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April 2, 2025 46 mins

In this episode of 'Marketing Without Rules', host Lewis Vandervalk speaks with James, the creator of the YacDaddy app that turns job site photos into cash through an innovative approach to content marketing. The show, sponsored by Blue Crocus Solutions, delves into how James transitioned from running a marketing agency to developing the YacDaddy app, which automates the process of creating SEO-optimized content and social media posts based on real job data. 


James discusses how the app leverages APIs to gather data from various platforms like company CAM and CRM systems to generate high-quality, user-generated content. The episode also touches on the importance of documenting over creating content, using customer interactions and job data to produce valuable posts. 


James highlights upcoming features, including automated review responses and FAQs derived from call transcriptions. The conversation offers invaluable insights for business owners looking to streamline their content marketing efforts through automation.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:08 James' Journey into Marketing

01:39 The Birth of Yak Daddy App

03:07 From Manual to Automated Systems

06:00 YacDaddy App Features and Benefits

07:37 Why YacDaddy? The Story Behind the Name

09:20 Developing the YacDaddy App

13:05 Content Creation Strategies for Businesses

18:56 AI Integration in YacDaddy App

22:12 Future of YacDaddy and Content Engine Marketing

26:14 The Future of Content Engine Marketing

26:28 Live Demo: Showcasing Client Results

27:12 Automated Content Creation for SEO

31:37 Addressing AI Concerns in Content Creation

33:14 Expanding Content Types and User-Generated Content

39:23 The Power of Video Content

41:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement


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