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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:10 Why this is the new AI Gold Rush (and how to seize it)
09:37 Humans + AI: The unique approach to win in the AI era
14:22 How Neil spotted his $100M idea before anyone else
19:01 Step 1: Find simple, realistic, high-demand ideas (Works every time)
24:35 The first 7-figure AI business idea: Build AI Agents for companies
30:55 How to pitch and sell your first AI client
34:58 The second AI business idea: Launch an AI Content Agency
39:20 Why 100% AI content fails (and the human fix)
44:13 The third AI business idea: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
54:01 The future belongs to these type of people....
About the Episode
Neil Patel is one of the world’s top marketers and founder of NP Digital, a $100M marketing agency serving global brands. In this episode, we break down three proven AI business ideas you can start right now (these are 7-8 figure ideas).
Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Timestamps00:00 Intro03:48 The ONE Experiment That Changed Everything (Start Here!)05:25 How much the show makes (this blew my mind!)07:06 The Secret That Made The Podcast Blow Up!09:10 Why YouTube Changed Everything (And How To Win On It)10:32 The Rule That Made Us Delete Entire Episodes14:15 From 100 Views to 900,000 with one change (Anyone can do this!)16:50 The Wild Story Behind Our First BIG Sponsor (The “ad" Trick)21:11 Why Famous Guests are OVERRATED! (And what works way better!)23:00 3 Reasons You Should Start a Podcast (Even if you make $0 from it)About the EpisodeFor the first time ever, We flip the script and reveal the answers to the questions I always get.That includes exactly how much the show earns, how we landed our first big sponsor using a wild advertising strategy (that you can steal!), and the creative decisions we made that blew up the show on YouTube. This episode is our open playbook for anyone starting from zero who wants to turn their ideas, story, or voice into a powerful platform....enjoyOne more thing, I was super open on this episode, it was kind of scary so hit subscribe if you are new here! Lets get into it...
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:38 Why we released this episode early (the AI gold rush is happening now)
07:22 The spark moment: the insane power of generative AI
08:47 Nano Banana is the tool that will change everything (Jack's Prediction!)
15:05 How small creators are making thousands with AI ads
22:41 The 3 tools running 2026 (Sora 2, Nano Banana, VEO 3)
25:19 Inside Jack’s workflow (the 3-step creative system!!)
31:10 Real-world demo: building a product brand from scratch
35:16 Why most people fail with AI prompts (and how to fix it)
41:00 Turning a static image into a high performance ad!
46:50 AI filmmaking is addictive (and what that means)
55:10 The first Super Bowl ad made entirely with AI (you have to watch this)
1:00:20 The rise of the one-person, million-dollar agency
1:04:10 Sora 2 is changing UGC forever....
1:13:32 How to actually start TODAY (step-by-step plan)
1:17:00 The #1 skill that will help you create world class AI video
1:25:58 The moral question: will AI destroy or democratize creativity?
About the Guest / About the Episode
Today's guest is Jack vs AI, he is a VFX artist turned AI video expert with over a decade working in the advertising industry. He’s now pioneering the next era of filmmaking, teaching creators how to use tools like Sora 2, Nano Banana, and VEO 3 to produce cinematic videos, ads, and full short films in minutes. In this episode, Jack breaks down the exact process he uses to go from idea to cinematic video, world class product images and UGC video that sells products
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Timestamps
0:00:00 Intro
0:05:06 This why you sell $0 on your offers! (Painful Story!)
0:12:14 The crucial mistake that every entrepreneur makes!
0:16:05 Stop paying the ignorance tax
0:18:27 Sell outcomes not views
0:24:30 Sponsor Break HubSpot
0:25:21 How Omar made $720K in 24 hours
0:26:43 "I lost $100K in a Ponzi Scheme"
0:33:18 You must turn anxiety into anticipation (Sales Secret)
0:39:19 The four parts of a real business (Foundation)
0:41:34 You can make $10K from one reel (the strategy)
0:49:40 The power of the lead magnet EXPLAINED
0:55:51 Build a program people finish (Make this change NOW!)
0:59:47 People pay for speed
1:12:00 Build in public & sell the next step
1:30:58 Sponsor yourself and make it predictable
About the Guest / About the Episode
Omar Eltakrori is the offers expert, he has sold nearly $3M in one single offer in his first 3 years in business. In this episode, Omar breaks down exactly how to go from “my content gets attention but no one buys” to your first $10,000, then $100,000 and beyond—with real examples from launches that flopped, the pivots that fixed them, and the $720K day that followed. If you want to learn how to sell on the internet, we created this conversation for you....enjoy
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00:00 Intro
04:51 The biggest mistake with AI content (you sound like a robot!)
09:56 The one lesson from Gary Vee that changed Caleb’s career
13:03 Alice in Wonderland & your brand’s direction (powerful metaphor)
15:27 How to reverse-engineer your brand outcome
19:46 The Brand Journey Framework (4 must-ask questions)
23:40 Why one clear goal beats chasing 10 outcomes
25:14 The Brand Story Framework (3 steps to stand out)
29:13 Find your contrarian belief (the secret sauce*)
34:22 The exercise: flip industry clichés into your unique truth
37:50 The power of polarizing beliefs
40:09 Gary Vee’s “Document, Don’t Create” explained
45:20 The 70/20/10 rule for testing content (and loving the flop)
54:27 Why chasing virality traps most creators
57:14 Storytelling 101: why vulnerability beats perfection
1:02:40 Hooks that GRAB attention in 1 second
1:06:50 How to find your audience’s painful problem
1:13:27 Every story needs this final piece (the storytelling framework)
1:19:08 AI and the future of brand (what stays timeless)
1:28:34 Why in-person connection is the ultimate moat
1:33:00 What to focus on for the next 12 months (the one thing)
1:36:00 Pushing through the “Dip” when you want to quit
About Caleb Ralston
Caleb Ralston has spent 16 years building brands, helping entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk and Alex Hormozi scale audiences of over 30 million followers and hundreds of millions in sales. In this episode, he shares the frameworks behind unforgettable personal brands: that includes the Brand Journey, the Brand Story framework, and the power of contrarian beliefs. From testing content that “flops” to building trust that converts, Caleb lays out a timeless playbook for anyone serious about standing out in a noisy, AI-driven world
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:15 Past vs future as tools (end stagnation fast)
10:11 Your future self is real (the Harvard insight)
12:44 10x your income without working harder!
16:04 Set an “impossible” goal — then shorten the timeline
18:44 Sponsor: The Eight Sleep upgrade that fueled output
20:39 What a true stretch goal looks like (you don’t know how)
23:26 18 months to a \$220K book deal (Ben’s path)
25:35 Selective attention vs inattentional blindness (find the path)
33:56 Your goals are ruining your dreams!
36:50 Identity is the reason you are broke!
42:14 Survival mode? Journal a new future, then speak it
51:33 The "subtract-then-scale" playbook
59:49 Are you a Buyer or Seller: Know when to walk away!
1:11:28 You must think bigger (The Billion Podcast)
About the Guest / About the Episode
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is a bestselling author whose books have sold millions of copies, he has coached multiple 8 figure entrepreneurs on how to scale their companies. In this episode, we build a practical roadmap for stuck founders: set an “impossible” goal, shrink the timeline, raise your floor, operate from identity, and become the buyer (not the seller) so you can 10–100x your business and your life
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
06:45 This one thing changed my life
14:16 It was my rock bottom moment!
19:20 This is how I built my wealth...
25:24 How Dan Made His First Million!
33:07 We are in the New AI Era!
39:06 DIRECTOR vs DOER: agents will do the work (and change everything)
41:17 There will be a $1B Company With One Employee
44:33 The future is here (just not evenly distributed)
45:39 TVC: Taste, Vision, Care — The 3 Skills You Must Have...
51:09 The One Startup AI Idea... (here is the play)
56:38 Productize the workflow: dashboards, copilots, and leverage
1:00:53 Tools and a mindset shift: ask AI FIRST, always
1:06:55 Find your smallest viable market (passion “who has money”)
1:10:34 These aer the perfect first customers for you.....
1:16:29 “Why not you? Why not now?”
1:23:50 Build the world you need (then show others how)
About the Guest / About the Episode
Dan Martell is a serial entrepreneur who’s built and sold three startups and now runs a \$100M+ portfolio investing in AI In this unexpectedly raw conversation, Dan lays out a clear, no-excuses blueprint to win in the AI era and the ONE business idea you can go all in on right now......
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00:00 Intro
02:38 Why non-coders can build real apps now (AI makes it possible)
06:14 First dollar online: the personal CRM story + imposter syndrome
09:03 Ellie demo: time-boxing that thousands use daily (with paying users)
12:22 “AI slop” vs serious software — how Chris ships with AI (fast)
13:50 What is Claude Code (and why Chris switched from Cursor)
16:37 Sponsor break: Free AI App Builder Kit (idea → spec → launch)
18:17 Sponsor break: Rocket Money — track spend and kill wasted subs
21:31 Subscription Monster: the problem, constraints, and first signals
29:14 Do this right now! (Turn these AI Ideas into $1M Apps)
33:08 1 tweet → 25 signups: build-in-public waitlist playbook
41:03 The rough business plan: first dollar, ceiling, SEO/Reddit/cold email
47:17 The AI App brand SECRETS! (why “Subscription Monster” sticks)
59:48 Live mascot build: hand-drawn → ChatGPT image → pro logo
1:11:24 Working prototype: Plaid sync, 1,400 transactions, duplicate spend found
1:22:00 Claude Code 101: terminals, folders, and the “interface-first” rule
1:40:41 Mini app from scratch: watch the exact prompts
1:46:46 Step-zero marketing: waitlists, beta users, fast feedback loops
About the Guest / About the Episode
Chris Raroque is a self-made entrepreneur behind Ellie (daily planning), Luna (budgeting), and Mogul (personal CRM)—apps used by thousands every day, with 50,000+ signups and 1,000+ paying users on Ellie. In this masterclass he shares the full blueprint to go from zero to a full app in days using Claude Code. It’s our most ambitious AI build yet—and we’ve included a supporting doc so you can follow every step and ship faster.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
07:16 From zero followers to \$30K/month (Zita’s backstory)
10:58 You can get views and make $0!
14:39 How AI changed everything for creators
21:58 This is why your brand makes no money
25:38 The 3 types of content you must post to build an audience that buys!
32:13 Why AUTHORITY posts shift beliefs and build trust
37:45 Personality posts — the hardest but most profitable
42:59 The ChatGPT prompt you NEED (we test it live)
47:42 Breaking down Zita’s most viral posts (with scripts)
55:11 How to research viral hooks and formats (Meedro AI step by step)
1:03:24 Using Claude + AI tools to rewrite proven scripts FAST
1:12:46 The automated sales ecosystem (turning followers into clients)
1:19:55 Why lead magnets are the secret to consistent sales
1:27:53 The 5-day email sequence that sells on autopilot
1:41:17 The PRODUCT LADDER: The secret to more sales without working hard!
1:48:20 What Zita would tell his past self struggling with imposter syndrome
1:51:32 Surviving the dip: why consistency beats everything
About the Guest / About the Episode
Zita is a personal brand strategist. I call him the “framework guy" as he helps creators and entrepreneurs turn attention into real income using AI, content funnels, and automated sales systems. In this episode he reveals his full three-phase framework for going from zero followers to profitable personal brand — complete with behind-the-scenes walkthroughs of the exact AI tools, viral video tactics, and funnel automations he uses daily. If you want to build a loyal audience that buys from you, this is the blueprint.
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Timestamps
00:00 INTRO
02:01 The golden era for builders!
07:16 The wake-up call: are you on the WRONG path?
09:40 The fear of being average — escape NPC life
12:26 Vibe-coding & the rise of Replit
14:40 An $100M company in 5.5 months
17:59 Step 0: IDEA MINING (simple notebook exercise)
20:45 Find your $100M idea
25:22 The 4-Step Framework: PLAN → PROMPT → PERFECT → PUBLISH
33:18 LIVE BUILD starts: planning the Zen-Timer app
38:57 PROMPT MAGIC — AI Agent writes the entire code
45:03 Debugging 101 (You will Believe you can build ANYTHING!)
53:50 Perfecting: log-in & data in minutes
1:02:45 PUBLISH your AI app in one click — deploy to the web
1:06:40 Design tweaks with screenshots & Figma import
1:14:50 How To Market Your New Business! ($1M Apps do this!)
1:23:20 How to get your FIRST users (Matt’s playbook)
1:31:40 Consistency • Simplicity • EXECUTION
About Matt Palmer
Matt Palmer is the Replit Insider and Vibe coding expert. In this masterclass we show step by step how anyone can turn an idea into a profitable app in 30 minutes—even if you’ve never written a line of code.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:42 Matt Wolfe’s daily AI stack (only 3 tools!)
08:20 How Perplexity Labs replaces a $10K/month consultant
10:01 Dan Martell was right: these are the new top earners!!
12:35 How to become an AI orchestrator (not a victim!)
14:00 Prompting secrets: “Talk to it like a teammate”
17:02 How to speak with AI
19:48 The YouTube prompt Matt uses every week
22:10 The real reason your video isn’t performing
27:11 The mistake most people make with ChatGPT
33:19 How Matt writes viral Shorts with ChatGPT
36:51 Building your first “AI department”
41:49 Studio-quality thumbnail images—made in ChatGPT?!
44:02 Use this prompt to fix underperforming videos
48:10 Perplexity Labs FULL breakdown (actual use case)
59:04 Gemini Deep Research walkthrough
1:02:11 The hidden gem: AI Studio (Google’s secret weapon)
1:08:10 How to extract 50 lessons from a Naval podcast
1:10:36 Use Gemini For This One Use Case!
1:14:19 The 3-step workflow Matt uses to write, research, and ideate
1:19:44 How to prep for high-stakes interviews with AI
1:24:12 I don't use Google anymore to search (The AI Reporter)
1:26:25 The AI prompt that will 10x your self-awareness
1:28:30 The truth about MVPs (and why speed matters more than ever)
1:35:18 Stop waiting—start testing (Matt’s AI advice)
1:40:01 Final thoughts + where to begin this weekend
About Matt Wolfe
Matt Wolfe is one of the internet’s most trusted voices on AI—his YouTube channel has over 780K subscribers and breaks down the latest tools, trends, and use cases across business and content. In this episode, he reveals exactly how to use just three tools—ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini—to 10X your life and business.
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00:00 Intro
01:12 The TRUTH about why storytelling is so important for entrepreneurs!
07:46 The science behind why stories WORK
10:19 “Nothing sells like a story” (real business examples)
15:04 Why charisma is a MYTH (it’s all about CRAFT)
18:30 Can storytelling be TAUGHT?
21:13 How to become a master storyteller (find your 5 second moment)
26:14 This is where you go wrong with your story
33:57 How to locate YOUR life-changing story moments
36:18 The fire swallower story (an amazing “aha!” example)
41:12 The power of emotional storytelling
44:30 How Steve Jobs used storytelling to build the biggest tech company in the world
46:06 Step 1: Find your ending (aka the \$1M 5‑second moment)
50:33 Step 2: Find your beginning (this creates the magic!)
55:11 Step 3: Master the middle (add suspense + keep attention)
59:55 Why suspense is the storyteller's secret weapon (Wordle principle)
1:01:47 The real reason to tell stories: be remembered forever
1:04:37 How to live out loud—and be truly known
About Matthew Dicks
Matt Dicks is a 58-time Moth StorySLAM champion, bestselling author of “Storyworthy,” and one of the world’s top storytelling coaches. In this episode, he shares a step-by-step masterclass on how to craft unforgettable stories that make people listen, connect emotionally with you, and ultimately buy from you. Whether you’re building a brand, selling a product, or trying to be heard—this framework will make you a master storyteller
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00:00 Intro
06:52 You need a “Buy” button (Dom's number 1 piece of business advice!)
12:31 Can an AI run an ENTIRE company?
15:04 Peter Levels’ viral flight sim — lessons in vibe-coding
18:24 Sponsor: Hostinger Horizons will build your website
19:09 Vibe-coding 101: turning feelings into products
22:37 Blake’s calorie-counting app (all ChatGPT prompts)
25:50 Sponsor: Square will help you run your business
26:35 Founder-Led Brands: story SELLS, slides don’t
29:18 The 3 Step Framework (The AI flywheel)
32:47 LIVE build: CalumGPT in under 10 minutes
37:11 Pricing, liability, & other creator fears — SOLVED
40:20 Replit vs V0 vs Roark — choosing your weapon
43:08 The “lean-forward” rule for instant momentum
46:02 Weekend challenge: palms open, idea downloaded
48:40 Dom’s closing gratitude (and YOUR next move)
52:30 Training a custom GPT on 400+ hours of transcripts
58:15 AgentGPT: turning comments & metrics into upgrades
1:05:42 Dom’s “every creator needs a button” monetization play
1:13:07 Add personality to your GPT
1:33:03 Decode your analytics: likes, saves, shares
1:49:24 Plug & play website in Replit (full demo) -- it built the Apple Website
2:04:21 FINAL 5-min idea challenge & next steps
About the Guest
Dom Ashburn, better known as Mr.Grateful is an AI educator who teaches people how to use AI to amplify creativity and personal empowerment. He’s deeply human-first in his approach, showing that success with AI comes from emotional intelligence and clear thinking, not technical complexity.
He has built several profitable AI native businesses and in this episode he shows you how to build your own successful AI business starting right from the beginning.....
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:14 “Content is not fun if you’re not making money”
06:19 Patrick’s BREAKING POINT: "I had $200 left, no job, total failure"
08:46 The *one insight* that changed everything
10:39 How he made $1K in 30 days (after 12 months of trying)
14:10 This is what kept him going when *everyone else quit*
17:41 Proof that you DON’T need a big audience to make money
19:18 The 3-step framework for building a profitable personal brand (2025 + beyond)
21:12 Why AI is the CHEAT CODE in 2025 (the real use case)
24:34 Most people are using ChatGPT *WRONG* (do this instead)
27:25 Live demo: how to use ChatGPT to find your perfect business idea
31:40 AI as your coach: how to test and improve your niche FAST
34:55 Patrick builds a business idea + grand slam offer in real-time on Chat GPT
43:17 The truth about online business models (pick the one that fits YOU)
54:39 Create vs. Sell — the NEW personal brand approach!!
58:21 Lead Gen 101: how to get your first high-ticket client in 14 days
1:03:20 How to build a client-getting funnel (even with 0 followers)
1:06:50 3 secrets to make people care about your content
1:10:40 Patrick’s “storytelling system” to get fans, not just views
1:14:42 Why YOU are the niche (and how to stand out instantly)
1:19:33 Dark Psychology of Sales: The Pain-Dream Gap
1:24:11 How to raise your prices without losing sales
1:28:45 This 1 belief is what holds most creators back
1:32:10 What life feels like after you build a successful personal brand
1:40:20 – How to go from stuck to confident: Rewiring your mindset for sales
1:49:13 – This is the key reframe for getting better at sales
About the Guest
Patrick Dang built a profitable personal brand from scratch after quitting his tech sales job and hitting rock bottom. With over 300K YouTube subscribers and building a life of financial freedom in online sales, he now teaches everyday people how to turn their knowledge into income. In this complete masterclass, he breaks down his 3-step framework for building a multi-six figure personal brand in 2025 (in just 60 days!), how to use Chat GPT to accelerate every step, and the dark psychology of making your first sale. If you're stuck in your job or business and want to build your own path to freedom in this new era of AI, this is the episode to watch.
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03:23 Why FREEDOM beats flashy millions everytime
05:12 From homeless to millionaire (Arlan's painful origin story)
08:29 Arlan’s AI epiphany
14:02 Fast vs slow: finding your WHY first so you can move fast
17:57 ChatGPT live demo: uncover your hidden superpower
21:12 Crafting IRRESISTIBLE offers with AI
25:27 Choosing the perfect business model (8 options)
30:15 Three killer questions to find your $1M Idea
38:52 Build Your Product (The Replit Guided Demo!)
43:18 Deploying a live landing page in under 10 minutes
48:41 How Arlan built a $5,000 website
53:07 Marketing masterclass: How to attract your buyers on autopilot
56:38 YouTube as the ultimate growth hack
1:02:11 Two challenges to make your first $100 online
1:07:40 From zero to launched: the mindset that actually wins
1:13:05: There are no excuses left
About the Episode
Arlan Hamilton went from sleeping in airports to building a $30 million venture portfolio and backing 200+ startups—without a college degree. In this masterclass she shows how absolute beginners can harness AI (ChatGPT & Replit) to build a revenue‑ready business in just eight hours, then market it with zero ad spend.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:51 Storytelling vs. Selling — why VALUE must come first
04:35 The lonely 52 Hz Whale (finding your tribe’s hidden frequency)
09:57 The 7 Frequencies of Communication revealed — which one are you using?
14:18 Shadow frequencies that secretly repel customers
17:04 Money follows meaning — the brand‑builder’s mantra
20:12 Step 1: Turn your trauma into audience connection
24:30 Step 2: Craft moments, not paragraphs (scene‑by‑scene blueprint)
29:42 Commander vs. Healer communication
34:05 You are not average!
43:11 Step 3: Map your story to the 7 classic archetypes
48:26 This frequency mismatch is killing your brand connection
56:52 Brand ≠ Business — how to price on identity, not cost
1:02:30 MindShift: Re‑structuring a life for repeated success
1:08:17 Build community around uncommon beliefs (real‑world playbook)
1:19:47 Erwin’s closing challenge: Find the genius buried inside you
About the Guest
Erwin McManus is a bestselling author, Founder of Mosaic who has spoken to millions across 100+ countries. In this conversation he unpacks the 7 Frequencies of Communication and shows entrepreneurs how to turn personal story into brand super‑power. If you have ever struggled to make your message resonate—or wondered why customers click but never convert—this episode will rewire the way you speak, sell, and serve.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro (The Game Has Changed!)
01:57 Step 1 – The $9M AI Sprint Challenge (Speed over structure)
04:35 What Is Vibe Coding? (One prompt, endless possibilities)
06:20 Fail Fast, Learn Faster (Riley’s rapid-iteration secret)
10:08 Step 2 – Live Demo: See AI conjure a fully branded expense tracker in seconds
14:13 One Prompt → Building a mobile app
18:53 Screenshot to Website (How to Design your landing page in seconds!)
22:50 Deploy in 15 Seconds (Instant feedback loop)
31:00 Monetize & Scale (Adding payments, security, and growth tactics)
35:22 Step 3 – Saturday Challenge (Ship your own AI app by Sunday!)
About Riley Brown
Riley Brown is a content creator and AI educator who went from marketing analyst to one of the most influential voices in the AI creator space. He just raised millions of dollars for his AI app, Vibe Code which helps people to build apps right from their phone without having to code.
Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvjQYKukKjVyhSVxQibgOw/joinFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.youtube.com/@UCf8gbZ4ZyNcc9WIOOEEfpSQ Timestamps00:00 Intro04:48 What makes Malique’s message resonate so deeply07:16 “She went without so we could have” (A Mother's Sacrifice!!)16:24 The 300 job rejections — and the moment that changed everything18:25 “No one hired me, so I hired myself”22:40 The first viral video: 100K views in 24 Hours!24:47 Step 1: Wake up — God wants you see this!31:42 How to know you’re asleep at the wheel36:26 Signs you're living someone else's dream38:53 Your mom will need you one day — and you must be ready44:09 The real reason your life isn’t changing47:31 Step 2: Self-audit and get still50:59 You can't hear God if you're never quiet53:33 How journaling & prayer unlock your purpose58:49 Step 3:"Go Ghost: Upgrade Your Life In Silence" (this will change everything!)1:01:15 Why you must protect your dreams in the early stages1:13:34 Step 4: Build your discipline code (habits, systems, momentum)1:22:45 The 10% rule: how to win on your worst days1:28:08 Why the gym is the most important discipline1:34:19 Identity shift: "I am purpose now"1:38:23 “Life is not about what we achieve. It’s about what we overcome.”About The GuestMalique David Lewis is a speaker, creator, and founder of 'Purpose Driven'—a movement empowering men to live with intention, discipline, and faith. From poverty in Miami to building a platform with millions of views, his story is one of spiritual clarity, community leadership, and relentless self-belief.
Get a discount & 4 months free on NordVPN's 2 year plan https://nordvpn.com/calumjohnsonSecure your business with $1000 off with Vanta https://vanta.com/calum Try Notion for free https://notion.com/calumjohnsonFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1?igsh=MTdzbHI1b3c1b2dmag== Twitter https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21 Rachel Rodgers https://www.instagram.com/rachrodgersesq?igsh=ZmtkbWc0Y3l3dmhyOrder Rachel's New Book, "Future Millionaire": https://amzn.to/3GDPsEVWatch our episode with Donni Wiggins on how to get rich in 2025: https://youtu.be/GkxGipg1EEM00:00 Intro01:20 This conversation would unlock your power! 04:30 Poverty robs you of your full potential 08:28 Her experience growing up poor15:22 Life doesn’t always go as planned 22:41 What financial struggles does to a happy family25:09 How her dad’s death affected her mentally (Painful Story!)36:01 "Sometimes you have to make some noise! "39:44 Why she became an entrepreneur (Full story)52:13 How to make your first $1M56:08 Here is how to discover your gift (This changes everything!)1:10:30 How to create an offer for your ideal client. 1:18:02 Full experiment process to narrow down your offer 1:21:42 Charge based on value not time!!1:28:44 How to leverage your network 1:35:24 You can scale your offer (TODAY!)1:40:49 How to become a master at what you do1:42:37 The inevitable pathway to becoming a millionaire. About the videoToday’s guest is Rachel Rodgers. She’s a business coach and founder of Hello Seven, where she teaches marginalized entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to seven-eight figures. In this episode, she breaks down how to shift your money mindset, craft irresistible offers and build a business that generates $1M+ in revenue without burnout or hustle culture.
Try Riffusion: https://bit.ly/CJRiffusionJoin Your First Dollar https://bit.ly/YourdollarTry Notion for free https://notion.com/calumjohnsonOur Merch drops soon! Be 1 of 50 to get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: https://bit.ly/StayDelusional2 Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1?igsh=MTdzbHI1b3c1b2dmag== Twitter https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21 Kane Kallaway https://www.instagram.com/kallaway?igsh=MWpsbHViNmt2YXh6dg==Kallaway's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCg5WjzrwxRRUUDf7WHKPzsA Watch our first episode with Kallaway to hear his blueprint on going viral with short form content: https://youtu.be/dB8ZG_PsAps?si=f19ce6p6nbUaiOtF00:00 Intro 02:08 The Content-Attention blueprint will save you pain! 03:50 This is why no one buys from you!10:44 How to identify your WHO 24:32 Sell personal solutions!29:18 The blueprint to get your ideal customers to notice you!37:03 Storytelling is the most important skill in business46:39 How to become a master storyteller (its painfully simple!)50:20 2 aspects of PERFECT storytelling content. 56:25 The invisible elements of storytelling 1:02:15 Framework to structure videos for engagement. 1:07:12 How to create a compelling hook1:13:11 Consistency is not enough 1:16:27 You must survive the Dip! (Here is how!)1:25:06 Why you MUST build an offer 1:28:40 The easiest way to launch your offer1:35:42 How to get ideas for your product. About the video Today’s guest is Kane Kallaway. He’s a content guru with over 1M followers and 1 billion views in under 2 years. Kallaway is my go to guy for anything related to branding, storytelling and building impactful audiences FAST