In this high-impact episode of the Influencer Empires Podcast, Walt Bayliss speaks with Austin Armstrong — content strategist, SEO expert, and CEO of Syllabi.ai — about his wild journey from teenage Myspace hacker to digital media mogul generating 10 million views a day.
Austin breaks down the exact steps that helped him ride the wave of every major social media shift — from long-form SEO content to TikTok virality to AI-powered automation.
🚀 If you want to scale your personal brand and stay ahead of the trends, this episode is a must-listen.
Austin’s journey began on MySpace in 2004. At just 14, he had figured out how to grow a fan base and make real money — before most of his peers even knew what “social media” meant.
But it wasn’t always easy. He faced skepticism from friends and even his parents. Still, Austin was hooked — and his early wins planted the seeds for everything that followed.
After a detour in agency life, Austin reignited his brand through Socialty Pro, combining SEO-driven video strategy with short-form content. That focus exploded his presence:
10 million+ daily views across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
750K+ followers on TikTok alone
Featured on major platforms for his insights on SEO, marketing, and AI
He mastered the formula: educate, engage, and repurpose — and now teaches others to do the same.
Now as founder of Syllabi.ai, Austin helps creators consistently produce high-quality content using AI tools. He’s also the founder of AI Marketing World, the event for marketers leading in AI innovation.
In the episode, he shares:
How to automate content without losing authenticity
The SEO + AI combo that drives search traffic fast
Where content is headed in a post-AI world
Austin unpacks how he’s monetized his presence through:
Affiliate partnerships
UGC brand deals
Agency consulting
Recurring revenue with SaaS
His advice? Build trust, give value, and don’t rely on one income stream.
Embrace the platforms that match your energy
Use long-tail SEO to make every post searchable
Batch-create content and reuse it across formats
Don’t fear new tools — leverage them first
🔥 Austin’s story is proof that you don’t need to go viral overnight — just be consistent, strategic, and unafraid to evolve.
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Let’s grow your brand — one smart move at a time.
Who is Walt Bayliss
Unlocking Your Magic through Entrepreneurship
Hailing from a small country town in Western Australia, Walt Bayliss's journey is an inspiring tale of resilience, passion, and ceaseless innovation. Born into a family of farmers, Walt's entrepreneurial spirit was kindled early. Sent to boarding school at the age of 12, he faced the challenges of city life with little financial support. This spurred him to start his first business at 15, going door-to-door washing cars.
Walt built his career on a foundation of hospitality and sales, discovering a love for serving others while honing the art and psychology of selling. He navigated the intricate world of marketing strategies and product development, always ensuring his creations resonated with his clients' needs. One of his most remarkable achievements includes a staggering three-quarters of a million dollars in revenue generated in just 7 days. His entrepreneurial acumen led him to successfully exit a webinar platform, selling it to an investment group.
A Tae Kwon Do black belt, Walt draws parallels between the discipline of martial arts and entrepreneurship. His journey in Tae Kwon Do has taught him the value of persistence, instilling in him the belief that continuous learning and unwavering determination are key to mastering any craft. Walt often shares insights on overcoming the fear of failure, emphasizing that the anticipation of a challenge is often more paralyzing than facing the challenge itself.
In 2019, Walt delivered a standout talk in Bangkok, exploring themes of vulnerability and courage essential for an entrepreneur's path. He passionately speaks about unlocking one's inner magic, focusing on self-worth, uniqueness, and the courage to persist.
In 2021 Walt founded an international software company with two co-founders called Comet – that currently includes thousands of clients from all over the world, with the product being that of lead generation and business growth.
Balancing his entrepreneurial journey with fatherhood, Walt cherishes the time his career has afforded him to be actively involved in his children's lives. He views fatherhood as a leadership role, emphasizing the importance of being present for those special familial moments.
Walt's philosophy is centered on the power of choice. He believes that everyone has the potential to steer their tomorrow based on the choices they make today. His advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is succinct yet profound: let the market determine your value, create for it, and tirelessly work on expanding your reach.
While Walt hasn't sought the spotlight of media appearances, his journey and insights resonate with everyone who has had the privilege of learning from him. His podcast episodes of ‘Buiness and People’ reached fortune 500 CEO’s, Media Personalities, 3 star generals and Olympic athletes. Walt Bayliss is not just an entrepreneur but a storyteller, inspiring others to unlock the magic within themselves and chart their own path to success.
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