Mike Allton
AI Expert Speaker & Podcast Host
Wildwood, Missouri, United States
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Mike Allton is an AI Consultant, international speaker, and author who believes the era of "playing" with AI is over. The market has moved on to performance.
In his day job as the Director of Partner-led Growth at Agorapulse, Mike operates in the trenches of modern sales. He knows the frustration of "pilot purgatory"—where you have a dozen cool AI tools but your team is still buried in spreadsheets. Unlike theorists who talk about what AI could do, Mike is a guide who uses these tools daily to hit real revenue targets.
Through The AI Hat, Mike helps organizations build their own digital crews. He moves leaders away from the risks of "shadow AI" and toward governed, practical workflows where AI agents handle the research and admin, freeing up humans to handle the relationships.
Mike has spent over a decade translating geek-speak into plain English. He is the host of The AI Hat Podcast, co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing, and a trusted advisor for leaders ready to stop talking about the future of sales and start building it.
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Stop Buying Tools No One Uses: The "Shadow-First" Strategy for AI Selection.
You have a "Shelfware" problem. You spent months procuring the "safe" enterprise AI tool, yet your team is still secretly using the "risky" consumer tools they actually like. We call this the "Shadow AI Paradox," and it is costing you millions in wasted budget and hidden security debt.
In this session, Mike Allton (The AI Hat) flips the script on AI governance. Instead of banning the tools your high performers love, you will learn the "Shadow-First" methodology: using unauthorized usage data as the ultimate buyer’s guide. You will discover how to turn "rogue" employees into your R&D lab, secure your data without slowing down operations, and finally build a tech stack your team will actually use.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. The "Shadow-First" Procurement Model: How to stop guessing what software to buy and start licensing the tools that have already won the internal popularity contest.
2. The "Traffic Light" Heuristic: A 30-second training framework that teaches every employee exactly when to use "Green Light" consumer AI versus "Red Light" enterprise systems.
3. The Amnesty Protocol: How to launch a "Safe Harbor" program that incentivizes your team to reveal their hidden tools, giving you a roadmap for innovation rather than a list of punishments.
Speaker Bio:
Mike Allton is a Revenue Architecture Specialist and the founder of The AI Hat. A veteran of the MarTech trenches, Mike helps Revenue Leaders escape the "GenAI Divide"—the gap between the 5% of companies winning with AI and the 95% stuck in pilot purgatory. He specializes in "Sanctioned AI" architectures: building the practical, safe, and high-impact workflows that allow human teams to collaborate with digital agents to drive measurable P&L growth.
The Agentic Shift: Building the "Digital Crew" That Saves Your Revenue Team from Burnout
Your marketing team isn't suffering from a lack of AI tools; they are suffering from "Admin Drag."
While most sessions discuss what AI can write (Generative), this session reveals what AI can do (Agentic). Drawing on exclusive interviews with 25+ Revenue Leaders, Mike Allton unveils the "Digital Crew" framework—a specific strategy to offload 70% of non-revenue tasks to autonomous agents.
You won't get a list of 50 tools. You will get the 3 Essential Blueprints for the agents every revenue team needs to hire in 2026.
Key Takeaways:
1. The Scout (Pipeline Agent): The exact workflow to automate lead research and scoring before a human ever opens LinkedIn.
2. The Scribe (Admin Agent): A governance-safe blueprint to eliminate the "CRM black hole" and save 10+ hours of data entry per week.
3. The Strategist (Data Agent): How to move from "Shadow AI" chaos to a sanctioned system where AI handles the reporting, and humans handle the strategy.
The AI Revolution: How It's Transforming Business (and What You Need to Know)
Artificial intelligence is changing the business world faster than a caffeinated hummingbird in a flower patch. And let's be honest, it's not just a question of if you should adopt AI, but how the heck you're going to keep up!
In this insightful and engaging talk, I'm Mike Allton, and I'll be your guide through the AI revolution and what it means for your business. Think of me as your friendly AI Sherpa, here to help you navigate the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) world of AI.
With over a decade of experience helping businesses succeed with technology and marketing, I'll share my insights on how AI is transforming businesses of all sizes. We'll demystify AI concepts, explore real-world applications, and discover practical strategies for leveraging AI to achieve your business goals.
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, AI literacy is no longer optional; it's like trying to run a business without the internet. A recent study found that nearly 50% of professionals feel they haven't received sufficient AI training from their companies. This talk will equip you with the foundational knowledge and insights you need to stay ahead of the curve and confidently navigate the AI revolution.
Here's what you'll take away:
1. Understand the AI Landscape: We'll explore the current state of AI, its potential benefits (think increased efficiency, improved decision-making, and a whole lot more), and the challenges it presents.
2. Discover Practical Applications: We'll dive into real-world AI use cases and learn how AI can be applied to various business functions, from marketing and sales to operations and customer service.
3. Balance Technology and Humanity: We'll explore strategies for integrating AI into your workforce that enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, ensuring a successful transition that maintains your company's unique value and culture.
This talk is a must-attend for business leaders, decision-makers, and anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the age of AI.
Mike Allton
AI Expert Speaker & Podcast Host
Wildwood, Missouri, United States
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