Chris Donnelly

Founder (Business Acquired by Croud)

Stealth Startup

Founder

The Creator Accelerator by Chris Donnelly

Through a blend of curriculum, hands on live coaching calls, coach led clinic's and community, you will learn to scale your personal brand, connect with your ICP, develop your business and create outsized opportunities.

Cohort business that trains entrepreneurs how to build highly effective lead generation and personal brands.

Lovable

Fractional Growth

Lottie

Lottie is a SAAS enabled marketplace that helps individuals looking for later life care.

Established the leading brand in the space, achieving 8 figures in revenue, a 9 figure valuation and raised $35m in VC funding from General Catalyst & Accel.

Stepped down from CEO to pursue new interests.

Co-Founder

Verb Brands

The Leading Performance & Creative Marketing Agency for Luxury & Premium Brands. 
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In 2013, while at university, I bootstrapped VERB with the aim to build the leading agency for luxury brands.

In 2017, Verb Brands Limited acquired DBD Media Limited and merged the business into the wider Verb offering. DBD was a 30 people and one of the first SEO and PPC agencies, established in 2000.

December 2021, Verb Brands was acquired by Croud Inc and LDC in an 8 figure deal, giving Verb international scale and was rebranded Croud Luxe.

Founder & CEO

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Cofounder of Searchable: 

An Autonomous SEO & AEO Growth Engineer 
Analyse, fix, & scale your website to drive customers

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The short life story 

I decided to skip the corporate job & start a digital marketing agency at 21. Here is the journey so far: 

Age 21: Bootstrapped Adjust Media at university making websites 
Age 22: Left Uni and rebranded to Verb Brands
Age 27: Acquired DBD Media Ltd, their 20 staff & expanded to digital marketing
Age 28: Won Bugatti & recognised as leading luxury agency
Age 30: Sell entirety of Verb Brands to Croud & LDC in an 8-figure deal
Age 31: Founded Lottie Org w/ Will Donnelly (Grow revenue to 8 figures, raise $35m & hire 100 people).
Age 32: Launch my Media, Education and Investment business
Age 33: Launched the Creator Accelerator and reached 8 figures in revenue
Age 34: Co Founded Searchable

It’s been a journey. 

Through Searchable.com I help founders and marketers to grow their organic traffic on auto pilot with our autonomous Seo and Aeo tool: searchable.com

Through my investment company, we support and invest into Entrepreneurs running incredible businesses, and with our experience as operators, help them scale. 

If you are a founder of a profitable and growing company with approximately $1m+ EBITDA, and you want to see if you can grow faster, reach out. 

If you are not at that level yet, I produce resources to help you get there. 

I run a podcast called Wake Up, and produce content on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram for free.

Commercial enquiries for speaking or brand deals: enquiries@chris-donnelly.co.uk

Found CRM by Lottie 

A cloud-based care home operation software, mapped and built specifically to the care and retirement industries unique customer journey and supports care homes with CRM, Occupancy, Administration and Finance

Found results in a higher conversion rate, better attribution of marketing spend, saved time and ultimately high occupancy.

7 Habits That Make You Look Unprofessional

(And actionable steps to fix them)

Amazing carousel by César Solís 🔥
(César was a member of cohort 1 of The Creator Accelerator!)

Professionalism isn't just about showing up.
It's about HOW you show up.

Here's a harsh truth:
The smallest of habits can damage your reputation.

Take these actionable steps to fix your reputation:

1. Not proofreading emails or documents 📄
↳ Typos make you seem careless and unprepared.
↳ Small mistakes can undermine your professionalism.

2. Interrupting others in meetings 🧑🏻‍💻
↳ Cutting people off feels rude and disrespectful.
↳ It signals impatience and a lack of listening skills.

3. Arriving late consistently ⏰
↳ Lateness signals poor time management and reliability.  
↳ Even small delays can affect your reputation.

4. Missing deadlines without updates ❌
↳ Silence on delays damages trust and creates frustration.
↳ Your manager shouldn't have to chase you for updates.

5. Oversharing personal issues at work 😓
↳ Sharing too much blurs boundaries and feels unprofessional.
↳ It makes colleagues uncomfortable or erodes trust.

6. Using a defensive tone in emails 📧
↳ Defensive responses escalate tension and misunderstandings.
↳ They make you seem reactive rather than thoughtful.

7. Leaving your workspace messy 🚮
↳ A cluttered desk signals disorganization and lack of focus.
↳ It gives the impression that you're overwhelmed or unprepared.

Your habits define who you are.
Choose them wisely. 

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7 Habits That Make You Look Unprofessional 

Waiting for the "perfect time" = never starting. 

Both mean you never reach your goals. 

Luck isn't as big a factor for success as people think it is. 

You can control and dictate the conditions in which your success is achieved. 

So, if you're still: 

- Blaming your circumstances
- Waiting for the perfect conditions 
- Or hoping things work out on their own...

You're wasting precious time. 

But all it takes is a new way of framing your thoughts.

Here are 10 mindset shifts to adopt now:
(To guide you toward future success)

1. Instead of "I'll wait until I feel fully ready to start"
Think "I'll start now and get better as I go along"

Every expert was once a beginner who simply began.

2. Instead of "I don't have enough time to take this on"
Think "I'll cut what doesn't matter and focus only on what moves me forward"

Time isn't the issue, priorities are.

3. Instead of "What if this goes wrong and ends up failing?"
Think "If it fails, I'll take the lessons and adjust quickly"

Failure becomes fuel when you view it as data, not defeat.

4. Instead of "I don't have the motivation I need to start"
Think "I need systems that get it done whether I feel like it or not"

Motivation is unreliable. Systems execute consistently.

5. Instead of "I should figure everything out on my own"
Think "I'll put myself in rooms where others are already winning"

Your environment shapes your outcomes.

6. Instead of "This feels too overwhelming to manage"
Think "When it feels overwhelming, that means I'm growing"

Discomfort will often lead to expansion.

7. Instead of "I can't move forward until I have certainty"
Think "I'll move first, learn on the way, and adjust later"

Seeking certainty causes paralysis.

8. Instead of "I don't want to risk looking stupid in front of others"
Think "Embarrassment is just the price you pay to grow"

Ego protection will keep you small.

9. Instead of "I really hope this ends up working out"
Think "I'll create conditions where success becomes inevitable"

Hope is passive. Successful people stack advantages.

10. Instead of "I've made it to where I want to be"
Think, "This is only the start of what I can achieve"

Complacency always kills momentum.

Successful people aren't luckier. 
They simply refuse to be victims of their circumstances.

They understand that you can't control what happens to you, 
But you can control how you interpret and respond to it.

What's one reframe that has changed your life? 
Let me know in the comments. 

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We are still in the infancy of AI. But using ChatGPT won't be enough.

These skills will be crucial for years to come:

Up until recently, I thought I was pretty skilled with AI.
I'd been consistently learning about it every day for years.

But building Searchable has genuinely opened my eyes.
I'm more convinced than ever of its incredible potential.

However some AI skills are more useful than others.

If I had to start over and learn AI again...
These are the top 10 I'd focus on:

1. Prompt Engineering
→ This is the difference between average or great output.
→ Learn this to have the AI think like an actual strategist.
Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.

2. AI Agents
→ AI that doesn't just reply, it finishes tasks end-to-end.
→ Use it to automate jobs you'd normally hand to an intern.
Tools: OpenAI Agents, Crew AI, LangGraph, LangChain.

3. Workflow Automation
→ Combining tools so routine work happens without you.
→ Use it for tasks that are repeated like reporting.
Tools: Make, Zapier, n8n, Bardeen

4. Agentic AI
→ AI that can plan, adapt, and self-correct on its own.
→ Use it for complex multi-step tasks like research.
Tools: OpenAI o1, Claude, Reflexion, DSPy

5. Multimodal AI
→ AI that works across text, images, audio, and code.
→ Use this to turn a rough idea into a full campaign.
Tools: Gemini, Claude, OpenAI Vision, Stable Audio

6. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
→ This is teaching AI to pull from your ownable data.
→ Use it for tasks where accuracy is absolutely essential.
Tools: Pinecone, LlamaIndex, Haystack, Elastic

7. AEO / GEO (Answer & Generative Engine Optimisation)
→ This is making sure your brand shows up in AI answers.
→ Use this if your business requires multi-step marketing.
Tools: Searchable, Profound, Trakkr.ai, Mentions.so

8. AI Tool Stacking
→ Combine your best tools so they run as one system.
→ You can then build always-on workflows to cut costs.
Tools: Notion AI, ClickUp AI, Airtable AI, Zapier AI

9. AI Content Generation
→ Content at scale without having a big marketing team.
→ Leverage this for daily posting, video edits, etc.
Tools: Descript, Saywhat, OpusClip, ElevenLabs

10. LLM Management
→ This is about controlling cost and performance of AI.
→ Without this, you won't be able to properly track ROI.
Tools: Arize AI, TruLens, Helicone, Weights & Biases

A lot of folks are worried AI will "replace them."
Depending on your role, it could do.

But AI is coming, so my question to you is this:

Will you complain it's coming and do nothing, or will you do something about it, knowing it's coming anyway?

Your answer will dictate your future success.

If you're interested in upskilling for AI...
It's a topic I cover in my weekly newsletter, Step by Step.

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Most people are still prompting GPT-5 like it's GPT-4.

This is the structure to unlock its full potential:

This is my adapted model from a popular framework.
I just added a couple steps to squeeze the most out of it.

Ultimately, prompt engineering is a vital skill in 2025.
But a lot of people don't know where to start.

The easiest way to start is by copying a framework !

This one almost acts as a $500/hr consultant...
It's saved me so much time since GPT-5 released.

💾 Save this post to use the prompt later:

1. Role 👤
↳ Tell the AI who it should be exactly.
↳ You get answers grounded in experience.

2. Task 📕
↳ Set the exact job you want it to complete.
↳ You get a more focused output as a result.

3. Format 📄
↳ Force structure: i.e. roadmap, KPIs, owner, etc.
↳ The output is like a playbook, not a brain dump.

4. Warnings ⚠️
↳ Call out the no-no's, ask for zero vagueness.
↳ Forces the AI to stay on brief with its answers.

5. Reasoning 🧠
↳ Make it justify every move - why, how, and what.
↳ Turns tasks into testable steps and expected impact.

6. Stop Conditions 🛑
↳ Tell it when to quit: i.e. 90 days, 5 actions, etc.
↳ You avoid the GPT waffling on with useless info.

7. Context Dump 🗑️
↳ Load it with specifics: i.e. product, target, budget, etc.
↳ Cuts out generic answers and forces relevance.

My team and I now use this prompt framework at the start of every new project.

Prompting doesn't have to be as complex as it seems.
Just have you vision in mind and follow this structure.

This works especially well for GPT-5.
But the same thinking applies to all LLMs:

The clearer you are, the better your results will be.

Will you give this prompt framework a go?
Let me know how you get on in the comments ⬇️

If you want to learn more about maximising usage of AI...
I talk about it often in my weekly newsletter, Step by Step.

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Average Founders obsess over effort.

Great Founders obsess over narrative.

Communication is vital to any business that wants to scale. 

If you don't learn storytelling or branding as a founder, 
You're doing yourself a disservice.

If you're able to tell a proper story, you can: 

- Lead better
- Bring more people into your vision
- And ultimately generate more revenue 

These 6 frameworks will change how you communicate:

1️⃣ Hero's Journey

A common adventure arc that mirrors every great story.
Useful for: Pitch decks, brand messaging, and customer case studies.

2️⃣ The Golden Circle

Lead with why you exist, not what you sell.
Useful for: Investor pitches, team alignment and brand positioning. 

3️⃣ What, So What, Now What

Turn boring facts into a reason to act.

What = The fact.
So What = Why it matters.
Now What = What to do about it.

Useful for: All-hands meetings, investor updates and board meetings. 

4️⃣ Freytag's Pyramid

Narrative arc that shows struggle, breakthrough, and resolution.
Useful for: Any content that needs emotional pull.

5️⃣ The Origin Story Framework

Every founder has a story. 
Structure it like this:

Before = The problem you faced.
Turning Point = The moment everything changed.
After = The mission you're now on.

Useful for: Intros, investor pitches, and rallying your team.

6️⃣ Pixar's Story Framework

Mirrors classic narrative arcs used in every Pixar film.
Useful for: Any narrative that needs structure and flow.

Even the best ideas can't survive without good communication. 
Storytelling is how you turn attention into trust you can monetise. 

Do you use storytelling in your work? 
Let me know in the comments below. 

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If you want traffic for your brand in 2025. 

Don't use Old SEO. 

AEO & GEO are the new unlocks to visibility.

Millions and millions of people use LLMs today instead of Google.

Weekly users for ChatGPT alone hit 400M+

(If you are an SEO agency scroll to the bottom for an exclusive AI SEO tool).

That's not to say traditional SEO is completely dead...
But it had its time in the sun, and things are changing. 

It's time for brands to embrace the evolution of search with AI.  

And this is the place to start 👇
(See the cheat sheet for full details)

⚙️ Old SEO
↳ A race to the top of Google’s page one. 

S - Search
E - Engine
O - Optimisation

Built on keywords, backlinks, and technical tweaks. 
It worked, but prioritised visibility over real authority.

It's great for: 

- Driving large volumes of traffic
- Helping new sites compete quickly
- Monetising clicks through ads/funnels

Use it to: 

- Rank blogs and landing pages with keywords
- Build backlink networks to climb the SERPs
- Scale content production for page-one coverage

Potential problems: 

- Results vanish when algorithms update
- Traffic without trust or conversions
- No presence in AI-driven platforms where discovery now happens

🎯 The end goal is page-one rankings and traffic as the victory metric.


🤖 New SEO
↳ SEO today is about being retrieved, cited, and trusted, across Google and AI platforms.

It's built in 4 layers: 

GEO: Cited in LLMs like ChatGPT and Gemini
AEO: Appearing in AI summaries and overviews
AIO: Structuring data so AI tools and workflows can use it
SXO: Aligning UX, trust, and conversions with user intent

What it's great for: 

- Building durable authority that compounds over time
- Being cited in AI-driven results and recommendations
- Turning visibility into leads, sales, and long-term trust

Use it to: 

- Scale content clusters rooted in expertise
- Ensure your brand is the source others reference
- Create a funnel of discovery → demand → conversion

Potential benefits: 

- Visibility across both Google and AI ecosystems
- Retrieval and citations in tools people use every day
- Stronger brand trust built directly into content

🎯 The end goal is to be discoverable, credible, and preferred.

The old rules for SEO haven't disappeared, but they have expanded. 

That’s why I’m building Searchable, 
An autonomous SEO & AEO growth engineer.

It doesn’t just analyse;

⚙️ It fixes.
⚡ It ships.
📈 It grows your clients’ visibility wherever people search.
 
We’re opening an exclusive beta, and inviting 10 SEO agencies to shape what’s next.

What we need from you:

- Use Searchable for 2 weeks 
- Involve your SEO + ops leads
- Share feedback through a few quick check-ins

What you get:

 ✅ 3 months free (worth $5000)
 ✅ Direct input into the roadmap
 ✅ Early edge in AI-native search
 
Apply here 👇

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A way of thinking everybody should adopt...

The Bamboo Mentality.

For the first five years of its life, a bamboo tree barely breaks the surface. 

All the growth is happening underground. The roots are growing strong and deep.   

Then, in just 6 weeks, the bamboo shoots up to 90 feet tall. 
Years of hidden work suddenly materialise very quickly. 

Being a founder is the same. 

It feels like nothing is happening. 
When you're building the foundations that no one can see. 

Not yet, at least. 

That's ultimately how success works. It looks "overnight" from the outside...

But it takes years of patience, consistency, and compounding.

It took me 10 years of pure hustle to scale my first business to an 8-figure exit. 

The success looked instant to everyone else, but the roots had been growing for nearly a decade.

The bamboo mentality teaches three critical lessons. 

First, that the right markets matter. If bamboo is planted in the wrong soil, it never grows. 

If you choose the wrong market, no amount of effort can save you. 

Second, the right timing matters. Bamboo explodes only after years of steady preparation. 

Founders succeed when they prepare early, then strike when conditions shift. 

Finally, resilience matters. Most people give up before the roots are even finished forming. 

The only way to ensure failure is to throw in the towel too soon. 

So adopt the bamboo mentality: 

Invest in invisible foundations
Stay patient
And keep building. 

Play the long game, because like bamboo, the results are hidden until they aren't.

Which stage of bamboo growth are you in right now?
Let me know in the comments below. 

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The Bamboo Mentality by Chris Donnelly

The biggest blocker to achieving your dreams isn't skill.

It's all in your mindset:

I see a lot of people claim that their goals are out of reach.

⏳ "I don't have the time."
💰 "I don't have the money."
🧠 "I'm not intelligent enough."

But that mindset will hold you back if you let it.

However, this is fixable. It's all in your perspective.

Simply choosing to see life differently.
Is a surprisingly transformative approach to changing your life. 

Start with these 5 perspective shifts:

1. I'm not ready for this → I'll figure it out
↳ Trust me, you'll never "feel ready" for anything.
↳ Next time you overthink a decision, simply take action.

2. I need the perfect plan → Momentum matters more
↳ Planning is great, but lots of folks plan far too much.
↳ Apply MVP-first thinking to any project you start.

3. I don't have the time → I'll make time for what matters
↳ You have enough time. It's about your efficiency.
↳ Manage your time in order of your life priorities.

4. I can't fix this → This is a puzzle to be solved
↳ This is a self-limiting belief that is simply false.
↳ Adopting a problem-solving mindset will take you far.

5. Growth is overwhelming → Growth should feel messy
↳ Growth will pull you in 5 different directions.
↳ Remain calm in the chaos. Keep moving forward.

Your perception of life means everything.
Focus on seeing the positives, not the negatives.

The way I see it is this:

I don't believe anyone is destined for success.
It usually happens to those who simply believe they can achieve it. 

Which of these do you need most right now?
Love to hear your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

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5 Perspective Shifts by Chris Donnelly

Reddit gets cited 40% of the time by AI systems.

Your brand website is probably 0%.

I analysed which domains AI systems cite most across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.

The results reveal exactly where you need to build authority:

The Top Citation Sources:

Reddit (40.11%)
↳ User-generated discussions and reviews
↳ Real experiences and opinions
↳ Community-driven content

Wikipedia (26.33%)
↳ Comprehensive, well-sourced articles
↳ Neutral point of view content
↳ Extensive citation networks

YouTube (23.52%)
↳ Video content and tutorials
↳ Expert explanations and demos
↳ Diverse content formats

Google (23.28%)
↳ Search results and featured snippets
↳ Knowledge panels
↳ Structured data

AI systems prioritise platforms with:

→ User-generated content
→ Community discussions
→ Comprehensive information
→ Multiple perspectives
→ Regular updates

Your Strategy for 2025:

Build Reddit Presence:
↳ Answer questions in relevant subreddits
↳ Share insights without self-promotion
↳ Build reputation through helpful content

Create Wikipedia-Style Content:
↳ Comprehensive, well-sourced articles
↳ Neutral, educational tone
↳ Extensive internal and external linking

Develop Video Content:
↳ Educational tutorials and explanations
↳ Behind-the-scenes processes
↳ Expert interviews and discussions

Optimise for Knowledge Panels:
↳ Structure data properly
↳ Build entity relationships
↳ Maintain consistent information

Traditional business websites rank low because they're:
→ Self-promotional rather than educational
→ Lacking community engagement
→ Missing diverse perspectives
→ Infrequently updated

Meanwhile, platforms like Reddit dominate.

Because they offer:
→ Real user experiences
→ Multiple viewpoints
→ Active discussions
→ Current information

Week 1: Audit where your industry discussions happen
Week 2: Start contributing valuable insights (no selling)
Week 3: Create comprehensive educational content
Week 4: Build relationships in relevant communities

The brands getting cited by AI aren't the ones with the biggest ad budgets.

They're the ones providing genuine value in the places where real conversations happen.

Have you started optimising for AI search?
I'd love to read your thoughts in the comments. 👇

I'm building Searchable, an Autonomous SEO & AEO Growth Engineer. 
We're opening our private beta and inviting 10 SEO to help us scale. 

Just use Searchable for 2 weeks and share your feedback. 

In return, you'll get 3 months free (worth $5000), 
And an early edge in AI-native search. 

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I've tried 100s of time management techniques.  

This is by far my favourite: 

I used to work 80 hrs/week and call it "productive." 

When really I was: 

- Attending pointless meetings
- Fighting countless small fires
- Being involved in every decision

Now I work less than 70% the time and get 4x as much done.

The Eisenhower Matrix helped me get there.  

It teaches you to categorise tasks by importance and urgency.

Here's how it works:

1. Do It Now (Urgent + Important)

Examples:
- Finalise pitch deck before investor meeting tomorrow.
- Fix website crash during peak customer traffic.
- Respond to press interview request before deadline.

Best Practices:
- Attack these tasks first each morning with full focus.
- Set a strict deadline so urgency fuels execution.

2. Schedule It (Important + Not Urgent)

Examples:
- Plan quarterly strategy session with leadership team.
- Map long-term hiring plan for next 18 months.
- Build a personal brand content system for LinkedIn.

Best Practices:
- Protect time blocks in advance. Never leave them floating.
- Tie them to measurable outcomes, not vague intentions.

3. Delegate It (Urgent + Not Important)

Examples:
- Handle inbound customer service queries this week.
- Organise travel logistics for upcoming conference.
- Update CRM with latest sales call notes.

Best Practices:
- Build playbooks so your team executes without confusion.
- Delegate with deadlines to avoid wasting time.

4. Eliminate It (Not Urgent + Not Important)

Examples:
- Tweak logo colour palette again for fun.
- Attend generic networking events with no ICP fit.
- Review endless “best productivity tools” articles.

Best Practices:
- Audit weekly. Cut anything that doesn’t compound long-term.
- Replace low-value busywork with rest, thinking, or selling.

If you are always reacting to what feels urgent,  
You'll never focus on what matters. 

Attend to the tasks in quadrant 1 efficiently, 
Then spend 60-70% of your time in quadrant 2. 
 
That's work that actually builds your business.

Which quadrant are you spending too much time in right now? 
Drop your thoughts in the comments. 

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AI Agents and Agentic AI are not the same.

Your top competitors already know this:  

There are 3 types of AI workflows worth knowing, 
And each one serves a different purpose.

If you don't understand them, you're falling behind...  

(While your competitors are building autonomous systems that run 24/7.) 

Here's how to tell them apart: 

🤖 Non-Agentic AI
↳ Basic prompt-response AI with no memory/reasoning. 

⚙️ How it works:

- User types a single prompt, model processes 
- Generates a direct response immediately 
- Interaction ends with no context retention

✅ Pros:
↳ Fast, cheap, and universally accessible
↳ Requires no technical build or integration
↳ Great for clear, one-off tasks

🚫 Cons:
↳ No reasoning or context awareness
↳ Quality depends heavily on prompts
↳ Struggles with multi-step work

📈 How to build fast:
↳ Open ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
↳ Write clear, specific prompts with context
↳ Copy output, edit as needed, and repeat

🧠 Agentic AI
↳ Self-managing AI system that can plan and execute. 

⚙️ How it works:

- The system breaks your goal into sub-tasks
- Connects to tools, APIs, data sources 
- Evaluates results with feedback loops

✅ Pros:
↳ Handles complex, changing projects 
↳ Can integrate with tools and databases
↳ Produces more reliable outcomes 

🚫 Cons:
↳ Slower and more expensive than agents
↳ Requires human oversight and guardrails
↳ Risk of overbuilding for simple problems

📈 How to build fast:
↳ Use LangChain, CrewAI, or AutoGen frameworks
↳ Assign roles: Planner, Executor, Critic 
↳ Add memory and feedback layers for consistency

⚡ AI Agent
↳ Single-task AI worker designed to automate one task.

⚙️ How it works:

- User defines one clear responsibility
- Agent receives inputs, accesses connected tools
- Executes and outputs without guidance

✅ Pros:
↳ Automates repetitive, time-consuming tasks
↳ Quick setup and cost-efficient
↳ Easy to test and refine within roles

🚫 Cons:
↳ It can't handle broader projects 
↳ Breaks if inputs are unclear or data is missing
↳ Needs orchestration to work alongside other agents

📈 How to build fast:
↳ Define one specific, repetitive task for automation
↳ Use Zapier, LangChain, or OpenAI Assistants API
↳ Connect required inputs/outputs, test before deploying

TLDR; 

AI Agents = Single-task automation
Agentic AI = Multi-step problem solving

Most businesses need both, but they're building neither.

The dominant businesses will master all 3, and build accordingly. 

How are you using AI for business? 
Drop your answer in the comments. 

I'm building an Agentic AI called Searchable. 
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We analysed 318,842 LinkedIn posts in 3 months.

Reach has dropped off a cliff for most...

The LinkedIn algorithm has changed again. 

Here's everything you need to know:  

LinkedIn has historically lagged behind other social media platforms. 

But in 2025, the changes have been faster than I've ever seen. 

It's becoming harder to keep up, and 99% of creators I know agree. 

That's why Will McTighe and I created this report. 

We used Saywhat's data on over 300K posts...

And this is what you need to know to keep growing your account:  
(Come back to this when you make any future content) 

1. Content Formats

❌ "Carousels should only be educational" 
✅ Storytelling carousels that teach lessons are in

2. Tracking Metrics

❌ "Likes and comments are the only metrics that matter" 
✅ Saves and shares are the NEW important metric

3. Top-Of-Funnel Content

❌ "Billboards and quotes perform the best" 
✅ Quotes on brand-aligned backgrounds are performing better 

4. Style Of Hooks

❌ "Just use a contrarian, two-line hook"  
✅ Personal story hooks are the best performing format 

5. Posting Videos

❌ "Post videos to go viral" 
✅ Post videos that build trust and offer value

6. Commenting Strategy

❌ "Comment on as many posts as possible"
✅ Top 5% creators leave pictures or personal story comments 

7. Links In Posts

❌ "Avoid links in posts at all costs"
✅ Posts with 3+ links get 236% BETTER reach.

Of course, adaptability is key on a platform like LinkedIn. 
You need to be testing your content, and doubling down on what works. 

There will be a lot of "LinkedIn experts" giving advice, 
And telling you it's impossible to grow. 

That's why we're backing up these insights with real data. 
So you can be aware of the changes, and still real results. 

Of course, this post is just a snapshot. 
Will and I are giving away the full State of the Algorithm Report for Q3 2025. 

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AI is going to change your life...

These TED Talks on it cannot be missed:

Most people aren't aware of just how widespread AI use cases really are. 

Just to illustrate: 

- 73% of scientific researchers are using or exploring AI tools. 
- Over 30% of all new code developed at Google is done with AI. 
- And 77% of companies globally are using or exploring AI. 

In other words, the shift is already happening. 

If you're a founder, marketer, or business leader, 
The time to start adapting is right now.  

And these 8 TED Talks are the perfect launching point. 

Listen to all 8 to stay relevant: 

1. ChatGPT, AI Agents And Superintelligence By Sam Altman
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejmzstmv

The CEO of OpenAI breaks down where ChatGPT is heading. 

2. The AI Revolution Is Underhyped By Eric Schmidt
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9QRdf64

Former Google CEO argues we're still not taking AI seriously enough. 

3. Why AI Is Our Ultimate Test And Greatest Invitation By Tristan Harris
🔗 https://lnkd.in/emXPwscR

Harris frames AI as humanity's chance to decide between profit and progress. 

4. The Inside Story Of ChatGPT's Astonishing Potential By Greg Brockman
🔗 https://lnkd.in/edEdAQzC

The OpenAI co-founder reveals what's really going on under the hood. 

5. Why AI Is Incredibly Smart And Shockingly Stupid By Yejin Choi
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNr98Ymx

Choi explains why intelligence without judgment is dangerous.

6. Will Superintelligent AI End The World? By Eliezer Yudkowsky
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eu2cswY7

The top people working with AI are asking this question. So should you. 

7. The Intelligence Of Us: Rethinking Minds In The Age Of AI By Blaise Agüera y Arcas
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKp9rtzm

AI can become a collaborator in thinking, not a competitor.

8. How AI Is Unlocking the Secrets Of Nature And The Universe By Demis Hassabis
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eF8rPVSD

DeepMind co-founder shows how AI is solving scientific problems. 

These talks outline where we are headed in business and beyond. 

So, listen now to stay a step ahead. 
Not when it's too late. 

Seen any other great talks on AI lately? 
Drop a link or name below. 

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90% of ChatGPT users are still using simple prompts.
The other 10% are using the tool to make millions.
Which are you?

People always ask me where they should start with AI,  
And my answer is always the same: master the art of prompting. 

Asking basic questions will get you average responses. 
Quite frankly, it's a misuse of insanely valuable technology. 

My team and I have learned this deeply as a skill.
The results are incredible:

- Operations are streamlined and optimised. 
- Automated tasks are freeing up hours of work.  
- And more time spent on the truly valuable tasks.

These are 8 prompt frameworks I use to power my businesses:
(so I can focus on preparing for my new baby boy !)  
 
1️⃣ R-T-F
Role: Define the persona or expertise the AI should take on.
Task: Outline exactly what you want it to do.
Format: Clarify how you’d like the answer delivered.

2️⃣ S-O-L-V-E
Situation: Lay out the scenario or problem.
Objective: State the end goal clearly.
Limits: Flag any boundaries or constraints.
Vision: Share the bigger-picture aim.
Execution: Break down the steps to get there.

3️⃣ T-A-G
Task: What needs to be done.
Action: The process or method to use.
Goal: The success measure or desired result.

4️⃣ R-A-C-E
Role: Assign the persona or angle.
Action: Give the core instruction.
Context: Provide key background or details.
End Result: Describe what the final answer should look like.

5️⃣ D-R-E-A-M
Define: State the challenge or objective.
Research: Specify the insights or data needed.
Execute: Show how to act on it.
Analyse: Assess the output or results.
Measure: Set criteria for tracking success.

6️⃣ P-A-C-T
Problem: Highlight the issue.
Approach: Suggest the way forward.
Checks: Identify possible trade-offs or adjustments.
Test: Decide how success will be verified.

7️⃣ C-A-R-E
Context: Give the backdrop or scenario.
Action: State the step to take.
Result: Show the intended outcome.
Example: Share a sample or reference for clarity.

8️⃣ R-I-S-E
Role: Assign who the AI should be.
Input: Provide the key information to use.
Steps: Ask for a clear, logical sequence.
End Goal: Define the outcome you want.

AI is the biggest source of leverage across all my businesses. 
But we couldn't have gotten there without learning to prompt.  

If you have an hour to scroll Instagram, 
I know you have time to learn these methods...

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Most brands are missing the 4 layers of SEO.  

(These are holding them back without realising.)

SEO isn't just about keywords and backlinks anymore.
Search now happens across multiple engines, AI systems, and user behaviours.

Traditional SEO still matters: 
Google processes 8.5 billion searches daily. 

But if you're only optimising for traditional search, 
You're missing out on real visibility (aka revenue) opportunity.  

🔍 Layer 1: SXO - Search Experience Optimisation
↳ Turn clicks into conversions with UX that actually works.

Best practices:

- Optimise page speed for sub-2 second loads
- Design mobile-first experiences (60% of searches are mobile)
- Align your content with user intent
- Test your conversion funnels ruthlessly
- Track dwell time and scroll depth, not just rankings

🔍 Layer 2: AIO (AI Optimisation)  
↳ Scale visibility with AI-powered content systems.

Best practices:

- Automate internal linking strategies
- Use AI for content drafting and optimisation at scale
- Create content templates that maintain quality across volume
- Implement AI-powered site audits for continuous optimisation
- Build systems for multi-format content repurposing

🔍 Layer 3: GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) 
↳ Be cited by AI in summaries and retrieval-based answers.

Best practices:

- Publish factual, data-backed content that AI systems trust
- Create comprehensive industry studies and original research
- Build topical authority through consistent, expert-level content
- Structure information in formats AI can easily extract and cite
- Focus on being the definitive source on specific topics

🔍 Layer 4: AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) 
↳ Get chosen by AI overviews and zero-click answers.

Best practices:

- Structure content with clear questions as headers
- Lead every section with one-sentence answers AI can extract
- Implement schema markup (FAQ, How-To, Q&A structured data)
- Target question-based keywords people ask voice assistants
- Create content that directly matches how people prompt AI systems

If you've noticed your SEO stalling, 
The answer might be in what you're lacking...

Not in what you're doing wrong.  

Which layer is your business currently missing?
Let me know in the comments.

I'm building Searchable, an Autonomous SEO & AEO Growth Engineer. 
We're opening our private beta and inviting 10 SEO to help us scale. 

Just use Searchable for 2 weeks and share your feedback. 

In return, you'll get 3 months free (worth $5000), 
And an early edge in AI-native search. 

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Companies ignoring AI search are missing 70% of potential visibility.

Stop living in 2020. Instead, do this test:  

Start tracking your AI search visibility across three systems
And the results will truly open your eyes. 

Firstly, let's start with what to fix: 

System 1: Traditional SEO
Still matters, but it's not everything.
Backlinks, keywords, technical optimisation.
Gets you ranked in Google search results.

System 2: AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation)
This is where most people are sleeping.
Featured snippets, AI Overviews, voice search.
Your content appears without people clicking through.

System 3: GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation)
The new frontier everyone's ignoring.
Getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude.
Influences AI responses about your industry.

What I learned from testing all three:

→ SEO alone = 30% visibility potential
→ SEO + AEO = 60% visibility potential
→ All three combined = 100% visibility potential

The team and I are tracking businesses that are mastering all 3. 
And they are all dominating their competitors. 

Not just in Google rankings.
In AI citations, featured snippets, and voice search results too.

Now it's time to rate your own business 
With the AI Search Health Check:

Rate yourself 0-5 in each area:
↳ SEO: Backlinks healthy, content clusters mapped
↳ AEO: Voice optimised, featured snippets captured

↳ GEO: Original research published, AI systems cite you

Your Total Score:
13-15: Visibility Master (You're dominating)
10-12: Strong Competitor (Room to optimise)
6-9: Missed Opportunities (Gaps costing you)
0-5: Behind the Curve (Action needed now)

While your competitors fight for Google position #1, 
You'll own:

• Traditional search results
• AI Overview features
• ChatGPT recommendations

It's 2025 now, and search has changed like never before. 

Stay on top by using these 3 systems. 

What's your AI search score?
Would love to know in the comments below ! 

If you're search is struggling... 

I'm launching a new SEO / AEO business called Searchable.

An Autonomous SEO & AEO Growth Engineer that will:
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9 AI Learning Resources For Every Founder

(All for free, to level up your business today)

Every founder needs to know how to use AI for business, 
Not just its basic functions. 

Like the internet in the 90s, AI is a determining factor. 
The ones that pull ahead will understand and be able to implement it.  

While building Searchable,  
I've consumed 100s of hours of AI education. 

Here are the 9 resources that have been most valuable:

1️⃣ OpenAI Academy
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAkNCJRk
↳ Learn directly from the team behind GPT. 
↳ Practical frameworks to apply AI inside your business.

2️⃣ AWS Skill Builder - Foundations of Prompt Engineering
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eR7pES2C
↳ A 4-hour course to structure prompts.
↳ Learn frameworks to level up your skills. 

3️⃣ r/AIForSmallBusiness (Reddit)
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3_5P35j
↳ Community for small business owners testing AI.
↳ You get to skip the trial and error of using AI.

4️⃣ Y Combinator YouTube Channel
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ey59mw_S
↳ Content from the accelerator that produced OpenAI.
↳ See how top founders are integrating AI.

5️⃣ Google AI Magic Business Applications
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCi6xBie
↳ Learn how Google uses AI for business.
↳ Insights into growth and efficiency with AI.

6️⃣ Ideabrowser.com
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7mTGdc4
↳ A searchable database of AI case studies.
↳ Shortcut trial and error with proven applications.

7️⃣ OpenAI Practical Guide To Building AI Agents
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh5pDQmh
↳ Step-by-step tutorials to help you build AI agents.
↳ Turn an abstract idea into a working automation.

8️⃣ Matt Wolfe YouTube Channel
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVVu8Tyq
↳ Breakdowns of new AI tools, workflows, and trends. 
↳ Save hours of research with key ideas and trends. 

9️⃣ Microsoft AI Enterprise Perspective
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ec5NTNx2
↳ Learn from the company leading AI integration.
↳ Get the blueprint for how large orgs are scaling AI.

The gap between AI-native businesses and traditional ones continues to widen. 
These resources will help you stay on the right side of that divide.

What's your go-to resource for learning AI? 
Lets get a conversation going in the comments below ! 

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The majority of entrepreneurs are tracking the wrong metrics.

(I learned this through heavy, heavy research) 

It doesn't matter how sleek your product is, 
If you can't communicate the results. 

This is where a lot of entrepreneurs go wrong.

They either don't track any KPIs at all (a huge error)
Or they measure the wrong ones entirely.

For example, I see a lot of new entrepreneurs measure website traffic.
But they completely ignore the conversion off the back of that.

So if you're a new or seasoned entrepreneur,
I highly recommend saving this sheet and coming back to it later.

Make use of these 15 KPIs and how to track them (in the sheet):

✅ Net Revenue Retention (NRR)
↳ Measures revenue kept after churn and expansions. 
↳ This is your North Star.

✅ Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)
↳ Average revenue a customer generates over their relationship with you.
↳ Pair with CAC to prove ROI of growth.

✅ Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
↳ Average spend required to win a new customer.
↳ Set budgets and check efficiency of growth.

✅ LTV to CAC Ratio
↳ Compares lifetime value of a customer to acquisition cost.
↳ Validate sustainable growth. >3 is strong.

✅ Monthly Active Users (MAU)
↳ Number of unique active users in a month.
↳ Measure adoption and stickiness.

✅ Churn Rate
↳ Percentage of customers or revenue lost. 
↳ Rising churn = weak product-market fit.

✅ Burn Multiple
↳ Cash burned for every $1 in new ARR.
↳ Track during fundraising and growth phases. 

✅ EBITDA
↳ Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation.
↳ Measure profitability at scale.

✅ Operating Cash Flow
↳ Net cash from operating activities.
↳ Confirm the business can fund itself.

✅ Customer Retention Rate
↳ Percentage of customers who continue to buy from you over a set period.
↳ Measure loyalty and product-market fit.

✅ Revenue Growth Rate
↳ Percentage increase in revenue over a given period.
↳ To show business momentum and scalability.

✅ AI Search Visibility
↳ Share of prompts where your brand/product is surfaced in AI answers.
↳ Measure discoverability in AI-led search.

✅ Runway (Cash Runway)
↳ How many months your business can operate before running out of cash.
↳ When planning budgets, to balance growth vs. cash preservation.

✅ Experiment Velocity
↳ Number of product, content, or GTM experiments shipped.
↳ Track speed of iteration and learning.

✅ Gross Margin
↳ Profitability after direct costs. 
↳ Prove scalability and efficiency to investors.

Use these to spot weak foundations, 
And learn how to fix or improve them.

Are you tracking any of these already? 
Let me know in the comments. 

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Today, OpenAI just told everyone how people are using ChatGPT.

This report is critical to read for any business owner:

In just 3 years, weekly ChatGPT users rose to 700 million. 
That's 10% of the global adult population. 

And now, for the first time, we have clear data on how people are using it. 

This study analysed over 1 million messages from ChatGPT users, 
To track the top use cases across several categories. 

(This is a goldmine for any startup/agency/business...) 

Here’s the breakdown (in order of usage rates):

1️⃣ Practical Guidance (28.3%)

Tutoring, how-to advice, health/fitness/self-care, and creative ideas.
People want AI to teach, coach, and advise in real time.
The demand for personalised AI tutors is insane.

2️⃣ Writing & Editing (28.1%)

Editing, critiquing, summarising, translation, personal writing, and even fiction.
Everyone wants AI to clean up drafts, write bios, or polish messages.

3️⃣ Seeking Information (21.3%)

Asking for specific info, products, and even recipes.
This is the new SEO. Owning AI search means owning the customer journey. 

4️⃣ Technical Help (7.5%)

Programming, maths, and data analysis.
Vertical assistants will eventually power entire industries.

5️⃣ Multimedia (6.0%)

Image creation, analysis, and media generation.
This applies to commerce, advertising, and UGC at scale.

6️⃣ Self-Expression (4.3%)

Chit-chat, role play, and personal reflection.
People are starting to treat AI like a companion.

7️⃣ Other/Unknown (4.6%)

Stuff that doesn’t neatly fit into categories (yet).
Worth watching. Many breakout products start in the “other” bucket.

ChatGPT isn’t just changing how we work...
It's reshaping how billions of people learn, shop, communicate, and make decisions:  

- Work usage is declining while consumer use is blowing up. 
- The gender gap is closed: more women use ChatGPT than men. 
- Usage surging in low- and middle-income countries, opening up new markets.

I can't stress enough how crucial this is for businesses. 
If you were waiting to catch the AI wave, this is it. 

How do you use ChatGPT on a daily basis? 
Share your thoughts in the comments. 

The world of AI and business is changing fast. 
 
That's why we're building Searchable, an Autonomous SEO & AEO Growth Engineer, 
And inviting 10 SEO agencies to test our private beta. 

Just use Searchable for 2 weeks with your SEO + ops lead, 
And share your feedback through a few quick check-ins. 

In return, you'll get 3 months free (worth $5000), 
And an early edge in AI-native search before it goes mainstream. 

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Marketing today is more complex than ever before.

It requires what is called a "full-stack" mentality.

Which basically means understanding the full picture of marketing.

Knowing which levers to pull and how they connect.

From design to data analytics, marketers wear more hats than ever.

But that's not a barrier to entry...
Quite the opposite, in fact. 

Anyone can build visibility and trust, even if it's just a personal brand.

And (good news) most of these skills can be learned online for free. 

These are the skills a "perfect" marketer should have 👇 

⚙️ SEO
Know how to rank, how search works, and why trust > traffic.
↳ Audit your site, fix the basics, and publish 3 optimised posts a month. Track what ranks and why.
↳ Tools: Searchable, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console

🤖 AEO & GEO
Show up in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
↳ Search your niche in AI tools weekly. Note which brands are cited and update your content to match.
↳ Tools: ChatGPT, Searchable, Perplexity, Schema.org

👤 Personal Branding
Build reputation and distribution around you, not just the company.
↳ Post daily on LinkedIn for 30 days and refine based on engagement. 
↳ Tools: LinkedIn, Saywhat, Canva, Notion

🧠 Artificial Intelligence
Use AI to multiply output, not replace your thinking.
↳ Pick one tool (e.g., ChatGPT) and run real tasks. Only keep what works. 
↳ Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gamma

📊 Analytical Thinking
Read numbers and make decisions that actually move your business. 
↳ Take one campaign and track every step in GA4. 
↳ Tools: GA4, Looker Studio, Hotjar, Julius

✍️ Copywriting
Grab attention, build trust, persuade without pushiness.
↳ Rewrite 10 ads or posts you admire and test them. Keep what resonates.
↳ Tools: Hemingway App, Grammarly, Claude, Saywhat

💼 Business Brain
Marketing without business context is useless.
↳ Map the growth levers of one business. Apply the same lens to your work. 
↳ Tools: Excel, Notion, Profitwell, Baremetrics

These 7 skills aren't optional anymore. 

If you want to grow a business, stand out in your current role, 
Or become a stand-out marketer... 

It's time to get familiar with at least 3-4 of these. 

Which skill is the most important here? 
Let's start a discussion in the comments. 

If you want more tips for building skills and staying relevant in 2025, 
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