Building an AI-First Marketing Mindset with Ryan Gavin, CMO at Slack | Ep. 348
What does the future of marketing look like when every employee has AI agents as teammates?
In this episode, Daniel and Slack CMO Ryan Gavin break down how AI and agentic tools are transforming the way we work, collaborate, and create value.
From using Slack AI to instantly access a company’s “long-term memory,” to deploying engineering agents that save millions of hours, Ryan shares practical examples of how AI-first thinking is reshaping marketing, sales, and productivity.
And, why do marketers need a beginner’s mindset in an AI-driven world? Things are changing, including how we rethink email and customer journeys with agents at the center. Ryan also explains the cultural shift needed for teams to embrace AI (moving from doers of tasks to orchestrators of work) and why he believes “marketing is the product, and the product is the marketing.”
If you want to understand how AI will change your role, your team, and your company in the next five years, this episode is a roadmap for thriving in the era of agent-first marketing.
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4 Myths That Sabotage Your Career Growth with Maya Grossman, CEO and Executive Coach | Ep. 347
What really gets you promoted and what keeps you stuck?
Daniel’s OUT, Tamara’s IN. She’s joined by Maya Grossman, ex-Google and Microsoft turned CEO and career coach. From the “mid-management loop” to the myths about MBAs and hard work, Maya shares the lessons she learned after 17 promotion rejections on her way to VP.
So what actually gets you promoted? Together, Tamara and Maya dig into the real drivers of career growth: shifting from execution to strategy, learning how to say no without guilt, and developing the kind of executive presence that makes leaders see you as ready for more.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not moving up, this episode will change how you think about advancement. It’s not about working harder, it’s about working differently.
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7 Lessons From Magic Spoon, Dark Horse, and Other Challenger Brands with Louis Grenier, Founder of Stand the F*ck Out | Ep. 346
What can we learn from brands like Magic Spoon and other disruptors?
Daniel’s OUT, Tamara’s IN. And just like last episode, she’s got Louis Grenier on deck with his stand the f*ck out mantra. Who are the brands that are actually standing out, and what can we learn from them?
Turns out, category creation might be a myth. Instead, Louis explains the power of subcategories and how smart positioning borrows from what customers already know and buy.
And, where IS everyone? Tamara and Louis break down the Marketing science behind the concept of continuous reach.
If you’re a marketer who wants to build a brand people actually remember when it comes time to purchase, this episode is for you.
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The Truth About Losing Email Subscribers (and Fatherhood) | Bathroom Break #72 🚽
New baby, new perspective, and yes, even unsubscribes can teach you something.
In this episode, Daniel shows up as a first-time dad, running on no sleep but plenty of diaper-changing reps, while Jay brings the unsubscriber data that’ll make any marketer stop panicking and start paying attention.
Why do consumers ghost after the welcome offer? What’s unsubscribe season and how can we prepare for it? They break it down.
And, Daniel also gets candid about his newsletter hitting 150,000+ subscribers and the hilarious side effect of readers accusing him of using AI just because of emojis and dashes. He sets the record straight why it’s totally fine if people unsubscribe. It means the right audience sticks around longer.
If you're a Marketer looking to stop panicking when people leave your list, this is the episode for you. 🚽
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7 Ways Brands Fail to Differentiate (and What to Do Instead) with Louis Grenier, Founder of Stand the F*ck Out | Ep. 345
What does it really take to stand out in a crowded market?
Daniel’s OUT, Tamara’s IN. She’s joined by Louis Grenier to unpack his philosophy of “standing the f*ck out.”
From his contrarian roots to lessons learned at Hotjar and beyond, Louis shares core questions every marketer must answer, why traditional personas fall short, and how to create positioning that actually gives customers a reason to choose you.
And, what’s the role of product marketing? What’s the difference between segmentation vs. belonging? Tamara and Louis reveal their answers and even share some hills they’re dying on.
If you’re a marketer who wants to build a brand people actually remember, this episode is for you.
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