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In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle dives into an insightful conversation with Debra Andrews, President of Marketri, a strategic B2B marketing consultancy. Debra shares how her team has adopted AI over the past two years—starting with content creation and evolving into analytics, client communications, and even generative engine optimization (AIO). Learn how Marketri builds trust with clients by transparently integrating AI into strategy while maintaining originality and credibility. Debra offers practical steps for teams starting their AI journey, including tools, workflows, and how to balance experimentation with client expectations. A must-listen for marketers, consultants, and any business leader trying to operationalize AI.

🔎 Find Out More About Debra Andrews and Marketri:
https://www.marketri.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketridebbieandrews/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt
Gemini ➡ https://gemini.google.com
Claude ➡ https://claude.ai
Perplexity ➡ https://www.perplexity.ai
Scrunch AI ➡ https://www.scrunchai.com
Revere AI ➡ https://www.revere.ai
Databox ➡ https://databox.com
SEM Rush ➡ https://www.semrush.com
Click Data ➡ https://www.clickdata.com
Marketing AI Institute ➡ https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com
Ideogram ➡ https://ideogram.ai

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Debra Andrews and Marketri
02:00 - How Clients React to AI in Marketing
04:15 - Starting the AI Journey: Education and Use Cases
07:10 - Early Wins with Content Generation Tools
10:45 - Lessons Learned: How to Do Content Right
13:55 - What Didn’t Work: Images, Analytics, and More
17:00 - New SEO Challenges and AIO Strategy Shifts
21:00 - Tools for Generative Engine Optimization
25:30 - Driving Trust Through Reviews and PR
30:00 - Change Management, Team Buy-In, and Final Advice

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree, a seasoned engineer and product builder who’s been working with AI since 2016. Andrew shares insights from building over 150 AI products and discusses the critical importance of systems thinking, workflow-level automation, and enterprise readiness for AI integration. They explore why most “AI use” today is surface-level and how deeper workflow automations—especially in manufacturing, legal, and finance—can deliver massive returns. From startup struggles to scaling complex AI agencies, Andrew offers practical advice for professionals seeking to evolve their careers or businesses with AI.

🔎 Find Out More About Andrew Amann and NineTwoThree:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/
https://www.ninetwothree.co/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt
Zapier ➡ https://zapier.com
Make ➡ https://www.make.com
Lovo ➡ https://www.lovo.ai
Cursor ➡ https://www.cursor.sh
Gemini ➡ https://gemini.google.com
Contently AI ➡ https://contently.com

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Andrew Amann
03:35 - What 14 Startups Taught Him About Building
07:00 - Should You Launch an AI Startup? Maybe Not
10:59 - Turn What You Know Into AI Gold
15:10 - Why Most Companies Are Doing AI Wrong
18:48 - The Future: AI That’s Baked Into Everything
23:35 - Twitter Hacks vs. Real AI Engineering
27:56 - Finding Clients in a Noisy AI Market
32:40 - Pricing AI: It’s Not About Time Spent
37:45 - Getting Teams Excited About AI Again
46:18 - How to Work with Andrew and His Team

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Khurram Sheikh, founder and CEO of CXAI, a public company revolutionizing the way large enterprises manage workplace logistics through AI. Khurram introduces CXAI’s powerful platform that simplifies desk and meeting room reservations, enables personalized employee experiences, and delivers real-time space analytics. With global clients like Visa, Adobe, and Warner Bros., CXAI is helping teams navigate hybrid work with ease—automating everything from conference room bookings to in-office lunch orders through a natural language interface. Learn how workplace booking powered by AI is solving real problems for employees and employers alike.

🔎 Find Out More About Khurram Sheikh and CXAI:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurram-sheikh-2020/
https://cxapp.com
khurram@cxapp.com

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
CXAI App ➡ https://www.cxapp.com
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ➡ https://cloud.google.com
Google Translate ➡ https://translate.google.com

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Khurram Sheikh and CXAI
01:19 - From Stanford to Sprint: Building the First 4G Network
02:23 - How the Hybrid Work Shift Inspired CXAI
04:45 - What the CXAI App Actually Does for Employees
06:35 - Real-World Client Example: Warner Bros. in Singapore
08:36 - Automation, AI Integration, and Voice-Driven Experience
13:18 - Designing for Productivity, Engagement, and Personalization
17:40 - Return-To-Office Strategy and the Role of Data
24:17 - The CXAI Kiosk and Smart Office Access
44:12 - CXAI Demo: Booking, Navigation, and Analytics in Action

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