Daily 12 Minute AI Habits for Marketers with Measurable Results

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically—hosts Frank Lazaro, author of Finding 12 Minutes. Their conversation reveals how marketers can practically implement AI into daily workflows and unlock measurable productivity—starting with just twelve minutes a day.

Topics Covered:

• The Spark Behind “Finding 12 Minutes”: Frank shares how working in lean marketing teams inspired his time-saving methodology using AI micro-habits.
• From Theory to Practice: Learn how to spot friction points in marketing tasks and use tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to automate the tedious parts.
• Work Smarter, Not Harder: By automating repetitive tasks, marketers can produce more output with the same team—or even fewer resources.
• AI for Individuals and Teams: Lazaro emphasizes the importance of tool standardization, AI education, and centralized strategy to prevent fragmentation in larger teams.
• Start with the Problem, Not the Tool: Whether using Claude, ChatGPT, or internal GPTs, the key is to start with what you’re trying to solve, not the shiny new software.
• Benchmarking AI’s ROI: He encourages marketers to revisit past projects and recreate them with AI to quantify the time and quality gains.
• AI as a Culture Shift: Building AI literacy, setting standard tools, and measuring impact can shift entire marketing orgs into faster, smarter operating modes.

Frank Lazaro is the author of Finding 12 Minutes, a hands-on guide to unlocking workplace efficiency through AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude. With a background spanning consulting, marketing, and technology leadership, Frank helps teams implement AI habits that make measurable impact.
🔗 https://www.franklazaro.com

Aby Varma is a global business and marketing leader and the founder of Spark Novus. He guides business and marketing executives through their AI journey—from early adoption to long-term self-reliance—in a strategic and responsible way that supports innovation and business growth. Aby is the host of The Marketing AI SparkCast podcast and creator of the Marketing AI Pulse community platform. He also serves as Head of Marketing for TEDxAtlanta and is a member of the Forbes Communications Council.
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/abyvarma/