In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I’m joined by Mike Montague, creator of the Avenue 9 AI Tools list and a leading voice in ethical, human-first marketing with AI. We dive into the tools, mindset shifts, and ethical considerations every business owner needs to navigate the evolving AI landscape. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just testing the waters with ChatGPT, this episode will help you better understand how to use AI—and more importantly, why your voice still matters.From improving productivity to saving hours of admin work, we talk through Mike’s favorite tools (including which ones are worth paying for), how to maintain authenticity when automating, and the three “C’s” every business owner should remember in the age of AI: Creativity, Curation, and Coaching.What You’ll Learn:Mike’s top 9 AI tools for content, systems, and time managementHow to use AI without sounding robotic or genericWhy human-first marketing is the future of business growthHow to create a voice model in ChatGPTWhere most small business owners go wrong with automationTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Transforming Your AI Experience01:06 Meet the Expert: Mike from Avenue Nine02:19 Philosophy of Human-First AI Marketing05:09 AI Tools for Small Business Owners10:35 Zoom AI Companion: Perfect Attendance Award14:26 Notebook LM: Most Organized and Best Banter17:04 Podcasting and Presentation Tools22:19 Grammarly and Whisper: Enhancing Your Writing25:09 Sales Connector: LinkedIn Networking27:06 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysIf you're ready to work with AI (instead of competing against it), this episode is your roadmap. Subscribe to Rocky Mountain Marketing for fresh, human-centered strategies that actually move the needle—and don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow creator or coach who’s ready to scale smarter.Visit Mike Montague:Website: https://avenue9.com/mike-montague/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedmontagueLearn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting:Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/Website: https://yournextstep.agency/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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