Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers

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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1885879/open_sms] ChatGPT just unleashed groundbreaking image generation, changing the game for visual content overnight. In this episode, we dive deep into this powerful new feature, moving beyond the memes to uncover its real business potential. We reveal 4 specific techniques—rarely discussed elsewhere—that unlock vastly superior results compared to basic text prompts, including how to leverage sketching and reverse-engineer winning styles. From instantly creating scroll-stopping thumbnails and scalable ad creatives (even realistic UGC!) to generating unique marketing graphics that bypass expensive designers, we share exactly how businesses can implement this tool today. We also explore the current limitations, the potential disruption to designers and platforms like Midjourney, and how this technology levels the playing field for creators everywhere. ____________________________________________ A special thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Originality.ai and their new content optimizer https://originality.ai/content-optimizer Plus thanks for Bento, our new favorite email tool. Check them out at https://bentonow.com ____________________________________________ Looking for 100s of more episodes like these?  Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast Or visit our podcast page: https://www.authorityhacker.com/podcast/ ____________________________________________ Love this episode? Your reviews really help us a lot: Leave us a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-authority-hacker-podcast/id1073349789 Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D6MzYn5pFiNlr8aNaoqEn?si=dcafbd9048684d4d ____________________________________________ ► Grab our FREE list of 45+ under-the-radar tools that will boost your business: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freebies/tools-swipe/ ► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2QB51kf to stay ahead of the curve   ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorityhacker/  ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorityhacker  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorityhacker/  ► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/authorityhacker/ ____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - Tip 1 00:03:08 - Tip 2 00:04:23 - Tip 3 00:06:39 - Tip 4 00:09:31 - Use Case 1 00:18:26 - Use Case 2 00:28:11 - Use Case 3: Creating Engaging Marketing Graphics 00:36:25 - Use Case 4: Advanced Photo Editing & Manipulation 00:43:56 - Use Case 5: Infographics and Explainer Visuals 00:51:11 - Broader Implications 01:01:18 - Conclusion