Most business owners jump straight into marketing. They post on Facebook, boost a few things, try an ad, send an email, and hope something works.

This video will save you hours of frustration.

In this AI-Fueled Growth cinematic vlogcast, we show you the two steps most owners skip, and why these steps matter more than any tactic or tool you use afterward:

1. Setting clear, specific goals

2. Choosing the right strategies to reach those goals

When you get these two pieces right, your marketing gets simpler, easier, and more effective.

Most businesses talk about what they do. The smart ones talk about what their customers feel.In this cinematic vlogcast, Ryan and Zach from Growth Forge Studio break down how to find the message your customers actually care about—one that connects, converts, and builds loyalty over time.They unpack the three pillars behind every strong message:✅ Proof – Show that your work delivers results✅ Value – Explain why what you offer is worth it✅ Story – Connect emotionally so people remember youYou’ll also see how AI can help you brainstorm, refine, and test your message so it resonates with real people—not just algorithms.If you’ve ever struggled to explain why your business matters, this episode will help you find the words that stick.Subscribe to the AI-Fueled Growth Newsletter for weekly prompts and real-world tactics to sharpen your message: aifueledgrowth.com

In our latest Cinematic Vlogcast, Ryan Tungseth and the Growth Forge Studio team break down how to build a marketing plan that actually gets results...without the jargon.You’ll learn:✅ Why every marketing plan starts with a clear goal✅ How to turn that goal into a simple, actionable strategy✅ The difference between strategy and tactics (and why it matters)✅ Real examples from small-town businesses that make it all clickWhether you’re running a shop, café, or service business, this framework will help you create a plan that’s simple, measurable, and worth following.Subscribe to the newsletter: aifueledgrowth.com

Ever feel like you’re spending way too much time creating content?

We did too...until we built a system that turns one podcast into an entire week of marketing content.

This week, we pull back the curtain on how AI helps us do it:

✅ Write better podcast headlines and descriptions

✅ Draft subscriber emails that connect back to the show

✅ Create social posts that actually sound human

✅ Turn the newsletter into both a blog and a local newspaper column

✅ Automate the whole thing so every episode becomes a full content package

If you run a podcast, manage marketing, or just want to get more out of what you’re already making—this walkthrough will show you how to make your content work harder, faster, and smarter (without losing your weekend).

After nine podcast episodes, we decided to make things more funner.
Welcome to the first-ever cinematic vlogcast from AI-Fueled Growth — where we still sit and talk, it’s just prettier and stuff.

In this episode, Ryan and Zach break down three real ways AI has transformed how we run our business over the past year — from how we plan projects to how we shoot video.

Here’s what we cover:
1️⃣ AI for Production Meetings — how recording and summarizing meetings with ChatGPT saves hours every week.
2️⃣ AI for Strategy & Research — using AI to compare competitors, analyze messaging, and build better marketing plans.
3️⃣ AI for Video Planning — how Zach uses ChatGPT to expand his shot lists and nail every creative project.

It’s not hype. It’s not theory. Just two small-town creators sharing what’s actually working.

This week, Ryan shares the Start Something Kit — a step-by-step framework built from years of starting businesses, helping entrepreneurs launch through the SBDC, and coaching founders on how to move from idea to income.

Zach plays co-pilot as the two talk through:

• The mistake most people make when launching a business
• Why selling before you set up an LLC can save you time and money
• What “product-market fit” really means (and how to test it fast)
• Using AI to draft your first business plan, landing page, and pricing strategy
• Why your first sale is more important than your first logo

They also reflect on how AI can’t replace your creativity — and how using it well still requires you to show up with clarity and purpose.

Whether you’re launching a side hustle or revamping your main gig, this episode is a punchy push to stop waiting and start selling.

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In this episode of AI-Fueled Growth, Ryan and Zach dive into the fast-changing world of AI-generated video and creative content. They reflect on how far tools like Nano Banana, V03, and Grok Imagine have come in just weeks—especially for visual storytelling—but also where they still fall short.

Ryan shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he combined multiple tools to create a period-accurate 1960s newspaper for a local history video, blending image generation and video flyovers with some clever prompting.

The duo then shifts into a broader conversation about communication, copywriting, and the enduring importance of human creativity. While AI can be a powerful tool, it’s still not a replacement for intentionality, storytelling, and brand voice.

Whether you're producing content, writing marketing emails, or just trying to get a tool to “say it right,” this episode explores why you still need to show up as a creative human being—even in an AI-powered world.

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Your brand voice isn’t just about sounding clever—it’s about being consistent, intentional, and strategic. In this episode, Ryan and Zach dig into how entrepreneurs and marketers can use AI to build and evolve a powerful brand voice.

You’ll learn:

• How to audit your brand voice (with the right questions)
• Why your brand’s “edge” matters more than your mission statement
• How to teach AI your tone and voice—and keep it consistent over time
• How Zach uses AI to refine content for Outstate Brewing across Instagram and the web

Whether you're launching a brand or realizing yours has drifted, this episode gives you practical tools and prompts to lock in your identity and make AI a partner in brand clarity.

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In this episode of AI-Fueled Growth, Ryan and Zach get tactical about the one thing most people overlook: how they structure their prompts.

Ryan breaks down his full 7-part prompt structure—including role, task, audience, tone, constraints, examples, and CTAs—and explains when to use it (and when not to). Then they get hands-on with:

• How Zach used Claude to isolate and rewrite HTML from a client’s website… without knowing how to code
• Why structuring your input improves AI’s output (even if you don’t use fancy formats)
• How Ryan uses Grok to analyze marathon training data from Garmin and build smarter plans
• Using AI to spot brand inconsistencies across social captions
• The secret power of prompt-based comparison—for visuals, tone, and even theology

You’ll also hear their hot takes on em dashes, Claude’s decline, and why “vibe coding” is the future of solo entrepreneurship.

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