The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

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The Next Wave is your personal Chief AI Officer, bringing fresh takes, industry insights and a trustworthy perspective on how to implement AI to grow your business. Join Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, as they democratize the expertise often reserved for the boardrooms of the biggest corporations. From groundbreaking technologies to practical applications, Matt and Nathan will cover everything you need to stay informed and prepared. Whether you're seeking to adapt your company to the AI era or simply curious about the future, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the forthcoming wave of change.

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Get ready for the Next Wave: Your Chief AI Officer, hosted by Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands.

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

03/29/24 • 1 min

Get ready for the Next Wave: A.I. and the Future of Technology. Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands bring you the latest insights and trends in A.I. Think of them as your Chief A.I. Officer, guiding you with simple, easy to understand strategies to implement A.I. into your business and life.

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These AI Workflows 10x'd Our Productivity (Q&A Special)

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

10/29/24 • 47 min

Episode 30: How are AI tools really transforming our productivity? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into the world of AI-driven workflows in their latest Q&A Special episode. No guest joins this episode, ensuring that our beloved hosts can thoroughly dissect the impact of these smart tools on their workflow.

In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss several AI tools, addressing market saturation, the affordability and accessibility of advanced models, and intriguing business opportunities. Matt shares how Spotter helps generate video thumbnail concepts, and both hosts discuss the future of content creation, AI's ethical concerns, and technological advancements on the horizon. Expect insights into their favorite AI tools, the evolving AI market, and the balance between automation and human authenticity.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) New o1 model shows potential with agents.
(04:13) Email management agents automate responses and organization.
(09:09) Perplexity, Claude, NotebookLM aid research efficiently.
(11:35) Using various tools for YouTube content optimization.
(14:40) Modify AI thumbnail with Photoshop's generative fill.
(18:33) AI could widen or narrow wealth disparities globally.
(20:18) AGI is farther out, tool consolidation coming.
(25:46) Quick response preferred over complex inference.
(28:14) AI videos will evolve VTubers but remain niche.
(32:38) Engages both support and critique of AI.
(35:01) AI improves world, poses job-related challenges.
(37:22) Humans adapt and create new value continually.
(40:38) Elon aims for autonomous robo-taxi revenue.
(43:05) Enjoying spontaneous conversations; future questions appreciated.

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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How AI Will Revolutionize the $187B Gaming Industry ft. Moritz Baier-Lentz

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

09/17/24 • 49 min

Episode 24: How is AI revolutionizing the game development landscape? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Moritz Baier-Lentz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzbaierlentz/), a professional gamer turned venture capitalist, to delve into this transformative topic.

In this episode, the hosts explore with Moritz how AI is reshaping game development and the broader gaming industry. They discuss the role of AI in generating game content, the investor perspective on AI-driven games, and potential future trends. Moritz shares insights from his journey—from being a top-ranked Diablo II player to leading major investments in the gaming sector at Lightspeed Ventures.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) AI is revolutionizing game development, yet controversial.
(05:16) Started as pro gamer; shifted to investment banking.
(09:35) Excited investor sees AI's proven, increasing value.
(13:32) Games are the next frontier for creators.
(14:53) Fundamentally new innovation, AI boosts development speed.
(21:08) GenAI in games and media will dominate.
(24:45) Publishers fined billions; company offers compliance solutions.
(27:30) Finding high-growth investments for venture returns.
(30:35) Predictions difficult; focus on extraordinary early teams.
(35:30) Gaming content industry: $185B, surpasses TV, music, film.
(40:17) AR glasses promising, but significant technological hurdles remain.
(43:23) AI over XR; head-based sensing device emerging.
(45:46) Exciting AI and gaming discussion, mutual passions appreciated.

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Mentions:

Moritz Baier-Lentz: https://lsvp.com/team-member/moritz-baier-lentz/
Lightspeed: https://lsvp.com/
Bitkraft: https://www.bitkraft.vc/
Black Myth: Wukong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358720/Black_Myth_Wukong/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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AI Agents Are About to Change Everything (Here's Why)

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

11/05/24 • 48 min

Episode 31: What will the future look like when AI agents take over mundane tasks? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Don Allen Stevenson III (https://x.com/DonAllenIII), former DreamWorks specialist and author of "Make a Seat".

In this episode, they dive deep into how AI agents are set to revolutionize our everyday lives by speculating on future AR products, and exploring AI-driven automation in advertising. Don Allen Stevenson III also shares insights from his book on leveraging AI and technology during times of change, and how he used AI to write and organize it.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Former DreamWorks trainer, now independent content creator.
(04:04) Inspired by Black Mirror, created hopeful Clear Mirror.
(07:00) Setup ChatGPT voice shortcuts on Apple devices.
(09:55) Encountered rate limit issues but found automation impressive.
(15:27) Analyze top YouTube thumbnails for design inspiration.
(21:47) Runway Take One: Video to emotion-matched cartoon.
(23:29) Smaller studios embrace AI; larger ones resist.
(28:01) Animatics reveal audience engagement through rough storytelling.
(29:41) New tech democratizes film creation and opportunities.
(33:25) Meta's Creator AI customizes models using consented data.
(37:44) AI note-taking tool aids conference information management.
(39:35) iOS 18 voice memos: transcribe, search audio.
(43:08) Creating opportunities and resilience with AI insights.

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Mentions:

Don Allen Stevenson III: https://www.donalleniii.me/
“Make A Seat: Discovering Opportunities, Leveraging Technology, and Building Resilience”: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Seat-Discovering-Opportunities-Leveraging/dp/B0DFV4QMLY
Rundway: https://runwayml.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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How Perplexity.ai Is Disrupting The Future Of Search

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

04/09/24 • 32 min

Is our search functionality changing? How will AI change how we find information? Who will usher in the next wave of the online search experience? The Next Wave answers those questions and more as Matt Wolfe (https://twitter.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://twitter.com/NathanLands) talk with Aravind Srinivas (https://twitter.com/AravSrinivas), CEO of Perplexity A.I. They discuss perplexity’s beginnings, Arivand’s journey from Open AI to Google Deep Mind, to Perplexity, and how they are changing how people use search functionality, differentiating themselves from Google. Plus, open source vs closed source, AI’s implications for creators and more!

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://link.chtbl.com/4FZET15d

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Aravind’s beginnings from India to Berkley and Silicon Valley

(05:28) Entering OpenAI humbled Aravind and motivated him to pursue entrepreneurship.

(07:34) Pitching a bold idea for disrupting Google search.

(11:10) New search experiences utilizing large language models.

(15:23) Deep research brings clients seeking answers, not products.

(16:50) Transitioning the world’s search results from links to answers

(19:17) Value sharing model needed for AI companies.

(22:11) Incentive for profits, expecting technological advancements.

(25:31) Encouraging open source for mutual benefit.

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Mentions:

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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Testing 4 New Ai Coding Tools: Bolt vs V0 vs Replit vs Websim.AI

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

12/03/24 • 34 min

Episode 35: How effective are the latest AI tools for coding and app development? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take us through a head-to-head evaluation of Bolt, v0, Replit, and Websim.AI, analyzing their design, usability, and overall effectiveness.

In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the capabilities of each AI coding tool, sharing personal experiences and testing outcomes. From creating a Space Invaders game with Bolt to building a directory website for lore.com with Replit, they explore how these AI tools can transform the app development landscape. They also discuss the future of AI in enabling non-technical users to engage in creative design processes and the potential for AI to automate entire SaaS companies within the near future.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Using AI tools to clear business bottlenecks.
(04:53) Using mini apps to streamline business processes.
(06:39) Dall-E images converted to JPEG effortlessly.
(11:24) Bolt struggles with image duplication, excels verbally.
(17:15) Websim excels in creating user interfaces.
(20:20) AI can replicate website design accurately, surprisingly.
(23:02) Replit AI excels in web design and apps.
(25:46) Websim creatively designs websites for domain ideas.
(29:07) Turning ideas into reality through coding.

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Mentions:

Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

—

Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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Ranking 22 Of The Most Popular Ai Tools (Q4 2024 Ai Tier List)

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

11/19/24 • 85 min

Episode 33: Can Google’s AI tools take the top spot in the AI industry? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) debate Google's innovation potential and compare it with leading AI tools on the market.

This episode dives into the evolution of "Project Tailwind" from Google's document-chatting feature to a podcast powerhouse, its ranking in the AI tool tier list, and what it means for the competition. They discuss the potential of Perplexity, Eleven Labs, Runway, Luma, Descript, and more. The importance of user experience, effective application of AI tools, and future improvements are central themes in this comprehensive tier ranking.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Grok's strength: Uses top Flux Pro model.
(09:52) ChatGPT edits effectively, improved neutrality.
(13:22) Gemini excels with large context and video abilities.
(19:43) Most models suffice; Llama is open source.
(25:20) Automated assistance for coding with documentation integration.
(28:26) Replit AI builds websites quickly but lacks quality.
(34:40) Leonardo good but retains Stable Diffusion issues.
(36:32) Midjourney's realism surpasses Leonardo, aesthetically pleasing.
(43:38) Playground preferred over Stable Diffusion for accessibility.
(47:03) Adobe uses ethical AI, benefiting Photoshop users.
(55:36) Runway leads AI video.
(01:01:55) Descript transcribes and edits audio/video via text.
(01:03:23) Descript: Transcriptions and voice-cloning functionality tool.
(01:12:50) Notebook LM impressively utilizes Gemini for information consumption.
(01:18:43) Hypothetical hybrid tool to generate podcasts from research commands.
(01:19:49) Tools can fluctuate in ranking over time.

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Mentions:

Project Tailwind: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-google-ai/
Grok: https://x.ai/
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
Llama: https://www.llama.com/
Leonardo: https://leonardo.ai/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html
Wispr: https://www.flowvoice.ai/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Luma: https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine
Descript: https://www.descript.com/
Cursor: https://cursor.so/
Replit: https://replit.com/
Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/product
Suno: https://suno.com/
NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

—

Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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AI Predictions That Will Completely Change Life In 2025

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

01/07/25 • 51 min

Episode 40: What will AI look like in 2025 and how will it change our daily lives? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into AI's future with perspectives on emerging models and innovations.

In this episode, Nathan and Matt explore the vast potential of AI models like OpenAI's upcoming o3, the future advancements expected by 2025, and the significant societal implications of these powerful technologies. They discuss potential impacts on the job market, daily life, and how AI-driven tools might handle routine tasks, freeing up human creativity for more complex endeavors.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Basic AGI emerging by 2025, transforming tasks.
(05:14) Discussing AI-generated art and personal connection.
(08:59) AI video advancements to reach new realism by 2025.
(10:41) Improved AI reasoning entails significant cost challenges.
(13:04) Top EverQuest player used multiboxing for profit.
(18:57) More compute increases performance and intelligence.
(21:09) New paradigm might solve frontier math problems.
(25:46) o3 agents may eventually benefit regular users.
(27:54) Agents constantly self-check, improving code accuracy.
(32:04) Frequent job changes commonplace in Silicon Valley.
(35:32) Japan remains important; major progress expected 2025.
(38:36) Exploring AI tools; curious about updates.
(41:08) Created an RPG-infused match-three puzzle game.
(44:13) Small teams creating massive projects efficiently now.
(45:51) Quickly built desktop tool converts files to JPEG.

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Mentions:

Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

—

Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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OpenAI’s Video Capabilities EXPOSED (Sora Leak)

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

12/10/24 • 30 min

Episode 36: What happens when AI technology leaks, and who benefits the most? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss OpenAI's recent leak involving their video generation model Sora.

In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the implications of the Sora leak, how it affected OpenAI, and what it means for the future of AI video generation. They also explore the resulting industry reactions, the complexity of maintaining NDAs, and how AI companies like Anthropic are releasing innovative features to stay competitive.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Artists frustrated over restricted video sharing rights.
(04:12) Creators lost access to flawed Sora tool.
(06:31) Anthropic's Model Context Protocol connects AI data.
(09:32) Adjust style: Remove emojis, reduce casualness.
(14:32) AI update improves V0 website cloning accuracy significantly.
(15:56) Founder admires design, improves AI-generated code backend.
(21:35) Gig work rise over traditional careers anticipated.
(24:07) He wanted X to be WeChat-like.
(25:48) Standalone app for funny AI art success.

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Mentions:

OpenAI’s Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora/
v0: https://v0.dev/
Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
Model Context Protocol: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/

Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

—

Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

AI Voice Technology Just Got INSANE (ElevenLabs GenFM Demo + More)

The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

12/24/24 • 39 min

Episode 38: How revolutionary is the latest in AI voice technology? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into this topic with Ammaar Reshi (https://x.com/ammaar), head of design at ElevenLabs and AI enthusiast who has made waves with his innovative AI projects.

In this episode, Ammaar takes us through the cutting-edge features of ElevenLabs, a platform revolutionizing content creation with AI-driven voice technology. From monetizing pre-recorded voices to producing multilingual content, and even generating music, explore how ElevenLabs is transforming how we create and consume audio content. They also delve into Ammaar’s background, discussing his transition from viral AI art to leading design at ElevenLabs, and the exciting developments on the horizon for AI in audio.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Discussing AI business tool with ElevenLabs.
(05:28) Co-founders initiated dubbing innovation for accessibility.
(07:52) Exploring ElevenLabs features, including iPhone app.
(10:47) Stability affects voice similarity and style.
(13:49) Browse library of diverse platform voice actors.
(17:37) Using ElevenLabs for quick sound effects.
(20:21) Anyone can build simple conversational AI agents.
(25:20) Mobile app empowers indie authors for self-publishing.
(31:40) GenFM: Realistic voices, 32 languages, mobile experience.
(34:25) Follow Amar on X for AI app insights.

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Mentions:

Ammaar Reshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammaarsreshi/
ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io/
NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/

Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw

—

Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

—

Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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