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The Ownership Economy Playbook: Launch Faster With AI and Look Legit

If you run an SMB, you have probably felt the ground shift under your feet. The tools to build, ship, and market…

March 9, 2026 · 7 min Listen ›

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Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing with Chris Singel

In this episode, Let the Robots Do the Work: Finding the Human Edge in AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with Chris Singel, …

October 20, 2025 · 5 min Listen ›

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Required vs. Inspired: The Two Types of Marketing Every Business Needs

Required content keeps you visible. Inspired content makes you unforgettable. Most businesses fail by confusing the two. Here’s how Human-First AI Marketing…

September 14, 2025 · 8 min Read more ›

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Mike Montague

Mike Montague is the founder of Avenue9, a Human-First AI Marketing® consultancy that helps expert-led B2B firms build trust with humans and AI through the conversations that matter. He has spent 25+ years at the intersection of sales, marketing, and technology, including 14 years teaching professional sales interviewing at Sandler. Mike has interviewed, marketed, consulted, or trained for brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, HubSpot, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He's the author of Playful Humans, co-author of LinkedIn the Sandler Way, and his podcasts have earned more than 5 million views and downloads.

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