Episode Overview:
In this Marketing in the Age of AI episode, Emanuel Rose sits down with business coach Jake Smolarek to unpack how leaders can adapt fast, set a durable long-term vision, and use AI-first strategies like LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) to win. From Vision GPS (Goals • Planning Process • Systems) to building LLM-ready content, Jake shares practical moves for resilient growth and real ROI.
What You’ll Learn:
How to apply Vision GPS: Goals, Planning Process (not just a plan), and Systems 🧭
Why LLMO ≠ SEO (and when to build pure LLMO pages)
How to “teach AI who you are” with smart internal/external linking
Using ChatGPT/Perplexity to co-design your LLMO strategy step-by-step
Frameworks for momentum: No 0% Days and the 10-80-10 Rule
Why podcasting + long-form authority content fuels brand, leads, and LLM visibility 🎙️
Featured Guest:
Jake Smolarek — London-based business coach and entrepreneur (originally from Poland) with 20+ years of experience helping founders and executives scale with mental resilience, Vision GPS, and AI-forward marketing (LLMO).
Connect with Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakesmolarek/
Episode Highlights:
🔭 Vision GPS: Define a lifetime vision, then align Goals → Planning Process → Systems so you can adapt as conditions change.
🧠 Planning Process > Plan: Borrowed from The Art of War—monitor reality and adapt continuously.
🧩 LLMO in practice: Structure LLM-friendly pages; add rich internal/external links so models can confidently surface you in answers.
🤝 Use AI to optimize for AI: Ask ChatGPT how it would restructure your site/content for LLMO discoverability.
📈 Brand flywheel: Publish interviews, add to your site, and let LLMs (and humans) connect the dots to your expertise.
Connect and Explore More:
Host Site (Emanuel Rose): https://emanuelrose.com/ Emanuel’s AI Book: https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/
Connect with the Host (Emanuel Rose):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx
Connect with the Guest (Jake Smolarek): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakesmolarek/
Further Reading or Resources:
Host site (articles, tools, speaking): https://emanuelrose.com/
Book: Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI — https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/
Blog recap for this episode: https://emanuelrose.com/harnessing-ai-and-strategic-frameworks-for-transformational-business-growth/
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