What can scaling content in an AI-driven world teach us about adaptability and focus?

Collin Belt, VP of Growth at Veza Digital and Founder of Belt Creative (acquired), joins Nicole to share how he’s helping agencies stay nimble in a market where SEO is shifting and AI is changing how teams work.

He unpacks what “nimbleness at scale” really means, how accessibility, SEO, and AI can work together to drive better results, and why clarity from clients leads to stronger creative partnerships. Collin also shares how AI can act as an operating system for growth, not just a tool for faster content.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to keep “nimbleness” when work moves from one-person sprints to multi-team processes
• Where AI truly helps (meeting capture, synthesis, second-brain workflows) vs. where human craft still wins (original, useful content)
• Why accessibility boosts SEO and AI visibility, and how to prioritize it without killing creative polish

Things to listen for:

(00:00 ) Intro

(01:29 ) Collin's entrepreneurial journey

(04:43 ) Transitioning to a corporate role

(07:19 ) Challenges of scaling a business

(09:36 ) The impact of AI on marketing

(11:02 ) Defining good content

(12:43 ) Client challenges in a fast-paced market

(14:50 ) Leveraging AI for efficiency

(17:22 ) Shifts in marketing team structures

(18:16 ) The role of agencies in modern marketing

(19:29 ) Building your dream team: in-house vs. agency

(20:55 ) Key considerations when choosing an agency

(25:56 ) The impact of AI tools on content creation

(29:10 ) The importance of accessibility in web design

(35:15 ) The future of quality content in the age of AI

Resources:

• Connect with Collin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinbelt/
• Learn more about Veza Digital: https://www.vezadigital.com/
• Learn more about Belt Creative: https://www.beltcreative.com/ 
• Connect with Nicole: https://linkedin.com/in/nicolemmaclean/ 
• More from Compose.ly: https://compose.ly/content-matters
• Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/
• Learn more about our sponsor, Clutch, here: https://clutch.co/