How to Make ChatGPT Sound Like You Using Human-First AI Marketing to Grow your Business with Mike Montague
In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I’m joined by Mike Montague, creator of the Avenue 9 AI Tools list and a leading voice in ethical, human-first marketing with AI. We dive into the tools, mindset shifts, and ethical considerations every business owner needs to navigate the evolving AI landscape. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just testing the waters with ChatGPT, this episode will help you better understand how to use AI—and more importantly, why your voice still matters.
From improving productivity to saving hours of admin work, we talk through Mike’s favorite tools (including which ones are worth paying for), how to maintain authenticity when automating, and the three “C’s” every business owner should remember in the age of AI: Creativity, Curation, and Coaching.
What You’ll Learn:
- Mike’s top 9 AI tools for content, systems, and time management
- How to use AI without sounding robotic or generic
- Why human-first marketing is the future of business growth
- How to create a voice model in ChatGPT
- Where most small business owners go wrong with automation
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Transforming Your AI Experience
01:06 Meet the Expert: Mike from Avenue Nine
02:19 Philosophy of Human-First AI Marketing
05:09 AI Tools for Small Business Owners
10:35 Zoom AI Companion: Perfect Attendance Award
14:26 Notebook LM: Most Organized and Best Banter
17:04 Podcasting and Presentation Tools
22:19 Grammarly and Whisper: Enhancing Your Writing
25:09 Sales Connector: LinkedIn Networking
27:06 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
If you're ready to work with AI (instead of competing against it), this episode is your roadmap. Subscribe to Rocky Mountain Marketing for fresh, human-centered strategies that actually move the needle—and don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow creator or coach who’s ready to scale smarter.
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Website: https://avenue9.com/mike-montague/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedmontague
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