In this week’s episode, Allen Walton (SpyGuy) shares how he’s using AI to build custom tools with almost zero coding experience, and how founders can turn everyday business spending into first-class flights.

From AI-powered inventory forecasting to unlocking elite travel perks, this episode is packed with practical tips for bootstrapped entrepreneurs ready to work smarter and travel better.

LINKS

This week’s sponsor: spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal”

Connect with Allen on X

Allen’s ecomm company

“The 4-Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss

“StoryBrand” by Donald Miller

22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs

Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle

Connect with 7+ figure founders like Allen inside DC BLACK

CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00 ) Today’s Guest: Allen Walton

(00:07:35 ) How Allen is Using AI for Business & Personal Life

(00:09:45 ) LLM Deep Research for Competitor Analysis & ICP Creation

(00:12:58 ) Vibe Coding Apps with Zero Technical Experience

(00:22:32 ) This Week’s Sponsor: SPP.co

(00:23:50 ) How Airlines Actually Make Their Money

(00:26:34 ) The Competition of Points and Rewards in 2025

(00:30:40 ) The Worst Way to Redeem Points

(00:33:13 ) How to Maximize Points Accumulation

(00:35:48 ) Why Business Owners Should Pay More Attention to Points

(00:38:44 ) ‘Mozi Madness: Alex Hormozi’s Record-Breaking Launch

CONNECT:

Dan@tropicalmba.com

Ian@tropicalmba.com

Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella.

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