Leveling Up with Eric Siu

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Run personalized LinkedIn ads and landing pages that convert: https://karrot.ai Most people are paying for the wrong tools. But they don't know it yet. You need to figure this out ASAP. By the time the rest catch up, you will be lightyears ahead. If you're not changing your AI stack right now, you're bleeding money.

Most people use OpenClaw like a personal assistant. I use it like an employee. In this video I walk through the exact systems I built so OpenClaw can create content, monitor YouTube performance, find sales opportunities, and even interact with my team inside Slack. This setup has already generated meetings, viral content, and real opportunities for my business. I’ll break down the workflows behind it and how you can build something similar yourself.

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe If I had to start SEO from scratch in 2026, this is exactly what I’d do. Traditional Google SEO isn’t dead but it’s no longer enough. You have to win across Google, YouTube, Reddit, LinkedIn, and AI search like ChatGPT and Perplexity at the same time. In this video, I break down the five shifts that matter now. Search everywhere optimization. Freshness and content velocity. AI workflows that 10x output with humans in the loop. And how to actually measure success when AI mentions matter as much as rankings. If you’re still playing the 2020 SEO playbook, you’re already behind. Chapters 00:00 The 5 things you must get right in 2026 01:31 Traditional SEO plus AI SEO 02:09 Search everywhere optimization 07:19 The content freshness system 09:25 AI workflows with humans in the loop 12:38 Playing the long game and new metrics How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe My OpenClaw setup writes X articles that average 85,000 views. Before this, my posts were getting a few hundred, maybe 6,000 views if I was lucky. Now four in a row have cleared 69k to 102k views and they’re driving real engagement, subscribers, and inbound. In this video, I show you the receipts. The posts I wrote myself. The ones OpenClaw wrote. What changed. How I structure the hooks. How I use diagrams. How I repurpose across LinkedIn and YouTube. And exactly how you can set this up yourself. This isn’t about vanity impressions. It’s about distribution that compounds and turns into revenue. Chapters 00:00 85k views per X article 00:42 The proof and before vs after results 01:30 Breaking down a viral OpenClaw post 04:22 When a post bombs and how to fix it 05:45 How I generate and repurpose articles 10:36 Compounding distribution into revenue How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe OpenClaw might be the closest thing I’ve seen to an infinite money glitch for business. In this video, I break down the real revenue use cases inside my company. Reviving dead deals with deep CRM context. Booking meetings with companies like Google. Writing X articles that consistently pull 50k to 100k views. Generating YouTube ideas based on what’s actually working. Acting as a business strategist on hardware, compliance, and growth decisions. Running SEO audits that surface millions of wasted impressions. Even sourcing senior hires. This isn’t theory. These agents are plugged into my CRM, Gong calls, Slack, Telegram, and website right now. If you’re thinking about AI as a toy, you’re missing the point. Chapters 00:00 The OpenClaw infinite money glitch 00:36 Deal resurrector and pipeline revival 03:26 AI-written X articles driving distribution 05:33 YouTube strategy and revenue positioning 08:25 Business strategist and event planning 13:32 Agent round table and mission control 17:06 Recruiting and SEO automation How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Can OpenClaw and Claude Code actually replace human roles? I break down what each can do on its own, what happens when you combine them, and the real ROI across roles like SEO, paid media, social, and outbound. Then I walk through my actual setup. How I use Claude as the brain, OpenClaw as the execution layer, and how this is already booking meetings and drafting outreach inside my business. If you want to understand where this is headed and how to stay ahead, here is the breakdown. Chapters 00:00 Can AI actually replace human roles 01:29 The math behind Claude Code vs OpenClaw 06:55 The think-act loop and combined ROI 08:32 Inside my OpenClaw mission control 14:44 My full command center setup 19:14 Why this is happening now and how to adapt How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe OpenClaw is now helping me run my business. But if you do not set it up the right way, it is easy to think it is overhyped. In this video, I walk through how I am actually using OpenClaw right now for real revenue use cases like SEO, product, sales, and internal decision making. I show my setup, why I am running it locally, how I think about security and token costs, and how I am turning this into a proactive internal command center instead of just another chat tool. If you are tired of AI hype and want to see how this works in a real business context, this video is for you. Chapters 00:00 Building a deal sourcer from your network 02:55 How OpenClaw finds real opportunities and angles 05:40 Connecting data and generating outreach 08:45 Scaling relationships and long term value 11:30 What to build next How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Claude Code replaced my $50k marketing team. I used it to analyze my existing content, past campaigns, and customer data, then turn that into a working go-to-market system. No extra hires. No complex engineering setup. In this video, I show how I’m actually using Claude Code inside my business and how you can apply the same approach. Timestamps Chapters 0:00 Claude Code Marketing Skills Overview 0:36 GitHub Marketing Skills Repository 1:29 AI-Powered Marketing Skill Invocation 2:35 Demonstrating Claude Code in Action 4:02 ClickFlow Homepage Copywriting Example 6:07 Page Conversion Rate Optimization Analysis 7:22 Programmatic SEO Strategy Generation 9:05 Expanding AI Marketing Capabilities 11:33 Founder-Led AI Marketing Acceleration 12:14 Multiplying Team Productivity with AI 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Claude Code replaced my $50k marketing team. I used it to analyze my existing content, past campaigns, and customer data, then turn that into a working go-to-market system. No extra hires. No complex engineering setup. In this video, I show how I’m actually using Claude Code inside my business and how you can apply the same approach. Chapters 0:00 Claude Code Marketing Skills Overview 0:36 GitHub Marketing Skills Repository 1:29 AI-Powered Marketing Skill Invocation 2:35 Demonstrating Claude Code in Action 4:02 ClickFlow Homepage Copywriting Example 6:07 Page Conversion Rate Optimization Analysis 7:22 Programmatic SEO Strategy Generation 9:05 Expanding AI Marketing Capabilities 11:33 Founder-Led AI Marketing Acceleration 12:14 Multiplying Team Productivity with AI How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

I built a tool that scans my LinkedIn connections, Gmail, calendar, CRM, and past sales calls to surface the best deals I should be going after. It ranks opportunities, suggests angles, and even drafts outreach. I built the whole thing in under an hour using Claude Code. In this video, I break down how it works and how you can build the same kind of deal-sourcing system for your own business without being an expert coder. Chapters (00:00) AI Deal Sourcer Overview (00:34) Real Deal Sourcing Story (01:21) Strategic Deal Analysis (02:45) Monetizing Your Network (03:46) Claude Code Walkthrough (04:07) Real-Time Deal Triggers (05:42) LinkedIn And Gmail Integration (07:09) AI Outreach And Angles (09:01) Scaling Relationships With AI

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe This time last year, this kind of SEO work would’ve taken a full team. In the last 24 hours, I used AI to generate 132 production-grade SEO pages, saving roughly $45,000 and weeks of execution time. All in about 2 hours. In this video, I show exactly how I’m doing it using an AI agent—breaking down the math, the tool stack, and the reusable prompt that makes this repeatable. This isn’t a demo or AI hype. These are real systems I’m running inside my business right now—the same workflows my agency normally charges for. Chapters 0:00 AI Content Generation Secrets Revealed 0:27 Cost Breakdown of SEO Content Work 1:23 Introducing the Manis AI Tool 2:45 Demonstrating Content Generation Process 4:41 Creating Reusable Prompt Template 6:57 Saving Thousands with AI Content Strategy 8:01 Applying AI Tool to Another Project 10:38 Expanding AI Content Possibilities 13:54 Refining and Improving AI-Generated Content 15:35 Final Content Generation and Review How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe This time last year my coding knowledge was zero. But in the last few weeks, I’ve used AI to revive lost deals, flag churn risk, repurpose all my content, and build a full go-to-market strategy. All using Claude Code. This video shows how I’m building real revenue systems inside my business and how YOU can do it too at the same level as an expert coder Chapters 00:00 AI Without Coding 00:27 Deal Reviver System 03:39 CRM Deal Analysis 06:17 Stalled Deal Alerts 08:00 Content Repurposing AI 10:35 SEO Opportunity Engine 12:04 Churn Risk Monitoring 13:11 AI Go-To-Market Strategy How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe I don’t know how to code. But in one week, I built systems that used to require an entire engineering team. In this video, I break down how I used Claude Code to build: ⬛ A Slackbot that knows everything about my business and content ⬛ A churn risk system that flags problems before customers leave ⬛ An account expansion coach that surfaces upsell opportunities automatically This isn’t theory. These systems are live, compounding, and already changing how my company operates. If you’re a founder, leader, or operator who thinks “code isn’t for me,” this will completely change how you think about what’s possible right now. Chapter 00:00 Cloud Code Changes Everything 00:41 The Limits of Human Bandwidth 00:55 What Cloud Code Really Is 01:46 Why Coding Skills Are Obsolete 03:27 Leaders Must Act Now 03:30 The Hivemind Slackbot 05:20 Real-Time Churn Detection 07:53 Account Expansion Opportunities 09:44 AI Bots Across The Business 11:26 Avoiding AI Busywork 12:46 Reviving Lost Deals Automatically 14:05 Cloud Code vs Automation Tools 15:28 Cloud Code Teaches You 16:10 Why Waiting Is Dangerous How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe I had dinner with a group of top founders last week. Almost all of them use AI daily. Not for hacks. For clarity. They’re using tools like Gemini to break down their entire marketing engine and see what actually drives revenue. This video walks through how the top 1% are doing it. 00:00 How Top Founders Use Gemini 00:52 10x Faster Research Strategy 02:08 Turn Meetings Into Insights 03:34 Let Data Drive Decisions 05:16 Remove Content Bottlenecks 06:46 Hire AI-Fluent Marketers 07:31 Build AI-Powered SOPs 08:57 SEO Speed Wins Citations 09:25 Ask YouTube Studio For Strategy 10:00 Build Better Conference Decks 11:21 Lead Teams Through AI Change 12:14 Your One-Week Gemini Challenge How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

In this episode, Eric breaks down the real SEO strategy they use for 9- and 10-figure brands: optimize beyond Google (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, YouTube, Reddit), protect visibility as AI Overviews reduce clicks, and win with content consolidation, AI Overview formatting, and multi-platform repurposing. You’ll also learn why brand sentiment and fresh updates matter more than ever, plus how programmatic SEO still works when humans stay in the loop. Key takeaways: -Search everywhere optimization beats Google-only SEO -AI Overview formatting can boost mentions fast -Consolidate, update, and delete to stay visible Chapters: (00:00) SEO 2026 strategy overview (00:29) Search everywhere optimization shift (01:34) AI Overviews clicks decline (03:12) Brand sentiment and citations (06:06) Content consolidation and deletion (08:20) AI Overview bullet optimization (09:27) Multi-platform content repurposing (13:20) Single Grain hiring note (13:52) Programmatic SEO still works (15:15) Track SEO to revenue

In this episode, Eric breaks down why your marketing is not working by diagnosing a real website completely cold. Using Amazon Photos versus Google Photos, we uncover the true root cause behind low conversion rates, generic positioning, weak offers, and high-friction calls to action. If you are doing over seven figures and feel like growth is stuck, this homepage teardown shows how unclear targeting, poor design, and scattered messaging quietly kill results and cap business growth. Key takeaways: -Why marketing feels stuck -Homepage mistakes are killing conversions -Design directly impacts trust Chapters: (00:00) Why marketing fails (00:22) Amazon Photos teardown (01:54) Google Photos comparison (03:00) Design and conversion (05:08) AI and marketing growth (06:48) Final diagnosis

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Eric breaks down how to do AEO the right way, covering listicle outreach, high-value citations, Reddit community building, BOFU content, FAQs, proprietary data, brand monitoring, technical fixes, and scalable AI workflows. Using real examples from Single Grain, they show how answer engines rank content and how marketers can earn top placement across LLMs. Learn what matters now in answer engine optimization and how to future-proof your marketing strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Win AEO with listicles, citations, and Reddit engagement • BOFU and guides outperform for answer engines • AI workflows unlock massive content scale CHAPTERS 00:00 What AEO Really Is 00:35 Listicle Outreach Strategy 01:17 Importance of Citations 02:04 Reddit Community Signals 02:53 BOFU Content and Guides 04:16 FAQs for AEO 04:45 Proprietary Data Advantages 05:11 Brand Mention Monitoring 05:35 Fixing Technical SEO 06:03 AI Workflows for Scale 07:05 Final AEO Framework How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this video, I break down the five systems quietly generating millions for our business: meeting notes AI that turns conversations into actions, an automated recruiting engine that screens candidates for us, a daily priority bot that scores performance, social-engagement agents that keep the flywheel turning, and email auto-drafters that cut response time in half. I walk you through the exact workflows, why they outperform hype-driven agents, and how you can set each one up this week. If you want to scale content, speed up hiring, boost productivity, and close more deals, these are the simplest wins you can deploy right now. 00:00 Flashy AI Agents vs Five “Boring” Automations 00:22 Automation #1: Compelling Ideas Notetaker (Using Lindy) 01:59 Turning Meeting Moments into High-Performing Posts 03:04 Automation #2: AI Recruiting Engine with Juicebox & Lindy 06:08 Automation #3: Daily Priority Coach for High-Leverage Work 08:00 Automation #4: Social Media Commenting Agent to Scale Engagement 09:37 Automation #5: Email Autodrafter with Superhuman 10:24 Faster Replies, More Deals: The Compounding Effect of “Boring” Systems 10:36 Why Boring AI Automations Scale While Flashy Tools Don’t How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe We made ONE stupid simple change to pages that were already ranking… and suddenly we started getting cited everywhere: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, nonstop. And yeah, it sounds too easy. But this is the new game. Clicks are dropping 20–30% across sites we’re seeing right now because people are getting answers without visiting your page. Ranking isn’t enough anymore. If AI is answering the query, the only pages that win are the ones it can extract and cite instantly. Key takeaways: • Clear H1 plus direct answer boosts AI citations • Short, scannable openings help LLMs extract answers • Optimizing top pages creates a compounding authority flywheel Chapters: 00:00 AI citations overview 00:20 Why clicks are declining 00:45 New game gets cited by AI 01:15 Why most pages fail 01:45 Clear H1 and fast answers 02:20 CNBC style bullet points 03:10 How to optimize pages 04:00 Tools and workflows 05:10 Business impact 06:00 Final strategy summary How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe The old B2B playbooks aren’t breaking. They’re just built for a world that doesn’t exist anymore. We’ve been testing new strategies across our clients, and it’s clear the winners in 2025 will look different from the winners in 2023. Creator-led content is becoming the engine for B2B. LinkedIn is turning into a distribution moat. And the teams adapting fastest are rewriting how they produce and package their message. If you’re still relying on traditional “brand marketing,” you’re already behind. Chapters (00:00) Why old B2B playbooks fail in 2026 (00:27) Dead rules: volume, DIY SaaS, traditional SEO (04:37) New rules: AI adoption and AI operator model (07:22) Cross-platform authority and B2B CTV (08:37) Creator-led LinkedIn and Monday action plan How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Google's AI Overviews are changing SEO forever, and most marketers are already behind the curve. Traditional SEO isn't over yet, but the playbook is entirely different. AI Mode, AI Overviews, and Gemini are now determining who gets traffic and conversions. In this video, I break down exactly how to rank in Google's new AI-powered search. If you want to stay ahead of the AI SEO curve and capture traffic while others are losing it, this is your playbook. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Google's new SEO landscape 00:19 - AI Overviews explained (45% informational, 18% transactional) 00:44 - Google vs ChatGPT market share reality 01:26 - Query fan out: How Google finds sources 02:04 - Key tactics for getting cited 02:28 - The skyscraper technique (still relevant) 03:00 - Semantic credibility & brand mentions 03:31 - Content formatting for AI extraction 04:09 - Content freshness strategy (95% rule) 04:50 - Multimodal content approach 05:31 - Trust signals & brand sentiment 05:53 - Transactional vs informational content (the 80/20 flip) 07:06 - Treat each publish like a launch 07:38 - Next steps How to Connect IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu X: https://twitter.com/ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com The video explains how to rank highly with Google's new AI-powered SEO and AI overview. It covers the changing landscape of traditional SEO and offers tips for adapting to Google updates, with a focus on ranking in the AI overview. Learn about the new Google AI mode and AI mode ranking as the game continues to change, offering a generative engine optimization strategy. Stay ahead with AI search optimization.

👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this episode, I break down how we’re driving high-intent traffic with ChatGPT SEO. The focus is simple: go after bottom-funnel keywords, earn citations from channels like YouTube and Reddit, and track where LLMs mention your brand. You’ll also see how multimodal content and proprietary tools strengthen authority so you convert more of ChatGPT’s 800-million-user ecosystem. It’s the playbook we’re using today to capture intent while the landscape is still wide open. Key takeaways: ■ Bottom-funnel comparisons and alternatives drive the highest-intent traffic. ■ Citations on YouTube, Reddit, and Wikipedia strengthen how AI systems surface your brand. ■ Multimodal content, brand-mention tracking, and fresh updates keep you visible in ChatGPT-driven discovery. Chapters: 00:00 Intro to high-intent traffic & ChatGPT SEO 00:30 Why bottom-funnel content wins 01:00 Using comparisons & alternatives pages 01:30 Importance of citations (YouTube, Reddit, Wikipedia) 02:00 Monitoring brand mentions & LLM tracking tools 02:30 Creating multimodal content (text, video, audio) 03:00 Building proprietary tools to attract attention 03:30 Final thoughts & next steps How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

I’ll walk you through how to build a fully working AI agent in under eight minutes. No coding. No APIs. Just a clear mission and three simple tools. By the end, you’ll have a day-planner agent that checks your calendar, scrapes the latest digital-marketing headlines, and sends you a daily summary email at 7 a.m. It uses tools you already know like Google Calendar and Gmail. I’ll take you through the steps sentence by sentence so you can follow along and build your own assistant as you watch. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction, what you’re about to build (00:40) Step 1: Sign up and create your agent (01:02) Step 2: Choose your tools and define the mission (01:40) Step 3: Confirm, test, and deploy (02:20) Demo of the agent running in real time (03:00) Why simple agents outperform complicated ones (03:45) What you can build next once the foundation is in place How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

I’m breaking down the real differences between answer engine optimization (AEO) VS classic SEO and exactly how I execute both. If you want to show up first in AI overviews and search results, this is your playbook. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) AEO vs SEO and why “first or last” still applies (00:20) The 10 AEO tactics that actually move rankings (05:56) SEO fundamentals that still work in 2025 (09:51) Wrap-up and what’s next How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

I’ve completely rebuilt my SEO playbook for 2025. In this video, I’ll show you how AI agents, Model Context Protocols, and multi-instance workflows are reshaping how I approach search. In this talk. - Why programmatic SEO still wins - How Search Everywhere Optimization builds brand demand - Why retention is now more important than distribution I’ll walk through real examples from Single Grain, ClickFlow, and Karrot, plus the exact YouTube growth tactics and zero-code workflows you can steal for your own marketing stack. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) SEO playbook intro (03:22) Adapt your career now (09:31) YouTube as second search engine (12:07) ChatGPT apps and workflows (27:14) Become a 100x operator How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

I break down how AI is reshaping marketing roles and what the top 10% of marketers are doing right now to stay ahead. In this video I'm unpacking the rise of AI orchestrators, autonomous workflows, and the creative and strategic skills machines can’t replace. The shift isn’t about disruption anymore, it’s about abundance. Key takeaways: • AI won’t replace the best marketers, creativity, initiative and strategic systems will. • Becoming an AI orchestrator means managing tools and workflows, not just using them. • Focus on human psychology, storytelling and high-agency to dominate the next 5-15 years. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) AI transforming the workforce (00:21) Why the best stay employed (01:04) Becoming an AI orchestrator (03:04) Strategy + creativity matter (05:38) Human psychology never changes How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

In this episode, I break down how Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are turning AI from a buzzword into a profit center. Think of them as “mini AI employees” that can run CRO experiments, power sales intelligence, revive lost leads, track competitor ad spend, scale SEO content, and turn messy reports into clear business insights. You’ll see how these automations can make your company run and grow on autopilot. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to Model Context Protocols (MCPs) and revenue (00:55) CRO Orchestrator: Conversion rate optimization (02:17) Sales intelligence and follow-ups (05:01) Competitive ad tracking and SEO scaling (07:30) Content leverage and future of MCPs How to Connect https://www.instagram.com/ericosiu https://x.com/ericosiu Resources 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

AI isn’t overhyped, it’s underused. In this episode I outline how we’ve saved 40+ hours a month, added $50K in recurring revenue with real AI implementations and why I believe OpenAI, Nvidia, and Anthropic will be much bigger five years from now. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) The AI bubble debate (01:00) Lessons from the dot-com era (02:15) Real AI use cases in business (04:00) Why AI adoption keeps accelerating (08:00) Why AI’s future is just beginning How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

In this episode, Eric Siu dives into the 2026 LinkedIn marketing strategies that actually drive revenue. Discover why consistency beats volume, how horizontal videos outperform vertical, and how to repurpose content fast with Opus. Eric also explains how carousels, newsletters, and proprietary data posts dominate engagement—and breaks down tools like Shield for analytics, carrot for personalized ABM ads, and Stanley for brand voice protection to help you turn content into clients and scale your influence on LinkedIn. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Why LinkedIn still wins (00:28) Consistency over volume (01:05) Horizontal video advantage (02:22) Scaling with Opus (03:36) Carousels that convert How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

In this episode, Eric breaks down the evolution of SEO beyond keywords and backlinks, revealing why “search everywhere optimization” is the new essential strategy. He explains how platforms like YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and even LLMs now influence visibility, and shares actionable methods to adapt and win with SEO today. Learn how to leverage platform-specific content, build positive brand mentions, and stay ahead by embracing adaptability and channel mastery. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Why SEO is misunderstood and what’s changed (03:00) The rise of search everywhere optimization (06:00) Optimizing for LLMs, AI overviews, and alternative search engines (09:00) Channel mastery: platform-first strategies for growth (12:00) Adapting and thriving in a changing search landscape 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 Welcome to Marketing School, one of the top business podcasts with over 61 million downloads. Each episode delivers actionable marketing tips and strategies from two entrepreneurs who truly practice what they preach. The show is hosted by Eric Siu, founder of Leveling Up and Single Grain, and Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Marketer. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOSTS Eric Siu – Leveling Up: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelingUpOfficial Neil Patel: https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel FREE RESOURCES Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Ubersuggest: https://www.ubersuggest.com/ Answer The Public: https://www.answerthepublic.com/

In this episode, Neil and Eric explore how AI overviews, LLMs, and generative search are transforming SEO in 2026. They break down how to adapt your content strategy for smarter algorithms, optimize for AI-driven visibility, and balance automation with authentic brand storytelling. Learn how to future-proof your traffic and build stronger brand signals in the era of intelligent search. KEY TAKEAWAYS AI won’t replace human SEOs—adapt, don’t fear Optimize for AI overviews and brand citations Repurpose content across every search platform CHAPTERS (00:00) SEO in 2026 Overview (01:42) AI + Human Collaboration (04:10) Search Everywhere Optimization (07:58) Declining Web Traffic & AI Overviews (11:33) Content Updating & Consolidation HOW RO CONNECT IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

In this episode, Eric shares how to set up AI agents using Lindy, Replit, and Claude Code—and how to choose the best one for your workflow. You’ll see real projects like a meeting-prep bot, a Slack recruiting agent, and MCP-powered sub-agents inside Cursor. Eric also covers how to use calendar triggers, send automated messages, and scale ROI-driven workflows that save time and boost productivity. Key takeaways ● Lindy vs. Replit vs. Claude Code: setup and use cases ● Build a meeting-prep agent with social research ● Scale MCP sub-agents for marketing ROI TIMESTAMPS (00:00) AI agents intro and goals (00:19) Lindy setup and templates (04:34) Replit agents and Slack bot (06:44) Claude Code MCP with Cursor (08:21) Agentic leverage and workflow tips 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 Welcome to Marketing School, one of the top business podcasts with over 61 million downloads. Each episode delivers actionable marketing tips and strategies from two entrepreneurs who truly practice what they preach. The show is hosted by Eric Siu, founder of Leveling Up and Single Grain, and Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Marketer. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOSTS Eric Siu – Leveling Up: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelingUpOfficial Neil Patel: https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel FREE RESOURCES Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Ubersuggest: https://www.ubersuggest.com/

In this episode, Eric dives into how AI agents are transforming modern marketing operations. He reveals the 12 specialized sub-agents his team uses to automate SEO, CRO, email, paid ads, webinars, PR, partnerships, analytics, and more—allowing marketers to focus on high-level growth and strategy. Discover how these agents streamline workflows, boost revenue, and create a truly AI-driven marketing engine. Key takeaways ● AI sub-agents automate full-funnel marketing operations ● Leaner teams can now scale faster with AI-driven insights ● The future of marketing is orchestration, not just automation TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to AI Agents in Marketing (00:49) SEO Optimizer and CRO Scientist (04:31) Email, Ads, and Webinar Automations (07:50) PR, Partnerships, and Content Repurposing (12:07) Analytics and Persona Refinement How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

In this episode I discuss the boring marketing strategies guaranteed to boost your bottom line in 2025. Discover time-tested tactics like hosting in-person events and leveraging email marketing, plus modern essentials such as short-form video, search everywhere optimization, and podcasting. Whether you’re a CMO, founder, or marketer, learn how to combine old-school and new methods for consistent ROI, creative networking, and sustainable growth that outlasts fleeting trends. Stay ahead by mastering these reliable, high-impact techniques that deliver results no matter what’s trending. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Why “boring” marketing always wins (02:16) In-person events and building connections (07:10) Webinars and digital lives for lead generation (11:55) Email marketing, direct mail, and high-ROI tactics (17:20) Short-form, organic, and podcasts for modern reach 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 Welcome to Marketing School, one of the top business podcasts with over 61 million downloads. Each episode delivers actionable marketing tips and strategies from two entrepreneurs who truly practice what they preach. The show is hosted by Eric Siu, founder of Leveling Up and Single Grain, and Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Marketer. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOSTS Eric Siu – Leveling Up: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelingUpOfficial Neil Patel: https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel FREE RESOURCES Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Ubersuggest: https://www.ubersuggest.com/ Answer The Public: https://www.answerthepublic.com/

In this episode, Eric shares how AI agents are already reshaping his workflow by automating tasks and unlocking more time for strategic, high-impact work. From recruitment and lead generation to outreach and meeting prep, he breaks down practical examples of how agent-based systems enhance team productivity and redefine the future of work. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Building a Foundation of AI Agents (02:49) Enhancing Team Performance with AI Workflows (05:40) Leveraging AI for Recruitment and Lead Generation (08:28) Personalizing Communication with AI Agents (09:54) Preparing for Meetings with AI Research 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 Welcome to Marketing School, one of the top business podcasts with over 61 million downloads. Each episode delivers actionable marketing tips and strategies from two entrepreneurs who truly practice what they preach. The show is hosted by Eric Siu, founder of Leveling Up and Single Grain, and Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Marketer. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOSTS Eric Siu – Leveling Up: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelingUpOfficial Neil Patel: https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel FREE RESOURCES Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Ubersuggest: https://www.ubersuggest.com/ Answer The Public: https://www.answerthepublic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@neilpatel

I sit down with Flo Crivello, CEO of Lindy, to talk about how AI agents are transforming workflows, saving hundreds of hours, and opening new growth opportunities. We cover everything from automating LinkedIn engagement to building agents that handle SEO, influencer marketing, and even team management. If you’re serious about the future of business and marketing, this conversation will show you what’s next. Chapters: 00:00 Keeping the top 20% of marketers 02:00 What Lindy does and why it matters 03:15 Automating viral LinkedIn posts 06:00 Natural language workflows explained 10:00 Scaling content with AI agents 14:00 Finding influencers with AI 17:30 Building agents for personal productivity 20:00 How to use AI memory in workflows 23:00 Why companies need an AI czar 26:00 Turning meetings into content 30:00 Remote vs in-office for creativity 34:00 Final thoughts on AGI How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com

AI is changing the SEO game, and the smartest marketers are already taking advantage. In this video, I walk through AI SEO as a cost-effective way to boost performance, how AI is reshaping optimization, and why YouTube content ideas and A/B testing matter more than ever. I also dive into the future of SEO where AI sits at the center of digital marketing. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to $0.25 SEO Strategies (02:59) Leveraging AI for SEO Optimization (06:07) YouTube and Content Ideation (08:52) Conversion Optimization and A/B Testing (11:04) Future of SEO and AI Integration How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com