If you want to see how AI is changing marketing work, team roles, and content creation, this episode is for you.
In this episode Paris hosts Jakub Grajcar, the Head of Marketing at Talkie.ai. Jakub shares his path in marketing, and examines how AI is changing marketing strategies.
They discuss new skills for marketers, systems thinking, and building AI agents for specialized tasks. Jakub explains his Content Flywheel and how it turns talks into ongoing content.

Tune in to hear about AI’s role in shaping marketing jobs, channels, and the future of content.

Episode Talkpoints:

• AI in Marketing: Tools and Tips
• Voice Dictation and AI Configurations
• AI Automation and Workflow
• Future of AI and Generational Impact0:49 The Future of Marketing Jobs
• The Content Flywheel Framework
• The Importance of Conversations in Content Marketing
• YouTube's Golden Age and Niche Content

Links and Resources:
1. Jakub Grajcar- www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-grajcar/
2. Paris Childress- https://www.linkedin.com/in/parischildress/
3. Learn more about Talkie.ai: https://talkie.ai/
4. Subscribe to Jakub's Substack Silk and Spider: https://jakubgrajcar.substack.com/
5. Listen to Scaling Practice Management: https://talkie.ai/podcast-scaling-practice-management/

If you're exploring how AI is impacting sales, hiring, and team performance, this episode is for you.

Chris Black, CRO at Jolera, joins Paris to talk about how the company has grown into a global MSP with over 700 employees. He shares how they keep a startup mindset, the shift away from white-labeling, and how their channel partner strategy drives scale.
This conversation also covers the role of AI. It looks at where AI fits today, what most teams get wrong, and how it is already reshaping the way we hire, sell, and lead.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How to build strong channel partnerships
• Challenges with white label-service model
• How AI supports sales and marketing
• What to fix before using LLMs
• The future of hiring and team performance

Tune in to learn what’s working in leadership, growth, and AI adoption today.

Resources and links mentioned:
🔗 Learn more about Jolera: https://www.jolera.com/
👤 Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-black-yyc/
📧 Email: chrisb@jolera.com
Connect with Paris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parischildress/

Meet Aniq Rajabdeen, Head of Marketing at John Keells IT, the digital transformation arm of Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerate. With years of experience across the US and APAC, Aniq shares his frontline perspective on how enterprises are adopting AI, enhancing cybersecurity, and executing digital transformation initiatives.

This conversation covers the growing role of AI in marketing, productivity and the emerging frontier of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Aniq also gives practical advice for marketers and enterprises navigating digital change, including internal AI training and managing risks like hallucinations and data privacy.

Talk points:
1. What John Keells IT does: digital transformation across APAC and the Middle East
2. AI enablement for large-scale enterprises
3.The concept of “Bring Your Own AI” in corporate teams
4. How marketing teams can use AI for productivity and content creation
5.Emerging trends in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI SEO
6. Cybersecurity threats and how AI is both a solution and a challenge
7. The future of work and upskilling for AI readiness

Resources mentioned:
1.John Keells IT – https://www.johnkeellsit.com/
2. ChatGPT – https://openai.com/chatgpt
3. Microsoft Copilot – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/organizations

Connect with us:
1. Aniq Rajabdeen - https://lk.linkedin.com/in/aniqrajabdeen
2. Paris Childress - https://bg.linkedin.com/in/parischildress

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