Built to Convert

Hosted by Tyler Lane, Founder and CEO of Session Interactive, Built to Convert brings together growth-minded marketers, founders, and business leaders to explore how strategy, data, and creativity intersect to drive measurable results. From SEO and paid search to analytics and content, each episode features candid conversations, expert insights, and real-world stories that unpack what it truly takes to grow brands with intention.

Whether you’re scaling a marketing team, navigating digital transformation, or just trying to make smarter decisions with your budget, this podcast is built for you.

Mark Mitton

Using AI to Supercharge Marketing Strategy and Creativity With Mark Mitton

In this episode of Built to Convert, host Tyler Lane sits down with Mark Mitton, President of Gravity Sprint, to discuss how AI is transforming marketing strategy and creativity. They explore why marketers must rethink their roles, how AI tools can boost ideation and validation, and the evolving balance between automation and human input. Mark also shares his approach to building client-specific AI models to drive smarter campaigns.

Amir Alsayegh

Leading the First SEO Program at Crocs and Making It Stick With Amir Alsayegh

In this episode of Built to Convert, host Tyler Lane sits down with Amir Alsayegh, SEO Lead at Crocs, to discuss how to launch and embed a sustainable SEO strategy inside a global brand. They cover silo-by-silo SEO testing, aligning cross-functional teams around performance data, and the transition from agency work to in-house leadership. Amir also shares how Crocs is approaching AI integration with user value in mind.

Paul Rakovich

The Secrets to Smarter Paid Media and Incremental Growth With Paul Rakovich

In this episode of Built to Convert, host Tyler Lane sits down with Paul Rakovich, CEO of Clicks and Clients, to discuss smarter paid media strategies and the power of incremental growth. They explore how to optimize beyond initial metrics, why client-agency collaboration lessons from managing multimillion-dollar accounts and navigating tough client conversations.

Ryan Levander

Building a Measurement-First Marketing Strategy With Ryan Levander

In this episode of Built to Convert, host Tyler Lane sits down with Ryan Levander, Founder of Rednavel Consulting, to discuss how to build a measurement-first marketing strategy. They explore why most brands overlook pre-conversion insights, how to map user flows for better testing, and why strong analytics foundations drive smarter experimentation. Ryan also gives advice on bridging the gap between paid media and on-site experiences.

Paul Lewis

Cracking the AI Code: Insider Secrets With Paul Lewis

In this episode of Built to Convert, host Tyler Lane sits down with Paul Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Pythian, to discuss what it really takes to win with AI in the enterprise. They explore the five-part AI readiness framework, the gap between hype and execution, and how to uncover the five percent of AI ideas worth building. Paul also emphasizes the importance of prompt engineering and highlights why data quality is still the primary barrier to AI success.

Tyler Lane

How Data-Driven Marketing and Smart Strategy Scale Brands With Tyler Lane

In this episode of Built to Convert, Tyler Lane, CEO and Founder of Session Interactive, is interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25 to discuss how data-driven marketing and strategy help brands grow with intention. He shares how to balance analytics with creativity, why SEO is far from dead, and what makes a successful digital campaign in a crowded landscape. Tyler also provides insights on embracing AI to boost collaboration and accelerate results.

Meet the Host

Tyler Lane

Tyler Lane is the CEO and Founder of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 11 years of experience in digital marketing, Tyler leads a team of seasoned professionals who deliver data-driven solutions to help clients achieve measurable growth.