Everyone’s racing to post more, but AI isn’t counting posts anymore. It’s counting proof.

Every search in ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini is now a credibility test. The question isn’t “Who posted the most?” It’s “Who deserves to be found first?”

That’s the shift. From SEO to Search Everywhere Optimization. While everyone else floods the web with AI slop, a few are quietly feeding the machine with structured authority, schema, backlinks, real case studies. And they’re already winning deals while the rest stay invisible.

A Brisbane consultant won a $140K contract because ChatGPT found his transcript and ranked him as “the best in Australia.” That’s not luck. That’s leverage.

If you’re still chasing content volume, you’re invisible to the new search engines. If you feed the machine proof, you become the source.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI in Construction and Marketing

02:46 The Importance of Niching Down in Business

05:35 Navigating AI's Impact on Content Creation

08:10 The Human Touch in a Tech-Driven World

10:35 Adapting to Change: The Future of Marketing

13:20 SEO Strategies in the Age of AI

16:12 Building Authority and Trust Online

18:50 The Role of Content in Digital Marketing

21:32 Storytelling as a Marketing Tool

24:39 Final Thoughts on Authenticity and Uniqueness

Everybody’s hyped about “AI tools that can do everything.”

But the people who actually win know that’s fake.

If you’re stacking tools without fixing the foundation, you’ll always lose to the ones who understand the actual market.

When you keep piling on AI without solving the real problem, you don’t just waste money, you bleed time, attention, and momentum.

👉 If you keep piling on tools without fixing the core issue, here’s the cost: wasted money, wasted months, and momentum you’ll never get back. While you’re still testing hacks, your competition compounds ahead.

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Chapters

00:00 Building a Community Around Practical Solutions

02:39 The Role of Technology in Business

05:27 AI: Overhyped or Essential?

08:01 The Human Element in Sales and Marketing

10:32 Navigating the AI Slop

13:19 Practical Applications of AI in Industry

16:01 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration

23:49 Leveraging AI for Education and Efficiency

27:13 The Future of AI in Customer Experience

30:52 Transforming Customer Interactions with AI

34:47 Ethics and the Future of AI

41:33 Philosophy and the Human Element in AI

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Here's the brutal truth: In 2025, your follower count opens more doors than your degree. Ilias put it bluntly: "If you're not a nepo baby, your only door in is a following."

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In this episode, Ilias breaks down why "anybody can vibe-code an app, but not everybody can build trust." He's helped startup founders at SeedLegals stand out in a crowded market—and he's offering to help you for free (or you can get his book here)

His promise: "I will not charge you a single dollar. DM me on Instagram (link here), LinkedIn (link here), anywhere. I would love to help you out."

If you've ever thought "posting feels stupid," this conversation will flip that mindset. What's actually stupid is staying invisible while others claim your spot.

The choice is yours: Keep playing small, or start building the leverage that matters in 2025.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ilias Anwar's Journey

01:01 The Reality of Entrepreneurship

06:52 Building a Personal Brand in the Digital Age

13:41 The Importance of Networking and Community

16:57 Lessons from TCC Entertainment

21:58 Navigating Social Media and Content Creation

24:53 The Importance of Consistency in Content Creation

28:58 Building a Community and Networking Effectively

31:28 The Value of Helping Others Without Expectation

34:38 Strategic Event Planning for Success

36:20 Avoiding Desperation in Seeking Investors

39:12 Finding Your Passion in Building

41:17 The Shift from Music to Tech Entrepreneurship

44:19 Speed to Action: Implementing Ideas Quickly

47:29 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity

50:13 Navigating the AI Revolution and Ethical Considerations