The Calum Johnson Show

Get our Free Personal Brand Playbook: https://clickhubspot.com/36cec3Start investing safely with Public: https://public.com/calumFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/maria.wendt/?hl=enTimestamps00:00 Intro03:12 "Nothing worked in the beginning"06:50 The moment everything SHIFTED (you need to hear this)13:24 How to STOP self-sabotaging your business dreams17:03 The story that proves ANYONE can make money online21:44 The $4,000 collapse that nearly broke her28:29 Her divorce, rock bottom… and the rebuild33:40 The moment she KNEW she had to change her business41:58 The TRAFFIC problem: the real reason you’re not making sales47:04 The 5-step blueprint to make your first $1,000 online51:39 How to create content that gets buyers (not just views)56:54 What to sell if you only have 100 followers1:02:11 Two things your checkout page MUST have to get sales1:07:14 Subtle selling: how to pitch without pitching1:12:40 How far you can actually go with a $27 product1:16:02 How to win on Instagram in 2026About the EpisodeMaria Wendt has made over $15M selling simple digital products — but her first two years online brought in just $400 total. In this episode, she shares her secrets for how beginners can start earning with under 100 followers by solving the right problems, posting the right content, and launching hyper-specific digital products.Disclosures (Public)Paid endorsement. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See disclosures for more details: https://docs.zerohash.com/page/us-lic.... Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *3.6% as of 11/14/25. APY. Rate may change. See terms of ACATS & IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match. Matched funds must remain in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time.

Get our free AI Branding Playbook: https://bit.ly/HubspotxCJStart building your first AI Agent with Lindy (no code!): https://go.lindy.ai/calum-johnsonTodays guest is @NathalieNicole Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/nathalienicole/Timestamps00:00 Intro02:55 How she really made $4.3M in one year06:41 Nearly losing my life woke me up....14:48 I was in survival mode....23:01 Are you functionally depressed and don’t know it?32:03 Rebuilding confidence after life knocks you down40:55 The EXACT 3 Step formula to build your million dollar brand48:10 How she attracts buyers without chasing followers56:20 These are the women you should follow....1:04:45 The mindset shift to stop caring what people think1:12:30 Do these daily income-producing habits to 10X your income1:20:50 Is she finally at peace with her success?About This Episode:Nathalie Nicole Smith is a successful entrepreneur and brand strategist. on the way to her success, Nathalie faced heartbreak, trauma and more. In this raw and emotional conversation, she shares how she healed, rebuilt her faith, and created a brand rooted in identity and alignment while breaking down the exact mindset shifts and branding moves you need to build your own million-dollar brand.

Start investing safely with Public: https://public.com/calumToday's guest is a legend of comedy, @AliSiddiqComedy Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/?hl=enTimestamps 00:00 Intro 03:12 A Mother’s warning….(“The streets are undefeated…”) 15:54 “I was 19 years old with $230,000 from the streets” 22:41 The one mistake that landed Ali in prison (Trust Your Gut!) 30:58 The phone call that shattered him….(EMOTIONAL) 39:45 Ali’s biggest regret….(“I will never forgive myself”) 50:02 How he turned rage into a career that shocked the comedy industry 1:03:17 Ali’s first night doing comedy 1:21:46 “I have never shared this publically” 1:28:52 The moment Ali rejected the industry’s “fake gold” 1:33:19 “I said no to Netflix” 1:38:10 Three Comedians unlocked Ali’s next level (Gregory, Cosby, Pryor) 1:42:12 “Physically free but mentally chained” — the truth Ali hid for years 1:44:36 How to rebuild your life from NothingAli Siddiq is one of the most respected storytellers alive, with over 40 million views on his Domino Effect series and praise from the New York Times as comedy’s best storyteller. In this raw and emotional conversation, Ali opens up about the streets, prison, regret, redemption, and the identity shift that made him a one-of-one artist.DisclosuresPaid endorsement. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See disclosures for more details: https://docs.zerohash.com/page/us-licenses-and-disclosures. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *3.6% as of 11/14/25. APY. Rate may change. See terms of ACATS & IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match. Matched funds must remain in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time.

Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonLets start investing safely with Public: https://public.com/calumFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/_the_elite_entrepreneur/Timestamps00:00 Intro06:25 The night that changed everything (college brawl → jail)12:48 “I saw scared racism for the first time”19:40 I spent six months in jail — and then decided “I’m never coming back”25:50 How the justice system traps you (and how he beat it)35:47 200 job applications… and 200 rejections40:12 “No one would hire me, so I hired myself”46:33 The $3,000 house that changed his life55:40 I lost $170,000 in Houston, it was a betrayal! (my blood was boiling!)1:03:22 The birth of Goodies: How I turned a $1,000 truck into a $1M business1:09:55 The SYSTEM that makes restaurants print money1:22:58 How to find the hidden “opportunities” in any market1:27:40 This 1 mindset made me successfulAbout the Guest / About the EpisodeDawon Matthews is the ultimate underdog, he went from being kicked out of college, jailed, and rejected from over 200 jobs to building a $1.2M food truck in 11 months. His story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and building systems that scale This episode will shift how you think about adversity, opportunity, and what’s truly possible when you refuse to quit....EnjoyAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerageservices for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See disclosures for more details: https://docs.zerohash.com/page/us-licenses-and-disclosures. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *3.6% as of 11/14/25. APY. Rate may change. See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match. Matched funds must remain in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time.

Start building your first AI Agent with Lindy (no code!): https://go.lindy.ai/calum-johnsonGet our free AI Agents 2025 Playbook: https://clickhubspot.com/c73275Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Guest: @neilpatel Timestamps00:00 Intro04:10 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 era14:22 How Neil spotted his $100M idea before anyone else19:01 Step 1: Find simple, realistic, high-demand ideas (Works every time)24:35 The first 7-figure AI business idea: Build AI Agents for companies30:55 How to pitch and sell your first AI client34:58 The second AI business idea: Launch an AI Content Agency39:20 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 EpisodeNeil 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...

Start building AI apps with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/calumjohnson9Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonDownload the exact prompts that Jack uses to create his videos here: https://calum.bio/pages/jack-promptsFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Guest: @JackVsAI Timestamps00:00 Intro02:38 Why we released this episode early (the AI gold rush is happening now)07:22 The spark moment: the insane power of generative AI08:47 Nano Banana is the tool that will change everything (Jack's Prediction!)15:05 How small creators are making thousands with AI ads22:41 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 scratch35:16 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 agency1:04:10 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 video1:25:58 The moral question: will AI destroy or democratize creativity?About the Guest / About the EpisodeToday'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

Get the free Loop Marketing Playbook guide free 👉: https://clickhubspot.com/738eecIf you want to work directly with Omar, sign up here 👉: https://bit.ly/CJxOmarFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Guest: https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori/Timestamps0:00:00 Intro0:05:06 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 tax0:18:27 Sell outcomes not views0:24:30 Sponsor Break HubSpot0:25:21 How Omar made $720K in 24 hours0:26:43 "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 EXPLAINED0:55:51 Build a program people finish (Make this change NOW!)0:59:47 People pay for speed1:12:00 Build in public & sell the next step1:30:58 Sponsor yourself and make it predictableAbout the Guest / About the EpisodeOmar 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

Get Auto DS for $1 for the next 30 days: https://platform.autods.com/register?ref=Mzg1Mjg2NA==Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonDownload the "How to build a brand" workbook for the Caleb Ralston episode: https://calum.bio/pages/caleb-ralstonFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/calebralston/Timestamps00:00 Intro04:51 The biggest mistake with AI content (you sound like a robot!)09:56 The one lesson from Gary Vee that changed Caleb’s career13:03 Alice in Wonderland & your brand’s direction (powerful metaphor)15:27 How to reverse-engineer your brand outcome19:46 The Brand Journey Framework (4 must-ask questions)23:40 Why one clear goal beats chasing 10 outcomes25:14 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 truth37:50 The power of polarizing beliefs40:09 Gary Vee’s “Document, Don’t Create” explained45:20 The 70/20/10 rule for testing content (and loving the flop)54:27 Why chasing virality traps most creators57:14 Storytelling 101: why vulnerability beats perfection1:02:40 Hooks that GRAB attention in 1 second1:06:50 How to find your audience’s painful problem1:13:27 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 moat1:33:00 What to focus on for the next 12 months (the one thing)1:36:00 Pushing through the “Dip” when you want to quitAbout Caleb RalstonCaleb 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

Get $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnsonFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://x.com/calum_johnson9Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminhardyTimestamps00:00 Intro03:15 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 timeline18:44 Sponsor: The Eight Sleep upgrade that fueled output20:39 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 it51:33 The "subtract-then-scale" playbook59:49 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 EpisodeDr. 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

Get the ChatGPT prompt master guide free 👉: https://clickhubspot.com/cb87aaGet free early access to Amazon's Alexa Plus: https://bit.ly/CalumxAlexaStart your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonIf you want to learn more about the AI Automation Business Opportunity, get our free document: https://calum.bio/pages/dan-martellFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/Timestamps00:00 Intro06:45 This one thing changed my life14:16 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 Employee44:33 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 leverage1:00:53 Tools and a mindset shift: ask AI FIRST, always1:06:55 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 EpisodeDan 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......

Get the AI App Builder Kit [free] 👉 https://clickhubspot.com/78921cTry Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/calumjohnsonGet free early access to Amazon's Alexa Plus: https://bit.ly/CalumxAlexaGet More From This Video:Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps to using Claude Code:If you want to join over 600 builders and learn step by step how to build a profitable AI business from Greg Isenberg, click here: https://www.startupempire.co/join?via...Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://x.com/raroqueTimestamps00:00 Intro02:38 Why non-coders can build real apps now (AI makes it possible)06:14 First dollar online: the personal CRM story + imposter syndrome09:03 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 subs21:31 Subscription Monster: the problem, constraints, and first signals29:14 Do this right now! (Turn these AI Ideas into $1M Apps)33:08 1 tweet → 25 signups: build-in-public waitlist playbook41:03 The rough business plan: first dollar, ceiling, SEO/Reddit/cold email47:17 The AI App brand SECRETS! (why “Subscription Monster” sticks)59:48 Live mascot build: hand-drawn → ChatGPT image → pro logo1:11:24 Working prototype: Plaid sync, 1,400 transactions, duplicate spend found1:22:00 Claude Code 101: terminals, folders, and the “interface-first” rule1:40:41 Mini app from scratch: watch the exact prompts1:46:46 Step-zero marketing: waitlists, beta users, fast feedback loopsAbout the Guest / About the EpisodeChris 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.

Get free early access to Amazon's Alexa Plus: https://bit.ly/CalumxAlexaClick the link to sign up and get 30% off for your first 3 months: https://your.omnisend.com/19O976Get $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnsonIf you want the full Personal Brand PDF Zita and I used in this masterclass, click here: https://bit.ly/CJShowxMastersheetFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21Zita: https://www.instagram.com/onlyzita?igTimestamps00:00 Intro07:16 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 creators21:58 This is why your brand makes no money25:38 The 3 types of content you must post to build an audience that buys!32:13 Why AUTHORITY posts shift beliefs and build trust37:45 Personality posts — the hardest but most profitable42:59 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 FAST1:12:46 The automated sales ecosystem (turning followers into clients)1:19:55 Why lead magnets are the secret to consistent sales1:27:53 The 5-day email sequence that sells on autopilot1:41:17 The PRODUCT LADDER: The secret to more sales without working hard!1:48:20 What Zita would tell his past self struggling with imposter syndrome1:51:32 Surviving the dip: why consistency beats everythingAbout the Guest / About the EpisodeZita 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.

Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonGet $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnsonCheck out Notion, the best AI tool for work, right now at https://notion.com/calumjohnsonGet More From This Video:Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode: https://bit.ly/CJxMattPalmerWe used Replit AI Agent in this Masterclass: https://bit.ly/ReplitAIFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Guest: https://x.com/mattppalTimestamps00:00 INTRO02:01 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 life12:26 Vibe-coding & the rise of Replit14:40 An $100M company in 5.5 months17:59 Step 0: IDEA MINING (simple notebook exercise)20:45 Find your $100M idea25:22 The 4-Step Framework: PLAN → PROMPT → PERFECT → PUBLISH33:18 LIVE BUILD starts: planning the Zen-Timer app38:57 PROMPT MAGIC — AI Agent writes the entire code45:03 Debugging 101 (You will Believe you can build ANYTHING!)53:50 Perfecting: log-in & data in minutes1:02:45 PUBLISH your AI app in one click — deploy to the web1:06:40 Design tweaks with screenshots & Figma import1:14:50 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 • EXECUTIONAbout Matt PalmerMatt 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.

Get 20% off Lovable when you use code CALUM20YT at checkout: https://bit.ly/CJxLovableReady to see how Square can transform your business? Visit https://square.com/go/calumjohnson to learn moreClick the link https://your.omnisend.com/19O976 to sign up and get 30% offCop the New "Stay Delusional" Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwoGet More From This Video:Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode:https://bit.ly/CJxMattWolfeFreedocIf you want to join over 600 builders and learn step by step how to build a profitable AI business from Greg Isenberg, click here: https://www.startupempire.co/join?via...Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/mr.eflow/Timestamps00:00 Intro03:42 Matt Wolfe’s daily AI stack (only 3 tools!)08:20 How Perplexity Labs replaces a $10K/month consultant10:01 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 AI19:48 The YouTube prompt Matt uses every week22:10 The real reason your video isn’t performing27:11 The mistake most people make with ChatGPT33:19 How Matt writes viral Shorts with ChatGPT36:51 Building your first “AI department”41:49 Studio-quality thumbnail images—made in ChatGPT?!44:02 Use this prompt to fix underperforming videos48:10 Perplexity Labs FULL breakdown (actual use case)59:04 Gemini Deep Research walkthrough1:02:11 The hidden gem: AI Studio (Google’s secret weapon)1:08:10 How to extract 50 lessons from a Naval podcast1:10:36 Use Gemini For This One Use Case!1:14:19 The 3-step workflow Matt uses to write, research, and ideate1:19:44 How to prep for high-stakes interviews with AI1:24:12 I don't use Google anymore to search (The AI Reporter)1:26:25 The AI prompt that will 10x your self-awareness1:28:30 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 weekendAbout Matt WolfeMatt 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.

Get 1 month free with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonGet Our New Stay Delusional Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwoGet your copy of Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks, this book made me into a storyteller! https://amzn.to/3IdxsSuFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://x.com/calum\_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/matthewdicks/Timestamps00:00 Intro01:12 The TRUTH about why storytelling is so important for entrepreneurs!07:46 The science behind why stories WORK10:19 “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 story33:57 How to locate YOUR life-changing story moments36:18 The fire swallower story (an amazing “aha!” example)41:12 The power of emotional storytelling44:30 How Steve Jobs used storytelling to build the biggest tech company in the world46:06 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 forever1:04:37 How to live out loud—and be truly knownAbout Matthew DicksMatt 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

Launch the idea you've been sitting on TODAY with Hostinger Horizons, use my code CALUM to get 10% off your first month! https://hostinger.com/CALUMReady to see how Square can transform your business? Visit https://square.com/go/calumjohnson to learn more🚨 Challenge Alert 🚨1. Take the first step to starting your business2. Take the CJ Show x Mr.Grateful Challenge: https://bit.ly/CJxMrGratefulChallengeFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/mr.grateful/Timestamps00:00 Intro06:52 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-coding18:24 Sponsor: Hostinger Horizons will build your website19:09 Vibe-coding 101: turning feelings into products22:37 Blake’s calorie-counting app (all ChatGPT prompts)25:50 Sponsor: Square will help you run your business26:35 Founder-Led Brands: story SELLS, slides don’t29:18 The 3 Step Framework (The AI flywheel)32:47 LIVE build: CalumGPT in under 10 minutes37:11 Pricing, liability, & other creator fears — SOLVED40:20 Replit vs V0 vs Roark — choosing your weapon43:08 The “lean-forward” rule for instant momentum46:02 Weekend challenge: palms open, idea downloaded48:40 Dom’s closing gratitude (and YOUR next move)52:30 Training a custom GPT on 400+ hours of transcripts58:15 AgentGPT: turning comments & metrics into upgrades1:05:42 Dom’s “every creator needs a button” monetization play1:13:07 Add personality to your GPT1:33:03 Decode your analytics: likes, saves, shares1:49:24 Plug & play website in Replit (full demo) -- it built the Apple Website2:04:21 FINAL 5-min idea challenge & next stepsAbout 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.....

Get Our New "Stay Delusional" Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwoClick the link https://your.omnisend.com/19O976 to sign up for a free account and get 30% off for your first 3 months!Check out Notion, the best AI tool for work, right now at https://notion.com/calumjohnsonGet a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/calumjohnsonFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum\_johnson9Patrick Dang: @patrickdang Timestamps00:00 Intro04:14 “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 everything10:39 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 money19:18 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 idea31:40 AI as your coach: how to test and improve your niche FAST34:55 Patrick builds a business idea + grand slam offer in real-time on Chat GPT43:17 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 days1:03:20 How to build a client-getting funnel (even with 0 followers)1:06:50 3 secrets to make people care about your content1:10:40 Patrick’s “storytelling system” to get fans, not just views1:14:42 Why YOU are the niche (and how to stand out instantly)1:19:33 Dark Psychology of Sales: The Pain-Dream Gap1:24:11 How to raise your prices without losing sales1:28:45 This 1 belief is what holds most creators back1:32:10 What life feels like after you build a successful personal brand1:40:20 – How to go from stuck to confident: Rewiring your mindset for sales1:49:13 – This is the key reframe for getting better at salesAbout the GuestPatrick 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.

Cop Our New Merch: https://bit.ly/StaydelusionalmerchGet a discount & 4 months free on NordVPN's 2 year plan https://nordvpn.com/calumjohnsonReady to see how Square can transform your business? Visit https://square.com/go/calumjohnson to learn more🚨 Challenge Alert 🚨1. Use ChatGPT to come up with an offer — one that could help you make your first $100 online.2. Click here to submit your offer: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalxArlanChallengeWe’ll select the best submissions and give the winners access to Arlan’s Skool community.If you want to use any of Arlan's custom GPT prompts click here: https://bit.ly/PromptShopCJUse code "CALUMJOHNSON" for a 30% discount at checkoutFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere/Timestamps00:00 Intro03:23 Why FREEDOM beats flashy millions everytime05:12 From homeless to millionaire (Arlan's painful origin story)08:29 Arlan’s AI epiphany14:02 Fast vs slow: finding your WHY first so you can move fast17:57 ChatGPT live demo: uncover your hidden superpower21:12 Crafting IRRESISTIBLE offers with AI25:27 Choosing the perfect business model (8 options)30:15 Three killer questions to find your $1M Idea38:52 Build Your Product (The Replit Guided Demo!)43:18 Deploying a live landing page in under 10 minutes48:41 How Arlan built a $5,000 website53:07 Marketing masterclass: How to attract your buyers on autopilot56:38 YouTube as the ultimate growth hack1:02:11 Two challenges to make your first $100 online1:07:40 From zero to launched: the mindset that actually wins1:13:05: There are no excuses leftAbout the EpisodeArlan 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.

Check out Notion, the best AI tool for work, right now at notion.com/calumjohnsonGet a discount & 4 months free on NordVPN's 2 year plan https://nordvpn.com/calumjohnsonFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Erwin McManus — https://www.instagram.com/erwinmcmanusTimestamps00:00 Intro02:51 Storytelling vs. Selling — why VALUE must come first04:35 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 customers17:04 Money follows meaning — the brand‑builder’s mantra20:12 Step 1: Turn your trauma into audience connection24:30 Step 2: Craft moments, not paragraphs (scene‑by‑scene blueprint)29:42 Commander vs. Healer communication34:05 You are not average!43:11 Step 3: Map your story to the 7 classic archetypes48:26 This frequency mismatch is killing your brand connection56:52 Brand ≠ Business — how to price on identity, not cost1:02:30 MindShift: Re‑structuring a life for repeated success1:08:17 Build community around uncommon beliefs (real‑world playbook)1:19:47 Erwin’s closing challenge: Find the genius buried inside youAbout the GuestErwin 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.