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Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

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Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

151 - AI SERIES: 5 - How Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Can Get Started with AI with Matthew Mellinger

April 15, 2025 • Nikolas Hulewsky • Season 1 • Episode 151

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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matt (https://x.com/MattMelli) a digital entrepreneur with his hands in local SEO through Local SEO Partners, SEO Analytics with SEO Gits, and a local newsletter, the Cookville Buzz.

We dive deep into Matt's practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in his daily business operations. He shares his experiences with different AI models like Claude, ChatGPT, and Midjourney, revealing why he prefers specific tools for tasks like copywriting, analytics, and even generating unique images for client websites.

Discover how Matt is leveraging AI to streamline website development using platforms like WordPress and experimenting with no-code tools like Lovable to prototype and iterate faster, ultimately impacting his agency's efficiency and client offerings.

Questions This Episode Answers:
What do you do?
What models do you use currently and what do you use them for?
Why are you not a fan of Grok?
How did you build these websites?
How much is Lovable a month?
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This week we covered:

00:00 The Power of AI in App Development

03:02 Exploring AI Models for Marketing and SEO