308: From 2 Days to 20 Minutes: My AI Presentation Workflow That Actually Works

Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I share how I cut presentation prep time from two days to just twenty minutes by leveraging AI tools and workflows. What used to feel overwhelming and time-consuming has become streamlined, consistent, and—dare I say—fun. We explore the common mistakes most people make when creating presentations, why AI is a game-changer, and the exact five-step process I use to create polished, professional decks without losing days of productivity . The Problem with PresentationsWhy most people waste hours designing slides manuallyHow perfectionism and starting from scratch slows everything downThe pitfalls of relying only on minimal AI features in PowerPoint or Google Slides The Two Biggest Mistakes with AINot using AI at all, sticking to manual workNot giving AI enough content and context (remember—AI is not psychic!) My Five-Step Presentation WorkflowFeed AI everything you have: old decks, transcripts, blogs, emails, or even a quick brain dumpBuild and refine the outline: let AI create the structure, then adjust for audience and flowFormat in Markdown: create a clean hierarchy for importing into toolsImport to Gamma.app: edit slides, swap visuals, and customize to your styleExport to PowerPoint or Google Slides: finalize, add extras, and present offline with confidence Pro Tips for Saving TimeUse dictation to brain-dump ideas into ChatGPT or Claude on the goAlways verify AI-sourced information (tools like Perplexity can help)Edit primarily in Gamma.app before exporting for the smoothest workflowRepurpose your presentations into worksheets, handouts, or future content Key Takeaways for MarketersAI can turn presentation prep from days into minutesProviding enough context ensures authentic, tailored slidesConsistency across decks comes naturally when building on your own existing contentEfficiency doesn’t mean sacrificing quality—you’ll gain both Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or professional who’s tired of wasting days on slide decks, this episode shows how to reclaim your time and still deliver presentations that wow. Are you ready to stop spending days on presentations and start letting AI do the heavy lifting? Tune in and learn how to transform your workflow today. Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage? Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I"ve got all your AI curiosities covered. It"s the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here