Test My Voice Agent By Calling  👉  1-615-610-0721

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez interviews Fer Patel, Director of Special Projects at HighLevel, to explore how AI-powered conversational marketing is revolutionizing lead engagement and sales conversion. Fer shares his journey from fintech to marketing, his discovery of HighLevel, and how its conversational tools and AI voice agents are helping businesses respond faster, book more appointments, and reduce missed opportunities. Whether you're an agency or a solo operator, you'll learn how to harness AI to scale your client communications and revenue.

My Favorite AI Tools

 * Tella (AI screen recording app I record all my solo episodes with) - https://danchez.com/tella
 * High Level (My all in one marketing platform) - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * Zencastr (Best AI podcast tool) - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n (my favorite AI automation tool) - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

 * Test My Voice Agent By Calling  👉  1-615-610-0721

Timestamps

 * 02:30 - Fer's background and journey into marketing tech
 * 05:00 - Dan's early automation with Infusionsoft
 * 07:00 - HighLevel's agency-first features like snapshots
 * 10:00 - The evolution into an all-in-one CRM with robust AI tools
 * 14:00 - Conversational marketing channels supported by HighLevel
 * 22:00 - How HighLevel's AI voice agents work and real-world examples
 * 35:00 - Voice vs. chat AI ethics and best practices
 * 40:00 - Actions AI voice agents can take, from SMS to API webhooks
 * 48:00 - Upcoming features and the future of CRM-integrated AI agents

Never Miss Another Lead with AI Conversational Marketing

Get a free 30-day trial of High Level: https://danchez.com/highlevel

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and Travis Sanchez dive into the explosive rise of AI-generated video content across social platforms. From eerie dreamlike filters to hyperrealistic diving cats and cringe-worthy talking head ads, they unpack the bizarre, viral, and groundbreaking shifts AI is catalyzing in digital media. The brothers also debate the idea of marketers becoming "vibe coders," leveraging tools like Claude’s AI artifacts and Lovable to automate code-free creativity. Finally, they spotlight a powerful new use case inside High Level—AI agents that can take calls, answer questions, and book meetings like a human receptionist.

My Favorite AI Tools:

 * Tella - https://danchez.com/tella
 * High Level - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * Zencastr - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned:

 * Claude AI Artifacts - https://claude.ai
 * Lovable (landing page builder) - https://lovable.so
 * Visual Studio Code - https://code.visualstudio.com
 * MidJourney - https://www.midjourney.com
 * Sam Altman Poll: https://x.com/sama/status/1937607691519819863
 * SimilarWeb App Download Chart - https://x.com/Similarweb/status/1937403925461610629

Timestamps:

 * 00:01 – AI video takes over social feeds
 * 01:20 – Creepiness, creativity, and viral AI video trends
 * 04:00 – AI influencers and deepfake marketing cringe
 * 06:00 – Competing with AI-powered creators for attention
 * 07:00 – Trust, truth, and personal brands as future marketing anchors
 * 10:00 – The rise of AI agents and truth scarcity in media
 * 14:00 – Will all marketers become "vibe coders"? Debate begins
 * 18:00 – High Level's AI agent for calls and meeting booking
 * 20:00 – Real-life use cases: ChatGPT as a research and creativity assistant
 * 24:00 – MidJourney animation and visual content for social
 * 29:00 – ChatGPT outpacing app downloads and future of mobile models

Marketers, You’re Not Competing With Humans Anymore

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez dives deep into one of the most underrated AI capabilities available in ChatGPT: its Deep Research tool. While the AI world buzzes with talk about autonomous agents, Dan reveals how this built-in feature can outperform them by giving marketers unparalleled insight into their customers. He explains how Deep Research goes beyond a simple web search, dedicating 30-40 minutes to iterative, thoughtful analysis of internet data, and shows how to use a 12-part prompt pack to harness it effectively. From decoding audience pain points to discovering grant opportunities, Dan demonstrates how any marketer can unlock gold hidden across forums, social platforms, and blogs to create resonant, data-backed content.

My Favorite AI Tools:

 * Tella (AI screen recording app I record all my solo episodes with) - https://danchez.com/tella
 * High Level (My all in one marketing platform) - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * Zencastr (Best AI podcast tool) - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n (my favorite AI automation tool) - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned:

 * Audience Deep Research Toolkit - https://danchez.com/research

Timestamps:

 * 00:00 - Why Deep Research is the most underrated AI agent
 * 00:57 - ChatGPT vs. agents: what people are missing
 * 02:30 - How Deep Research actually works in GPT-4 (O3)
 * 04:45 - The real-world example: finding playground grants for an HOA
 * 07:10 - What Deep Research asked before running the project
 * 09:00 - A full breakdown of the results and insights
 * 11:00 - Best use cases for Deep Research in marketing
 * 12:45 - Preview of the 12 prompt library to decode your audience
 * 15:20 - Most common AI-related questions marketers ask
 * 17:35 - How to use Deep Research to fuel content, strategy, and offers
 * 21:00 - Going beyond: brand audits, objections, influencers, and more

This AI Hack Does Better Audience Research Than You

In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez and his brother Travis dive deep into the current state of AI agents, cutting through the hype to reveal what’s real and what marketers can actually leverage today. They also explore the upcoming launch of ChatGPT-5, MidJourney's new AI video capabilities, and practical use cases of AI tools that boost daily productivity for marketers. With a grounded take on emerging tech, Dan and Travis keep you informed without the overwhelm.

My Favorite AI Tools

 * Tella - https://danchez.com/tella
 * High Level - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * Zencastr - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

 * ChatGPT - https://openai.com/chatgpt
 * MidJourney Video - https://www.midjourney.com [https://www.midjourney.com/]
 * Adobe Express - https://express.adobe.com/
 * Video of teacher show students future selves:

Timestamps

 * 00:01 - Are AI Agents Actually Real Yet?
 * 02:30 - Ramit Sethi's Executive Assistant as a Model for Agents
 * 05:30 - Why Cross-Application Functionality is the Missing Link
 * 08:00 - Apple and Google's Agent Struggles
 * 10:30 - The FOMO Around AI Agent Tools
 * 13:00 - ChatGPT's Growing Memory: A Competitive Edge
 * 20:30 - What's Coming with ChatGPT-5
 * 23:30 - MidJourney's AI Video: Surprisingly Good
 * 27:00 - High Level's Voice Agent and All-in-One Power
 * 31:00 - Everyday AI Use: From Medical Advice to Reading Aid
 * 35:00 - Adobe Express Replaces Photoshop for Thumbnails
 * 40:00 - AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) Series Teaser
 * 41:00 - Viral Use Case: Teachers Showing Students Their Future Selves

The Truth About AI Agents (No One’s Telling You) #BotBros

In this episode, Dan Sanchez [https://danchez.com/] and Ken Freire [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenfreire/] dive into the meaning of "solopreneurship" and explore its evolving definition in the era of AI. They reflect on their own journeys from intrapreneurs to solopreneurs, sharing personal stories, the challenges of scaling solo, and how AI is reshaping what a one-person business can accomplish. This launch episode lays the foundation for the podcast's mission: helping solo founders scale smarter, faster, and with more freedom.

Resources Mentioned

 * The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss - https://tim.blog/4-hour-workweek-tools/
 * The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber - https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com/books/
 * ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
 * Full Focus (Michael Hyatt's company) - https://fullfocus.co/
 * Carrd (Landing Page Builder) - https://carrd.co/

Timestamps

 * 00:00 — What is a solopreneur, really?
 * 02:30 — Solopreneurs vs Entrepreneurs: The key differences
 * 04:30 — Solopreneurship as a lifestyle design choice
 * 06:30 — Influence of The 4-Hour Workweek
 * 08:00 — From intrapreneur to solopreneur
 * 11:30 — The dark side: loneliness, overwhelm, and limited skills
 * 13:00 — The E-Myth framework: technician vs manager vs entrepreneur
 * 15:00 — How AI is changing what can be automated
 * 20:00 — The path to the first solo billionaire
 * 24:00 — Making scaling fun again: staying in your genius zone
 * 30:00 — You may be solo, but you don't have to go it alone

The Solopreneur Shift: Why AI is Killing the Traditional Business Model

In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast] episode, Dan Sanchez and Travis Sanchez unpack the latest advancements in AI tools and their implications for marketers. From significant ChatGPT upgrades to the underwhelming Apple Intelligence reveal, they dive deep into what's truly useful for marketers. They also explore Suno AI's evolution into a powerful music-generation tool and how it can replace stock music sites for marketers. The Bot Bros also share personal use cases for ChatGPT's voice mode and discuss how deep research tools are gaining traction among savvy marketers.

My Favorite AI Tools

 * ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
 * High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n AI Automation Platform - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

 * Sesame AI voice assistant - https://app.sesame.com/?_gl=1*1mt7jix*_ga*MTUzMTE5MzA2Mi4xNzQ5NTE4Njcy*_ga_ZZLPJBMBEN*czE3NDk4MjA3NjYkbzIkZzAkdDE3NDk4MjA3NjYkajYwJGwwJGgw
 * Grok by xAI - https://x.ai [https://x.ai/]
 * Suno AI - https://suno.ai [https://suno.ai/]
 * Gamma design tool - https://gamma.app [https://gamma.app/]
 * Danchez music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SRaKYQuSaHcvpB2uyjThF/discography/all
 * AI Fundamentals Course: https://danchez.com/courses/ai-fundamentals/
 * Advanced CustomGPTs Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJUfuWohfE
 * Fake Pupprifin Commercial: https://x.com/PJaccetturo/status/1925464847900352590

Timestamps

 * 00:46 ChatGPT's new voice mode and practical marketing potential
 * 05:50 O3 Pro model: major leap in capability for deep work
 * 08:35 Custom GPT updates and why every marketer needs to build one
 * 12:23 Grok and Claude updates: Grok is catching up fast
 * 13:30 Apple Intelligence disappointment and lack of innovation
 * 19:09 Suno 4.5 music generation and its marketing applications
 * 28:22 Real-life examples of AI in everyday work and content creation
 * 34:54 LinkedIn poll: How marketers use deep research tools
 * 39:08 Viral AI-generated pharma ad and state of video AI

Smart GPTs, AI Music, and Apple’s Flop—What Every Marketer Should Know

In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez breaks down how to use AI not just for sales enablement but for sales protection. He introduces a high-level automation built with ChatGPT to filter out bad leads before they enter your funnel. Learn how to protect your brand, your sequences, and your team from lead pollution and malicious prompt injections—all while ensuring only the best leads reach your sales team.

My Favorite AI Tools:

 * ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
 * High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n AI Automation Platform - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned:

 * AI Fundamentals Course - https://danchez.com/fundamentals
 * AI Automation Vault - https://aiautomationvault.com [https://aiautomationvault.com/]

Timestamps:

 * 00:00 - Why not all leads are good leads
 * 01:10 - Overview of the vetting sequence using High Level + ChatGPT
 * 03:00 - Personalized action steps with AI (and the risks it poses)
 * 04:45 - How malicious data can damage your brand and credibility
 * 06:30 - Introducing LeadGuard 1.0: The AI gatekeeper
 * 08:50 - Collaboratively crafting the perfect lead-vetting prompt
 * 10:30 - Testing, improving, and hardening the prompt
 * 12:00 - Setting up automation branches (yes, no, misfire)
 * 14:00 - Why you should tag and review bad leads
 * 14:30 - Encouragement to build your own lead filtering system

podscan_JauK6ak8AFTqJ01YOSa7rbG7s3NVSrlO

AI Lead Scoring: How AI Filters Out Junk Leads (Automatically)

In this episode of the AI-Driven Marketer [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast], Dan Sanchez joins host Audrey Chia to share his journey from early AI experimentation to building custom GPTs and automating the majority of his podcast workflow. They dive into practical, everyday AI use cases that marketers may be overlooking, explore how businesses can implement conversational AI for customer engagement, and discuss trends shaping the future of marketing teams in the age of AI. Dan also breaks down the art of prompting, reveals his favorite deep research prompt, and unpacks the mindset shifts marketers need to thrive alongside AI. Tune in for actionable insights and thought-provoking advice to help you supercharge your marketing with AI today.

Timestamps:

 * ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com [https://chat.openai.com/]
 * Claude: https://claude.ai [https://claude.ai/]
 * Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com [https://gemini.google.com/]
 * Grok: https://grok.x.ai [https://grok.x.ai/]
 * NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google [https://notebooklm.google/]
 * Sesame: https://sesame.com [https://sesame.com/] (URL mentioned as sesame.com; specific product page not given)
 * Zencastr: https://zencastr.com [https://zencastr.com/]
 * Riverside: https://riverside.fm [https://riverside.fm/]
 * My Showrunner (custom GPT & open source instructions): https://myshowrunner.com [https://myshowrunner.com/]
 * AI Driven Marketer podcast: https://aidrivenmarketer.com [https://aidrivenmarketer.com/]
 * LinkedIn (Dan Sanchez’s profile): https://linkedin.com/in/digitalmarketingdan

Timestamps:

 * 00:00 Delayed Adoption of ChatGPT for Growth
 * 05:10 ChatGPT: Home Project Assistant
 * 08:36 AI Phone Assistant for Businesses
 * 11:46 AI-Induced Job Reductions Trend
 * 15:07 Marketers' Basic AI Usage
 * 18:52 AI Proficiency: Paid Tools and Custom Bots
 * 21:49 AI Workflow Efficiency Mindset
 * 23:16 Streamlining Success with Clear Guidelines
 * 27:37 Effective Research Guidance for Marketers
 * 32:52 "Balancing AI: Skepticism & Friendliness"
 * 36:25 Experienced Wisdom vs. AI Intuition
 * 37:50 "Exploring AI Image Generation"

Actionable AI: Systems, Workflows, and Mindset Shifts

In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez maps out the four-stage journey every marketer travels on the road from AI‑curious newbie to automation master—sharing real‑world insights from 24 listener coaching calls, the tools he recommends most, and why custom GPTs are the muscle‑building reps you can’t skip.

My Favorite AI Tools 

 * ChatGPT  - https://openai.com/
 * High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n AI Automation Platform - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned 

 * Suno - https://suno.ai/
 * Make.com - https://www.make.com/
 * Lovable (vibe‑coding site builder) - https://lovable.so/
 * Replit - https://replit.com/
 * Zencastr - https://zencastr.com/
 * Advanced Guide to Custom GPTs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJUfuWohfE
 * AI Fundamentals Course: https://danchez.com/courses/ai-fundamentals/

Timestamps 

 * 0:00 – Why marketers need an AI learning roadmap 
 * 3:40 – Beginner vs. Intermediate: the $20 "take‑my‑money" moment 
 * 10:55 – Custom GPTs: from first build to a dozen specialist bots 
 * 18:30 – Advanced → Mastery: n8n, Make & vibe‑coding your own tools 
 * 24:45 – Two recurring recommendations: podcasting & High Level 
 * 30:00 – Listener trend: optimism beats anxiety about AI 
 * 33:40 – Final charge: be human‑first, AI‑driven

Master AI Faster, Beat The Overwhelm, & Automate Your Work

In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez explores the philosophical, theological, and ethical boundaries of AI with Pastor Kenny Ortiz. They dive deep into AI's limitations, its potential impact on work, wisdom, and relationships, and what it means to remain human in an increasingly AI-driven world. From questions of AI personhood to the spiritual consequences of synthetic relationships, this conversation is a thought-provoking journey for marketers who want to use AI without losing their soul.

My Favorite AI Tools

 * ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
 * High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
 * AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools
 * n8n AI Automation Platform - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

 * Animatrix (Matrix backstory) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328832/
 * Rolling Stone article on AI delusions - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/
 * Perplexity AI - https://www.perplexity.ai/
 * GenSpark - https://www.genspark.ai/
 * Good Will Hunting (movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/

Timestamps

 * 00:00 — Why theology belongs in an AI marketing conversation
 * 02:14 — Can AI be a person? Biblical and philosophical definitions of personhood
 * 07:08 — Are we creating AI in our image? What that means theologically
 * 10:24 — Will AI take our jobs? What theology says about the value of human work
 * 27:02 — Should we go to AI for wisdom and life guidance?
 * 33:09 — The dangers of overly friendly AI and emotional attachment
 * 49:30 — Where marketers must draw the ethical line with persuasive AI
 * 54:43 — The ethics of AI avatars representing real people
 * 01:05:11 — The irreplaceable beauty of human connection

What Would God Say About ChatGPT? A Pastor Explains the Theology of AI

I'm just a marketer on a mission to master AI in 2025 by interviewing AI tech founders, AI leaders, and marketing practitioners who are getting great results with AI today. 

Let's master this thing together. Follow this show to join me on the journey.

#danchez

AI-Driven Marketer: Master AI Marketing To Stand Out In 2025

Solo:Scaled is the podcast for ambitious solopreneurs who want to grow a 7-figure business without building a big team. Hosted by Dan Sanchez and Ken Freire, this show explores how AI, smart systems, and lean strategy are unlocking a new era of solo success. Whether you're scaling your coaching business, consulting practice, or content brand, you'll get real talk, expert interviews, and behind-the-scenes updates on our own journey to build a powerful, profitable business—with freedom, not burnout.

Danchez

Shows