Neil and Eric unpack how to measure the real value of an X account beyond views, why LinkedIn drives 50x more leads for Neil, and the trap of chasing audience capture instead of revenue. They dig into ICP-focused content vs broad TAM plays, parabolic AI stocks like AXT and Lumentum tied to indium phosphide bottlenecks, and the storytelling lessons behind them. The episode closes with a sharp breakdown of rebranding, why Intercom launched Fin, and why Eric spun up Single Brain instead of bolting AI onto Single Grain.

Key takeaways

◾Narrow ICP content beats broad views for revenue

◾AI supply chain bottlenecks are driving parabolic stocks

◾Focused brand offshoots convert better than mixed offerings

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Chapters

00:00 The real value of an X account

02:07 X vs LinkedIn for lead generation

04:00 Breaking down Neil's LinkedIn engagement

06:58 TAM by dollars, not population

10:48 Why chasing views hurts your business

14:05 Karrot LinkedIn personalised ads break

15:52 Parabolic AI stocks explained

16:37 The indium phosphide bottleneck

19:36 Storytelling and bottleneck lessons

20:59 Rebranding: Intercom to Fin

22:13 Single Grain to Single Brain

23:01 Keeping your brand focused

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