Stop drowning in your inbox and start using AI to amplify your personal brand. In this episode, Bob Sparkins (Bob the Teacher) joins Lou Bortone to reveal the specific AI tools he uses to maintain authenticity while scaling lead generation.

Artificial Intelligence isn't just about saving time; it's about executing smarter strategies. Bob shares how he uses "ghost-writing" AI workflows to extract expertise from interviews and turn them into high-converting lead magnets. We also dive deep into the "danger curve" of AI—from deepfakes on Shark Tank to the critical importance of staying human in a world of avatars.

What You’ll Learn:
The Inbox Lifesaver: How SaneBox uses background AI to save you hours of email management every week.

Content Extraction: Why using AI as a "ghost-writer" for transcripts is the fastest way to build your lead funnel.

The Future of Search: How Gemini and Google are merging AI with traditional SEO.

Authenticity Hacks: The right way (and wrong way) to use AI avatars like HeyGen.

Personal AI: Surprising ways to use AI for everything from Pokemon card grading to recipe planning.

Chapter Template
0:00 Intro: AI Today with Bob Sparkins

0:45 Celebrating 16 years of digital friendship

1:35 SaneBox: The AI tool Bob has used for 8 years

3:12 Descript & Video Editing: A love-hate relationship

4:30 Why you MUST pay for the premium version of AI tools

6:45 Using AI for personal life: Pokemon & Panteies

7:15 Trusting AI experts: Lou, Bob, and Tanya Smith

8:15 How to use ChatGPT as a "Ghost-writer" for your brand

10:30 Is SEO over? Traditional Search vs. AI Results

12:15 The Danger curve: Deepfakes and Shark Tank scams

15:30 HeyGen & AI Avatars: Transparency is key

18:00 Lead Funnel Magic: How to work with Bob Sparkins

AI video marketing, visibility strategy, and practical guidance for solopreneurs who want to get seen, trusted, and paid.

I’m Lou Bortone, The Video Godfather.
I help coaches, authors, speakers, and small business owners stop blending in and start showing up with confidence using video and AI.

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• The 3 videos every expert needs to build trust fast
• How to stop “posting content” and start making offers
• Simple ways to stand out on camera without acting or scripting yourself to death
• A clearer path from visibility to clients

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• Solopreneurs and small business owners
• Coaches, authors, speakers, and experts
• People who want clarity instead of chaos

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