In this episode, Ken Freire and Patrick Lowndes introduce the heart behind the Buried Talent podcast and tackle the critical question: why another faith and work podcast? They expose the common disconnect Christian professionals feel between their faith and their daily work, confronting the sacred-secular divide that often leaves believers feeling like their 9-to-5 doesn’t matter to God. Instead, Ken and Patrick argue that your workplace is not a detour from your calling—it's where your calling is meant to be lived out.

Timestamps

 * 0:00 - Why another podcast?
 * 1:05 - The faith and work integration gap
 * 2:15 - The sacred-secular divide and cultural lies
 * 4:22 - Beyond entrepreneurship: activating the 95%
 * 6:10 - Reclaiming Avodah: work as worship
 * 7:23 - You matter now: purpose in "small" roles
 * 8:35 - Think like an operator, not just an employee
 * 10:14 - Finding clarity, alignment, and the right opportunities
 * 12:08 - Calling, Capacity, and Character: the 3 key themes
 * 13:33 - Building a relational, interactive podcast community
 * 14:56 - Encouragement for young professionals to live sent

How the Sacred/Secular Divide Is Killing Your Purpose

In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez joins Mike Montague on the Human First AI Marketing Podcast for a high-energy, insightful conversation about how AI is redefining what’s possible for marketers in 2025. Dan shares his personal journey from burnout to breakthrough by embracing AI tools, and he unpacks practical frameworks, advanced prompting strategies, and the future of automation for small marketing teams. The episode is a deep dive into how marketers can do more with less—without sacrificing creativity or humanity.

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

 * Element451 CRM - https://element451.com [https://element451.com/]
 * Animatrix (Matrix prequel short films) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328832/
 * "Your Music and People" by Derek Sivers - https://sive.rs/ym
 * Avenue9 AI Marketing Services - https://avenue9.com [https://avenue9.com/]
 * Dan's AI Fundamentals Course - https://danchez.com/courses
   

Timestamps

 * [00:00] Introduction and the state of AI adoption in marketing
 * [02:24] Why AI is more than just efficiency—it’s innovation
 * [04:58] Dan’s turning point: financial struggle and an AI awakening
 * [07:46] The lack of good AI education resources and how Dan filled the gap
 * [10:05] Advanced prompting strategies: chain prompting and edits
 * [12:57] AI-generated images and the thumbnail dilemma
 * [15:36] Is AI the considerate choice for customer service?
 * [19:30] Human vs AI in support: What’s actually more helpful?
 * [25:29] What marketers are missing: Thinking in systems
 * [29:02] The value of custom GPTs and automation in your workflow
 * [30:38] Children’s books, personal branding, and AI as a creative tool
 * [31:30] Utopia or Matrix: Predictions for AI and human behavior

What It Means to Be AI-Driven in 2025

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In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez interviews 18-year-old AI prodigy Gray Mitchell, a young entrepreneur who's already building advanced AI systems that rival those of veteran marketers. Gray shares his journey from launching a dropshipping business at 15 to founding a cold email agency and now leading an AI implementation firm. His story is packed with hustle, technical deep dives, and tactical insights that show exactly how AI can revolutionize marketing through personalized outreach, content automation, SEO, and ad creation.

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

 * Gray's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/realgraymitchell/
 * Igress (Gray's AI implementation agency) - https://igris.com [https://igris.com/]
 * Clay (AI contact enrichment tool) - https://www.clay.com [https://www.clay.com/]

Timestamps

 * 00:01:00 - Why Dan believes AI mastery is a marketer's survival skill
 * 00:02:00 - Introducing Gray Mitchell: the teen AI prodigy
 * 00:03:30 - Gray's entrepreneurial beginnings: TikTok dropshipping at 15
 * 00:08:00 - Transitioning from D2C to B2B cold outreach
 * 00:13:00 - Discovering AI and the early days of ChatGPT
 * 00:16:30 - Scaling a cold email agency with AI automation
 * 00:23:00 - Pivoting to a full-blown AI implementation agency
 * 00:29:00 - Gray's learning process: n8n, YouTube, and hundreds of hours of study
 * 00:35:00 - Automation vs agents: how Gray frames AI systems
 * 00:46:00 - Real client results: AI SEO, ad creation systems, and more
 * 00:55:00 - Custom tools vs SaaS: the future of AI marketing implementation
 * 01:00:00 - Final thoughts on where AI in business is heading

Learning AI From a 18-Year-Old Master

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In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez unveils the groundbreaking launch of ChatGPT’s new AI agent toolset — the moment we've all been waiting for. With Travis out on summer vacation, Dan dives solo into the most important AI news marketers need to know, including how AI agents are shifting marketers from prompt engineers to task delegators. He explores what the new ChatGPT agent can actually do, previews of Perplexity’s new AI-first browser, Grok’s rising competition with OpenAI, and how custom GPTs are evolving LinkedIn content creation. Plus, Dan shares new poll results and a must-read viral post from Marcus Sheridan.

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:

 * ChatGPT Agents demo videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wzGS_WUZYQ&list=PLOXw6I10VTv_9xLWUFMRDL6DWwVRg0Ts7
 * The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss – https://fourhourworkweek.com/
 * Perplexity Browser (Comet) – https://comet.perplexity.ai/
 * XAI & Grok – https://x.ai/
 * Dan’s free AI course – https://danchez.com/course

Timestamps:

 * 00:00 – AI Agents have arrived: Dan previews ChatGPT’s groundbreaking new feature
 * 01:46 – Combining Deep Research, Operator, and O3 into a super-agent
 * 04:30 – Why marketers will soon be managing teams of AI
 * 06:58 – What these AI agents can actually do today
 * 09:27 – Example use cases: from image stickers to spreadsheet automation
 * 10:18 – Delegating is the next big skill, not prompting
 * 12:34 – Other AI news: Perplexity's browser, Grok 4, and more
 * 16:35 – How Dan’s custom GPT + HighLevel are transforming LinkedIn scheduling
 * 19:13 – AI usage poll: Most marketers now use AI daily
 * 21:47 – Viral post from Marcus Sheridan: Are you in the 95%, 5%, or 1%?

OpenAI Just Launched ChatGPT Agents — Here’s What That Means

In this powerful kickoff to a new series, guest host Ken Freire interviews Exponential Mindset® creator Ron Minatrea about the moment everything changed in his leadership journey. From skyrocketing through the corporate ranks to crashing into imposter syndrome and burnout, Ron shares how his lowest point became the seed for a whole new way of thinking.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by leadership or stuck in a role that’s “too big,” this episode offers hope, clarity, and a roadmap for real transformation.

🕒 Timestamps & Highlights

 * 00:55 – Ron’s fast rise in corporate America
 * 02:32 – The assignment that exposed his limits
 * 03:48 – “I felt responsible for everything but had the ability to control nothing.”
 * 05:22 – When success stops and self-doubt creeps in
 * 09:12 – The hallway moment that shifted Ron’s entire perspective
 * 10:25 – “If you treat everyone like they report to you, good people will follow.”
 * 14:34 – A powerful reminder to prioritize family
 * 16:21 – Feed faith, not fear
 * 20:52 – The journal entry that revealed Ron’s future
 * 24:24 – “We grow accidentally and incrementally—unless we choose to grow intentionally and exponentially.”

💬 Memorable Quotes

“People follow you for who you are, how you treat them, and how well you connect them to meaningful work.”“We all have a vocational DNA as unique as our biological DNA.”“The best leaders don’t operate from control; they lead with influence and clarity.”

🧠 Key Takeaways

 * Identity comes before impact. If you don’t believe in yourself as a leader, others won’t either.
 * Lead with presence, not pressure. The most impactful leaders don’t work harder—they lead differently.
 * Success requires life balance. Your personal life fuels your professional performance.
 * Sustainable growth starts with intentional mindset shifts.

Why Climbing the Ladder Nearly Crushed Me

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and his brother Travis celebrate the 4th of July by shelving the usual news segment and sharing dozens of real‑life AI use‑cases that make them feel practically invincible—from diffusing marital spats to demolishing lawn weeds and even scoring a one‑day passport.

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 O3 – https://openai.com [https://openai.com/]
 * Claude – https://www.anthropic.com [https://www.anthropic.com/]
 * Helium Mobile – https://www.helium.com/mobile
 * Reddit travel/passport threads – https://reddit.com [https://reddit.com/]

Timestamps

00:00 – "Power Overwhelming": feeling unstoppable with AI cheat codes 

01:14 – Why the hosts skip this week’s AI drama & celebrate July 4th 

02:55 – AI as script‑writing sidekick & relationship mediator 

08:46 – Minecraft oracle: using GPT for complex game mechanics & kid questions 

14:53 – Pronouncing tricky names & decoding city fireworks ordinances 

17:08 – How GPT cracked the one‑day passport scheduling game 

21:40 – Bible‑study deep dives, translation quirks, and theological context 

24:05 – Weed‑ID lawn care, fitness tweaks, and DIY coloring pages 

29:22 – Emotional clarity, tax tips, and closing thoughts

15 AI Life Hacks That Make Us Feel Unstoppable

In this episode,   Dan Sanchez interviews Ron Minetrea to introduce the concept of the Exponential Mindset. They explore how subtle mindset shifts can unlock exponential growth for mid‑level leaders, explain “the Gap” that keeps directors from advancing, and preview the five core shifts listeners will learn throughout the show.

Timestamps

 * 00:00 – 01:32 Defining the Exponential Mindset and its promise
 * 01:32 – 04:18 Hitting “the Gap”: when incremental effort stops working
 * 04:18 – 09:52 Unseen barriers and limiting beliefs (Brandy the puppy story)
 * 09:52 – 11:55 Costs of ignoring the Gap: exhaustion, burnout, lost confidence
 * 11:55 – 16:34 The Five Mindset Shifts that bridge the Gap
 * 16:34 – 19:23 The transformation leaders and organizations can expect

The Mission Fueling Exponential Mindset with Ron Minatrea

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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

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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

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

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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.

Solo:Scaled

10‑minute weekly mindset shifts for ambitious leaders. Fortune‑100 veteran Ron Minatrea helps you multiply impact without multiplying hours—one story, one practical move, every Monday. Tune in to trade burnout for clarity, influence, and more time where it matters most.

The Exponential Mindset: A Leadership Podcast

You were called to serve, not just in church, but at work. Buried Talent is a weekly podcast for Christian young professionals who feel called to meaningful impact for Christ during their 9-to-5. Each episode dismantles a false belief about faith and work, exposing the lie, replacing it with liberating biblical truth while offering a small action to activate your God-given purpose right where you are. Hosted by entrepreneur and faith-driven operators Patrick Lowndes and Ken Freire, this show helps you unbury your workplace calling and live sent on Monday just as much as Sunday.

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