Let’s be real: most “AI strategies” are just a wishlist, a vendor pitch deck, or a desperate attempt to keep up. The result? Confused teams, wasted budgets, and zero impact.

In this unapologetic episode of Brand in the Making, CTO and AI architect Alex Mead explains why most companies are getting AI dead wrong—and what it actually takes to build a scalable, revenue-driving AI strategy that works.

We dig into:

• Why leaders confuse “playing with AI” and building with it
• The 3 phases of AI maturity—and how to stop stalling at phase one
• Why integrating AI is more about workflows than models
• How to go from shiny object syndrome to sustained competitive advantage
• The real reason your data isn’t making you money (yet)

🎯 “There’s no such thing as an AI strategy—only business strategy with AI built in.”

If you’re a founder, product leader, or exec trying to navigate AI transformation—this episode will save you a year’s worth of mistakes.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Lovable and No-Code Tools
(02:58) Password Management and Security Insights
(06:00) Generating App Ideas with ChatGPT
(09:00) Building a Travel Company Website Live
(12:06) Exploring the Functionality of Lovable
(14:59) The Importance of Authenticity in AI-Generated Content
(18:02) Comparing Lovable with Figma
(20:52) The Future of Website Creation and Content Management
(24:03) Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts