The Calum Johnson Show

T Drew is a successful entrepreneur and now a creator. Millions of aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives watch his reels on purpose, suffering and success every day. In this episode, he shares the 3-step system to find your purpose, what to do if you feel like an "outcast", and a visualization system to manifest the life you've always wanted. Enjoy!Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9T Drew: https://www.instagram.com/itstdrew/?hl=enTimestamps00:00 Intro02:10 What's the heart of your message?06:09 I didn't fit in, I always felt different07:24 “Put the gun down, son…”09:48 The BLACK SHEEP is the GOAT14:20 “Money & success have NOTHING to do with intelligence”20:33 “Nobody believes in your vision until it’s too late”31:26 Use this 3-step system to find your purpose today35:03 “Every successful person you admire survived a season you never saw”39:17 I was crying on the side of my bed45:08 This gave me GOOSEBUMPS58:37 12M people watched you say this quote 3 times1:02:15 “To conduct the orchestra, you must turn your back on the audience”1:17:48 The Movie Framework (use this today)1:25:55 “The reason you want it so badly is because future-you already has it”1:30:09 Use this visualization system to manifest the life you've always wanted1:46:36 How do I find "the one?"

Margaret runs Kahawa 1893, a coffee brand that got investment from Skim's Co-founder Emma Grede. Margaret's the real deal. We talk about her story, how to start a business you actually love, and how to get people you respect to believe in your abilities.Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Margaret Nyamumbo: https://www.instagram.com/maggykemunto/?hl=enTimestamps00:00 Intro02:27 Growing up on a coffee farm in Kenya12:45 I landed in America with $200 and didn't know a soul23:30 Why did you quit a 6-figure job on wall street?33:45 Women do 90% of the work on coffee farms and get no respect37:30 $50,000 of credit card debt (COVID almost killed my business)40:00 Trader Joe’s saved my business43:10 What it's really like to go on Shark Tank (behind the scenes)48:05 Working side by side with Emma Grede1:06:32 How do I start a business I'm passionate about? ("let me show you this box")1:17:18 You'll be ready the moment you start1:20:44 How did you get people like Emma Grede to believe in you?

Transform your workspace with Branch: https://branchfurniture.yt.link/NJJoNlD.Start building AI apps with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/calumjohnson9Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Matt Wolfe: ⁨@mreflow⁩ Jack vs AI: ⁨@JackVsAI⁩ Matt Palmer: ⁨@mattpalmer⁩ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:23 The Latest Updates on Chat GPT & Gemini (Matt Wolfe)03:15 The REAL skill that makes money in the AI era (Speed beats Talent)07:42 Gemini vs ChatGPT vs Claude — what each is actually best at13:58 Why OpenAI might lose… even with great models20:11 The rise of vibe-coding: building apps without knowing code27:36 You will survive AI if you do this....29:25: The AI Video era is here (Jack vs AI - The AI Video Expert)35:22 Nano Banana Pro: creating ads, thumbnails & campaigns instantly43:06 Sora 2 vs VEO 3.1 — which AI video tool should you use?48:20 AI can literally build any business you want! (Matt Palmer)51:30 Step-by-step: how to start building something this weekend58:45 The mindset shift that will put you ahead of 99% of people1:02:00 What winning in 2026 will actually look likeAbout the EpisodeThis episode breaks down the new paths to wealth in the AI era from vibe-coding apps with tools like Replit, to creating high-end visuals with Nano Banana Pro, Sora 2, and VO 3.1. You’ll learn how you can get ahead of 99% of people when it comes to AI

Start Building Your AI Business with Mocha AI: https://bit.ly/MochaxCJShowGet Matt Wolfe’s FREE AI Playbook (the 5-step framework to use AI in your business): https://clickhubspot.com/a20894Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9GuestsArlan Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere/?hl=enChris Raroque: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/Patrick Dang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdangofficialTimestamps00:00 Intro01:43 AI agents vs ChatGPT06:06 "I made $100K from a simple AI product" (no code background)12:20 The fastest way to get momentum with AI (do this weekly)19:07 What AI will look like in 12 months23:05 We are in the vibe code era! (Chris Raroque SECTION)27:50 AI-built apps making real money (vibe-coding works)40:57 How to WIN in the era of AI (Patrick Dang SECTION)46:35 You MUST learn these skills in 202649:45 How to land your first AI client (for beginners)About the Guest / About the EpisodeIn this episode, we bring on 3 entrepreneurs that are making money right now using AI. They break down how you can use AI to build products, apps, and make income fast. We cover AI agents, vibe-coding, one-person businesses, and the real skills that will matter in this AI world.

Please hit that Subscribe Button!Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/robbielyleofficial/?hl=enTimestamps00:00 Intro02:15 “As you get bigger, people WILL turn on you”05:40 The REAL origin of AFTV (borrowed cameras, no blueprint)09:55 The moment Robbie knew this could actually work14:30 Getting MOBBED overseas (this shocked him)18:10 When legacy media turned on AFTV22:45 “They said we fed off failure” (the truth)27:20 Watching the critics copy the blueprint32:10 How AFTV changed football media forever36:55 Inside the AFTV matchday operation (real-time chaos)41:40 The cost of obsession and nonstop work46:25 Why Dr Sports had to exist51:30 The rise of fan creators (this movement is UNSTOPPABLE)56:40 Spotting generational talent (Expressions, Goldbridge & more)1:02:15 When people you built WITH decide to leave1:07:40 Leadership means making unpopular decisions1:12:55 Turkish, James, and the truth about departures1:18:20 Why Robbie refuses to “clear things up”1:24:10 From loved to hated: the price of success1:30:30 Africa, creators, and the global vision1:36:20 “Don’t let fear kill your dreams”1:42:50 Advice to the next generation watching this1:48:30 What Robbie would tell his younger self1:52:50 Final reflectionsAbout the EpisodeRobbie Lyle is the founder of AFTV and DR Sports, building one of the most influential fan-led media companies in the world with over 2B views and 2M+ subscribers. In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation, Robbie breaks down the real story behind AFTV’s rise, the hate from legacy media, the betrayals that come with success, and why fan creators are rewriting the future of sports media.

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.