Accelerated Intelligence AI

Deliver cutting-edge consulting and Artificial Intelligence advisory to businesses who need to expand their company's innovation capabilities and turn their human resources into superhuman resources by expertly leveraging technology ethically and efficiently. We are business-focused and tech-enabled.

Founder & CEO

Costanzo Marketing Group

Business owners and executives sometimes get stuck trying to grow their profits, get more customers in the door and expand their business.  That's when they work with me.

I create new profit centers for them using overlooked opportunities, hidden assets, underutilized relationships and  revenue sources.

Costanzo Capital

Private Equity, Angel, A-round and Acquisitions. Investments include holdings in media, publishing, e-commerce and real estate, cannabis and satellite launch technology.

Most investments involve indepth growth advisory.  Currently looking to invest in or acquire companies that have plateaued or are struggling financially and would like a quick turn around. 

What we do: 
1. Financial & Operational Triage: Quickly assessing how to stabilize the business.
2. Growth Lever Activation: Finding appropriate growth levers from sales & marketing to improve topline performance.
3. Financial Engineering to get the most from the bottomline.
4. Increase Shareholder Value which may involve systemization or bolt-on acquisitions of competitive or complementary businesses.

If you would like a second opinion on whether your company might be a good fit for us, please reach out

Principal

Bacon Wrapped Business Podcast

"Sizzling hot business advice guaranteed to make you fat... Profits!" 

This is my weekly talk show for business owners, marketing execs and entrepreneurs to listen in as I give my best advice and invite guest experts to reveal their best "bacon wrapped business-strategies" with listeners.

Free on iTunes at http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/itunes

Or visit the blog at http://baconwrappedbusiness.com

Podcast Host

Brandetize

Brandetize is a world renown marketing and brand development agency focused on elevating brands and driving monetization. 

My work centers on finding innovative solutions to their client's performance and driving revenue using proven yet unique methods.   Currently working with the Brian Tracy International account to spur growth and impact.

Chief AI Officer & Head of Strategy

RealEstateInvestor.com

I guided the marketing team and company to grow and acquire new clients for the service and SaaS business by deploying marketing campaigns and improving the effectiveness of lead generation and sales.

Strategic Advisor

Otomo

Otomo is revolutionizing the way people budget and save money with AI: Automated Intelligence.

Advisor

Frank Shamrock, Inc.

Advise and facilitate on Frank "The Legend" Shamrock's (5x UFC Champion) personal brand platform and business development with multiple portfolio companies

Strategic Marketing Partner

Jesse Itzler

Advised and directed marketing initiatives and platform growth for NYT Bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Jesse Itzler. Generated tens of thousands of new leads and helped facilitate multiple live events.

Strategic Marketing Consultant

Real Estate Worldwide

I worked with the company to facilitate growth using all channels including social, content, PR, biz dev, as well as more strategic future moves for the company such as potential funding that will accelerate growth.

Helping companies embrace AI in their business to accelerate revenue, productivity, creativity and employee retention resulting in Super-Human Resources. AI Keynote Speaker | Automation Consulting | Growth Advisory

"Brad is one of the foremost authorities in the US on ChatGPT and AI for business" - Brian Tracy 

"If you're stuck and you feel like you got to make the next leap with AI in your business you should call Brad.  I'm going back and radically shifting what I do because of Brad" - Jack Canfield

"Brad Costanzo has a unique superpower to collect and recall profitable strategies that apply across industries and to connect and build the right relationships for his clients." -Brian Horn, Forbes...

"Brad is a constant source of relevant, thought-provoking ideas with a ton of knowledge on all things marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. Just a couple of his connections and strategies helped us bring in an extra $50,000+ this year. I highly recommend Brad as a consultant to anyone that's looking to grow their business"
-Andrew Pawlak, CEO Leadpops. 

In my career I have started, run, acquired and exited multiple businesses and served many amazing clients as an advisor, consultant, coach and mentor.  

My clients refer to me as a “catalyst" who can "see around corners" and spot the non-obvious but simple business opportunities that create leverage and most importantly results.

I’m proud to help business leaders make bold strategic moves that improve profits and raise valuations through innovation, marketing and lateral thinking strategies.

I started adopting Artificial Intelligence in my business before ChatGPT was all the rage and have now helped to revolutionize the workflow of my clients by showing them how to use AI to unlock unprecedented innovation and productivity. 

As a keynote speaker on AI and Innovation, I'm proud to help businesses and Human Resources create Superhuman Resources by using Artificial Intelligence & strategic business practices

Do you or your team need a crash course on AI or an AI-powered innovation sprint, DM me. 

I invite you to learn more at ►► https://acceleratedintelligence.ai

And if you'd like to get ahold of me for any reason (including a second opinion on your marketing strategy or to book me to speak at your next event, simply shoot me a message).

Learn more at 
►► https://www.bradcostanzo.com

Brad Costanzo

Stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real results from your AI investments. 

They say "AI is transforming everything. AI will 10X your productivity. AI is the future."

But 92% of companies trying to use AI are failing to see meaningful returns according to data from Nvidia.

Let me say that differently: for every dollar businesses are spending on AI tools, software, and consultants, most are getting pennies back in actual business value.

But the 8% who ARE winning with AI aren't doing it because they're smarter or have bigger budgets. They're following a different playbook, one that actually works for businesses like yours.

I'm going to break down the four things successful companies do differently, stripped of all the technical jargon and corporate-speak.

AI-Powered Growth Advisor for founders, creators and innovative organizations. Entertaining Educator and International AI Keynote Speaker. BradCostanzo.com

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Stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real results from your AI investments They say "AI is transforming everything. AI will 10X your productivit

Open article: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Actually Succeeding with AI by Brad Costanzo • 9 min read

The Small Business Owner's Guide to Actually Succeeding with AI

It's no secret that AI touches every aspect of your business (and that can be a bit overwhelming... but it doesn't have to be). 

The key is to find the current bottlenecks in your workflow and seek to improve one at a time.

Here's a more interactive view of this image if you want to play with it. 

https://lnkd.in/g3P6uTpD

The Productivity Paradox when getting your employees to use AI can be dangerous.  Here's what it is and how to avoid it.

Watch the youtube video here (less than 3 minutes long) https://lnkd.in/gwhVFSd5 

Moral:  If you're trying to create a culture of innovation and AI usage at your company make sure you understand this aspect of employee psychology first. 

And if you're looking to have someone train your team, my DM's are open

Synergy One Lending, Inc. NMLS #1907235

Oversee the strategy and execution of marketing initiatives designed to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and business growth. 

I lead efforts across digital and traditional channels, ensuring both Corporate and Loan Officer campaigns align with sales goals. My focus is on delivering innovative solutions, building customer trust, and positioning our company as a leader in the competitive mortgage industry.

VP of Marketing

Hello, HomeBuyer

We put the homebuyer at the center of every story. 

Leverage powerful homebuyer stories and insights to supercharge your marketing and sales strategies. 

- Conduct homebuyer interviews and deliver key insights and actionable recommendations that inform marketing and sales strategies. 
- Develop strategic marketing and positioning plans for real estate professionals and developments.
- Execute marketing programs that support strategy, including developing messaging frameworks; writing briefs, creating sales enablement materials; building website content; and managing email, social & advertising campaigns.
- Conceive lead generation tactics & content to build trust & credibility with homebuyers.
- Support marketing departments in customer research, strategic planning and execution.

Founder 

Brandetize is a digital marketing agency helping experts grow their empires.  20+ years of successfully scaling businesses for Celebrities, Thought Leaders, Creators, Influencers, Speakers, and Entrepreneurs

Client Roster: Microsoft, Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield, Todd Duncan, Money Loves Women, 42Macro, Vestright

- (Leadership) Directed a 6-person, data-driven team overseeing the health and vitality of 20+ client brands.

- (Revenue Generation) Developed a Sales Mechanism that drove agency to exceed yearly growth targets through upsells

- (Strategy) Oversaw execution of sales funnels for various accounts across industries: Entrepreneurs, Influencers, Finance, HR, SaaS, Health & Wellness. 

- An integral Executive Committee member, leveraging P&L insights to drive strategic business decisions and growth. Ran through Traction (EOS Model).

Director of Marketing and Client Success

Greenhaus

Greenhaus is an integrated branding and marketing company that delivers marketing strategies to homebuilders, developers, master planned communities, 55+ communities and destination marketing organizations. 

Client Roster: Rancho Mission Viejo (DMB), Taylor Morrison, Pardee Homes, TriPointe Homes, Kukui'ula (DMB), Senior Resource Group, Visit Oceanside, Visit Anaheim

- Oversaw agency’s 4 largest real estate accounts. Developed and managed annual, multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns.

- Directed multi-platform brand & marketing campaigns encompassing brand strategy, creative execution, web development, paid ads, video content, social, email and performance analytics.

- Participated in development and presentation of over 20 new business pitches

- Galvanized cross-functional teams with steadfast leadership and work ethic, driving a $100K uptick in agency services.

- Managed growth of three account executives, overseeing recruitment, training and holistic development.

- Orchestrated the launch of new 700-home community. Launch resulted in 5,000 enlistments and 3,000 prospects attending the inaugural event.

Senior Account Director

San Felipe Marina Resort & Spa

Provided a suite of strategic guidance and digital marketing services to a hotel/destination in Baja California, Mexico. Specific executions include: 

- Developed a marketing blueprint, aligned with high-impact initiatives. Tactical roadmap amplified the resort's visibility and increased revenue streams and room reservations.

- Spearheaded brand storytelling endeavors, leveraging media outreach and orchestrating press familiarization tours. Resulted in 10+ features in both local and regional editorial outlets, catapulting the resort's awareness quotient.

- Pioneered a strategic collaboration with a U.S-based private aviation enterprise. Led the charge in multifaceted cross-promotional initiatives that spanned event marketing and beyond.

Fractional Marketing Director

Aon Fire Protection Engineering

- Collaborated closely with the West Region’s Vice President in expanding business horizons, achieving a staggering 20% surge in annual revenue.

- Undertook a daily regimen of new business cultivation and promotional endeavors. This included spearheading lead generation, initiating cold engagements, crafting proposals, leading pitch sessions, and fostering professional connections.

Regional Marketing Specialist

Thinkbig Media

- Managed the production of women’s beauty and fashion website which enhanced user experience and promoted online shopping and advertiser growth.

- Spearheaded strategic branding/advertising campaign for launch of national wine brand. Increased sales and profit, expertly capturing media coverage in Glamour magazine’s holiday list.

Account Manager

Red Lizard Creative

Targeted 3 high-profile clients, presenting strategic marketing plans to expand accounts in collaboration with Senior Account Team.

The Monday Group

Advised and executed on communications, content, and public relations strategies for AEC and real estate developers.

Public Relations Account Manager

AVRP Studios

Established effective PR program utilizing resources of local/national media in pitching ideas, press releases, print/broadcast interviews, and media packets. Spearheaded additional recognition through awards submissions.

Public Relations Coordinator

🏡 VP, Marketing, Synergy One Lending. I help mortgage & real estate professionals create high converting marketing & sales strategies.

My passion is putting the homebuyer at the center of every story. 

As a marketing strategist and client success executive, I serve as a strategic partner to developers, homebuilders, realtors, lenders and marketing agencies on customer research, positioning, messaging, content, marketing programs, and customer experience strategies for residential real estate developments. 

I help accelerate absorption by using powerful homebuyer stories throughout multi-channel marketing plans including: Paid media, organic social, email strategy, signage programs, community engagement, grand opening events, realtor relations and sales experience enhancements. 

I've had the honor of building brands and marketing strategies for home builders, developers, master-planned communities, 55+ communities, architects, engineers, and mortgage and real estate coaches. 

My specialties:

- Marketing strategy and planning
- Homebuyer research and insights
- Market trends and opportunities
- Customer experience enhancements
- Brand management and rebrand executions
- Content strategy
- Team leadership and development
- Business development and upsell growth
- Client satisfaction and retention 
- Project management 
- Budget management

My key differentiator...

💕Marrying the Art and Science of Marketing
Drawing from customer feedback, market research, cultural context and data, I meticulously uncover insights that resonate. I build marketing + sales strategies and oversee tactical executions that connect with customers, and ultimately boost the bottom line.

Lindsey Ricciardelli

We’ve always seen lots of conversations on Reddit from people venting about the same thing... I pay my bills on time. I’m good with money. But I still can’t get approved for a mortgage.

It’s a real and frustrating experience for consumers, especially for first-time buyers who don’t have traditional credit history. No credit cards. No auto loans. Just consistent, responsible financial behavior that doesn’t show up the way we are used to seeing it.

But now, that’s changing.

Starting November 16, Fannie Mae is removing the minimum credit score requirement from its Desktop Underwriter system. Instead, it will evaluate the full financial picture, not just a number - which can have great benefits for consumers. 

This is a big deal and a big step toward expanding access to homeownership - and this is exactly what we mean by #Possibilityispower.

We want to help the next gen of buyers own their future, create financial freedom and stability, especially those who’ve been told “not yet”.

We’ve already been educating buyers, building tools and training our teams for this kind of shift so we’re ready. 

Let’s keep moving the industry forward! 

#possibiltyispower Synergy One Lending, Inc. NMLS #1907235

Want to grow in the Ai era? 

Start building for people AND platforms. 
Because whether we like it or not, brand building now has two audiences: Humans and machines.

Homebuyers aren’t Googling rates anymore.
They’re typing full scenarios into ChatGPT using natural language:

“I’m a first-time buyer in austin with a 690 credit score and 5% down I’ve got stable income but some student debt what kind of loan can I qualify for and who’s the best lender for someone like me..."

That means it’s no longer people deciding who they trust, it’s platforms, algorithms, and AI models deciding who gets seen in the first place.

So how do we shift our marketing and messaging?

We shift from chasing leads down a dying funnel to building a flywheel of PRIMING and PROVING.

What does that mean for loan officers?

Priming is how you earn relevance before someone is ready to apply.
It’s long-term personal brand building creating familiarity, emotional connection, and trust ahead of the decision moment.

Priming helps you become the default choice in someone’s mind just by showing up.

For loan officers, this looks like:
 🎥 Showing up on video and social being real, helpful, and human
 🏡 Sharing stories that help people see themselves in homeownership
 💬 Messaging that’s clear & empathetic, not corporate or filled with jargon

Proving is how you earn trust and credibility from humans AND from AI.

It’s the credibility, clarity and content that help validate a choice when someone (or something) is making a recommendation.

For loan officers, this looks like:
 💡 Sharing consistent, transparent education across channels
 🧠 Creating AI-friendly content like video, FAQs, testimonials and insights that help you surface in generative search
 🔁 Using every interaction as a chance to build a reputation that machines (and people) can trust

**Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials already use generative AI to manage their finances.

They’re not following the paths or funnels we built.

They’re moving based on what feels right and what AI tells them.

At Synergy One Lending, Inc. NMLS #1907235#1907235#1907235#1907235#1907235#1907235, this is the strategy behind our new brand message: Possibility is Power.

It’s a full shift in how we think, show up, and earn trust from both humans and machines.

Because the brands that win nowadays won’t be the ones who hack a channel or reverse-engineer the algorithm.

Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT, said
"Ultimately this technology is being optimized to help people thrive, not just to generate clicks."

The same should be true for us.

So, how are we helping people thrive? See themselves in homeownership? Believe in what's possible for them?

Huge shout out to Neil Barrie at 21st Century Brand for the inspiration and education for this post. His work will help us all move forward down uncharted paths. 

More in comments. 

#possibilityispower

If there was ever a sign to start posting on social, this is it.

Your content now lives way longer than you think because Google is indexing social.

Your posts and captions can now show up in Google search results.

So, if you need a little year-end inspiration to finally create some content, here it is: 

✨ The stuff you post today can be discovered months from now.

Here’s how to make your content show up in search:

🦜 Write your captions like people search on google. So instead of a caption that says: 5 tactics to save for a downpayment. Write: What are the easiest ways to save for your first downpayment

One of the best ways to get this right is to check out Reddit's first time homebuyer or mortgages thread. It’s full of the exact phrases your buyers are asking.

- How long do I need to stay in a starter home for it to be worth it?
- What’s the lowest down payment we can put on a house?
- Whats the lowest credit score I need to qualify for a loan?
- How much house can I afford?

🦜Write alt text for your pictures.
 In advanced settings, Instagram lets you describe what's happening in your images. Google reads alt text. Use clear, helpful keywords.

🦜Always pin your top 3 posts - Treat your profile like a landing page. Make sure those posts are optimized with keywords and alt text. 

🦜Just answer real questions.
 If one borrower asked you, 100 others are searching it. 

Buyers are going to social before they go to Google. So, the goal isn't to go viral. It's to give your buyers answers to their questions.
 
It doesn't have to be a one-and-done post... it can be a discoverable asset.

#possibilityispower #mortgagemarketing #socialmediatips #seo

Credit to Pretty Little Marketer for keeping everyone up on the latest social and seo trends. ✨

Possibility is power isn’t just a tagline.

It’s our renewed promise to consumers and our stake in the ground.

In a market full of uncertainty, complexity and noise, we’re here to remind our customers of one thing: possibility still exists and we’re here to help them see it, understand it and take action on it.

Over the past year, we’ve gone all in; digging deep into shifting market conditions, economic pressures and evolving buyer preferences and influences.

Not to react to everything we hear and see, but to realign around what real people need. Thanks to reddit for the eye opening insights.*

They need answers. Some clarity. A clear next step.

And what’s been even more powerful?
 
Our loan officers are evolving right alongside our brand.
They’re shifting how they show up and leading with simple education, delivering straightforward messaging and clear next steps.

Around here a lot of folks remain stagnant relying on outdated methods and resisting change to anything new. That’s not us.

Our loan officers are growing with our research, not against it.

Grateful to be part of a team and a company with the mindset, agility and heart to keep evolving forward.

Synergy One Lending, Inc. NMLS #1907235 Steve Majerus Aaron Nemec Eric Kulbe Jonathan "JJ" Jerotz

It’s never been our MO to take our foot off the gas in Q4, or ever. 

We’ve been actively planning for a growth-focused 2026 and that started much earlier this year. Now in Q4, we've been helping our top producers and content creators strengthen the way they show up online.

Our social and content teams are partnering closely with loan officers on initiatives designed not just to post for the sake of it, but to drive real engagement, build trust with homebuyers and elevate digital presence.

The Focus:

✅ Design digital presence for conversion - Create a seamless experience across platforms by guiding audiences toward clear, next steps.

✅ Extend the lifespan of content - Transform long-form, high-value content into intentional moments across channels.

✅ Refocus voice toward the consumer. Speak consumer language, not industry jargon.

✅ Prioritize content formats that drive connection. No need to keep up with the algorithm... just use formats to tell more human, accessible stories.

This is what we call a future-proofing strategy. In 2026, social presence and buyer trust will be THE marketing strategy. Focused on building organic audiences over waiting for realtor referrals. 

Chase Majerus Ayla Kelly

#socialselling #consumertrust #2026planning

we listen and we don’t judge [mortgage marketing edition 🎙️]

→ I've read hundreds of Reddit threads to understand how buyers feel
→ I’ve filmed 12 takes of the same video and still posted the first one
→ I've copied consumer DMs into a spreadsheet = that's the real messaging
 → I post at random times and pretend it’s “testing engagement windows”
→ I stalk comment sections to find real questions buyers are asking
→ I tell LOs to “post like a human” while optimizing captions for GEO
→ I’ve spent way too long trying to make carousels feel emotional
→ I’ve mapped 100s of content funnels and they are all lost in my notebook

The truth? Good marketing in this industry isn't glamorous. It's obsessive. It's messy. It's reading between the lines of what people are really saying when they ask about rates.

Drop your confession below — no judgment, all understanding. 👇

✨ Post inspired by Pretty Little Marketer

We talk a lot about social… but don't forget

Your most valuable business asset isn’t your social media feed -
It’s your email list

👉 Building your list is important.
👉 Retaining your list is everything.

And the key to both?

Sending good emails that people actually open.
Not fluffy. Not salesy. No corporate banners in the email header.
Just real information that people need right now.

Credit to Theoni Rapo for this insight ...
"With rates shifting and market volatility, people actually want to hear from you. Send an email and see what kind of responses you get. It can be a new kind of viral - driven by curiosity and uncertainty."

Social gets attention.
Email drives action.

📩 If you want a team that helps you grow and retain your database, DM me.

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