Growth

Using AI to scale — automation that frees humans up, AI-driven acquisition, the new product categories AI unlocks.

16 articles

Prompted by a community member

The local AI services market is demand-constrained, not talent-constrained

"What specific pain points or opportunities in your shared vertical should your pitch address?"

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The hidden cost of contact data that almost works

"Which revenue leak—missed leads, slow follow-up, or pricing—would real estate offices actually pay to fix?"

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The credibility compound that starts with sharing

"Why do executives hesitate to share technical solutions publicly, and what happens when they do?"

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Prompted by Vanya Boardman

When AI creates capability, not just speed

"How is AI enabling entrepreneurs to do things they simply couldn't before?"

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Prompted by a community member

Start with the channel your customer already trusts

"How do I pick which validated channel scales profitably for my business?"

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Start marketing before you finish writing

"How do I build an audience for my book before it launches?"

· 3 voices
Prompted by a community member

You need steady income before you can afford to win

"How do I fund speculative AI projects without starving my business first?"

· 4 voices
From an interview with Christian Renken

When trust erodes everywhere, in-person relationships become your moat

"How do you close multi-million dollar deals when digital trust is collapsing?"

· 2 voices · 3 reads
From an interview with Kevin Harville

The work nobody automates

"Why do AI consultants struggle to find their own customers?"

· 2 voices · 5 reads
From an interview with Rob Carroll

Quality becomes your only defense against AI commodification

"How do you compete when AI makes creation cheap and fast?"

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Written by Cynthia Kosciuczyk

San Diego Isn't Waiting for Silicon Valley's Permission

"What if the next big thing is already happening in your backyard?"

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From an interview with Cynthia Kosciuczyk

The tastemaker problem nobody talks about

"Why do non-writers struggle to judge AI-generated content quality?"

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From an interview with Phelan Riessen

Why fear works in marketing and when you shouldn't use it

"Does fear-based messaging actually convert, or is it just feeling wrong?"

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From an interview with Lee Chazen

When the niche chooses you: Finding your unfair advantage in AI

"How do you know when you've found your real positioning?"

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Prompted by a community member

Enrichment order matters more than tool choice for AI-ready data

"What's the fastest way to prepare an old contact list for AI automation?"

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Why Consulting Became the Default AI Business Model

"If AI commoditizes so fast, why build products instead of services?"