In-Ear Insights: What We Value From Humans In An Age of AI
In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights Podcast
Release Date: 07/15/2026
In-Ear Insights: Live from MAICON 2026
In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights Podcast
In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss their takeaways from MAICON 2026, including Katie's sold-out Claude for Business workshop and the shift from AI basics to security, governance, and optimization. You'll learn why most people can't calculate the ROI of AI—and how to fix it by measuring a baseline before you start. You'll discover what makes AI truly agentic, using memorable examples like the "go get milk" scenario and a Waymo backseat test. You'll also see how the 5P Framework helps you define goals, guardrails, and a clear definition of...
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In-Ear Insights: The 5P Framework by Trust Insights™ and Agentic Prompting
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss why your current prompting habits need an overhaul. You will discover why old ways of talking to computers fail with today's smart tools. You will learn how to build a simple five-step guide that keeps your projects on track. You will uncover the exact warning signs that show when your digital assistant is moving past boundaries. You will master a quick setup trick that stops extra work before it drains your budget. 00:00 - Introduction 03:15 - Why old prompt methods fail today 08:40 - The five-step guide...
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In-Ear Insights: LinkedIn Algorithm Updates October 2026
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to transform overwhelming platform guides into clear, actionable steps. You will discover how to turn complicated platform rules into simple daily actions. You will learn which three profile changes push your work into front feeds. You will watch a quick framework that shows how to track your growing audience without diving into complex spreadsheets. You will see how to test your posting schedule and keep only the tactics that bring new viewers. 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - The feedback problem 04:30 -...
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In-Ear Insights: Improving AI Deep Research Results
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how everyday users mishandle AI research tools and waste valuable time on unhelpful outputs. You will discover why vague prompts trigger false answers and drain your resources. You will learn how to set strict boundaries so machines gather the data you need. You will master a simple framework that turns scattered findings into reliable plans. You will build a clear workflow that catches errors before you publish anything. 00:00 - Introduction 03:15 - The hidden limits of AI research tools 06:40 - Why vague...
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In-Ear Insights: How AI Impacts Billable Hours
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie discusses modern billing challenges. You'll discover how to charge fairly while keeping your unique skills central. You'll learn to spot which chores machines can handle and which need your personal touch. You'll find ways to organize your daily routine so buyers see clear worth no matter how fast the work finishes. You'll walk away with a simple method to track whether your new shortcuts improve results. 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - The billable hour dilemma 06:40 - How artificial tools change the workflow 12:30 - Finding...
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In-Ear Insights: The Non-Techie's Journey to Local AI
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how you will cut energy waste by shifting to local AI. You'll discover how to structure your planning so you track tools after defining your goals. You'll learn how to build a self-updating memory system that keeps every project organized without extra effort. You'll walk away with a clear checklist to audit your routine and select the exact technology you need. 00:00 - Introduction 03:15 - The trap of picking platforms first 08:42 - Building a self-updating AI memory system 14:30 - Replacing heavy tools...
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In-Ear Insights: How to Create New Content Ideas in a Sea of AI Sameness
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how you will overcome creative blocks while navigating information overload. You'll discover why AI keeps offering generic advice and how you can bypass those predictable suggestions. You'll learn to pull unconventional strategies from unrelated fields and apply them to your marketing plans. You'll identify two distinct thinking patterns that unlock fresh content ideas when your usual topics feel stale. 00:00 - Introduction 03:15 - The challenge of information overload 07:40 - Why AI defaults to common...
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In-Ear Insights: Why Does AI Write Slop?
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to stop AI from turning your writing into repetitive slop and replace it with authentic human voice. You will discover why AI drifts into repetitive phrasing and how to stop it. You will learn to measure your unique writing style with simple numbers that lock in your voice. You will apply a structured editing process that transforms machine drafts into polished content. You will gain confidence to command AI tools without wasting hours on endless revisions. 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - The AI writing...
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In-Ear Insights: AI Skills Governance
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the hidden friction of sharing AI tools across different platforms. You'll discover how to organize your AI tools for smooth operation across different platforms. You'll learn why unchecked plugins cause errors that damage your daily results. You'll uncover a clear tracking method that aligns your team without added stress. You'll build a reliable backup system that shields your projects from sudden platform shifts. 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - The hidden friction of shared AI tools 04:45 - A simple...
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In-Ear Insights: AI Forward Content Remixing
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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss a shifting content landscape where algorithms act as your primary readers. You'll discover why machines consume your content while humans scroll feeds. You'll learn how to transform any written idea into audio, video, and short clips during your regular workflow. You'll see which free tools handle the heavy lifting while you focus on your core message. You'll follow a simple roadmap that aligns your content with the group that drives real results. 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - The hidden audience driving...
info_outlineIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to separate artificial intelligence speed from actual business value. You will discover why productivity charts hide critical context that changes everything. You will learn how to spot the difference between quick output and solid results. You will master a simple framework for letting machines handle data while you keep full control over every choice. You will walk away with practical steps to scale your daily workload without sacrificing your unique perspective.
00:00 - Introduction
02:15 - The misleading productivity chart
05:40 - Decoding the midterm results
09:10 - When tests measure the wrong skills
13:25 - The seven ways to use AI properly
18:50 - Why humans must keep the steering wheel
23:40 - Practical tools for smarter workflows
28:15 - Fixing the education gap
32:00 - Call to action
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Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.