue9 and host of the Human First AI Marketi...
Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing with Chris Singel
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with Chris Singel, AI Opt...
Automating Your Business with AI featuring Dr. Bradford Carlton
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could automate 90% of your business without losing the human touch? In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with @Brad...
AI Growth Strategies: Closing the Loop on Automation with Dustin Jensen
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with AI strategist and founder of AIaSystem.com, @...
How Will AI Affect Sales and Marketing in the Future?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode celebrating #internationalpodcastday 2025, Mike Montague gathers top voices from the world of marketing, sales...
Creating Your AI Digital Twin: The Next Competitive Edge for Business Owners with Manuj Aggarwal
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could clone your mindset, values, and decision-making style into an AI-powered version of yourself, one that never sleeps, d...
AI Video Production & Creative CoPilots with Amer Tadayon
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when AI stops being a gimmick and starts being your creative partner? In this episode, Mike Montague chats with Amer Tadayo...
AI Public Relations: Building Trust, Not Just Links with Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, we’re joined by Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs, founders of Linkifi, to talk ...
Human and Machine Learning: Coaching Sales Teams with Causal AIwith Owen Lawlor
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Owen Lawlor, VP of AI at CoachEm, to explore how...
Marketing Malpractice: Why AI Won’t Save You Without Strategy with David Poulos
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with veteran CMO David Poulos to diagnose one of the ...
AI for Sales: Automate the Work, Keep the Connection with Chad Burmeister
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with @thechadburmeister , host of the A...
AI Sales Roleplays with Michael Ocean
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMost salespeople dread roleplay training. It’s awkward, unrealistic, and rarely reflects the real challenges they face with prospects....
Sage Marketing Advice with James Hipkin
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToo many SMBs think a new headline, a prettier design, or the latest AI tool will magically turn their website into a lead machine. In t...
Boring Marketing Is Your Biggest Competitor in the AI Era with Jay Schwedelson
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf your marketing blends in, it’s already losing. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with @schwedelson , CEO of Outcome Med...
Custom Apps & Data Science: Hunter Jensen on Winning the Last Mile
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Hunter Jensen, founder and CEO of Barefoot Sol...
AI Podcasting: How to Turn Conversations Into Clients with Doug Sandler
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if your next client wasn’t in your funnel, but sitting in your guest seat? In this episode, Mike Montague chats with podcasting s...
The Future of SEO & AEO: Quality, Context, and Connection with Daniel Molina
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if SEO isn’t dead, it’s just grown up? In this episode, Daniel Molina of Red Palm Studios joins us to talk about the future of ...
Outsmart, Not Outspend: The Small Business AI Advantage with Melissa Fors Shackelford
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the AI revolution isn’t about replacing humans but finally giving small businesses the edge? In this episode of the Human-Firs...
Practical AI Literacy for Business Growth with Mark Andrews
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Mark Andrews of AI Prophets to explore wh...
Marketing Uses for Creative AI Video with Erich Archer
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat’s really going on with AI video in 2025? In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Emmy-winning producer Erich Arc...
Simple Strategies for AI Marketing with Ali Schwanke
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf AI has you feeling like you’re falling behind or drowning in prompts and platforms, this episode is your reset button. Mike Montagu...
The Marketer’s Manual on Generative AI with John Suarez
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Mike Montague sits down with John Suarez of SmartBug Media—co-author of The Marketer’s Manual on Generative AI- to ...
AI Meets Scrappy ABM: Account-Based Marketing with Mason Cosby
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAI is reshaping how we target accounts, but it’s also made it easier than ever to get lazy, loud, and lose the trust of your prospects...
The LinkedIn Growth Blueprint for B2B Success with Daniel Alfon
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague sits down with LinkedIn strategist and author Daniel Alfon to bre...
The AI Workforce Shift: Building a High-Leverage Team with Ashley Gross
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Ashley Gross, founder of the AI Workforce Alli...
The AI-Driven Marketer’s Playbook with Dan Sanchez
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Human First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Dan Sanchez, founder of the AI-Driven Markete...
The AI Risks and Rewards You Can’t Afford to Ignore with Alec Crawford
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you're leading a small to mid-sized business, AI is already part of your world, even if your company banned it. In this episode,...
2025 Human-First AI Marketing Awards with Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague celebrates National AI Appreciation Day with the first-ev...
Why Interviewers Make the Best AI Marketers with Dan Nestle
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMike Montague sits down with Dan Nestle of Inquisitive Communications to explore how the marketing game is changing and why curiosity is...
Why Your Next Hire Should Be a Fractional CMO with Sara Nay
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMike sits down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to explore how AI is reshaping marketing roles and why strategy, leadership, a...
Using AI to Actually Grow Your Small Business with Dilip Dubey
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Dilip Dubey, founder of Sutra.AI, to explore how s...
AI's Impact on Org Charts and the Death of the 3-Year Plan with Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, host Mike Montague sits down with Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis from Functionly to unpack ...
The AI Merchandising Revolution with Vinod Kumar
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with Vinod Kumar, founder of Syntheum.ai, to explore how AI is tran...
Ethical AI and Accessibility with Warren Wilansky
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEthical AI isn't just a philosophy; it’s a practical framework for building better digital experiences. In this episode of the Hu...
Sentiment Analysis and AI Market Research with Alexandra Gonzalez
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textForget clicks. What your customers feel matters more than what they say or do. In this episode, Alexandra Gonzalez of Savvy Marketers jo...
AI-Powered Marketing Analytics with Zeke Camusio
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Zeke Camusio, founder of Data Speaks AI, to ex...
Infailable AI and Digital Acceleration with Chris Hood
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you feeling pressure to “keep up with AI”? You’re not alone and you’re not crazy for being skeptical.In this episode of Huma...
AI-Powered Membership Communities with Nathalie Doremieux
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you're building or thinking about building a membership community, this episode will change the way you approach it. Nathalie Do...
Understanding Time & Relationships in the AI Era with Greg Wasserman
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMike Montague sits down with Greg Wasserman, a self-proclaimed "relationship broker," to explore how AI is changing the way we...
Leveraging AI for Creative Storytelling with Tim Kalinowski
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat makes a story resonate?Tim Kalinowski, founder of Lore Creative, joins Mike Montague to unpack the storytelling strategies that act...
Crafting Your "Hell Yes!" Offer with Jessica Miller
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMost marketing teams pour time, money, and AI tools into tactics, email sequences, content engines, and funnel hacks without realizing t...
Scaling Trust, Not Clicks for B2B Growth with Eric Eden
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMike Montague interviews Eric Eden, CMO at Workforce and host of the Remarkable Marketing Podcast, about how CROs and B2B leaders can cu...
AI Marketing Optimization with Badri Veera and John Karl from Crigloo
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Unified Marketing Playbook CMOs Shouldn't IgnoreIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague sits dow...
Search Ranking in a Post-Google World: AI Optimization with Michael Buckbee
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Michael Buckbee, founder of Knowatoa, to explore h...
Stacking AI Marketing Tools Like a Pro with Lisa Oda
07 Apr 2025
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Send us a textLisa Oda, founder of HiveStir and Director of AI at Infinite Marketing, explores how AI is transforming modern marketing practices. Mike...
AI Entrepreneurship with Måns Näsman: Building Bigger Impact with Collective Intelligence
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if your AI could do more than just answer questions? In this episode, Måns Näsman shares a powerful new vision of “dualistic AI...
Human Touch in a High-Tech World: Duct Tape Marketing with John Jantsch
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMarketing legend John Jantsch from Duct Tape Marketing brings his experience and unique insights, unraveling the complex relationship b...
How AI and Blockchain Is Reshaping the World with Heather Leigh Flannery
17 Mar 2025
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Send us a textHeather Leigh Flannery, the visionary founder and CEO of AI Mindsystems Foundation, joins us for an insightful conversation about the fu...
Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI with Emanuel Rose
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmanuel Rose, founder of Strategic eMarketing, shares his unique insights into the rapidly shifting landscape of marketing influenced by...
The Intersection of AI Creativity and Purpose with Dan Cumberland
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDan Cumberland, founder of The Meaning Movement, opens up about his captivating transition from ministry to entrepreneurship. In our con...
AI Digital Safety and Cybersecurity with Burton Kelso
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBurton Kelso, technology expert at Integral, joins us in unraveling the complexities of AI cybersecurity. Burton's infectious enthu...
Usable AI for Business with Susan Frew
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSusan Frew, a leading voice in AI innovation for businesses, shares her transformative journey of integrating AI into her plumbing busin...
Navigating the AI-Powered Sales Landscape with Jordan Ledwein
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJordan Ledwein, the AI Sales Guy, joins us for a look into the world of AI-enhanced sales. We explore the human-first approach, where AI...
Robots vs. Humans: Marketing Analytics with Jim Gordon
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith our special guest, Jim Gordon from Jimalytics, we navigate the evolving landscape of digital commerce, exploring how companies can ...
Activate the AI Magic with Jacki Leahy
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan AI genuinely enhance our human experience, or is it merely another tool in our digital toolbox? Join us for an eye-opening conversat...
The 7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann
20 Jan 2025
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Send us a textUnlock the secrets of storytelling and Human-First AI marketing with Dustin Reichmann from 7-Figure Leap. Explore Dustin’s fascinating...
Using AI to Boost Your Brand with Mark de Grasse
13 Jan 2025
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Send us a textUnlock the secrets to transforming your brand with AI as we sit down with Mark de Grasse, CEO of the AI Branding Academy and former pres...
From Ancestry to the Future of AI with Paul Allen
06 Jan 2025
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Send us a textCan the rapid rise of AI technology truly uplift humanity without compromising our core values? Join us as we explore this question with...
Welcome to the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast with Mike Montague
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReady to unlock the secrets to harnessing AI as a catalyst for human creativity and storytelling in marketing. Ever wondered if AI could...