In this video I interview Mark Kashef, who is an AI expert and one of my favorite YouTubers in the AI space. Mark reveals why 2026 is the year of depth over breadth, and why mastering Claude Code, skills, and AI ecosystems will separate the winners from those left behind.

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🔗 Video References:

- Mark Kashef YouTube Channel

- Mark's AI Playbook for 2026

- Mark Kashef on LinkedIn

- Mark's Skool Community

- Claude Code

⏰ Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro to Mark Kashef

01:04 Why 2026 is The Year of Depth Over Breadth

03:05 Choosing the Right AI Ecosystem

05:33 Google vs. OpenAI vs. Anthropic

08:06 The Rise of Claude Code

10:10 Understanding Claude Skills

12:30 Transitioning to Claude Code

15:04 Practical Use Cases for Claude Code

17:23 Real-World Applications of Claude Code

22:25 Getting Started with Claude Code

24:06 The Future of AI Automation

26:12 Rapid Fire AI Questions

30:19 Final Thoughts

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