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Eric Siu and Neil Patel
Neil Patel and Eric Siu bring you daily ACTIONABLE digital marketing lessons that they've learned through years of being in the trenches. Whether you have a new website or you're an established business, you'll learn the latest SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, conversion optimization and general online marketing strategies that work today from people that actually practice marketing and operate business. Approaching 100M downloads with 2,500+ episodes, you're sure to find something that will help you grow faster. Also don't forget to subscribe to our Marketing School Youtube channel to get more marketing goodness.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 22min
10 SEO Lessons That Still Work in the AI Era
They break down 10 SEO lessons that still work in the AI era. Topic clusters and deep topical coverage beat keyword tricks. Free tools and partnerships drive links and brand attention. SEO now spans YouTube, Reddit, Wikipedia, and LLM citations. Execution and refreshed original content trump strategy decks while old link-building tactics resurface.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 20min
AI Won't Destroy Jobs, It Will Create A Labor Shortage
A fast-paced debate on whether AI will wipe out work or spark a labor shortage. Conversations cover how automation shifts jobs toward high-skill roles and creates new industries. They argue against rebuilding core software and explain why using established SaaS often wins. The show also digs into government IT failures, long-form reach on X Articles, and viral AI influencer monetization.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 21min
10 Ways AI Is Actually Changing Marketing
They run through ten practical ways AI is reshaping marketing today. Topics include why AI fluency is now mandatory, how AI lifts revenue per employee, and faster product-led growth. They cover personalization at scale, smarter real-time analytics, and the risk of AI theater versus revenue-driving AI. Strategy and services evolve as companies ship faster and demand new skills.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 25min
10 Counterintuitive Marketing Truths After 3,000 Marketing School Episodes
Discover why free products can be more effective than paid ads in driving growth. Boring marketing channels like SEO and email surprisingly yield the most profit over time. Learn how micro-influencers outshine expensive celebrity endorsements and why human creativity combined with AI can produce the best content. The discussion also covers the advantages of niche markets, the potential of in-person deals, and the lucrative shift towards designing products for women.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 21min
How To Grow Fast On X
Diving into the power of quality over quantity, the discussion highlights how posting less but better can boost growth on social platforms. Discovering your authentic content style is key, as over-polished posts often miss the mark. The podcast also tackles audience perception of AI-generated content and emphasizes the importance of speaking naturally. Additionally, insights are shared on how AI will reshape commerce, including the Universal Commerce Protocol that connects shoppers with merchants, while touching on the evolving landscape of shopping behavior influenced by technology.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 18min
Companies Ignoring Claude Code Will Get Left Behind
The discussion dives into the resistance larger companies face in adopting AI, highlighting insights from Elon Musk. It explores how Claude Code can drive continual product improvements and leverage. The hosts emphasize the importance of human interaction in high-stakes deal-making, even amidst AI efficiencies. Automation is addressed as a means to optimize daily routines, while the future of SEO and content value is debated. They also emphasize the need for unique perspectives and data storytelling in marketing strategies.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 22min
How Claude Code Can Replace Your Marketing Team
Explore how cloud code and AI are revolutionizing marketing, allowing tasks to be completed in hours instead of months. Discover why junior marketers might be at risk, as high agency talent thrives in this evolving landscape. Learn about the importance of execution speed as a competitive edge and how AI tools are reshaping SEO workflows and market planning. The podcast highlights the balance between AI support and the irreplaceable value of senior judgment, emphasizing the future of effective marketing teams.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 22min
Most New Hires Are Dead Weight Without These Two Things
AI fluency is quickly becoming essential for marketers and operators. With shrinking teams, smaller groups can now outperform larger ones thanks to AI tools. The hosts explore the rise of growth marketing driven by AI and how proficiency in cloud code is being mandated. Real-life examples illustrate AI's impact on productivity and hiring standards are shifting to favor AI-savvy talent. Adapting to a bot-first marketing landscape is crucial for staying competitive in this evolving environment.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 22min
The P*rnhub Email Recap Marketing Strategy
Explore a daring email marketing stunt inspired by a certain adult site, raising questions about open rates versus spam risk. The hosts dissect the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and how AI compounds this issue. Discover the debate over hiring strategies focusing on overqualified candidates and the implications of a high alpha versus low beta approach. Finally, they argue that in today's commoditized market, brand identity and narrative are the last strongholds for businesses.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 18min
Why People Hate Agencies
Explore why product builders often garner more respect than agencies. Discover how negative agency experiences shape perceptions and the risks of an AI-driven approach without a human touch. The discussion delves into Meta's acquisition strategies, the role of AI agents in marketing, and pressing data privacy concerns. Additionally, hear about the dangers of audience capture as creators navigate the fine line between engagement and authenticity.
