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Understanding Time and Relationships in the AI Era with Greg Wasserman

Mike Montague sits down with Greg Wasserman, a self-proclaimed “relationship broker,” to explore how AI is changing the way we build trust,…

May 19, 2025 · 4 min Read more ›

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What 15 Years as a Sandler Sales Trainer Taught Me About Modern Marketing

Today, human-first AI marketing requires sales skills. It’s about personal messaging, trust-first relationship building, and 1:1 conversations, powered by appropriate use of…

May 15, 2025 · 5 min Read more ›

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Activate the AI Magic with Jacki Leahy

Jacki's philosophy reflects a core truth: while AI can automate, streamline, and optimize, it cannot replace the essence of human creativity and…

January 28, 2025 · 4 min Read more ›

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Mike Montague

Mike Montague is a leading voice in Human-First AI Marketing. His company, Avenue9, is an AI-powered marketing agency helping small businesses scale without burning bridges or blowing out their budgets. Mike has worked with giant brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s authored two books: LinkedIn The Sandler Way and Playful Humans, and his podcasts have over 3.7 million downloads. Now, he uses his decades of past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help small businesses amplify their marketing impact.

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