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The PromoPilot PodcastThe AI Automation Spectrum: From Workflows to AI AgentsDiscover the AI Automation Spectrum — a simple framework that maps automation from straightforward, rule-based workflows to intelligent, autonomous AI agents. This episode gives a clear, beginner-friendly overview of how automation is evolving and why it matters.
We break down four levels: Workflow (deterministic, if-then rules), AI Workflow (a workflow with a single AI step), Agentic Workflow (multiple AI decisions within a structured flow), and Agent (an autonomous AI assistant that pursues goals). Each level balances predictability and adaptability in different ways.
Learn where tools like Zapier fit on the spectrum, how to choose the right le...
2026-01-1904 minThe PromoPilot PodcastInside Order Desk: Building the Connected Promo Supply ChainPromoPilot, Order Desk's founder, and promo industry friends from the supplier and distributor side, as we explore how distributors, suppliers, and SaaS providers connect through Order Desk. Learn how integrations streamline workflows, unlock new opportunities, and make your business easier to work with. Whether you’re a distributor, supplier, or SaaS platform, you’ll walk away with practical insights and a clear next step to get started. Try Order Desk at https://affiliate.orderdesk.com//idevaffiliate.php?id=1092
View the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbBtU9M0_-c
2025-11-2441 minThe PromoPilot PodcastBridging the Gap Between 3PL and 4PL: Custom Fulfillment Solutions for Promo DistributorsPromotional distributors often outsource fulfillment, but many traditional 3PLs are rigid—offering one-size-fits-all processes, limited custom packaging, poor handling of hybrid (stock + print-on-demand) orders, and constrained international reach. Those gaps can raise freight costs, slow delivery, and weaken the branded unboxing experience.
This episode explains the 3PL vs 4PL difference and introduces Xpedite as a hybrid solution: a hands-on fulfillment provider that also acts like a strategic logistics partner. Xpedite combines warehousing, in-house digital printing, global partner networks, custom kitting/packaging, and batch project support to handle complex promo workflows and international distribution.
In a Q...
2025-08-2508 min
Between 2 Brands PodcastEp. 31 - Eric Granata from PromoPilotIt’s Friday and we are already half-way through August, so why not drop a brand-new episode of the Between 2 Brands #podcast with your host, Bill Petrie! This week, Bill shares a disappointing encounter with someone in the Promotional Products Professionals Facebook group and why we all need to have more grace with companies and individuals. Soon thereafter, Bill is joined by Eric Granata from PromoPilot where they discuss Bill’s bizarre fascination with weird snack food collabs and someone who truly inspired Bill at a very young age before Eric is subjected to “Five Easy Questions.” The conversation takes many twi...
2025-08-1535 minThe PromoPilot PodcastWhy did PromoXcrm build a Zapier integration?In this episode Alex Brown of PromoXcrm and I chat about the solutions they solve with PromoXcrm and why building a Zapier integration was important to them. You can learn more about PromoXcrm at https://promoxcrm.ai
2025-07-0910 minThe PromoPilot PodcastHow Outgage Makes Gifting Measurable—and PowerfulIn this episode, we sit down with Mika Kayt from Outgage to explore how modern marketers are using corporate gifting to drive real results. We unpack why gifting has evolved from a nice gesture to a strategic channel—and how platforms like Outgage bridge the gap between offline swag and online engagement with measurable ROI. Whether you're a promotional product distributor offering gifting solutions or just starting to explore the space, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.
🔗 Learn more about Outgage: https://outgage.co
👤 Connect with Mika on LinkedIn: https://www.linke...
2025-06-2636 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 11On The Blog.
Grow print sales with this simple questionnaire.
On Our Radar.
Don't sell, educate!
Trupeer – Generate guides from videos.
Why Generalists Own The Future
Release Notes.
Order My Gear and Trust Center
Zoho DataPrep 2.0
Thanks.io
ShipStation
Popago Image Backgrounds and Redirect Links
2024-09-2604 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 10Free Stuff: promopilot.io/free-stuff
On The Blog.
Optimize Inventory
On Our Radar.
Hacking Sales as an Introvert
AI Won't Steal Jobs
Individual vs Administrative Efficiency
Release Notes.
Brikl
Liftoff Webhooks
Merch.ai Holiday Look Book
2024-09-0603 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 9On The Blog.
Sending Liftoff Orders to Spoke Custom
On Our Radar.
WeTransfer Acquisition
AI: 3D Assets from Photo
Perfect Bug Reports
Release Notes.
Brikl
Order Desk/S&S Activewear
Safsira Shopify App
2024-08-1503 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 8On The Blog.
Introducing Order Desk
On Our Radar.
Will AI turn Human Creativity into a Luxury?
Cloudflare Security Report
"Authentic" is Dead
Release Notes.
Order Desk Spoke Custom Integration
Order Desk Liftoff Integration
Swag Space
Order My Gear
2024-08-0803 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 7On The Blog.
Leveraging ASI's Ad Impressions Study
On Our Radar.
Merch.ai
Outcomes, not Outputs
Instagram HOP Method
Release Notes.
commonsku: Improved Reports
SAGE: Text Messaging in CRM
PCNA's GIVEE: New Website and Setup Wizard
CPS360: FAST Platform Integration
2024-07-2503 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 6On The Blog.
Managing Variable Print Templates Projects with Coverdale
On Our Radar.
OpenAI's 5 Levels of AI
In Defense of the New
Cold Email Best Practices
Diversions.
Brian Eno Generative Documentary
2024-07-1803 minThe PromoPilot PodcastAviator's Log, Issue 5The industry is awash in innovation! We celebrate Reciprocity Road's growth, introduce Gemline's product-level carbon tracking, and spotlight a new app for automating direct mail. Discover a new industry podcast, updates for promo apps, and much more. Don't miss out on all the exciting details!
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2024-07-1202 min