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#137 Exploring Innovative Tools with Shawn Reddy & Katie Tremulis

Shawn Reddy is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AI Advantage, an AI-as-a-Service company serving over 500,000 monthly users and 400+ global clients. He specializes in AI-driven cold outreach strategies that consistently generate 25%+ booked call rates and 60%+ response rates, helping businesses boost revenue through authentic, human-like automation. With over five years of marketing leadership experience, Shawn is passionate about content marketing, videography, and creating high-performing funnels for SMBs. His mission is to make AI solutions more accessible while maintaining real human connection at scale. Katie Tremulis is a Senior Sales and Marketing Executive at ProNotary, specializing in Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions. With a focus on enhancing anti-money laundering efforts, she leverages advanced identity verification technologies to improve transaction security. Katie has contributed thought leadership on the application of RON in legal contexts, such as cross-country divorces, and is dedicated to advancing secure digital notarization practices.​ In this episode, we discover how different tools are transforming B2B strategies with AI Advantage, LinkedIn magic, and more.
“Last year, we achieved 26 million views and impressions without spending a dime on marketing.” -Shawn Reddy
“By integrating AI with social media platforms, we enhance our processing capability.” -Katie Tremulis

About the Episode

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI agents are transforming the way businesses approach marketing, making tools more accessible and affordable. The NTM Growth Marketing Podcast recently hosted Shawn Reddy, co-founder and acting CMO of AI Advantage, and Katie Tremulis, sales and marketing executive at ProNotary, to demystify AI agents and share innovative marketing insights.

Understanding AI Agents

AI agents are changing how businesses operate by automating tasks beyond what traditional chatbots can do. Shawn describes AI agents as advanced tools that perform actions on behalf of the user. “An AI agent is where you’re able to interact with a chat interface and get that agent to perform actions based on your prompts,” he elaborates.

Katie contributes her perspective, highlighting AI’s role in enhancing marketing efficiency. She explains, “AI tools like ChatGPT have become my go-to for refining marketing strategies.”

A Day in the Life of Shawn

As co-founder and acting CMO of AI Advantage, Shawn wears many hats. His focus areas include:

  • LinkedIn Strategy: Accounts for 85% of their traffic.
  • Web Content: Ensuring the website content is up-to-date and engaging.
  • Team Management: Overseeing two salespeople and one assistant to ensure tasks are effectively distributed.

Shawn highlights the versatile nature of startup roles: “The role of CMO is really more of a focus parameter; I’m involved in operations and running marketing strategies.”

“In startup life, playing multiple hats is key,” says Shawn, reflecting on his diverse responsibilities.

Mastering LinkedIn for B2B Success

LinkedIn is a powerful platform for AI Advantage, providing the majority of its web traffic. Shawn explains their success:

Key Strategies:

  1. Content Targeting: Focusing on engaging the right audience with specific interests.
  2. Niche Identification: Understanding the target market—particularly tech enthusiasts and developers.
  3. Personal Branding: Leveraging newsletters and organic reach to build a follower base.

AJ, Shawn’s co-founder, has created the AI Advantage newsletter, which has been instrumental in their growth strategy. Shawn boasts, “Last year, we achieved 26 million views and impressions without spending a dime on marketing.”

“Building content that truly resonates is crucial for LinkedIn success,” Shawn advises.

Innovative Marketing Approaches

AI Advantage thrives on innovation. One standout tactic is the use of computer vision. This technology allows marketing automation by enabling agents to see and interact visually with digital content. “With computer vision, it’s like an agent making actions on your behalf,” Shawn explains.

Katie shares a similar passion for innovation. Her approach at ProNotary revolves around crafting educational content that answers common customer queries. “It’s a way of cloning yourself,” Katie states, emphasizing content’s power to simplify the sales process.

“Our marketing strategy is all about attraction-based techniques,” Katie reveals.

AI’s Impact on Marketing Roles

AI has significantly reshaped how marketing is approached. Shawn, who did not major in marketing, attributes his success to AI tools that have enabled him to self-teach. “AI has allowed me to bridge the gap and create an operation in line with current marketing practices,” Shawn shares.

Katie echoes this sentiment, stating, “AI is really like the renaissance of our age.” She credits AI for allowing her to enhance and refine her marketing strategies effectively.

“ChatGPT is my best friend when it comes to marketing tasks,” Katie confides.

AI Tools Transforming Marketing Strategy

A standout tool mentioned by Shawn is Manus, an AI agent platform that streamlines web interactions and tasks in real-time. “The future of marketing lies in setting up different agents to build your team,” he emphasizes.

Katie also utilizes advanced AI tools, particularly ChatGPT and ManyChat, to automate and improve client interactions. “By integrating AI with social media platforms, we enhance our processing capability,” Katie reveals.

Educational Content Creation with AI

Katie from ProNotary discusses the power of educational content. Her approach focuses on answering commonly asked questions, thereby laying the groundwork for smoother sales processes.

Content Strategy:

  • Educational Focus: Creating content based on customer inquiries.
  • Interviews: Engaging industry experts to share knowledge and attract the right audience.

Katie explains how content organic reach was vital for SEO and customer engagement, creating an inbound funnel for their business.

Katie’s Take on AI in Marketing

Katie emphasizes the role of AI in automating marketing processes. Tools like ChatGPT have become her go-to for refining marketing strategies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prompt Engineering: Leveraging AI to improve content generation and customer interaction.
  • ManyChat Integration: Using this tool to automate client interactions and improve social media engagement.

Katie advocates for blending AI tools to refine and execute marketing strategies efficiently.

Conclusion

In 2025, AI is at the forefront of transforming business operations and marketing strategies. From AI agents taking the lead in automation to innovative content strategies on LinkedIn and YouTube, the potential is immense. Both Shawn and Katie exemplify how staying ahead with AI tools not only enhances efficiency but revolutionizes marketing approaches.

By keeping up with technological advancements, businesses can leverage AI to eliminate mundane tasks, refocus on strategic growth, and create consistent and engaging content for their audience.

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