The Calum Johnson Show

Brendan Kane is an Instagram expert, he has been studying viral content for 21 years. I call him the Instagram expert. His content frameworks have generated over 60M views & $1B+ in revenue for his clients. If you’ve been posting content with no clue if it’ll lead anywhere, this conversation was made for you. Brendan shares his proven 5-step framework to guarantee views & revenue from your content. Try Vanta today: https://Vanta.com/calum Start using Hostinger today: http://Hostinger.com/CALUM10 Grab Brendan’s guide to going viral for free: https://hookpoint.com/calum Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/brendankane/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:17 Master this skill if you want more views 06:41 How to become famous in your industry (zero experience) 11:01 What does "storytelling" actually mean for content? 19:10 The gold/silver/bronze method for studying content 27:28 The tactics that got this video 142M views 39:44 How to find a content format you love 52:01 How to brainstorm hooks 59:35 Why batch-producing content tanks your views 01:07:29 Remember these two truths to make $1.1M from content 01:12:34 Do this if you’re starting with zero followers 01:15:23 The full 5-step framework you can use forever

Rashad Bilal is the Co-Founder of InvestFest & Earn Your Leisure. InvestFest is the biggest financial conference in the world. And Earn Your Leisure is a financial platform that's helped millions of everyday people achieve financial freedom. But before all that, Rashad started his career as a financial advisor. He worked with some of the wealthiest individuals in New York. Today, he shares the financial secrets they won't tell you & his blueprint to build wealth from zero in the new era of AI. If you’re ready to level up your AI skills, head to this link https://masterclass.yt.link/0SF3FZd to get 15% off your AI Fundamentals Certificate from MasterClass. Start using Hostinger today: http://Hostinger.com/CALUM10 Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://www.instagram.com/rashadbilal/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:56 Make this mindset shift if you want to be rich 07:23 Why the system wants you to stay poor 14:03 Watch this if people doubt you'll achieve your dream 20:09 The wealth-building secrets I learned from working with the top 1% 34:04 What I saw inside Meta and NVIDIA’s headquarters 40:38 The hidden danger with AI (that 99% of people don't think about) 46:36 The first ways AI will start replacing jobs 53:40 How to get rich in the new era of AI (timeless strategies) 59:53 How can I start investing if I'm broke? 01:04:12 Do this for 3 hours/day after you finish this video 01:07:38 The advice I’d give my younger self

Michael Smoak has over 3M followers, makes multi six figures as a creator, and speaks around the country. But not too long ago, he was getting hammered until 3AM four times a week. He was at least 50lbs overweight. If you're a man who's in a serious rut right now, Michael's story will inspire you. You’ll walk away with a 30-day protocol that forces you to post content & creates a stack of proof that you’re a confident, competent man. This is the exact protocol Michael used to escape his rut. Cop The *NEW* Merch Now: https://calum.bio/ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/higherupwellness/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:34 Why you only need an iPhone to get 100k+ views on your content (no editing!) 05:04 The fear that's secretly running your life 10:41 Why the "small" things that happen to you as a kid stay in your mind as an adult 18:19 Affirmations don't work without this one ingredient 22:47 The moment I decided to stop drinking (and why it wasn't that hard) 27:49 Overhearing this comment is the reason I have over 3M followers today 33:10 If you're not taking action, use this habit framework today 38:22 The 1-second decision Navy Seals use (try this today!) 42:43 Watch this if you think your health habits don't matter yet 47:13 How I cared for my father (and what it cost me) 50:10 The simple daily routine that changes your brain chemistry 55:04 How your weight & physique directly impact how confident you are 59:30 The 30-day protocol to get better at storytelling (start this today!) 01:14:05 The dead-simple content strategy Michael uses to get millions of views (steal this!) 01:21:56 Why your best ideas die in the drafts (and how to fix it) 01:28:02 How can posting every day for 30 days actually change my life?

Jesse Itzler is a billionaire. He sold a $5B jet company to Warren Buffett. And he’s the Co-Owner of the Atlanta Hawks. But at 22, he was a kiddie pool attendant earning $7/hour. He'd spend his breaks dreaming of a more exciting life. In this conversation, Jesse shares the defining moments of his story. You'll walk away with 11 lessons that'll help you build a billion dollar network, master any skill in 100 hours, check off a hard task you didn't think you could do, and much more. Enjoy! Get Jesse's 2026 planning guide here: https://clickhubspot.com/a43e2f Start building with Replit today: https://replit.com/refer/calumjohnson9 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:11 The mindset that took me from $7/hour to $5B in business 08:29 My life as a kiddie pool attendant (and the lesson boredom taught me) 12:34 Watch this if you've gotten rejected recently 18:26 The moment I proved to myself I could do anything 22:11 Apply this mindset to a problem you're dealing with right now (it works!) 27:22 The reason you don't need experience (watch this if you're a beginner!) 31:30 What was your peak success moment? 37:29 The “Misogi” rule (try this today!) 44:00 SIPS acronym: 5 things that determine how happy you are 48:20 The Rule of 100 (how to get better than 95% of people at anything) 53:59 The 3-minute habit to build a billion dollar network (you can use this today!) 57:23 If you lived with me for 15 days, this is what you'd see...

Dr. Bobby Price has recently blown up on social media because of his health advice. He wrote the best selling book “Vegucation over medication.” In that book, he teaches people how to heal themselves with plant-based foods, herbal medicine, and holistic techniques. Dr. Bobby started his career as a traditional doctor. But after talking to a sick patient, he realized modern medicine wasn’t designed to heal people. So he left the system in search of the truth. In this conversation, he shares his blueprint for healing & living a longer, healthier life. Try Vanta today: https://Vanta.com/calum Follow Us! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en X: https://x.com/calum_johnson9?lang=en @DrBobbyPrice 00:00 Intro 02:33 What healing actually feels like (don't settle for feeling "okay") 05:31 They thought I had this disability at 12 years old!! 09:40 Heartbreaking final moment with my Grandma (must watch if you've ever lost anyone) 16:34 The moment I realized food killed my grandma 21:01 The dark truth behind modern medicine (people don't know this) 31:33 The experience that made me quit modern medicine 37:55 The reason most people you know don't live past 100 43:19 Why modern diets are making you sick 48:14 Do this now to prevent diseases in the next decade 55:25 How you can fix the health system (and why people have all the power!) 01:00:00 What's the first step to healing myself of illnesses and diseases? 01:07:43 Are you putting these toxins in your body? (watch out for these foods) 01:16:56 The nutrient you're probably missing (and why deficiencies cause disease) 01:22:17 Okra water (how to make it + why it works) 01:26:02 Add these foods to your diet today (daily staples for healing) 01:29:16 What does Dr. Bobby eat every day? 01:37:23 Inside the 30-day detox (and the impact it can have on your life) 01:42:59 The warning signs your body is toxic (start looking for these!) 01:47:03 What I'd say to my grandmother today...

Timo Armoo built and sold A global marketing company (Fanbytes) for $30M+ at age 27. He started as an anxious, self-doubting kid on a council estate in East London. He had no money or connections. His story is proof you don’t need luck to succeed as an entrepreneur. In this conversation, Timo shares the EXACT cheat codes you can use to start your first $1M business. Our Sponsors: Grab the 2026 State of Marketing Report by Hubspot: https://clickhubspot.com/42cf89 Start using @replit today: https://replit.com Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Timo: https://www.instagram.com/timarmoo/?hl=en Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:40 Watch this if you feel misunderstood 08:00 The cage story (I was scared for my life!) 12:29 How a gangster saved my life... 23:02 The life changing business I started at 14 (copy this business model!) 28:46 Why Fanbytes worked (secrets behind the $30M business) 34:17 This visualization practice made me a multi-millionaire 37:20 The alter-ego cheatcode (use this when you're feeling anxious) 40:25 You'll never build a successful business without this... 44:59 The expertise gap (how to find $1M business ideas) 49:15 The most underrated hack for making your first $1M 53:44 3 ways to copy business ideas 57:59 3 business myths that keep you broke 01:06:03 Follow these 2 rules to hit your first $10k/month 01:09:38 The easiest path to $1M/year 01:16:20 Watch this if you doubt yourself (best advice you'll hear today)

Ama is the entrepreneur behind Plantmade. A $17M beauty business she built from her kitchen. Celebrities like Bukayo Saka and Tamar Braxton rave about her product. Three months ago, at the peak of the company's success, she unexpectedly left her position as CEO. In her first interview since then, she shares the strategies behind Plantmade’s success and the exact steps you can take to reinvent yourself in 2026. Enjoy! Start using Hostinger today: https://www.hostinger.com/CALUM10 Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Ama: https://www.instagram.com/amaa__official/?hl=en Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:04 The moment my life broke! (watch this if you feel uncertain!) 08:00 How I started Plantmade with $100! (from my kitchen!) 13:45 Watch this if you feel anxious about your future! 19:47 The shameless marketing strategy that made me £4,000 in 24 hours! 23:12 The product growth hack I used to hit £100K in just 5 months 26:40 The emotional moment I had with my mum ($30k in one day!) 34:20 Do this to create INSANE demand for your brand! 39:23 This letter nearly killed my business! 47:52 This video made us $1M! (storytelling is a cheatcode) 52:01 The dark side of success nobody talks about 55:43 How I feel about leaving Plantmade... 1:05:56 Advice for first time founders to succeed (don't miss this!) 1:11:00 The exact steps to reinvent yourself 2026!

Patricia Bright is the original beauty influencer. Forbes magazine calls her the “social media maven.” She has over 3.1M subscribers across two youtube channels. Both pull in millions of dollars every year. In this episode, she shares her story in more detail than ever before. We talk about why she left youtube, how she made millions from social media, and her new method for building influence in 2026 (even if you're starting with zero followers). Enjoy! Make today your Day One. Try Hostinger at Hostinger.com/CALUM10 Build your first app in minutes with Lindy: https://go.lindy.ai/lindy-builder Yes, I hate it when other podcasters do this too. But if you like the show, why not just tap the subscribe button? Takes half a second. Stay delusional. Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Patricia Bright: @PatriciaBright Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:30 They took my dad from me! 04:28 My vivid memory of them taking my dad (you can't unsee this!) 10:47 My mom woke me up at 4AM to do THIS before school 20:59 This mindset made me rich! (start thinking like this today!) 22:29 The story behind her first YouTube video in 2010 27:22 The spreadsheet that convinced me to quit my job 33:59 Watch this if you're a creator getting no views (and feel behind) 39:32 The moment I realized "wow, I've made it" 42:31 “I’ve never said this before…” (The TRUTH about why I disappeared!) 48:41 Patricia reacts to a fan's comment 50:33 This is why I don't overshare anymore! 54:30 The harsh reality behind the influencer lifestyle 59:53 The 3 pillars I used to build the life I want! (copy me!) 1:01:09 Patricia's NEW method for building influence in 2026 1:11:25 The testing method (How Patricia makes viral videos) 1:19:26 The simple truth behind creating a successful digital product 1:32:31 How I'd use AI to build wealth today 1:42:38 The advice I'd give my younger self (don’t miss this!)

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_johnson9 T Drew: https://www.instagram.com/itstdrew/?hl=en Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:10 What's the heart of your message? 06:09 I didn't fit in, I always felt different 07:24 “Put the gun down, son…” 09:48 The BLACK SHEEP is the GOAT 14:20 “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 today 35:03 “Every successful person you admire survived a season you never saw” 39:17 I was crying on the side of my bed 45:08 This gave me GOOSEBUMPS 58:37 12M people watched you say this quote 3 times 1:02:15 “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 wanted 1:46:36 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/calumjohnson1 https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/robbielyleofficial/?hl=en Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:15 “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 work 14:30 Getting MOBBED overseas (this shocked him) 18:10 When legacy media turned on AFTV 22:45 “They said we fed off failure” (the truth) 27:20 Watching the critics copy the blueprint 32:10 How AFTV changed football media forever 36:55 Inside the AFTV matchday operation (real-time chaos) 41:40 The cost of obsession and nonstop work 46:25 Why Dr Sports had to exist 51:30 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 leave 1:07:40 Leadership means making unpopular decisions 1:12:55 Turkish, James, and the truth about departures 1:18:20 Why Robbie refuses to “clear things up” 1:24:10 From loved to hated: the price of success 1:30:30 Africa, creators, and the global vision 1:36:20 “Don’t let fear kill your dreams” 1:42:50 Advice to the next generation watching this 1:48:30 What Robbie would tell his younger self 1:52:50 Final reflections About the Episode Robbie 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/36cec3 Start investing safely with Public: https://public.com/calum Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/maria.wendt/?hl=en Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:12 "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 dreams 17:03 The story that proves ANYONE can make money online 21:44 The $4,000 collapse that nearly broke her 28:29 Her divorce, rock bottom… and the rebuild 33:40 The moment she KNEW she had to change her business 41:58 The TRAFFIC problem: the real reason you’re not making sales 47:04 The 5-step blueprint to make your first $1,000 online 51:39 How to create content that gets buyers (not just views) 56:54 What to sell if you only have 100 followers 1:02:11 Two things your checkout page MUST have to get sales 1:07:14 Subtle selling: how to pitch without pitching 1:12:40 How far you can actually go with a $27 product 1:16:02 How to win on Instagram in 2026 About the Episode Maria 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/HubspotxCJ Start building your first AI Agent with Lindy (no code!): https://go.lindy.ai/calum-johnson Todays guest is @NathalieNicole Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/nathalienicole/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:55 How she really made $4.3M in one year 06:41 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 down 40:55 The EXACT 3 Step formula to build your million dollar brand 48:10 How she attracts buyers without chasing followers 56:20 These are the women you should follow.... 1:04:45 The mindset shift to stop caring what people think 1:12:30 Do these daily income-producing habits to 10X your income 1:20:50 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/calum Today's guest is a legend of comedy, @AliSiddiqComedy Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/?hl=en Timestamps 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 Nothing Ali 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/calumjohnson Lets start investing safely with Public: https://public.com/calum Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/_the_elite_entrepreneur/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:25 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 rejections 40:12 “No one would hire me, so I hired myself” 46:33 The $3,000 house that changed his life 55:40 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 business 1:09:55 The SYSTEM that makes restaurants print money 1:22:58 How to find the hidden “opportunities” in any market 1:27:40 This 1 mindset made me successful About the Guest / About the Episode Dawon 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....Enjoy 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 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-johnson Get our free AI Agents 2025 Playbook: https://clickhubspot.com/c73275 Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: @neilpatel 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...

Start building AI apps with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/calumjohnson9 Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnson Download the exact prompts that Jack uses to create his videos here: https://calum.bio/pages/jack-prompts Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: @JackVsAI 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

Get the free Loop Marketing Playbook guide free 👉: https://clickhubspot.com/738eec If you want to work directly with Omar, sign up here 👉: https://bit.ly/CJxOmar Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori/ 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

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/calumjohnson Download the "How to build a brand" workbook for the Caleb Ralston episode: https://calum.bio/pages/caleb-ralston Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calebralston/ Timestamps 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

Get $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnson Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1 https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminhardy 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

Get the ChatGPT prompt master guide free 👉: https://clickhubspot.com/cb87aa Get free early access to Amazon's Alexa Plus: https://bit.ly/CalumxAlexa Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnson If you want to learn more about the AI Automation Business Opportunity, get our free document: https://calum.bio/pages/dan-martell Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ 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......

Get the AI App Builder Kit [free] 👉 https://clickhubspot.com/78921c Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/calumjohnson Get free early access to Amazon's Alexa Plus: https://bit.ly/CalumxAlexa Get 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_johnson9 https://x.com/raroque Timestamps 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.

Get free early access to Amazon's Alexa Plus: https://bit.ly/CalumxAlexa Click the link to sign up and get 30% off for your first 3 months: https://your.omnisend.com/19O976 Get $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnson If you want the full Personal Brand PDF Zita and I used in this masterclass, click here: https://bit.ly/CJShowxMastersheet Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1 https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21 Zita: https://www.instagram.com/onlyzita?ig 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.

Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnson Get $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnson Check out Notion, the best AI tool for work, right now at https://notion.com/calumjohnson Get More From This Video: Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode: https://bit.ly/CJxMattPalmer We used Replit AI Agent in this Masterclass: https://bit.ly/ReplitAI Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://x.com/mattppal 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.

Get 20% off Lovable when you use code CALUM20YT at checkout: https://bit.ly/CJxLovable Ready to see how Square can transform your business? Visit https://square.com/go/calumjohnson to learn more Click the link https://your.omnisend.com/19O976 to sign up and get 30% off Cop the New "Stay Delusional" Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwo Get More From This Video: Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode: https://bit.ly/CJxMattWolfeFreedoc 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_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/mr.eflow/ 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.

Get 1 month free with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnson Get Our New Stay Delusional Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwo Get your copy of Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks, this book made me into a storyteller! https://amzn.to/3IdxsSu Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1 https://x.com/calum\_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/matthewdicks/ Timestamps 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

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/CALUM Ready 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 business 2. Take the CJ Show x Mr.Grateful Challenge: https://bit.ly/CJxMrGratefulChallenge Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/mr.grateful/ Timestamps 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.....

Get Our New "Stay Delusional" Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwo Click 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/calumjohnson Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/calumjohnson Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://x.com/calum\_johnson9 Patrick Dang: @patrickdang 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.

Cop Our New Merch: https://bit.ly/Staydelusionalmerch Get a discount & 4 months free on NordVPN's 2 year plan https://nordvpn.com/calumjohnson Ready 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/StayDelusionalxArlanChallenge We’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/PromptShopCJ Use code "CALUMJOHNSON" for a 30% discount at checkout Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 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.