Ursula Hessenflow-Cruz

Gamma + n8n + GPT-5 is kind of wild... It basically turned into an AI presentation engine that pulled in $47K in deck services last month. 🤯 While agencies charge $3K–$5K per deck and take two weeks… this thing spits out investor-grade presentations in *11 minutes.* No designers. No PowerPoint prison. No revision hell. 🙏 Here’s the workflow in plain words: → Client fills a form with 5 things: topic, audience, goal, brand colors, deadline → n8n fires off a GPT-5 run that builds the entire narrative architecture → Gamma renders a polished, investor-ready deck instantly → System auto-exports to Drive, drafts the client email, logs everything in Sheets → Every output is tracked so delivery is literally instant And the whole stack runs 24/7 while you sleep. 😴⚙️ Why it feels unfair: → You generate 50 variations while competitors build 1 manually → Each deck costs pennies, you charge $500–$2K → No designers slowing anything down → Quality looks Fortune-500 level → Delivery happens automatically through pre-written emails One consultant used this to productize their entire firm. They jumped from 4 custom decks a month to 40+. Same workload… just scaled by automation. 📈 The real shift is psychological: You’re not selling “presentations.” You’re selling *presentation infrastructure* that compounds.

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If your digital experience is built for “the user,” it’s probably not built for the people who actually use your financial services products. In this video, I break down how research-backed personas help financial brands design apps and sites that reflect who their customers really are—and why that’s a real competitive advantage in commoditized categories. You can read more about this here https://lnkd.in/etnMWAQD. #UX #FinancialServices #Personas #ShinyThinking

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Ever wondered how the digital marketing landscape is transforming with the rise of AI? Or how video content is reshaping client engagement? In episode 154 of Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact, hear from Gwen Beren, the brilliant mind behind Illuminous Marketing, Inc. This episode is a treasure trove of insights as Gwen shares her fascinating journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success. Gwen, a Rancho Penasquitos native, takes us through her educational journey at the Savannah College of Art and Design and her early career in web design and SEO. She reveals how her experiences at United Webworks and Internet Matrix paved the way for the creation of Illuminus Marketing in 2013. We dive deep into the evolving world of SEO, exploring how AI tools like Perplexity are revolutionizing user search behaviors. Gwen’s passion for video marketing shines through as she discusses its power in building trust and engagement. Plus, she shares an impressive case study where her agency achieved a whopping 927% ROI for a client! Join us as Gwen also highlights the importance of curiosity and creative problem-solving in crafting tailored marketing strategies: https://lnkd.in/g-9qvp-T

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Thank you Joshua Hanosh for joining us and contributing to a great discussion. Joshua (Josh) Hanosh is the Co-founder and Vice President of Three29, a Sacramento-based digital marketing and web development agency that helps B2B companies achieve results through data-driven websites, SEO, pay-per-click advertising, and branding strategy. With over 15 years of experience, Josh has guided Three29 in working with a wide range of clients and successfully grew his agency to a team of 12 before merging with another firm, further expanding the brand’s capabilities. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Joshua (Josh) Hanosh, Co-founder and Vice President of Three29, to discuss how to get found in AI search. You’ll learn how AI is reshaping buyer behavior, why generative engine optimization matters more than rankings, and how websites need to evolve for humans and bots. Josh also shares advice on using PR and authority signals to boost AI visibility.

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[Sharing a post from our recent campaign] While many brands (still) chase vanity metrics, there’s a crucial distinction when it comes to local partnerships: engagement isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the entire point. When evaluating local media partners, engagement rate becomes your north star. Why? Because it measures genuine community connection—exactly what you’re trying to tap into. This recent collaboration with @losangelesbucketlist and Camp Catalina White’s Landing perfectly illustrates the power of this approach. Curious to hear: What are your signs that a local partnership is working?

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