We Gave AI a Timeout

14/07/2025 18 min Episodio 22
We Gave AI a Timeout

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Everyone’s obsessed with “speed to lead”—instant replies, lightning-fast automation, zero human lag. But what if slowing down actually converts better?In this episode, Marcus Slater, founder of AdCloud, breaks down a simple two-minute delay we added to AI follow-up across 20 studios—and the surprising results that came with it.Spoiler: Faster isn’t always better. Especially if it feels like a robot.🎯 What you’ll see in this episode:Why AI follow-up still needs a human touchWhat happened when we slowed down our AI by just two minutesThe test results: engagement, conversions, and trust gainsHow to use micro-tests to uncover hidden growth opportunitiesWhy every platform (Google, Social, TikTok) needs a different follow-up strategyThe secret to balancing automation with authenticityIf you’re still chasing speed without considering tone, trust, or timing… you might be leaving serious revenue on the table.Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay one step ahead of the franchise marketing curve.🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts📲 Follow for real-time strategies: Instagram: @the_growthhackpodcast TikTok: @the_growthhackpodcast Facebook: @the_growthhackpodcast#FranchiseMarketing #AIInMarketing #LeadConversion #SpeedToLead #AutomationStrategy #SmallBusinessGrowth #GrowthHackPodcast #MarketingTips #DigitalMarketing #FranchiseGrowth