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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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: 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 ...
- INBOX INSIGHTS, October 11, 2023: Understanding Customer Needs With Purpose and DataINBOX INSIGHTS: Understanding Customer Needs With Purpose and Data (10/11) :: View in browser 👉 Get our free 2024 Marketing Planning Guide with weekly calendars for the best weeks to run major marketing campaigns! Understanding Customer Needs With a Purpose Each week when I sit down to write the opening to the newsletter I ask myself, what would ...
- In-Ear Insights: MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2023 TakeawaysIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss key takeaways from the recent MarketingProfs B2B Forum conference. We cover topics like AI, digital marketing tactics, and generative content. Katie shares insights on non-AI focused sessions and the importance of remembering that technology is just a tool. Chris discusses legal ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Governance Strategies for LeadersIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI governance and adoption in business and how leaders can put effective guardrails in place through understanding employee needs and setting clear expectations. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio ...
- In-Ear Insights: How to Vet and Hire an Analytics Agency or EmployeeIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to vet and hire the right analytics expert or analytics agency for your business. We cover the importance of having your processes and goals clearly defined before bringing on help, so you can assess if a potential hire or agency ...
- In-Ear Insights: Generative AI and the Future of WorkIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the impact of generative AI on businesses, especially hourly businesses like agencies. They explore the problems with time tracking and utilization rates, and how it breeds inefficiency. Katie shares her experience being forced to innovate on command. Chris talks about the ...
- In-Ear Insights: Who Owns Your Data?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the important issue of who owns your data. They talk about why companies need to be aware of who has access to their data, especially when using tools like Google Analytics or generative AI models. Katie and Chris explain how you ...
- In-Ear Insights: The C-Suite Guide to Generative AIIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris provide a guide to generative AI for the C-Suite and discuss how CEOs should approach understanding and using large language models and AI, starting with identifying business problems first before considering technology solutions. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube ...
- In-Ear Insights: Gender Bias and Fairness in Generative AIIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to mitigate gender bias in AI systems by assessing risk, implementing human review processes, and building an equitable company culture. 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 ...
- In-Ear Insights: Analytics Use Cases for Large Language ModelsIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to leverage large language models like ChatGPT with your business analytics data. We talk through real examples of using AI to analyze CRM data for buyer personas, extract tables from PDFs, summarize PowerPoints into executive briefs, transform your data into ...
- In-Ear Insights: How To Use Generative AI For Competitive AnalysisIn this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how large language models with perfect memory can assist with competitive analysis. They explain how these tools can quickly synthesize vast amounts of public data to provide insights into competitors’ offerings, differentiation, and performance. Katie and Chris note the importance of ...
- In-Ear Insights: Which AI Tool Should I Be Using?In this episode of In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how to pick the right AI tools, answering the common question, “Which AI tool should I be using?” We explain starting with the problem, not the tool. Katie recommends the 5 P’s to evaluate AI readiness. We emphasize choosing AI intentionally, testing tools against requirements. Watch ...
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