Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the niche coaching category and explore why living in a big city could be a game-changer for your professional opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how transitioning people from careers they hate to ones they love can be a lucrative coaching business. We delve into why this is a promising opportunity, the strategies we’d use to grow such a business, and much more. Our dis...
Jun 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 134
Join us for an engaging conversation with Natalie Ellis, founder of Boss Babe, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities. In this episode, we discuss the huge potential of building an all-in-one health company focused on pregnant women, a social media insurance company, and an AI wealth advisor. Natalie shares her insights on how to build a successful business and why she believes it is still possible to stand out. We dissect how to grow these companies using various...
Jun 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 133
Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the potential of LinkedIn short-form video agencies, SaaS startup opportunities, and why AI graphic designer can be huge. Cody shares his insights on why building an audience is crucial for any founder's success. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are curious about cutting-edge en...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 132
Join us for a jam session where I break down several innovative startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are either promising or problematic, and reveal the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. In this episode, learn how to capitalize on the micro weddings trend to build multiple service-based businesses. I also discuss my framework for the future of AI-enabled service businesses and how you can leverage it to build a highly profitabl...
Jun 17, 2024•25 min•Ep. 131
Join us for an engaging conversation with serial entrepreneur John Rush as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportunities centered around directories and Micro-SaaS. In this episode, we delve into the rising indie hacker trend, the power of micro-influencers, and the potential of directories. John shares his proven framework and strategy for validating directories and discusses why micro-influencers are the most underpriced advertising channel in 2024. Whether you're looking to start yo...
Jun 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 130
Join us for a jam session where I break down several startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are promising or problematic, and reveal the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. In this episode, we explore diverse opportunities, including affiliate websites, loyalty programs, DTC brands, and more. Discover the evaluation techniques and growth strategies that can help you build your next successful startup. Whether you're aiming to launc...
Jun 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 129
Join us for an engaging conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportunities centered around the powerful emotion of nostalgia. In this episode, we dive into the world of video games, collectibles, art, and more. Discover why nostalgia is such a potent tool for entrepreneurs and how you can leverage it to bootstrap successful businesses. We also discuss Palmer Luckey’s innovative company, Modretro, and why its product...
Jun 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 128
Join us for an engaging conversation with Matty Mo, “The Most Famous Artist" and founder of Art City, as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportunities centered around art and virality. In this episode, we dive into mural agencies, art rentals, influencer product partnerships, and even glamping sites. Matty shares his proven framework for creating businesses with inherent viral loops, a powerful method to reduce customer acquisition costs. We also discuss the power of memes, user-genera...
Jun 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 127
Join us for the inaugural Tiny Team Awards with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we celebrate tiny teams who have built amazing businesses. In this episode, we explore how these small teams have created products with outsized impact. Learn the tactics and frameworks these teams used to build impactful and worthwhile products. Discover insights from various industries, including consumer goods, software, and media. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspira...
May 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 126
Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a variety of business ideas and opportunities ideal for first-time entrepreneurs. In this episode, we cover everything from marketing agencies and SaaS startups to talent management agencies. Cody shares his proven framework for taking any business from 0 to 1, providing valuable insights for aspiring founders. Whether you're looking to start your first million-dollar business or just curious about en...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 125
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy, and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We discuss how writing entrepreneurs can leverage Chat-GPT and Kindle Unlimited to build a profitable portfolio of books in underserved niches. We'll explore various career paths for writers and share innovative startup ideas to kickstart your success in the writing industry. Don't miss out on this episode packed with valuable tips and strategies for ...
May 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 124
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to delve into my proven strategy for meeting anyone. We explore the frameworks and techniques I employ when sending cold DMs, offering you actionable advice on how to effectively use these methods to connect with anyone you wish. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by commun...
May 20, 2024•51 min•Ep. 123
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Chris Hutchins, an expert life hacker, financial optimizer, and host of the award-winning podcast, All the Hacks. On this episode, Chris shares his proven strategies on how to launch a million-dollar business in just 48 hours. We also explore the emerging trends of affluent consumers and unveil five transformative startup ideas to inspire your next venture. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 122
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency, to give our insights into the strategies and tactics driving a viral AI-powered Dating Advice app to $190,000 in monthly revenue. We also explore the power of anti-trends and how to leverage them to build a startup. Don't miss out on this must-watch episode! 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-cour...
May 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 120
I’m joined by Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, to jam on several business ideas and opportunities: a Cricut subscription service, Chrome extensions that can generate $30k/month, Uber trivia games, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. You'll get my full course with all my secr...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 119
I’m joined by Jason Yanowitz, Co-Founder of Blockworks, to discuss some of the most profitable business ideas on his mind: building an AI Chief Operating Office for companies, starting a business in the men's health industry, building a B2B niche media brand, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy m...
May 08, 2024•46 min•Ep. 118
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency. We discuss various $1M-$10M business ideas, including an AI-powered brown noise device, a more sophisticated brand of male sex toys, an infoproduct to break phone addiction, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community y...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 116
I’m joined by Jason Cohen, a four-time entrepreneur and current Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine, to discuss his three best startup ideas: a tool for optimizing social media replies, a simpler, lower price segment, and helping people make practical, simple strategies. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. Y...
Apr 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 115
I’m joined by Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout, to discuss some of the best business ideas on his mind: a productivity app that will kill Notion, the “upside down” desktop app, a brand-in-a-box service for internet-native companies, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. You'll get...
Apr 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 114
I’m joined by Kevin Rose, serial entrepreneur and technology investor. We discuss some of his best startup ideas: creating interactive podcasts with the help of AI, a nostalgic TV experience with old shows and commercials, using AI to talk to the dead, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membe...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 113
I’m joined by Brian Feroldi, a world-class creator and author in the financial space. We discuss the success stories of Jimmy Buffett and The Motley Fool, how to build a profitable business in the creator economy, the untapped potential of platforms like LinkedIn, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might en...
Mar 28, 2024•53 min•Ep. 112
I’m joined by Ali Hamed, Founder of the investment firm CoVenture. We discuss some of the best (and worst) investment opportunities for entrepreneurs in 2024, how to navigate debt collection as a digital entrepreneur, and Ali’s top tips for funding a startup. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/free-course 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. You'...
Mar 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 111
I’m joined by Eric Siu, Founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain. We discuss million-dollar trends and opportunities entrepreneurs should have on their radar right now, including pay-per-performance agencies, AI customer service, AI transformation agencies, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my...
Mar 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 110
A special solo episode recorded from Mexico City, where I go through 3 million-dollar startup ideas I can’t stop thinking about: creators going into software, new ways to monetize underserved niches, Coffeezilla for startups, and so much more. If you enjoy the podcast, let me know by leaving a review so I know to keep making them :) 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio bus...
Mar 01, 2024•16 min•Ep. 109
I'm joined by Zach Pogrob, entrepreneur and content creator with over 1.5M followers. We discuss how to build a loyal audience in 2024, the importance of associating your brand with a word, three business ideas you can steal, and so much more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. You'll get my full course with ...
Feb 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 108
I'm joined by Alex Lieberman, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Morning Brew. We discuss some of the hottest trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs in 2024, how creators can successfully monetize their newsletter and the best ways to innovate an existing business. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. Y...
Feb 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 107
I'm joined by Soren Iverson, Designer at Cash App and the indisputable idea machine of the internet. We talk about building products that spread like wildfire, how to test business ideas before launch, how to build a memorable brand, and more. 🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/ 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership. You'll get my full course with ...
Feb 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 106
I'm joined by Tiago Forte, Founder at Forte Labs and bestselling author of ‘Building a Second Brain’ and The ‘PARA Method’. We talk about the necessity of building credibility online, the role of gatekeepers in information sharing, and why the B2B market could be a goldmine for online course creators. We cover the benefits (and drawbacks) of being an independent creator, how to leverage the media platforms of the world to your advantage, and why you need lead magnets. 00:00 Why Creators NEED to ...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min•Ep. 105
I'm joined by Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo. We talk about how to build products people love, how he lost $1M for not listening to customers, how to find the best business ideas in 2024, and more. 📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/ 70,000+ people are already subscribed. 🪄 The CastMagic team reached out to me and wanted to give you a free month of Castmagic with the code Greg100. You can check out https://get.castmagic.io/l953mvcu8yiv t...
Jan 25, 2024•54 min•Ep. 104
I'm joined by Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We talk about the best ways to make $10M in 2024 if you were starting from scratch: hyper-niche paid newsletters, AI-powered book publishing, and so much more.
Jan 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 103
