Notes from the Helix team

Field notes.

Practical notes on AI GTM operations, audits, signals, and content systems. We run Helix on Helix first - what works ends up here.

LatestMay 14, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

The Agentic GTM Operating Model: What SMBs Should Actually Do With It

Arise GTM's framework splits work between autonomous agents and humans. Here's how SMBs can apply it without overbuilding.

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May 13, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

AI Sales Agents for SMBs Actually Work Now

Small teams can finally automate lead generation, outreach, and follow-ups without hiring a sales army. Here's what's working.

May 11, 20264 min readAda Mendez

AI Transforms SEO Strategy: Stop Gaming Keywords, Start Building Authority

AI algorithms now rank based on context and authority, not keyword matches. Here's what that means for your SMB content strategy.

May 11, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Five Pitfalls That Kill AI GTM Deployments

Demandbase mapped the five failure modes in AI GTM deployments. Skip these and you're ahead of 80% of implementations.

May 10, 20265 min readMatt Merrill

AI for SEO Guide: What Salesforce Gets Right for SMBs

Salesforce's new AI SEO guide highlights how automation handles keyword research, content optimization, and link building. Here is what that actually means for your GTM stack.

May 10, 20263 min readMatt Merrill

AI-Driven Content Strategy Done Right

Orbit Media breaks down how to use AI for targeting, personas, and content gaps without losing the human edge. Here's what SMB operators should actually take from it.

May 9, 20264 min readAda Mendez

Google Clarified AI Agent SEO: Here's What Actually Matters for SMBs

Google's recent clarification on AI agents and SEO cuts through the noise. For SMBs running lean GTM stacks, the practical takeaway is simpler than the hype suggests.

May 9, 20265 min readMatt Merrill

Small Businesses Are Winning the AI Marketing Race

SMBs are outpacing enterprises in AI marketing adoption because they can test, learn, and ship in days instead of quarters. Speed is the only advantage that matters right now.

May 9, 20264 min readAda Mendez

AI Can Flood the Internet. Helpful Content Still Wins.

AI generates thousands of posts in seconds. Most get ignored. Here is why helpful content still drives revenue for SMBs.

May 9, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

AI GTM Engineers: The New Role You'll Hire For

Skaled defines a new role that bridges technical implementation and go-to-market execution. Here's what SMBs should know before hiring.

May 7, 20263 min readJenna Maroney

AI Content Distribution Strategy: Why Creation Is Only Half the Work

Most SMBs pour effort into content creation but ignore distribution. Here's how to build a system that gets your work cited by AI models and actually seen by buyers.

May 7, 20264 min readMatt Merrill

AI Visibility Requires Operational Alignment

Search Engine Journal reports that showing up in AI search results takes more than SEO tweaks. Here is what SMB operators should actually focus on.

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