Episode #
Most New Hires Are Dead Weight Without These Two Things
January 15, 2026

In this episode, hosts Neil and Eric break down why AI fluency is becoming a non negotiable skill for marketers and operators. They discuss shrinking headcount, rising revenue per employee, the return of growth marketing, and how tools like cloud code, agents, and AI workflows are creating “superpower” employees. From hiring standards to real examples of AI driven productivity, this conversation explains how brands, teams, and individuals must adapt to stay relevant in an AI first world.

Key Takeaways:

AI fluency is becoming a baseline job requirement

Growth marketing is returning in a new AI powered form

Smaller teams can outperform larger headcounts with AI

Chapters:

(00:00) AI, headcount, and talent shifts

(01:40) AI fluency mandates at companies

(02:05) Bot first marketing future

(03:00) Growth marketing comeback

(05:24) AI powered growth examples

(07:36) AI as professional superpowers

(10:23) Hiring for AI forward talent

(15:45) Real AI workflows in action

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