Episode Overview

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, standing still isn’t an option. In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with David Levine, Founder and CEO of ResTech Solutions, to explore how AI is reshaping automation, marketing, operations, and cybersecurity for small businesses.

The conversation focuses on practical, real-world AI adoption—from virtual employees and workflow automation to data security, compliance, and human-first implementation. This episode cuts through hype and shows how businesses can use AI to scale responsibly while protecting their data and their people.

What You’ll Learn

✅ Why AI adoption is accelerating faster than past IT shifts

✅ How small businesses are using AI to reduce overhead and increase efficiency

✅ Real examples of AI automation in marketing, operations, and customer service

✅ How “AI employees” handle repetitive tasks while humans stay strategic

✅ The cybersecurity risks of AI—and how to mitigate them

✅ Why experimentation is the first step to AI success

✅ What business leaders should prioritize with AI heading into 2026

Featured Guest:

David Levine: Founder & CEO, ResTech Solutions

With over 20 years of experience in technology and business leadership, David Levine is a trusted expert in cybersecurity and IT strategy for small businesses. He is a finalist for the MSP Titans of Industry Awards (Legal Services category, 2024 & 2025) and holds advanced compliance and cybersecurity certifications. His current focus is helping businesses deploy AI safely—automating workflows while protecting sensitive data and intellectual property.

🔗 Connect with David Levine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlevinehtx/

Episode Highlights

🔹 Why this AI wave is different from past tech “bubbles”

🔹 Using AI to analyze large datasets and ERP systems

🔹 Automating document processing and data extraction

🔹 Marketing automation with human review loops

🔹 Building virtual employees for content and customer service

🔹 Deciding what should and should not be automated

🔹 AI privacy tiers, paid vs. free tools, and data protection

🔹 Why cybersecurity must be part of every AI strategy

🔹 The competitive risk of ignoring AI in 2026

Connect and Explore More

🎙️ Hosted by Emanuel Rose

Website: https://emanuelrose.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx

Further Reading or Resources

📘 Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI by Emanuel Rose https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/

📝 Related Blog Post (Same Topic as This Video): https://emanuelrose.com/ai-employees-and-cybersecurity-building-a-small-business-edge/

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Episode Overview

In our era, standing still isn’t an option. In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with Thad Barnes to explore where AI agents, chatbots, and voice automation are truly delivering value—and where hype still outweighs reality.

From dynamic website chatbots and inbound voice agents to outbound automation, appointment confirmations, and collections, this conversation breaks down how businesses can deploy AI responsibly, efficiently, and with a human-first mindset.

What You’ll Learn

✅ The difference between scripted chatbots and true AI-driven agents

✅ How AI chat and voice agents handle thousands of conversations simultaneously

✅ Real-world use cases for inbound and outbound AI voice automation

✅ Why “human-in-the-loop” is not optional—but mandatory

✅ How to build guardrails, boundaries, and brand-safe AI systems

✅ Where businesses see the fastest ROI from AI agents

Featured Guest: Thad Barnes

Co-founder at Epic Digital Media, Thad specializes in AI-powered automation, voice agents, and marketing systems that help businesses scale without losing the human touch. He brings hands-on experience building industry-specific AI agents for customer service, lead qualification, scheduling, and collections.

🔗 Connect with Thad Barnes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thadbarnes

Episode Highlights

🔹 AI chatbots vs. decision-making agents—what’s the real difference?

🔹 How voice agents manage inbound calls, scheduling, and transfers

🔹 Appointment reminders, rescheduling, and calendar-based automation

🔹 Outbound AI agents for collections, follow-ups, and lead qualification

🔹 Why boundaries and “what NOT to say” matter in AI training

🔹 Using outcomes—not scripts—to train smarter AI agents

Connect and Explore More

🎧 Hosted by Emanuel Rose

Website: https://emanuelrose.com/

🔗 Connect with Emanuel Rose:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx

Further Reading or Resources

📘 Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI by Emanuel Rose https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/

📖 Related Blog Post (Deep Dive on AI Agents): https://emanuelrose.com/designing-ai-agents-that-actually-help-customers-and-your-pl/

👍 Like this video if you’re exploring AI for real business impact

💬 Comment with your biggest AI automation challenge

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Episode Overview:

In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with Lior Eldan, Co-Founder & COO of Moburst, to unpack how AI is reshaping modern search and discovery.The conversation dives deep into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and how brands can show up where AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini now influence buying decisions. This is a must-watch for marketers navigating the shift from traditional SEO to AI-driven visibility—without losing the human-first edge.

What You’ll Learn:

• 🤖 The difference between SEO, GEO, and AEO—and why it matters now

• 🔍 How AI search engines decide which brands get cited and surfaced

• 📣 Why podcasts, Reddit, social media, and PR now influence AI rankings

• 🧭 How to align content strategy with Ideal Client Profiles (ICPs) in the AI era

• 📈 Practical ways to refresh old content so it performs in AI-driven discovery

Featured Guest:

Lior Eldan is the Co-Founder & COO of Moburst, a global mobile-first marketing agency known for driving growth for startups and Fortune 500 brands alike. His experience spans SEO, mobile optimization, paid media, and now AI-driven marketing strategies. Lior has helped brands like Google, Samsung, Uber, Reddit, and Microsoft adapt to rapidly changing digital ecosystems—and brings a practical, systems-level view of how AI is redefining marketing performance.

Episode Highlights:

• 🎯 Why GEO requires a holistic “search everywhere” mindset

• 🧩 How AI engines evaluate authority across websites, social, podcasts, and Reddit

• 🗂️ Best practices for structuring content so LLMs can crawl and understand it

• ♻️ Updating evergreen content for AI relevance (e.g., year-based optimization)

• 💬 Reddit and social listening strategies that support AI visibility

• 🔮 What the future of AI-driven search means for brands and agencies

Connect and Explore More:

Connect with the Host – Emanuel Rose:

• Website: https://emanuelrose.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx

Connect with the Guest – Lior Eldan:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lioreldan/

• Moburst Website: https://www.moburst.com/

Further Reading or Resources:

• 📘 Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI (Book): https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/

• 📝 Related Blog Post (Deep Dive on GEO): https://emanuelrose.com/how-to-win-geo-turning-ai-engines-into-your-new-power-channel/

👍 Like this video if you’re rethinking SEO in the age of AI

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💬 Comment below: Are you optimizing for GEO yet—or still focused on SEO?

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