In this episode #3013, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss Elon Musk’s $1B bet on compute versus Zuckerberg’s $1B spend on AI talent. They explore buy vs. build strategies, ChatGPT’s evolving ranking factors, and how brand mentions, content depth, and consistency shape visibility in the AI era.
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(00:00) Elon vs. Zuck: Compute vs. Talent
(01:30) Tesla’s Competitive Edge
(03:25) Why Elon Picks the Hard Way
(06:10) Buy vs. Build Debate
(08:45) ChatGPT’s Traffic Advantage
(09:50) SEO Is Evolving Fast
(11:00) Brand Mentions in AI Rankings
(12:30) What ChatGPT Considers Valuable
(14:10) How Podcasts Rank on LLMs
(16:00) Why Consistency Wins
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Personalized LinkedIn Ads at Scale
In this episode #3012, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how AI is changing the game for LinkedIn ads through personalization at scale. They also dive into lessons from a SaaS founder retreat and explore whether AI could disrupt platforms like WordPress.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Personalizing LinkedIn Ads with AI
(03:06) ROI Results from Hyper-Personalized Ads
(04:17) De-anonymizing Website Visitors & Outreach Tools
(05:13) SaaS Founder Retreat Insights
(06:47) The GTM (Go-To-Market) Confusion in B2B SaaS
(08:40) Founders Want Community
(11:01) The Risk of Leverage in Business
(13:18) The Challenge of Focus vs. Opportunity
(15:30) Investor vs. Operator Mindsets
(16:34) Will AI Kill WordPress?
(20:09) WordPress vs. Lovable & AI Builders
(22:13) Leadership Challenges at WordPress
(23:56) HubSpot’s Legacy and OpenAI Connections
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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AI Will Not Replace Your Website, Cluely’s Hiring of 700 Clippers – Smart or Dumb?, 2% of Creatives Drive 53% of Ad Spend – Meta, When Marketing Yields a 98% Profit Margin on a Commodity
In this episode #3011, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the future of websites in an AI-driven world and how clipping strategies can drive viral content. They explore the power of women in consumer spending, Google’s resurgence in advertising, and why generalists remain valuable in the age of AI. The conversation highlights that while AI shifts business, traditional strategies still matter.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Future of Websites in an AI-Driven World
(03:04) Clipping Strategies for Viral Content
(05:54) The Power of Women in Consumer Spending
(08:54) Google's Resurgence in Advertising
(11:53) The Importance of Generalists in the Age of AI
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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I Hired a Cursor Coach, Why I’m Hitting My Entire TAM With 400K Emails
In this episode #3010, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the rise of cursor coaching to boost coding efficiency and the use of AI to streamline business processes. They explore innovative email marketing strategies and emphasize the importance of content quality for audience engagement. The conversation also touches on how the YouTube algorithm drives video views over time.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Rise of Cursor Coaching
(02:49) Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency
(05:49) Innovative Email Marketing Strategies
(08:53) The Impact of Content Quality on Engagement
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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Will Hardware Companies Turn Into Ad Companies? HP Is Launching an Ad Business With Laptop-Targeted Ads
In this episode #3009, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the future of hardware companies shifting toward advertising and Apple's current innovation challenges. They explore how monetizing user data could shape the industry while examining the financial trade-offs between renting and owning property. The conversation also highlights why personal experiences and memories matter beyond financial decisions.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Future of Hardware and Advertising
(04:29) Apple's Innovation Dilemma
(09:32) Renting vs. Owning: A Financial Perspective
To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.
For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.
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X @neilpatel, @ericosiu
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