The #1 Lead Generation Mistake You're Making With AI - Joshua Kopac

Authentic connections close deals; AI enhances marketing without replacing personal interaction; influencer partnerships thrive on genuine engagement, not just vanity metrics. Joshua Kopac, founder of the digital marketing agency Be Kept Up, is a digital strategist specializing in affiliate-driven growth. He focuses on delivering measurable and sustainable results through targeted and genuine marketing that builds engaged audiences. Kopac emphasizes smart scaling and strategic systems over simply chasing clicks. Josh shares his unique journey as a one-man army leveraging AI for lead generation and reporting, and offers candid advice for brands and influencers on how to build meaningful partnerships in an increasingly automated world. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Is Now the Best or Worst Time to Hire Influencers?The Business Implications of Influencer SpecializationConcerns Over Authenticity in the Age of AIIntegrating AI in Lead Generation and SalesThe Role of AI in Content Creation and MarketingAI’s Customization Capabilities and Implications for MarketingLead Generation Platforms and Tactics Takeaways: 1. Authenticity beats automation 2. Leverage AI—but stay personal 3. Dig deeper than vanity metric Connect with Joshua Kopac: Website: https://www.bekeptup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakopac/ Timestamps: 00:00 AI-Generated Content Concerns 04:55 Targeted Outreach vs. Mass Messaging 07:49 AI"s Impact on Content Creation 12:04 AI-Driven Advertising Network 15:23 "Overwhelmed by LinkedIn Messages" 18:09 Future of Content in AI Era 22:05 Evaluating Sponsorship Deal Value 24:04 Influencer"s Key: Track Conversions _____________________________________________ 🗞️ Newsletter: www.aiupdate.ai 🚀 Get more leads with YouTube: www.marksavantmedia.com 🎙️ Podcast: www.afterhoursentrepreneur.com 📧 Email: contact@marksavantmedia.com _____________________________________________ Your network is your net worth. Follow me for more! 📱 Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube