Stacie Porter Bilger is the Founder and President of Proof Digital, a business growth-marketing agency that blends modern marketing tools with traditional sales funnel processes. She spent the first 20 years of her career working with businesses to strategize development and connect them to investors. Before founding Proof Digital, Stacie worked for several Chambers of Commerce and startups like the Indiana Venture Center. Her commitment to leveraging cutting-edge digital tactics has revolutionized business growth strategies, cementing her status as a digital marketing thought leader.

As the business environment evolves, staying at the forefront of disruptive technologies and market shifts has become imperative. How can leaders drive growth while maintaining meaningful connections with partners and clients?

In this curated selection of insights from past episodes, Stacie Porter Bilger reflects on key strategies for thriving in the digital age. Brian Baker emphasizes the importance of building genuine partnerships rooted in mutual understanding and adaptability. Krista Schindler illustrates how modernizing her marketing approach revitalized a legacy brand. Seed of Hope’s Patricia Vandervort highlights the transformative power of peer support and shared experiences in supporting women recovering from addiction. With case studies of successful multimillion-dollar construction projects, Michael Key explains how his team’s hands-on executive leadership sets them apart by prioritizing local expertise and a work-life balance. To wrap up the show, Stacie underscores the necessity of pivoting in response to market disruptions, including the rise of AI, which she believes will completely redefine business operations in the coming decade.

In this special episode of Proof Point, Stacie Porter Bilger, Founder and President of Proof Digital, revisits powerful insights from past episodes, highlighting the shifting paradigms of B2C and B2C e-commerce. From humanizing operations to leveraging partnerships for mutual growth and leveraging digital marketing tools in business transformation, these leaders underscore the necessity of adapting to consumer behavior and staying abreast of technological disruptions like AI.

Stacie Porter Bilger is the Founder and President of Proof Digital, a business growth-marketing agency that blends modern marketing tools with traditional sales funnel processes. She spent the first 20 years of her career working with businesses to strategize development and connect them to investors. Before founding Proof Digital, Stacie worked for several Chambers of Commerce and startups like the Indiana Venture Center. Her commitment to leveraging cutting-edge digital tactics has revolutionized business growth strategies, cementing her status as a digital marketing thought leader.

Is your business ready to embrace the full potential of AI in 2025? Artificial Intelligence is transforming digital marketing, offering unprecedented levels of efficiency. From personalization to the rise of new search platforms, how can you navigate the blend of human creativity and machine intelligence to stay ahead of the curve?

Digital marketing expert Stacie Porter Bilger delves into integrating AI within current marketing strategies, specifically focusing onshort-form video and generative engine optimization. Stacie underscores the significance of viewing data as an ally and outlines effective strategies for utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to harvest data-driven insights and enhance scalability. For business owners eager to incorporate AI into their marketing workflows, grasping the role of AI in content creation and its future implications for personalization is essential for maintaining a competitive edge.

In this episode of Proof Point, Chad Franzen of Rise25 interviews Stacie Porter Bilger, the Founder and President of Proof Digital, about utilizing AI in digital marketing strategies. Stacie discusses the role of AI in digital marketing, highlighting the need for quality content to optimize AI algorithms. She also discusses essential tools like schema markup for better search rankings and shares her top AI tool recommendations, along with practical tips for businesses navigating their options.

Stacie Porter Bilger is the Founder and President of Proof Digital, a business growth-marketing agency that blends modern marketing tools with traditional sales funnel processes. She spent the first 20 years of her career working with businesses to strategize development and connect them to investors. Before founding Proof Digital, Stacie worked for several Chambers of Commerce and startups like the Indiana Venture Center. Her commitment to leveraging cutting-edge digital tactics has revolutionized business growth strategies, cementing her status as a digital marketing thought leader.

How did a passion for public finance and economics lead to founding a digital marketing powerhouse? What pivotal moments and strategic insights shaped a leader's path in the ever-evolving marketing world?

Performance marketer Stacie Porter Bilger exemplifies the power of strategic pivots in today’s digital landscape. With a background in public finance and political lobbying, Stacie transitioned into digital marketing by leveraging her passion for connecting people and communities. Her approach, grounded in uplifting clients and communities through innovation, connection, and a commitment to positive impact, has fueled Proof Digital’s growth into a digital marketing powerhouse driven by cutting-edge tools like AI and competitive intelligence. Stacie’s journey underscores the importance of adaptability, strategic networking, and staying ahead of market shifts.

Tune in to this episode of the Proof Point podcast as guest host Paul Miller interviews host Stacie Porter Bilger, the Founder and President of Proof Digital, about her digital marketing journey and the founding of Proof Digital. Stacie explores marketing concepts that have stayed constant amid technological shifts, reflects on the role of community engagement in her career trajectory, the integral role of trust in client relationships, and how staying nimble can promote success.