Speaking
Keynotes and sessions on AI visibility and speed-to-lead for growth-focused businesses.
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Your competitors aren't beating you with a better product. They're beating you with a faster response — and better AI visibility — while you're still doing it the old way.
25+ years of digital marketing expertise. Now focused on the two things quietly costing businesses customers: being invisible when AI recommends who to call, and losing sales because no one follows up fast enough.
( 01 — Meet Chuck )
Strategist. Speaker. Catalyst.
Chuck Chiodo is a digital marketing strategist with over 25 years of experience. As CEO of First Contact Marketing and founder of The Marketing Accelerator Formula, Chuck has built his reputation helping business leaders bridge the gap between knowing they need AI and actually implementing it successfully.
He diagnoses before prescribing, and builds marketing systems that turn scattered effort into predictable revenue. His insights on marketing strategy and AI-driven growth have made him a sought-after voice at industry events and business summits.
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( 02 — Book Chuck For )
Three ways to work together.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions for teams ready to build, not just learn.
Learn More →Consulting
Strategic marketing guidance through First Contact Marketing.
Learn More →( 03 — Expertise )
Areas of Expertise
Current Focus / 2026
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The New Speed to Lead
Why "we'll call you back" is now a business-ending policy, and what AI-powered response systems change about who wins the sale.
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The AI Visibility Window
Why search has fundamentally shifted, what it's already done to companies who didn't adapt, and why the window to act is narrower than most businesses realize.
03/
Diagnose Before You Prescribe
A working-session approach for teams who want to leave with a real plan, not just a talk.
( 04 — Evidence )
Client Results
What clients say about working with Chuck. Video testimonials from consulting engagements — speaking reel coming soon.
Blake Burnard
Owner, Grindhaus Strength & Conditioning
Joey Fuerstenberg
CEO, Vancouver Granite
Martin Obiozor
CEO, Empowered Pulse
Patty Blakesly
Owner, Inner Business Coaching
( 05 — FAQ )
Frequently asked.
Who is Chuck Chiodo?
Chuck Chiodo is a digital marketing strategist and keynote speaker with 25+ years of experience. He is CEO of First Contact Marketing, founder of The Marketing Accelerator Formula, and a U.S. Marine Corps Gulf War veteran. He helps business leaders master AI-powered speed to lead and AI search visibility (AEO).
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the practice of structuring a website and its content so AI answer engines — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google's AI Overviews — can find, cite, and quote it. Unlike traditional SEO, which competes for blue links, AEO competes to be the source AI models pull answers from.
What is AI-powered speed to lead?
Speed to lead is the time between an inbound inquiry and the first meaningful response. AI-powered speed to lead uses automation and AI agents to respond within seconds, at any hour — replacing 'we'll call you back' with an instant, qualified conversation. Chuck teaches business owners how to implement it without losing the human touch.
Who does Chuck speak to?
Business owners and leadership teams generating $2M–$15M in revenue, especially those running paid ads and managing inbound leads. He is also a fit for franchise groups, business associations, and marketing-adjacent conferences.
How do I book Chuck to speak?
Contact Chuck at speaking@chuckchiodo.com or call 866-716-4199, or use the contact form at chuckchiodo.com/contact. Every engagement starts with a discovery call to tailor the session to your audience.
( AI Readiness Assessment )
Where does your business actually stand in the AI shift?
Diagnose before you prescribe. Get an honest read on your speed-to-lead and AI search visibility — and the highest-leverage next move.
Request Your AssessmentOr call 866-716-4199