IN-EAR INSIGHTS: WEEKLY PODCAST FROM TRUST INSIGHTS
Strategy Meets Data. Every Week.
In 30 Minutes or Less.
Most business podcasts are either too academic to be useful or too superficial to be actionable. We built In-Ear Insights to bridge that gap. We skip the banter and get straight to the answers you need to solve your most burning business questions.
The CEO and the Data Scientist.
Here’s the thing: Data is useless without a strategy, and a strategy is just a guess without data.
On In-Ear Insights, we bring those two worlds together using the 5P Framework (Purpose, People, Process, Platform, Performance).
CEO Katie Robbert and Chief Data Scientist Christopher Penn break down the people and processes required to make technology work for your bottom line. We share our wins, our mistakes, and the “Now What” so you can lead with authority.
Respecting Your Time and Learning Style.
Consumption on your terms. Full resource suite for every episode.
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Watch the “work” happen. We often share screens to show you charts, code, and frameworks in action on YouTube.
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High-quality production for leaders on the move. Listen on your commute, at the gym, or between meetings.
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Practical Tips for Every Level of Leadership.
The Strategic Leader
Learn how to prove ROI and align technical teams with business goals.
The Enterprise Executive
Navigate data governance, AI ethics, and compliance risk with confidence.
The Agency Principal
Gain the technical validation you need to protect margins and win business.
Stop Guessing. Start Executing.
Recent deep-dives include:
- ✔ Qualitative Data at Scale: Turning survey results into strategy.
- ✔ The Shift to Agentic AI: Preparing your team for AI delegates.
- ✔ GA4 Attribution & ROI: Fixing measurement reports.
- ✔ The 5P Framework for AI: Why purpose matters most.
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Recent Episodes
- In-Ear Insights: Prompt Development Life CycleIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how the software development life cycle (SDLC) applies to prompt engineering in generative AI, why the prompt development life cycle (or prompt engineering life cycle) is a good idea, and a real-life application of it. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to ...
- In-Ear Insights: 4 Power Questions to Ask Generative AI Language ModelsIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris review the new Trust Insights PARE Framework and 4 power questions to ask generative AI language models when you’re working with them. These four questions will dramatically improve the performance of generative AI. Get the free download, no strings attached, at: https://www.trustinsights.ai/powerquestions Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Limitations in MarketingIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Chris and Katie discuss generative AI limitations in marketing and why focusing on generative AI might not be the answer to your woes. You’ll learn the best ways to analyze your data to find the true cause of the problem and get actionable steps to turn things around. Watch the video ...
- In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics and Reducing ChurnIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss predictive analytics and applying it to reducing churn throughout the customer journey. Learn what types of predictive analytics apply, how generative AI fits in the mix, and steps you can take to reduce churn. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the ...
- In-Ear Insights: Lessons Learned from Social Media Marketing World 2024In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris reflect on lessons learned from Social Media Marketing World 2024. With generative AI taking center stage both literally and figuratively, what does that mean for social media marketers? Tune in to find out! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download ...
- In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics If You’re Data-PoorIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how to do practices like predictive analytics and classical AI/machine learning when you’re data-poor. What data is available to forecast and work with? How do you create data when you don’t have it, and what strategic advantage might this confer? Tune in to find out! Watch the ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Impact on Search Engine MarketingIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI impact on search engine marketing. What is the impact of services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot on traditional SEO and search? Tune in to find out, and what steps you should take to prepare for the future. Watch the video here: Can’t see ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI and Job LossesIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the impact of generative AI and job losses and its role in the corporate world. They debate the consequences of replacing human roles with AI, emphasizing the risks and short-term thinking involved in such decisions. The episode explores the evolving nature ...
- In-Ear Insights: Strategic Value of AnalyticsIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the crucial role of analytics in digital marketing and how it’s often seen as the bearer of bad news. They explore the common pitfalls companies face when they only sporadically review data, leading to missed opportunities for timely adjustments. Katie emphasizes ...
- In-Ear Insights: Unlocking Workforce Potential with Generative AIIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss unlocking workforce potential with generative AI and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the workforce. They delve into the capabilities and limitations of AI, contrasting its performance against human tasks and creativity. The conversation highlights the importance of human critical ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI in 2024In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI in 2024 and the rapid advancements in generative AI over the past year, including significant developments in various AI models. They explore how these technologies impact businesses and the importance of understanding their capabilities and limitations. The conversation also ...
- In-Ear Insights: 2023 Year in ReviewIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris look at 2023 in the rearview mirror in their 2023 year in review. What a year, from GA4 to Generative AI – what did we learn? What’s changed, what stays the same, and what can we look forward to in 2024? Tune in to find out! Watch the ...
- In-Ear Insights: Quality, Quantity, Productivity, and Generative AIIn this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris debate the importance of quality work vs. quantity work, measuring employee productivity, and how generative AI may impact the way you think about staffing and hiring. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your ...
- In-Ear Insights: Can Generative AI Replace the CEO?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris delve into the intriguing topic of artificial intelligence in leadership roles, specifically discussing whether generative AI can replace the CEO role. You’ll learn about the balance between automation and human leadership, questioning what roles can be automated and the implications of AI ...
- In-Ear Insights: Social Media Marketing Basics for Food & BeverageIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss social media marketing and rebuilding a restaurant’s social media presence. They focus on establishing basic consistency first before considering more advanced tactics. They cover the importance of predictability for building trust and meeting audience expectations. You’ll learn an effective approach for ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Business Continuity PlanningIn this early episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI business continuity, the recent drama at OpenAI and what it means for businesses relying on their AI services. We talk about the importance of having backup plans and avoiding putting all your eggs in one basket when it ...
- In-Ear Insights: Custom GPT & Software Development Best PracticesIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss Custom GPT setup, the pros and cons of using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to automate content creation, and best practices for training them effectively, such as the TrustInsights.ai 5P framework and the SDLC. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on ...
- In-Ear Insights: Add AI To Everything? CEO AI StrategyIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss CEO AI strategy and whether businesses should add AI to everything just because it’s trendy. They explain why following directives to “AI-ify everything” can backfire, and share a smarter approach using processes like creating user stories and the Trust Insights 5P ...
- In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics, Productivity, and ManagementIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to better manage people and marketing through frameworks, predictive analytics, and anticipation. We talk about how anticipating questions, needs, and potential issues can help smooth communications between managers and employees. Chris shares how predictive analytics and AI assistants can help ...
- In-Ear Insights: Changing Your MarTech StackIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss changing your MarTech stack and how to thoughtfully add new marketing technology to your existing tech stack. They talk through the importance of gathering requirements upfront to ensure you select tools that solve your specific business needs. Katie asks questions to ...
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