Episode 8

Leveraging AI to Transform Your LinkedIn and Business Strategies with Ajax CEO, Joe Apfelbaum.

Today, we're speaking with Joe Apfelbaum, CEO and founder of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY.

Joe is a dynamic business strategist, LinkedIn trainer, and AI expert and developer. He frequently shares his insights on digital marketing, professional networking, and personal development through seminars, webinars, and articles. Joe is also an accomplished author of several books, including High Energy Secrets, High Energy Networking, and his latest High Energy Marketing.

In our conversation, Joe dives deep into the world of AI and its transformative potential for entrepreneurs. He also discusses a platform he developed called evyAI which turbo-charges LinkedIn engagement by automating everything from generating posts, comments, and responses that sounds just like you to optimizing profiles, generating strategic comments, and creating high-quality LinkedIn content with just a few clicks. Joe also touches on the importance of integrating AI into personal development, using tools to create custom strategies for both personal and professional growth. He emphasizes how AI can help identify patterns, suggest improvements, and create personalized plans for success. There’s a TON of information in this episode and it flies very fast so prepare to take notes and please welcome Joe Apfelbaum.

SHOW NOTES

AI APPS/ TOOLS

  • evyAI.com - An AI assistant for LinkedIn developed by Joe, designed to help with posts, comments, direct messages, and profile optimization.
  • Synthesia - Used for avatar creation.
  • Suno.com - A tool for creating music with personalized affirmations.
  • MidJourney - A platform for image creation.
  • 11 Labs and Synthesia - For voice cloning and virtual avatars.
  • Haygen - Another tool for creating human avatars.
  • D-ID - Specializes in real-time talking images for websites.
  • Google Bard (now Gemini), Google Cloud, Meta AI, Perplexity, and ChatGPT - Different AI technologies Joe mentions for integration with his app.
  • Copilot - Related to the Microsoft ecosystem, useful for Microsoft-related tasks.
  • Zapier and Make.com - Automation tools.
  • Opus Clip and Cap Cut - Video content creation and editing tools.
  • Pi.ai - An AI tool noted for its conversational abilities, similar to a therapy session.
  • SubMagic - Another tool for video editing highlighted for performance.
  • Veed.io - Mentioned in the context of emerging video editing tools.
  • InVideo - Mentioned for video creation and editing.
  • Grok - Praised for its speed in processing and real-time interactions.

COURSES/ BOOKS

  • High Energy Networking - A book by Joe on networking strategies.
  • Evergreen Business Development Circle (evyrgreen.com) - Offers courses and resources focused on AI-driven business development.
  • AI Business Development Circle - Joe's initiative for teaching AI applications in business. Can also be found at evyrgreen.com

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For over 14 years, Nick Taylor has traversed multiple terrains of marketing; from shaping social media strategies for Fortune 500 Brands to leading sales and marketing for award winning agencies, every role has enriched his understanding of the the unique needs, challenges and aspirations of marketing teams, across departments. He's also a podcaster & producer.

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