Doubling Down on AI to Win Your Market | Wes Towers

Summary In this episode, Wes Towers shares how a bruising business valuation (pegged below the value of his assets) and a difficult personal season became the catalyst for reinvention. Labeled an “AI risk,” Wes flipped the script - integrating AI into his web, SEO, and content operations and helping construction and trades clients do the same. He and Anthony get tactical on using AI to boost estimating, speed software releases, and create founder-led content that actually builds trust. They also dig into attention health, “TikTok brain,” and why authenticity and consistency beat generic, AI-generated noise. If you’re wondering how to turn AI from a threat into a durable advantage, this one’s a playbook. Special Guest Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a digital growth partner serving construction, trades, and building-materials companies. Blending brand strategy with practical AI workflows, Wes helps teams improve efficiency, clarify their unique voice, and turn everyday work (before/after, site videos, process walk-throughs) into high-performing content. His approach - “search everywhere optimization” - prioritizes trust signals, clear positioning, and consistent, human storytelling across channels. 00:00 - Introduction of Wes Towers, Discussion of Ancestry and Background 01:36 - Company Valuation and the Threat of AI 04:11 - Practical AI Applications in Business and Construction 08:49 - AI's Potential to Transform Industries and Mitigate Business Risks 11:22 - Building Online Personality and Brand Presence 15:18 - Social Media's Impact on Business and Content Creation 18:10 - Importance of Staging and Visual Storytelling in Business 25:10 - Creating Unique Business Personality and Differentiation 29:46 - Overcoming Fear of Content Creation with AI Tools 32:04 - Building Trust and Reputation Online 34:36 - How to Connect with Wes and Uplift 360 35:56 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action WES’S INFO: Website: https://uplift360.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uplift_360/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast