In this episode #3025, Eric Siu and Neil Patel highlight why audience influence matters more than follower counts, how market competition shapes strategy, and the pros and cons of performance-based deals. They also discuss the resurgence of SEO with AI, the falling costs of intelligence, and why strong execution ultimately wins, using Brex vs. Ramp as an example.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES((((((To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io. For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel. Connect with Us:Single Grain << Eric's ad agencyNP Digital << Neil’s ad agencyX @neilpatel, @ericosiuInstagram @neilpatel, @ericosiu Drop Us a Review If You Enjoyed the Episode!