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Leveling Up with Eric Siu
Hosted by Eric Siu · EN
Leveling Up is a weekly interview series with entrepreneurs and marketers on the latest in business and marketing. Learn actionable strategies & tactics on how you can make your business grow and mistakes to avoid during your journey. Learn from individuals who have founded billion dollar companies to best-selling authors. Entrepreneur and host Eric Siu also shares insights and learnings along the way.
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I Built an AI Agent That Reads My Calendar & Finds Deals
Jan 2900:10:37Tap to summarizeI built a tool that scans my LinkedIn connections, Gmail, calendar, CRM, and past sales calls to surface the best deals I should be going after. It ranks opportunities, suggests angles, and even drafts outreach. I built the whole thing in under an hour using Claude Code. In this video, I break down how it works and how you can build the same kind of deal-sourcing system for your own business without being an expert coder. Chapters (00:00) AI Deal Sourcer Overview (00:34) Real Deal Sourcing Story (01:21) Strategic Deal Analysis (02:45) Monetizing Your Network (03:46) Claude Code Walkthrough (04:07) Real-Time Deal Triggers (05:42) LinkedIn And Gmail Integration (07:09) AI Outreach And Angles (09:01) Scaling Relationships With AI
Transcribe →I Replaced My Entire SEO Team With This AI Workflow (Here's How)
Jan 2700:17:14Tap to summarize👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe This time last year, this kind of SEO work would’ve taken a full team. In the last 24 hours, I used AI to generate 132 production-grade SEO pages, saving roughly $45,000 and weeks of execution time. All in about 2 hours. In this video, I show exactly how I’m doing it using an AI agent—breaking down the math, the tool stack, and the reusable prompt that makes this repeatable. This isn’t a demo or AI hype. These are real systems I’m running inside my business right now—the same workflows my agency normally charges for. Chapters 0:00 AI Content Generation Secrets Revealed 0:27 Cost Breakdown of SEO Content Work 1:23 Introducing the Manis AI Tool 2:45 Demonstrating Content Generation Process 4:41 Creating Reusable Prompt Template 6:57 Saving Thousands with AI Content Strategy 8:01 Applying AI Tool to Another Project 10:38 Expanding AI Content Possibilities 13:54 Refining and Improving AI-Generated Content 15:35 Final Content Generation and Review How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
Transcribe →7 Ways I Use Claude Code To Run My Business (Feels Like Cheating)
Jan 2000:16:06Tap to summarize👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe This time last year my coding knowledge was zero. But in the last few weeks, I’ve used AI to revive lost deals, flag churn risk, repurpose all my content, and build a full go-to-market strategy. All using Claude Code. This video shows how I’m building real revenue systems inside my business and how YOU can do it too at the same level as an expert coder Chapters 00:00 AI Without Coding 00:27 Deal Reviver System 03:39 CRM Deal Analysis 06:17 Stalled Deal Alerts 08:00 Content Repurposing AI 10:35 SEO Opportunity Engine 12:04 Churn Risk Monitoring 13:11 AI Go-To-Market Strategy How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
Transcribe →Claude Code Has Changed My Business Forever (i can't believe it)
Jan 1300:17:29Tap to summarize👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe I don’t know how to code. But in one week, I built systems that used to require an entire engineering team. In this video, I break down how I used Claude Code to build: ⬛ A Slackbot that knows everything about my business and content ⬛ A churn risk system that flags problems before customers leave ⬛ An account expansion coach that surfaces upsell opportunities automatically This isn’t theory. These systems are live, compounding, and already changing how my company operates. If you’re a founder, leader, or operator who thinks “code isn’t for me,” this will completely change how you think about what’s possible right now. Chapter 00:00 Cloud Code Changes Everything 00:41 The Limits of Human Bandwidth 00:55 What Cloud Code Really Is 01:46 Why Coding Skills Are Obsolete 03:27 Leaders Must Act Now 03:30 The Hivemind Slackbot 05:20 Real-Time Churn Detection 07:53 Account Expansion Opportunities 09:44 AI Bots Across The Business 11:26 Avoiding AI Busywork 12:46 Reviving Lost Deals Automatically 14:05 Cloud Code vs Automation Tools 15:28 Cloud Code Teaches You 16:10 Why Waiting Is Dangerous How to Connect IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉 Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉 Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉 Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
Transcribe →The Best Companies Use AI In This Way To PRINT More Money
Aug 4, 202500:13:44Tap to summarizeAI’s not replacing marketers — it’s upgrading them. In this video, I break down how forward-thinking businesses are using AI to speed up engineering workflows, transform their marketing and sales systems, and create content faster than ever. I also share how AI is becoming a powerful tool for decision-making, giving teams an edge in execution and clarity. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Unlocking AI's Potential in Business (03:10) Engineering Velocity: The AI Advantage (06:02) Transforming Marketing and Sales with AI (08:47) Content Creation and Team Execution (11:40) AI as a Decision-Making Powerhouse How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com"
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THE Ultimate Guide to AI for Business | Best Practices, LLMs, AI Agents, and More
Jul 23, 202500:14:05Tap to summarizeAI is the edge your business needs right now. I break down how I’m using tools like ChatGPT and other LLMs to level up productivity and decision-making while staying ahead in the fast-moving AI landscape. From mastering prompts and deploying AI agents to building autonomous workflows, I show how to make AI a practical part of your daily operations. Get the Free PDF Guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJKfQd-lDrCNKjANtlhxklu8Ha_WdARI/view TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to AI in Business (03:00) Maximizing ChatGPT and LLMs (05:46) Understanding AI Agents (08:57) Building Autonomous AI Workflows (12:01) Staying Ahead in the AI Landscape How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
Transcribe →How to Use ChatGPT for Marketers for 100x ROI
Jul 21, 202500:13:09Tap to summarizeI break down how I’m using ChatGPT and other AI tools to level up marketing and business strategy by focusing on quality inputs for quality outputs. From sharpening copywriting and campaign reporting to streamlining competitor research and hiring, I show how AI can boost productivity and creativity while making better strategic decisions. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT in Marketing (02:43) Mastering Copywriting with AI (06:02) Streamlining Campaign Reporting and Feedback (08:47) Leveraging AI for Competitive Research and Hiring How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
Transcribe →This AI Stack Will Actually Make You Rich: Full Walkthrough
Jul 16, 202500:14:56Tap to summarizeAI isn’t just hype—it’s your unfair advantage if you know how to use it. In this episode, I break down how I’m using AI to drive real business growth, from research assistants and real-time insights to content creation that doesn’t suck. I also share how we’re using AI to streamline recruitment and automate processes so you can scale without burning out. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Unlocking AI for Business Growth (02:59) Perplexity Labs: Your Research Assistant (05:51) OpenAI's MCP Connectors: Real-Time Insights (09:04) Genspark AI: Content Creation Made Easy (12:03) Claygent: Revolutionizing Recruitment (13:08) Manus: Automating Processes with AI How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
Transcribe →How I Use AI to Automate 80% of My Marketing | 13 Strategies for Success
Jul 9, 202500:13:11Tap to summarizeAI isn’t just a tool for marketers—it’s the edge that sets you apart. AI is reshaping how marketers work, letting you move faster and smarter without burning out your team. In this episode, I break down how tools like Manus, Lindy, Super Whisper, and Delphi help automate workflows, generate sharper content, and unlock deeper insights to keep you ahead of the game. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Automate Workflows (Manus) (00:58) Meetings to Content (Lindy) (03:01) Build Campaign Decks (Gamma) (03:01) Dictation for Speed (Super Whisper) (03:53) Longform Insights (Notebook LM) (05:01) Content Multiplier (Gemini) (05:59) Automated Q&A (Delphi) (07:02) Follow Up Assistant (Superhuman) (07:57) Build Without Code (v0) (08:48) Deep Research (ChatGPT) (09:03) Think Without Data (ChatGPT o3) (09:48) Image Generation (ChatGPT) (10:29) Building Prototypes (Vibe Coding) How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
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Give Me 12 Minutes, and I'll Make You a Marketing Expert
Jul 2, 202500:13:11Tap to summarizeYou don’t need 4 years—just this. In this breakdown, I walk you through the essentials every marketer must master today. We dive into the core of marketing, how to truly get into your customer’s head, build offers they can’t resist, and why storytelling and positioning still reign supreme. Plus, I’ll show you how AI is changing the game and what to test to actually move the needle. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Essence of Marketing 02:50 Understanding Customer Psychology 05:54 Crafting Irresistible Offers 09:03 The Importance of Positioning and Storytelling 11:13 Leveraging AI in Marketing How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu 👉Get 25k Words of AI-Powered SEO Content: https://clickflow.com/ 👉Growth Newsletter for top marketers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe 👉Single Grain - Ad Agency focused on innovation https://www.singlegrain.com
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