Podcast Summary

Podcast: AI-Driven Marketer: Master AI Marketing To Stand Out In 2026
Host: Dan Sanchez
Episode: How to Start 2026 Strong With AI
Date: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

In this solo episode, Dan Sanchez addresses marketers who want to leverage artificial intelligence to get a head start in 2026. He emphasizes the value of beginning one’s AI mastery journey before the typical rush of New Year resolutions, offering practical guidance and a personal offer to help listeners craft a powerful, actionable AI workflow. The tone is supportive, direct, and motivational, targeting professionals aiming to gain a real, sustained edge in their marketing efforts through smart use of AI.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Urgency of Getting Ahead Before 2026

• Taking initiative before the New Year pays off:
  • Dan urges listeners not to wait for January to make changes, highlighting how early movers tend to see outsized results compared to those who wait for the "resolution rush."
    • "The people who take advantage of the time before New Year starts, before the resolutions kick in, are usually the ones who succeed, the ones who do the work before everybody else actually gets started." (00:22)

The Challenge: Information Overload

• Too much content, not enough clarity:
  • Despite the wealth of available AI content and tools, many marketers feel lost and unsure about true progress.
    • "Sometimes we can get lost in all the content, we can get lost in all the tools and still find that we're learning, but we feel like we're missing something." (01:13)

The Solution: Personalized AI Growth Plan

• Direct offer of 1:1 guidance for practical AI success:
  • Dan introduces his “AI Growth Plan”—a customized, actionable, 30-day plan to master an AI-powered workflow.
  • The process:
    • Step 1: Initial 60-minute meeting to assess current efforts and goals
    • Step 2: Customized 30-day plan focused on a single, high-impact workflow tailored to the marketer’s context
    • Step 3: Independent execution of the plan
    • Step 4: Follow-up 30-minute review call for feedback and next steps
      • "We meet for 60 minutes to kick off and I write a custom plan for you for 30 days that includes all the learning that you need... and my recommendations on how to proceed building this workflow." (02:15)
      • "...at the end of 30 days, we have one 30 minute call, follow up or review what you did. I offer some guidance on how to improve it and then what you can do to move forward for the rest of the year." (03:08)

Flexibility and Assurance for Learners

• No-risk offer:

  • Full refund available if the custom plan doesn’t meet the participant’s needs.
    • "If you don't like the custom plan that we build together then you can get a full refund all the way up to the day after we build the plan together." (03:38)

• Support for the recently laid off:

  • 50% discount for professionals who’ve been laid off and want to reskill in AI marketing.
    • "If you've been laid off recently then I'm giving a half off discount... if you've been laid off and you're trying to reskill with AI in order to find that next position." (03:57)

Practical Steps to Get Involved

• Call to action:
  • Visit danchesz.com/plan for more details, and to reach out directly for discounts or questions.
    • "Learn more at danchez.com/plan. Let's meet together, let's set the plan and let's start 2026 str[ong]." (04:19)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Taking initiative:
  • "Do you feel like you're making the progress you'd like to see when it comes to mastering AI? Because if you're not, I want to help you." (00:08)
• On content overwhelm:
  • "...we can get lost in all the content, we can get lost in all the tools and still find that we're learning, but we feel like we're missing something." (01:13)
• Promise of impact:
  • "One major workflow that would make a big difference for you... something simple, one major workflow that would make a big difference for you." (02:47)
• Guarantee of satisfaction:
  • "If you're looking at that plan you're like no, I don't think this is going to get me there. Then you can get a full refund for this service. The best." (03:36)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:04 — The coming of 2026 & readiness challenge
• 00:22 — The value of starting before New Year's resolutions
• 01:13 — The struggle with too many content and tool options
• 02:15 — Introduction of the AI Growth Plan, what it includes
• 03:08 — The review and iteration process after 30 days
• 03:38 — Refund policy and support for laid-off professionals
• 04:19 — Call to action: how to get involved

Tone & Style

Dan’s delivery is motivational, empathic, and highly practical. He’s focused on actionable steps, reducing overwhelm, and genuinely helping fellow marketers find clarity and progress on their AI mastering journey.