AI Growth Hacking

AGI in 2026? (We Vibe Coded This...)

In this episode, we’re back after a long break to talk about where AI is really heading—and why we ended up building our own podcast software from scratch along the way. We react to a recent clip from Demis Hassabis on the future of large language models and AGI, then share our real-world experience using AI to build complex software without being traditional full-time programmers. From hitting limitations in existing remote podcast tools to creating our own solution that lets us live-share and react to videos together, this episode is about what’s already possible today (not some distant sci-fi future). We dig into: * Why AI feels like it’s accelerating again, even without brand-new breakthroughs * How better memory and continual learning could change everything * The difference between flashy robot demos and true general intelligence * And why you don’t need to wait for AGI to start building cool things right now Most importantly, we show how regular people can use today’s AI tools to create real products and content—like this very podcast. If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, reacting to news clips, or building your own software idea, this is proof you can just start. Create your own remote podcast, record locally, share your screen, and react to videos live with: 👉 https://podsplice.com [https://podsplice.com] Podsplice is built for simple, high-quality remote recordings with separate tracks, local backups, and easy screen sharing so you can watch and comment on videos together in real time. Chapters 00:00 – Back After a Year: Why We Had to Build Our Own Software 01:18 – Demis Hassabis on AI Progress and Headroom 03:16 – Do LLMs Need a Big New Breakthrough? 05:03 – Building Complex Software With Plain English Prompts 08:17 – Memory, Personalization, and Continual Learning 11:02 – What “Real” AGI Would Look Like at Home 12:18 – Robots vs Narrow AI: Why Tasks Still Matter 14:14 – Stop Waiting for Perfect AI and Start Creating

DeepSeek - The SHOCKING Truth - China vs USA

In this episode of the AI Growth Hacking Podcast, Andrew Best and Addison Best break down DeepSeek, China's latest AI model that’s making waves. DeepSeek is 27x cheaper than OpenAI, fully open-source, and packed with new innovations. We cover: * How it compares to GPT-4o * The Mixture of Experts (MOE) model & why it’s so efficient * Conspiracy theories about its training data 🤔 * How this could shake up the entire AI industry * Could this be the beginning of a global AI war? Let’s dive in! 🎙️ Sign up for my 5-day AI Growth Hacking free course: https://aigrowthguys.com/5-day-free-c... [https://aigrowthguys.com/5-day-free-c...] Cartario - Custom AI Image Generator: https://www.cartario.com [https://www.cartario.com] Sign up for our AI newsletter: https://ai-growth-guys.beehiiv.com/su... [https://ai-growth-guys.beehiiv.com/su...] 00:00 – Intro: China’s DeepSeek AI & Why It Matters 🚀 02:10 – First Impressions: How Did This Come Out of Nowhere? 🤯 05:45 – How They Built It for Just $6M 💰 09:20 – The Mixture of Experts (MOE) Model & Why It’s So Efficient 🧠 13:50 – Can DeepSeek Compete with OpenAI? ⚖️ 17:30 – Did They Steal GPT-4? (Conspiracy Theories) 🔍 22:15 – Censorship & Political Bias in AI Models 🛑 26:40 – Image & Video Generation: Does It Even Work? 🎥 29:30 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next for DeepSeek 🔮 Links:Timestamps:

How to Grow Online in 2025 (Age of AI)

In this episode, we reflect on 2024—what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re using those lessons to grow in 2025. We share our insights from experimenting with platforms like Medium, Substack, and email marketing. We discuss the challenges of building a loyal audience in the age of AI. You'll hear about strategies to stay authentic, navigate platform changes, and create meaningful connections with your audience. This episode is packed with practical tips for leveraging AI tools and evolving in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Links and Resources Visit Cartario Homepage: https://cartario.com Join Our AI Growth Hacking Newsletter: https://ai-growth-guys.beehiiv.com/subscribe/?via=andrew-best Join Our Free 5-Day AI Growth Email Course: https://aigrowthguys.com/5-day-free-course-how-to-grow-your-business-like-a-weed Learn Advanced AI Techniques in Our AI Growth Hacking Course: https://aigrowthguys.com/growth-hacking-course-sign-up Chapters 00:00 - Welcome to AI Growth Hacking Podcast 🎙️ 00:12 - Reflecting on wins and losses from 2024 📈📉 02:15 - Lessons learned for 2025 strategies 🧠 04:30 - Why experimentation is key 🔍 06:45 - Growth insights from Medium writing ✍️ 09:10 - Building meaningful audience connections ❤️ 12:00 - Challenges with repeat engagement 🔁 14:40 - Leveraging AI tools for authenticity 🤖 17:20 - Predictions for AI content platforms 🚀 20:15 - Refocusing on quality over quantity 🎯 23:00 - The importance of diversification 🌐 26:10 - Thoughts on growing authentic brands 💡 28:45 - Next steps and closing remarks 👋

AI - Predictions for 2025

In this episode, we dive into the state of AI in 2025, reflect on 2024’s AI advancements, and discuss what’s next. We explore the rise of AI influencers, Grok 3’s potential to reshape the industry, and the exciting possibilities of autonomous factories and AI agents. Learn how Cartario’s AI influencer tools can revolutionize your marketing strategies and why 2025 might just be the most exciting year for AI yet! Links and Resources Visit Cartario Homepage: https://cartario.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhyVVMyd1FSMHlhWU83OWY4bHZPTGZsYy02d3xBQ3Jtc0ttUDBIOEhLMnlFR05CRzE4cEJDUzhZWFAtaU1OWlhRVHFza3dyRk5DVDRndGlVTHhjcDNrQnJlQmdoMUduSjNZZ1kyYmpVVXRLVWdsNjJmNmhGS1BXTFp2ZXRjVDN5a0J4WndqNFB3Z3dQY3RQaUZiUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcartario.com%2F&v=qnlD7yx-r7c] Explore AI Influencers on Cartario: https://cartario.com/ai-influencers [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhfRE1HMnBaWklBd2tQZUZjOTZKOFEtcDFxZ3xBQ3Jtc0trU1BYdlJqN0E1c2ZzLUR0b0RsMVk3Y00ySllPbUFEQ2xxVnFGcjQ0Z0dNZ2pNeVQzTElteFpkSkJIM21GNUxTVk93WEFONVhSVDBxYUxSdVg2c0xURUdWYlBoTjlFeEFoV3BFNUdFQXJtOGdLa1JkYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcartario.com%2Fai-influencers&v=qnlD7yx-r7c] Sign Up for Our AI Growth Hacking Newsletter: https://ai-growth-guys.beehiiv.com/su... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWF5ZUZESDlJY0pOWTVMTFFpVWU0OXdnSlVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0tudGpoQml4TWQ5LUF3T2NkQUl6WUcxVTNfZlJDYTJkV3BxdmY3MXdLSnZPdTJBSXc1NkVSSHVTUGZubWJHX1dYLXBtQjNQUTVPXzZLVEJsbkFKY25ya1VsV1hfeEtPWHhWRlBMR1poYVgzcGQwX3hXOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fai-growth-guys.beehiiv.com%2Fsubscribe%2F%3Fvia%3Dandrew-best&v=qnlD7yx-r7c] Join Our Free 5-Day AI Growth Email Course: https://aigrowthguys.com/5-day-free-c... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJWVXdOV0xhdWc3TDB4bUxFZHRxQW5UWWk5UXxBQ3Jtc0ttRTFfUzY2THRqUzNPbmRGNS1pcFBCeDFleEhPYzVRMm9TZ0kwTkJTaFhxa3JQWlJ1VFR0cW5uT09JM2RiWEtrMS11eGpUdHNURTVUOHdTUkN6eF9qeHJnbTVmS0pZN0dQcVdLSHkweTh6STFsTk9OZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Faigrowthguys.com%2F5-day-free-course-how-to-grow-your-business-like-a-weed&v=qnlD7yx-r7c] Learn Advanced AI Techniques in Our AI Growth Hacking Course: https://aigrowthguys.com/growth-hacki... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJlNjlmMEJ2R2FfMU1feTFFM1ZWS2lsMS1SZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcEhwQ3hTWExpRjRrX3BaUk1vbFJIUHRTV2ZDVDZiUlpkR0UtNEhJVnpPaXBtdFU2YURZOGZXZnVWVWV2VjFVay1GM21iaFZPekI2d1NKRFlUTGxvcjdPNEU1dmNSWEtmMEZpY0hjMW1QT0dqYXoxSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faigrowthguys.com%2Fgrowth-hacking-course-sign-up&v=qnlD7yx-r7c] Chapters: 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=0s] - Welcome to 2025 🌟 00:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=6s] - Reflecting on 2024: Hype vs. Reality 📉 01:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=102s] - Real-World AI Use Cases ⚙️ 03:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=180s] - AI Images: From Flawed to Fantastic 🖼️ 06:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=360s] - Grok 3: Expectations and Impact 🧠 09:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=540s] - Less Censorship, Faster Innovation 🚀 12:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=760s] - China’s Role in the AI Race 🌏 16:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=960s] - Autonomous Factories of the Future 🤖 20:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=1200s] - X, Grok, and Musk’s Master Plan 🐦 24:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=1440s] - Cartario AI Influencers: Revolutionizing Marketing 🛠️ 27:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=1660s] - AI Agents: The Year of Automation 🔄 33:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=1980s] - 2025 AI Predictions 🔮 36:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlD7yx-r7c&t=2160s] - Closing Thoughts: What’s Next? 🚀

4 - AI Image Generation - Training a Custom AI Model on Yourself

In this episode of the AI Growth Hacking Podcast, we (Andrew Best and Addison Best) talk about what it really means to train your own AI image model. So many people think they’re training a model, but they’re not actually doing it. We dive into what true training is, how it differs from just uploading images, and why real model training can transform your results. Addison shares his experience training a model of himself, and we discuss how AI-generated images can be a game-changer for LinkedIn profiles, personal projects, and even SaaS business opportunities. Tune in and explore this powerful new world with us! Check out Cartario for custom AI-powered images: https://www.cartario.com [https://www.cartario.com] 00:00 - Introduction & Overview of Model Training 🎙️ 01:30 - Training vs. Uploading Images 🖼️ 03:15 - Addison’s Custom Model Example 👤 05:45 - The Problem with “Training” in ChatGPT 🤔 08:20 - Real Model Training Costs 💸 10:15 - First AI-Generated Images Comparison 👔 13:05 - Examples: Professional & Casual AI Photos 📷 15:40 - Potential for Custom Headshots & Beyond 🌄 18:25 - Writing Style as a Potential Model 📝 20:50 - Practical Uses & Business Opportunities 💼 23:30 - Closing Thoughts on AI Power Needs ⚡ 25:10 - AI Growth Hacking Podcast Outro 🚀