Is AI Killing SEO Agencies, or Reinventing Them? With Jerry Chen [Ep.179]
Description
AI is changing SEO as we know it. But what does this mean for SEO agencies?
That is what Jerry Chen, Founder of ECF Marketing, joins us to discuss. Jerry brings his experience in SEO and marketing to unpack how AI is disrupting the traditional agency model. 
 
He predicts that as AI tools become more advanced, many marketing services, especially lower-ticket ones, will become cheaper and more commoditized as these tasks are increasingly fulfilled by AI agents. Agencies that fail to adapt may struggle, but those that evolve can thrive.
It's not all doom and gloom. As AI helps to reduce workloads and overheads, Jerry reminds us that it's only a matter of time until we see the first single-person unicorn. A business that hits at least a billion dollars in revenue, operated by one person and a bunch of AI agents.
Greg and Jerry also explore the growing importance of personal branding. As AI-generated content floods the market, genuine human connection and authenticity will be what sets winning brands apart.
If you're in digital marketing, run an agency, or want to stay ahead of the AI curve, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how AI is reshaping SEO, and what savvy entrepreneurs are doing to stay competitive.
Topics Discussed in this episode:
- Jerry's background: From rocket science to SEO (03:00 )
- The future of SEO in the age of AI (18:06 )
- The traditional SEO agency model is dying (27:12 )
- Why personal branding and human connection with your audience are so important (33:50 )
- Jerry's AI agency (38:06 )
- Taking content repurposing to a whole new level with AI (48:58 )
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Sit back, grab a coffee, and explore how AI is transforming SEO agencies!




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