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hosts Neil and Eric break down why product builders get more respect than agencies, how bad agency experiences shape perception, and why products compound better than labor. They unpack AI-first teams, compensation tradeoffs, employee churn, and why going all-in on AI without people is risky. The conversation shifts to Meta’s potential Manis acquisition, AI agents in marketing, data privacy concerns, and how creators fall into audience capture through rage bait and political content. Key Takeaways Product vs agency perception matters AI scales work but people still matter Audience capture can destroy creators Chapters (00:00) Product vs agency perception (01:38) Why agencies get a bad rap (03:56) Compensation and incentives (05:12) AI-only companies debate (07:08) Meta and Manis acquisition (09:13) AI agents in marketing (11:57) Data privacy and China (13:06) Rage bait and audience capture

Discover how cloud code and AI coding tools like Claude Opus are changing who can build software, grow businesses faster, and unlock massive leverage without traditional coding skills. Neil and Eric break down why cloud code feels like a superpower, how marketers and operators can actually drive ROI, and why strategy matters more than random AI experiments. From revenue per employee data to real enterprise examples, this episode explains what AI adoption should really look like and how individuals can stay ahead in the next wave of AI-driven growth. Key takeaways: Cloud code unlocks non-coders to build real products AI adoption without strategy destroys ROI AI forward talent wins the future Chapters: (00:00) Cloud code explosion (01:25) Building without coding (03:45) AI ROI vs hype (06:01) Enterprise AI strategy (08:20) Revenue per employee data (11:00) Hiring AI forward talent (17:20) Can AI replace teams (19:18) Why cloud code is different

Neil and Eric break down why high agency is becoming more valuable than raw intelligence in the age of AI. They discuss Andre Karpathy’s views, Klarna’s AI experiment, why speed and execution now beat perfection, and how build versus buy decisions are changing. The conversation covers AI-driven productivity, the future of agencies, founder-led growth, and why adapting early is critical for entrepreneurs, marketers, and operators heading into 2026 and beyond. Key Takeaways: High agency beats intelligence in an AI-driven world Speed and execution matter more than perfection AI is reshaping agencies, startups, and big companies Chapters: (00:00) Agency vs intelligence explained (00:30) Why high agency wins with AI (01:12) Klarna, Karpathy, and AI impact (03:00) End of large organizations? (04:10) Build vs buy debate (05:46) Speed, execution, and founders (07:58) AI tools and productivity gains (10:30) AI, GDP growth, and markets (13:05) Why 2026 looks bullish

In this episode, hosts Neil and Eric break down how operator creators should price influencer deals, why most founders undercharge, and when sponsorships hurt long term business growth. They share real pricing frameworks, opportunity cost thinking, and why chasing views, creators, or bad sponsors can distract from building durable companies. The conversation also covers creator trust, AI fluency, data literacy, and why focusing on surface level metrics leads businesses in the wrong direction. Key Takeaways • Operator creators should price per post, not per view • Sponsorships can destroy focus and audience trust • Data fluency beats vanity metrics every time Chapters (00:00) Operator creator pricing (02:15) Opportunity cost of sponsorships (04:30) When to say no to deals (06:55) Trust, brands, and audience loss (10:28) Bad creator advice exposed (15:46) Content vs real business growth (18:33) AI fluency and teams (22:10) Data over vanity metrics

For fast, affordable business insurance as low as $29/mo, go to http://nextinsurance.com/ms In this episode, Neil and Eric break down why running a company feels like a sandwich every day, from CEO pressure and people problems to impostor syndrome and nonstop decision making. They compare founder life versus operator life, explain why investing in yourself and your team beats risky financial plays, and discuss why talent hubs like California still matter. The conversation wraps with citizen journalism, newsjacking, and how one viral story proves attention can be earned without massive budgets. Key Takeaways • Running a company means absorbing pressure daily • The best investments are yourself and your people • Long-term focus beats fast money every time Chapters (00:00) CEO pressure sandwich (01:02) Founder vs CEO reality (02:15) Price of great work (05:02) California talent debate (07:12) Investing in yourself (10:28) Laser focus for 10 years (14:00) Citizen journalism rise (19:06) Newsjacking lessons