Founder of Avenue9

Mike Montague

Creator of Human-First AI Marketing® and the A9^Factor. Mike helps small and mid-sized businesses scale without burning bridges or blowing out their budget, and he has worked with giant brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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About Mike

A leading voice in Human-First AI Marketing®

Mike has authored two books, LinkedIn the Sandler Way and Playful Humans, and his podcasts have over 1,000 episodes and over 4 million downloads. His technical understanding of AI is matched by his ability to communicate complex ideas in a relatable way.

With over 25 years of experience as an internet marketer, public speaker, and sales and marketing thought leader, Mike has become a trusted authority in AI marketing. Now he uses his past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help businesses amplify their impact.

LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence
Co-author of LinkedIn The Sandler Way, published by LinkedIn & Sandler Training
Amazon best-selling author of Playful Humans
2023 Top Sales & Marketing Podcast Host, Top Sales Awards
Co-author of the Top Sales Article of 2023: ChatGPT Prompts for Salespeople
Named one of Kansas City’s Rising Stars by KC Business Magazine
Developer of the 2017 Best Learning Management System, Totara LMS
Marketing Advisory Board Member, Johnson County Community College
Speaker at HubSpot’s Inbound, ATD National Conference, Vistage Chairworld, Sandler Summit, Evolve Retail Banking Conference, and many more

Mike is available for consulting, speaking, board appointments, and other collaborations. Connect on LinkedIn or contact us for a conversation.

Speaking topics

Human-First AI Marketing®

Learn how to strike the balance between cutting-edge technology and genuine human connection to achieve big-brand results, even on a small-business budget.

Generative AI

Create content that tells a story your way. AI can craft a blog post, but it’s your voice that makes it unforgettable.

Automation

Free up your time by letting AI handle the grunt work so you can focus on big-picture strategy, and maybe squeeze in a coffee break.

Predictive Analytics

Discover how AI reads your customers’ minds to predict their next move and optimize your marketing campaigns like a pro.

Machine Learning

Turn AI into your personal concierge, delivering personalized offers and recommendations that fit your customers like a glove.

AI marketing thought leader

Keynotes and workshops, live or virtual.

Interactive and entertaining delivery, perfect for keynotes (30 minutes to 2 hours) or Human-First AI Marketing® workshops (half or full day).

Unlock sustainable growth with AI-powered strategies tailored to your business.
Achieve more with less by automating time-consuming tasks and focusing on what truly matters.
Minimize your risk by leveraging the A9^Factor.
Outpace your competition by tapping into the latest in Answer Engine Optimization.

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Valuable insights

Unique, immediately applicable information tailored to your audience
Practical strategies you can implement right away
No sales pitches, just real value

Professional speaker

Engaging, relatable, and adaptable to audience needs
Arrives well-prepared and ready to handle any surprises
Ends on time, every time

Happy clients, thrilled audiences

When you hire Mike, your audience leaves informed, inspired, and ready to act.

“Mike’s approach and knowledge have helped myself and fellow employees achieve a high level of success in our very competitive industry.”

Dave McCrorey · Brown Roofing

“Mike’s expertise and delivery so impressed our team we regularly ask him to present a Sales Tip to our 300+ guests attending our Accelerent Breakfast events.”

Ted Ivey · Accelerent

“Mike has a unique ability to explain technical topics in plain English that anyone can understand. He has a strong technology background but avoids the techno-babble I encounter so often. In short, he’s a great communicator.”

John Trewolla · The ReThink Consortium

Human-First AI Marketing Podcast