Relationship Marketing

Brad Smith

Sick of information being thrown at you by guru's and hype online? I will give you straight up insight and exact strategies to implement for your online business. This is straight Q&A, the secret society. For every question asked/answered I will link back to your page, answer privately "exclusive" and then make my blog + video + podcast around you and your question. What’s the one question you get the most, what do clients express to you, how are you helping people now? Find the pain point, get on their level and show empathy and you will change forever. Ready? Let’s make a change!

  1. How to Create Video Content That Ranks on ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube

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    How to Create Video Content That Ranks on ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube

    Do you know exactly what your ideal customer is typing into ChatGPT to find you? Full guide here https://automationlinks.com/blog/how-to-create-video-content-that-ranks-on-chatgpt-google-and-youtubeIn this video, Brad Smith breaks down the exact steps to find out what your customers are searching for on ChatGPT, Google, Google AI, Perplexity, and YouTube so you can stop guessing, create better content, and start showing up as the trusted answer.This is video 1 in this series. We cover how to find the exact questions your ideal customers are asking, how to study the sources showing up in AI search, how to identify better long tail opportunities, and how to turn that into the foundation for your pillar content.If you want to rank at the top of ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube, this is where it starts.Helpful links:Watch the full playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyuEfTDekoKahwGLQEzj4L7yte6vvxgao&si=e51iT-ZY0tatKJl6Get the exact prompt here: https://automationlinks.com/ai-prompt/library?q=VideoStart your free 30 day trial here: [FREE_TRIAL_LINK]Learn more about Brad Smith here: https://automationlinks.com/startSubscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@brad-smith?sub_confirmation=1In this video, you’ll learn:• how to find what your customers are actually searching for• how to use ChatGPT, Google, Google AI, Perplexity, and YouTube for research• how to study sources and social signals• how to find long tail keyword opportunities• how to avoid generic topics with too much competition• how to choose one pillar topic to build content aroundCHAPTERS:00:00 What your ideal customer is typing into ChatGPT00:28 Why this matters for SEO, AI search, and leads00:55 Where to start your research01:22 How to use ChatGPT to find search variations01:58 How to use Google suggestions and related searches02:32 How to use Google AI mode and Perplexity03:00 Why sources matter and what they tell you03:42 How to study social signals across the Internet04:20 How to use People Also Ask for content ideas05:00 Why generic topics are too competitive05:42 How to find better long tail keyword questions06:25 How to change a few words and make the topic your own07:10 How to look at YouTube videos for better topic ideas07:55 Example: how to get more leads for a business08:35 Example: how to niche down and make the question easier to rank09:12 Example: finding the best roofing company in Wilmington09:55 How to study the sources in local search results10:25 Choose one pillar question and build from there10:45 Final thoughts and what the next video coversWhat to do next:Go ask ChatGPT what your ideal customer may be typing in.Go to Google and look at the suggested searches.Check Google AI and Perplexity.Study the sources.Look at YouTube, Reddit, Google My Business, Yelp, Instagram, Facebook, and other trusted sites.Find one question.Then make your content around that one question.That is where the magic comes in.If you want the exact prompt that helps you find these search terms for your business, comment PROMPT below and somebody from our team will send it over.If this video brought you value, subscribe to the channel and check out the full playlist so you can watch the next video where we break down how to make the content around the topic and start showing up at the top of ChatGPT.#SEO #ChatGPTSEO #AISEO #SocialSignals #YouTubeSEO #GoogleSEO #KeywordResearch #LeadGeneration #SmallBusinessMarketing

    11 Min.
  2. How to Find What Your Customers Are Searching for on ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube

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    How to Find What Your Customers Are Searching for on ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube

    How do you find what your customers are actually searching for on ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube?In this podcast, I break down exactly how to stop guessing topics and start creating content around the real questions your buyers are already typing into search engines and AI tools.If you want to grow your business, get more leads, rank higher in search, and show up as a trusted answer in ChatGPT, this is one of the most important steps. Most businesses are creating random content, guessing what to post, and hoping it works. That is not the strategy.What works is finding the exact questions your customers are asking, understanding the language they use, and then building content that directly answers those questions in a simple, helpful way.That is how we have ranked content on Google, YouTube, and now ChatGPT.In this podcast, I share my screen and walk you through how to identify buyer questions, how to find content ideas that actually have demand, and how to use those topics to create videos, blogs, social posts, and pillar content that can bring in leads over and over again.If you are a business owner, marketer, agency, local business, coach, consultant, or eCommerce brand trying to grow with AI SEO, YouTube SEO, and better content marketing, this video will help you.What we cover in this video:1. How to find what your customers are searching for2. How to stop guessing content topics3. How to uncover buyer questions4. How to use ChatGPT, Google, and YouTube for topic research5. How to create content that matches search intent6. How to build better videos around real demand7. How to set up your content for stronger SEO and AI visibilityThis is the exact foundation for creating content that can rank in Google, get recommended in ChatGPT, and build trust across YouTube and other platforms.If you want the full system we use to help businesses grow with AI SEO, content marketing, social signals, and search visibility, check out the links below.30 Day Trial:https://www.AutomationLinks.com/startRead more here:https://automationlinks.com/blog/do-social-signals-help-seo-and-chatgpt-rankings-in-2026If this video helps you, subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications, and check out the playlist for the full step by step system.CHAPTERS00:00 Why most businesses are guessing00:35 What your customers are really searching for01:15 How to find buyer questions02:05 Using ChatGPT for search research03:00 Using Google to find demand03:50 Using YouTube to find content ideas04:40 How to identify the best topics05:35 How to match search intent06:20 How to turn questions into content07:10 How this helps you rank higher08:05 How to build trust and get more leadsQuestions people are asking:What are customers searching for on ChatGPT?How do I find buyer questions for my business?How do I know what content to create?How do I find SEO topics my customers actually care about?How do I use ChatGPT for keyword and content research?What should I post on YouTube to get more leads?How do I create content that ranks on Google and ChatGPT?How do I stop guessing and make content people are already searching for?#AISEO #YouTubeSEO #ChatGPTSEO #ContentMarketing #LeadGeneration #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #SearchEngineOptimization #YouTubeMarketing #ChatGPTMarketing

    9 Min.
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    Do Social Signals Help SEO and ChatGPT Rankings in 2026?

    Most businesses are not struggling because they are bad at what they do. They are struggling because they are not showing up where people are looking. In this episode, we break down a question a lot of business owners and marketers are asking right now: do social signals still help SEO and ChatGPT rankings in 2026? View the full guide here https://www.automationlinks.com/blog/do-social-signals-help-seo-and-chatgpt-rankings-in-2026 We get into what social signals actually are, how Google and AI tools like ChatGPT look across the Internet for trust, relevance, and repeated brand mentions, and why your website alone is usually not enough anymore. We also talk about how videos, blog posts, Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, YouTube, citations, and content distribution all work together to help your business build authority online. This episode is a practical breakdown of how to take one real question your ideal customer is already searching for, turn it into a YouTube video, blog post, and supporting content, then link it all together so your brand has a better chance of getting found in Google, YouTube, and ChatGPT. We also cover indexing, topic clusters, and how ads and email can help speed up the process. If you want more traffic, more trust, and more leads without just guessing what to post, this episode will help you understand how to make your content actually work together. Chapters00:00 Why most businesses are not showing up online01:32 Do social signals still matter for SEO in 2026?03:18 What social signals actually are05:07 How social signals help Google understand trust and relevance07:11 How ChatGPT and AI search look across the web09:06 Why your website alone is usually not enough10:41 How to find the right topic your ideal customer is already searching for12:56 Why video is the best starting point for most businesses14:38 How to turn one video into a blog post and content cluster16:44 Why distribution across Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, and YouTube matters18:27 How indexing helps Google and Bing find your content faster19:35 How ads and email can speed up results20:29 Final takeaway LinksRead the full article: https://www.automationlinks.com/blog/do-social-signals-help-seo-and-chatgpt-rankings-in-2026Learn more about Automation Links: https://automationlinks.com/aboutAI Prompt Page: https://automationlinks.com/ai-promptsReviews: https://automationlinks.com/reviewsContact us: https://automationlinks.com/contact If your business is not being talked about across the Internet, Google and ChatGPT have less reason to trust it, rank it, or recommend it. That is why social signals matter, and that is why this topic matters now more than ever.

    21 Min.
  4. 17.11.2025

    Automate Your Lead Follow-Up With These 3 Simple Steps

    You're Losing 99.9% of Your Leads (Here's How to Follow Up Until They Say Yes).Most businesses don't even track their visitors. If you don't have Google Analytics or a way to know when somebody comes to your site, you're missing out on 99.9% of your leads.In this video, I'm going to break down exactly how we're able to follow up with our leads on every channel over and over until they say yes and how you can do it as well.This channel is no fluff. I'm just going to share my screen, show you how you can do it so you can get results.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Why You're Losing 99.9% of Your Leads0:45 - How to Track Visitors and Stop Lead Leakage1:30 - How to Create Educational Content That Converts2:45 - How to Train AI to Talk and Act Like You4:00 - How to Write Personal Style Follow-Up Emails5:15 - How to Connect Leads Across Multiple Platforms6:30 - How to Set Up Automated Follow-Up Sequences7:15 - How to Run Low-Cost Retargeting Ads That WorkSTEP-BY-STEP EDUCATION:Step 1: Track Your Visitors ProperlyYou can't follow up with people if you don't have tracking and pixels set up. You need to know how many visitors are hitting your site, how many people are hitting your CRM versus how many are just leaving. The average website gets a 0.01% conversion rate - somebody comes to your blog and leaves without filling out the form.Step 2: Create Helpful Educational Content WeeklyCreate a YouTube video every single week that generates all your other content. If your new lead just sees you selling and making generic, boring social media posts, they don't care. They're just going to go to the next brand. But if you're creating educational content and they learn from you, they're more likely to become a customer.Step 3: Train AI with Your Voice and StyleUpload your YouTube videos so AI starts learning what you say, the words you say, how you say it, your sense of humor, and it can create helpful content based on what you're teaching. If you're not comfortable on camera, speak into audio and record your voice and upload that transcription.Step 4: Follow Up with Personal EmailsWrite emails by speaking into your phone. The main goal when following up is to ask them questions about them, not tell them about you because they don't care about you yet. Ask more questions, get them to respond - if they respond to that email, you're more likely to stay in their inbox.Step 5: Connect Across All PlatformsGet them to connect on LinkedIn after they've seen your video, joined your newsletter, read your blog, saw your Twitter post. You want to show up in their email consistently, show up in their LinkedIn profile, and wherever you're most active.Step 6: Set Up Automated SequencesAdd them to automation that keeps you top of mind so you don't need to post every single day. Email them every other day, and after about five relationship-building emails, add them to the newsletter. Step 7: Run Retargeting AdsSet up low-cost retargeting ads to anyone that hits the site. We don't need more people, we need to follow up with the people we already have. COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED:Q: What if I don't have time to create content and follow up manually?Get an assistant or have a company help you. Either way you need to do it because you're going to be left behind. Q: How often should I follow up with leads?Email them every other day for about five relationship-building emails, then add them to your newsletter for consistent top-of-mind awareness. Q: Which platforms should I focus on for retargeting?You really only need to start with three platforms, but as your brand grows, follow up on every platform - Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, everywhere. Q: How much should I spend on retargeting ads?Start spending $25/day or about $1,000/month if you can. You don't need to spend much - we don't need more people, we need to follow up with the people we already have.

    8 Min.
  5. 14.11.2025

    How to Build Your Own AI Chatbot in 60 Seconds

    How My AI Bot Automatically Closed $1,100 in Sales by Following Up With Every Website VisitorYesterday, my AI bot closed $1,100 in sales while I was sleeping. Everyone that visited my website, it went and reached out to personally on my behalf and started conversations that turned into paying customers.I'm Brad Smith, owner of Automation Links, and I've been doing marketing for 10 years, worked with over 2,500 brands. In this video, I'm going to show you exactly how to build your own AI bot so it follows up with your leads automatically.All it takes is just a couple prompts where you fill out information about yourself and it'll be fully customized for you. The prompts the AI comes out with are only as good as the information you give it - so the better information you provide, the better responses you'll get.CHAPTERS:0:00 - My AI Bot Closed $1,100 in Sales Yesterday0:30 - How to Set Up Your Custom AI Bot Account1:00 - How to Train Your Bot to Speak Like You1:30 - How to Add Your YouTube Videos for Training2:00 - How to Upload Documents and Knowledge Base2:30 - How to Install the Chat Widget on Your Website3:00 - How to Create AI Content for Multiple Platforms3:30 - How to Track Website Visitors Automatically4:00 - How to Set Up Automated Follow-Up Sequences4:30 - Next Steps and Getting Your AI BotSTEP-BY-STEP SETUP PROCESS:Step 1: Initial Bot ConfigurationFill out basic information including your name, company details, website, and add a profile picture. The system automatically updates and customizes based on your information.Step 2: Complete Bot TrainingGo through six simple steps to fully train your bot. Add your YouTube videos so it learns from your actual words and speaking style. Upload any documents, transcriptions, audio files, or website copy so it gets fully trained on your brand.Step 3: Website IntegrationGet a widget code to copy and paste into your website, or set up a custom domain like chat.yourwebsite.com for social media and ad campaigns.Step 4: Content Creation SystemGenerate content for multiple platforms including blogs, Medium articles, Reddit posts, Quora, and Pinterest. AI SEO prioritizes these channels in search results, so when someone asks ChatGPT a question, it references your content.Step 5: Lead Tracking and Follow-UpConnect Google Analytics to track all website visitors and chatbot interactions. Partner integration with DataShopper identifies every website visitor and automatically adds them to your CRM for email, text, or DM follow-up.KEY FEATURES:Custom AI bot trained on your voice and expertiseAutomatic lead follow-up via email, text, and DMMulti-platform content generation for AI SEOWebsite visitor tracking and identificationCRM integration for seamless lead managementCustom domain setup for professional brandingIMPORTANT REMINDER:Nobody wants to hear generic AI responses - they want to hear from YOU. You just need to train it right with your authentic voice, knowledge, and expertise.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Complete AI Bot Setup (comment "BOT" below)AI SEO Course and Community TrainingDataShopper Integration for Visitor TrackingMulti-Platform Content TemplatesRESULTS YOU CAN EXPECT:When properly set up and trained, your AI bot works 24/7 to engage website visitors, qualify leads, and follow up automatically. This system closed $1,100 in sales yesterday alone by having conversations I never would have had manually.

    5 Min.
  6. 13.11.2025

    How to Crush It with X (Twitter) Ads and Grow Your Brand

    Stop Wasting Money on X Twitter Ads - Complete Setup Guide That Actually Works - get the full system here https://www.automationlinks.com/start.If you have any type of business or brand and you have not tried X Twitter ads yet, this video is going to break down exactly how to set up your first X ad so you actually start getting some results.I've been working with over 2,500 brands over the last 10 years. We do over a hundred thousand a month with 80% margins because we build systems, we advertise in the right place and we follow up with our leads.This video is strictly educational. I want you to copy what we're doing and paste it into your brand so you can grow too.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Why X Twitter Ads Beat Other Platforms0:30 - Common X Ads Mistakes That Kill Results1:00 - Setting Up Your First X Ad Campaign1:30 - Choosing the Right Campaign Type2:00 - Budget Strategy for New Advertisers2:30 - Essential Requirements Before Starting3:00 - Getting Blue Check Mark Verification3:30 - Finding Your Winning Creative Strategy4:00 - Targeting Maximum Reach vs Conversions4:30 - Placement Options That Actually Work5:00 - Age and Location Targeting Best Practices5:30 - Follower Lookalike Targeting Strategy6:00 - Using Competitor Followers for Targeting6:30 - Keyword Targeting vs Follower Targeting7:00 - The 3-Layer X Ads Strategy Explained7:30 - Building Social Authority with Organic Posts8:00 - Selecting High-Performing Organic Content8:30 - Testing Multiple Creatives Simultaneously9:00 - Tracking Results and Optimization Tips9:30 - Next Steps and Advanced StrategiesSTEP-BY-STEP EDUCATION:Essential Setup Requirements:Before starting X ads, you need terms and conditions, privacy policy, blue check mark verification, and legitimate business setup. Don't try to trick the system or your ad account will get banned.Budget and Testing Strategy:Start with just $5/day if you're new. Don't spend $500 on day one because you haven't proven your ads work yet. Find winning creatives with the lowest budget first, then scale up.Targeting Strategy:Focus on follower lookalikes from competitors like Alex Hormozi or Justin Welsh. Build an audience of about a million people and show them your ad over and over. Don't waste money on broad targeting.The 3-Layer System:Layer 1: Build awareness with organic posts to cold audiencesLayer 2: Retarget people who engaged with your contentLayer 3: Show conversion-focused ads only to people who follow youCreative Selection:Use organic posts that already performed well and have engagement. Don't use family, faith, or meme posts - only business-educational content that builds authority around your expertise.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Your customers don't care about Grok or AI features - they care about educational, helpful content. Don't follow trends, focus on building awareness and providing value. Test with low budgets, find winners, then scale. Use organic posts with existing engagement to build social authority.Author: Brad Smith https://x.com/bradsmithcoachCompany: AutomationLinks https://www.automationlinks.com/

    10 Min.
  7. 11.11.2025

    How to Grow Your YouTube Channel and Make Money (FULL COURSE)

    The Complete Guide to Growing Your YouTube Channel and Making Real Money From It. Get the full AI system here www.AutomationLinks.com/startYou've been researching how to grow a YouTube channel and actually make sales from it. You found the right place. I've been doing YouTube for over 9 years, just hit 108,000 subscribers, but here's the key - I don't make money from YouTube ad revenue. I make money when somebody calls me and says "Hey Brad, I've watched all your YouTube videos. I'm ready to sign up."In this complete course, I'll show you my exact system for turning YouTube viewers into paying customers. This isn't about going viral or getting millions of views - it's about attracting your ideal customers and converting them into sales.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Why Most YouTubers Make Money Wrong0:30 - The 3-Step YouTube Money System Overview1:00 - Step 1: How to Create Your YouTube Channel Strategy1:30 - How to Research What Your Customers Actually Search For2:00 - How to Find Winning Video Topics Using Google2:30 - How to Create Educational Content That Converts3:00 - How to Structure Your Videos for Maximum Engagement3:30 - How to Write Scripts That Keep People Watching4:00 - Step 2: How to Turn One Video Into Multiple Content Pieces4:30 - How to Create Blog Posts From Your Video Transcripts5:00 - How to Rank in AI Search Results (ChatGPT, Perplexity)5:30 - How to Build Brand Authority Across All Platforms6:00 - How to Use Virtual Assistants to Scale Content Creation6:30 - Step 3: How to Run Strategic YouTube Ads That Convert7:00 - How to Set Up Retargeting Ads That Actually Work7:30 - How to Create Video Ads That Don't Feel Like Ads8:00 - How to Target Competitor Audiences Effectively8:30 - How to Set Up Google Ads for YouTube Success9:00 - The Complete YouTube Growth Timeline9:30 - How to get started growing your brand on YouTube10:00 - Try this YouTube tactic to get more clientsSTEP-BY-STEP EDUCATION:Step 1: Content Strategy That ConvertsDon't just make random videos. Research what your ideal customers are actually searching for on Google and YouTube. Use Google's video search results to find proven topics, then create your own version with educational value.Step 2: The Pillar Content SystemCreate one high-quality educational video per week, then use AI to turn it into blog posts, social media content, and articles across multiple platforms. This builds brand authority and helps you show up in AI search results where people trust you 22% more than Google.Step 3: Strategic YouTube AdvertisingDon't run annoying pre-roll ads. Instead, use in-feed ads and recommended video placements to show up when people are actively looking for solutions. Target competitor audiences and retarget website visitors with educational content first, then conversion-focused ads.The Money-Making Framework:1. Educational content builds trust and authority2. Multiple touchpoints across platforms increase recognition3. Strategic ads put you in front of ideal customers4. Viewers become leads, leads become customersCOMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED:Q: How often should I post YouTube videos?Start with one video per week if you're new. Once you're comfortable and have systems in place, aim for three times per week. Consistency matters more than frequency.Q: Do I need expensive equipment to start?No. I use simple screen recording software like Tella. Focus on providing value and education rather than perfect production quality. Good content with average video quality beats perfect video quality with poor content.Q: How long should my videos be?Keep your hook under 30 seconds, then break down your content into clear steps. Educational videos can be 5-15 minutes. The key is providing complete value while keeping people engaged throughout.Q: When should I start running YouTube ads?Have at least 3 high-quality educational videos published and be posting consistently for a few weeks before starting ads.

    11 Min.
  8. How to Build an AI Agent That Gets Leads using Automation

    14.10.2025

    How to Build an AI Agent That Gets Leads using Automation

    Author: Brad Smith Company: AutomationLinks The Robot Stalker That Makes Me Money (While I Sleep). Your website just became as useful as a broken vending machine. 99% of your visitors show up, look around, and leave forever. Meanwhile, I built a robot stalker that follows every single visitor around the internet until they become customers. Sounds creepy? Maybe. But it works. In this episode, I break down the exact 3-step system that turns your website into a lead-generating machine using AI automation. No more chasing leads. No more wondering "what happened to all my traffic?" You'll learn: Why lead magnets are dead (and what replaced them)The "24 touches across 3 platforms" rule that converts strangers into buyersHow to build an AI agent that talks exactly like youThe follow-up sequence that got me clients who signed up a YEAR laterThe reality: Less than 1% of website visitors actually buy from you. That means you're wasting 99% of your traffic unless you have a system to follow up. The solution: A robot that legally tracks every visitor, gets their contact info, and follows up with personalized messages that sound like you wrote them. I've been doing marketing for 10 years, worked with 2,500+ brands, and this is the system that changed everything. Ready to stop letting leads slip through your fingers? Listen up, take notes, and actually implement this stuff. Because while your competitors are still hoping people remember them, you'll have a robot that makes sure they never forget. Want the free tool I mention? Head to the YouTube channel and comment "TOOL" - I'll send you everything you need to build your own profitable stalker system. Unless you enjoy watching 99% of your traffic disappear forever. Your choice. Check out the full guide here https://www.automationlinks.com/how-to-build-an-ai-agent-that-gets-leads-using-automation

    8 Min.

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Sick of information being thrown at you by guru's and hype online? I will give you straight up insight and exact strategies to implement for your online business. This is straight Q&A, the secret society. For every question asked/answered I will link back to your page, answer privately "exclusive" and then make my blog + video + podcast around you and your question. What’s the one question you get the most, what do clients express to you, how are you helping people now? Find the pain point, get on their level and show empathy and you will change forever. Ready? Let’s make a change!