Join me as I chat with Romain Torres, Co-Founder of Arcads AI, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for finding and building profitable AI Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula to building and growth hacking apps. Episode Timestamps 0:00 Intro 00:49 Introduction to AI Apps and User Acquisition 10:38 Product-Led Growth 13:30 ASO (Apple Search Optimization) 21:13 Organic Social Growth Hacks 33:51 Paid Ads Strategy 40:30 Creating Ads at Scale with AI Tools 1) Three main strategies to grow mob...
Oct 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 164
Join me as I chat with Samir Chaudry, Co-Founder of Colin and Samir, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of content creation, technology, and the future of media. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 AR glasses 10:46 The future of Content in an attention economy 15:15 Samir’s Youtube and content strategy 21:50 Content Formats 29:56 Why it’s hard to standout on Youtube 33:58 Samir’s thoughts on Monetization 45:20 VR vs. AR 50:35 Creators should build software 56:58 Advice from Tim Ferris 1) AR glas...
Oct 07, 2024•58 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, we dive deep into my process for naming my startups and businesses. I share my 4-step guide for coming up with memorable names for startups and how you can apply these principles to come up with your own scroll stopping name. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:09 types of names 01:53 Naming Strategy 1: Descriptive 03:11 Naming Strategy 2: Phrases 05:39 Naming Strategy 3: Funny 08:17 Bad Name Examples 12:19 Good Name Examples 16:53 Tofu Name Examples 18:10 Hack your way to a novel name 2...
Oct 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 162
Join me as I chat with Chris Josephs, Co-Founder of Autopilot, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for growth hacking startups. Learn his step-by-step formula to building and converting attention, affinity, and authority into brand loyalty and startup growth. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:20 Chris’s Viral Formula Overview 08:13 Step 1: Build Niche Meme account with Authority 14:36 Step 2: Find Creative ways to build loyalty and vitality 19:18 Step 3: Getting free press 23:54 UFC Sponsorship...
Sep 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 161
Join me as I chat with Luke Sophinos, Founder & CEO of CourseKey, as we discuss the frameworks and strategies for building a successful vertical SaaS business. Learn how to find, validate, and launch SaaS opportunities! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Why Vertical SaaS? 05:46 How to pick your vertical 11:05 Understand the industry inside-out 19:11 Analyze existing solutions 22:02 Automating the ideation and validation process with AI 35:04 Go-to-market strategy is CRITICAL 40:19 The power of t...
Sep 25, 2024•55 min•Ep. 160
Join me as I chat with Nick Huber, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor, as we dive into the art of going viral on social media. Nick reveals his proven formula for creating engaging content that’s reached millions and helped him grow a massive following. If you're looking to boost your social media game and learn strategies that truly work, this episode is packed with actionable insights! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:36 The mindset 02:39 The structure of a viral tweet / Example 1 08:42 ...
Sep 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 159
My notes on mr beast's LEAKED 36 page leaked "how to succeed in mr. beast production" document Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Initial Thoughts 02:38 Clarity of the Goal 03:27 YouTube is eating all media: 04:27 A, B, C player framework 05:15 How to go viral 08:21 Why isn’t MrBeast building the Y-Combinator of Creators? 09:12 He defines his own language. ie: lull, reengagement 11:26 Startup Idea 1: Audience and Engagement Insights Software for YT 12:32 Obsession is a prerequisite 13:13 Bias for Act...
Sep 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 158
Join me as I sit down with Oren John, the internet's creative director who's worked with major brands like Red Bull, Ciroc, Grey Goose, and YRB. Together, we explore the game-changing potential of TikTok Shop and how creators are using the platform to build thriving businesses. Oren shares his expert insights on the role of luxury, craftsmanship, and storytelling in product design, and how these elements can elevate your brand. If you're curious about using TikTok to grow your business, this con...
Sep 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 157
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, as we deep dive on how to set up million dollar sales funnels. 1) Startup Idea 1: Paid Ads Agency • Huge market for one-person ad consulting businesses • Target specific verticals (e.g., hair salons, female info product owners) • Take a cut of revenue instead of charging upfront 2) Facebook ads still crush it (for 40+ demo): • Still effective for 40+ demographics • AJ&Smart spends $80k/month on FB ads • 318% ROI in June ($252k revenue from $80k spend) "Meta a...
Sep 16, 2024•52 min•Ep. 156
I’m joined by Marc Lou, a serial entrepreneur and indie hacker legend, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for content marketing, gamification, and pricing 1) Sell Digital Products • Create courses/ebooks on what you know • Focus on life-changing hacks (e.g. better sleep) • Use gamma.app for slick lead magnets Pro tip: Share your personal journey, not just advice 2) Document your journey publicly: • Share what you're working on (Twitter, YouTube, etc.) • Creates initial tr...
Sep 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 155
I’m joined by Jason Fried, Co-founder and CEO of 37signals, as we deep dive on innovative startup ideas, our frameworks to building products people love, and our thoughts on the current software landscape. 1) The "Scratch-off Ad" app idea: • Full-screen ad you scratch off with your finger • Blow into mic to clear "dust" • Chance to win prizes/coupons • Global, once-a-day experience Potential: Massive user base, high engagement 2) "Shower Door Sketch" app concept: • Simulates drawing on steamy sh...
Sep 09, 2024•49 min•Ep. 154
Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) AI Content Updater for Publishers • Automatically finds & updates outdated content • Fixes broken links, outdated stats, irrelevant info • Integrates with CMS for seamless updates • Target: Large publishers with 1000s of posts • Potential: $1k-$10k/month per enterprise client 2) Uber Black of Meal Delivery • Chef-prepared, high-end ...
Sep 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 153
Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Canva Agency • Create tutorials on how to use Canva • Build an audience through YouTube • Offer design services to viewers • Hire offshore talent for execution • Monetize through ads, affiliate links, and services • Potential: $80K/month with 80% margins 💰 2) AI-Generated Type Beats • Use AI to create thousands of "type beats" • Uplo...
Sep 02, 2024•48 min•Ep. 152
I’m joined by Adam Robinson who has bootstrapped startups to millions of dollars in revenue, as we deep dive on how we would validate and grow a startup idea. 1) The Yonder Phone Pouch market is exploding • Locks phones away to create "phone-free spaces" • Already in schools, concerts, comedy shows • Huge potential for innovation (charging, remote unlock, etc.) • Adam predicts 98% of middle schools will require in 10 years 2) How to validate & launch a Yondr competitor: • Target affluent cus...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 151
I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow: 1) Content Management for underserved platforms • Instagram Reels can be cross-posted to Facebook • FB Reels get massive organic reach (100k+ views/hr) • Clickable links allowed in comments (unlike IG) • Opportunity: Build a tool/agency to automate this for creators 2) Programmatic SEO Franchise • Use tools like Zapier, TagParrot, Whalesync to create 1000s of local landing pages • Target ...
Aug 27, 2024•44 min•Ep. 150
In this episode, we dive deep into uncovering validated startup ideas by leveraging anti-trends on Pinterest and Google Trends. I'll walk you through my workflow, showing you exactly how to use these tools to spot emerging trends, identify key problems and solutions, and find creators and websites thriving in these niches. If you're looking for a fresh approach to finding your next big startup idea, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss! 1) What are anti-trends a...
Aug 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 149
In this episode, I share 4 SaaS ideas with massive potential. I'll dissect each concept, revealing its market opportunities and possible pitfalls. Plus, learn the exact strategies and frameworks I'd use to grow these innovative software businesses from the ground up. 1) Legal Jargon Simplifier • Chrome extension that demystifies complex legal docs • AI-powered "for dummies" version of Terms of Service • Highlights red flags and unusual clauses • $5/month or $50-75/year for premium features Growt...
Aug 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 148
I’m joined by Justin Welsh, a 7-figure Solopreneur & Creator, where we dive deep into how we would build an AI-powered book empire and the opportunities and challenges that AI brings. 1) AI-powered book empire 📚 Greg's step-by-step process: • Use Claude/GPT-4 to brainstorm book concepts • Analyze Amazon bestsellers with Jungle Scout • Generate detailed outlines with AI • Use Grammarly & Hemingway app for editing • Leverage Bookstat for real-time sales data 2) The rise of AI brings oppor...
Aug 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 147
I’m joined by Tibo Louis-Lucas , Founder of Revid.AI, as we explore a wide range of Creator tool ideas and business opportunities 1) Brand & Influencer Matching 2.0 • Passionfruit's success shows there's still room for innovation. • Idea: Flip the model. Create a "link tree" for brands, not creators. • Use AI to curate & rank inbound creator applications. • Brands save time, creators find opps. Win-win. 2) Framework: Mini-Tools Strategy for Growth • Build small, useful tools related to y...
Aug 07, 2024•43 min•Ep. 146
I’m joined by Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities 1) AI Keyword Generator + Content Creator • Use Ahrefs to find low-competition keywords • Generate AI content for each keyword (e.g. AI tattoos) • Build directories and tools for user-generated content • Rapidly create 100k+ pieces of content • Google loves it, traffic pours in 2) Comfy UI Marketplace • Visual drag-and-drop interface for AI workflows • YouTubers ...
Aug 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 145
In this episode, we explore 8 standout startup ideas from Dani Grant’s list of 139. I’ll break down why each idea has potential or pitfalls and share the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. Here are the most interesting ones (with my takes): 1) Product Spec Doc SaaS • Google Docs for PMs • Pricing Potential: $20/mo • Partner with PM influencers (e.g. Lenny Rachitsky ) • Build MVP, then get creator buy-in • Solid idea, but needs influencer partner to succeed. 2) Developer ...
Jul 31, 2024•19 min•Ep. 144
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing • Combats "read it later" syndrome • Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content • Delivers curated insights via SMS/email • Personalizes based on interests & goals Startup Idea: Entrepreneur Bookmark Newsletter • Weekly newsletter • Curated Bookmarks from famous entrepreneur • Partner with famous entrepreneurs Lifehacks...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 143
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires • Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist • Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions • Monetization: Startups pay premium for ready-to-go talent • Key insight: Flips coding bootcamp model on its head 2) Bounty program for dev evangelism • ...
Jul 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 142
Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Here Not There Labs, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Dating app with on-chain reputation: • Track user behavior (response time, follow-through on dates) • Use data to predict compatibility • Reward good actors, discourage bad behavior 2) Luxury watch marketplace: • Use RFID & blockchain to verify authenticity • Create NFTs tied to physical watches • Enable trusted P2P transact...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 141
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to explore the growing trend of Faceless YouTube channels What are faceless YouTube channels? • No visible creator • Voiceover narration • Can be high-quality content or "absolute dog shit" • Huge opportunity for creators who don't want to be on camera Tools to get started • ChatGPT/Claude for scripts • Gummy Search for topic research • DALL-E 2 for image generation • Crayo for video creation • Eleven Labs for AI voiceovers • v...
Jul 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 140
Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Pujji, Founder and CEO of Gateway X, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Hedge Fund Information Business • Sell insights to hedge funds for $100-200k/year • Use reverse auction: only 20 clients get access • Potential $10M+ EBITDA business 2) Verticalized Expert Networks • Focus on specific industries (e.g., marketing, IT, healthcare) • Connect experts with businesses needing insights • Target both Wall Street a...
Jul 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 139
Neer Sharma shared 6 startup ideas and the frameworks he would use to grow them: 1) Baby Fund: a JustGiving for parents to raise money that can only be invested into their kid’s future • Crowdsource money from family/friends at baby showers • Invest only in index tracker funds • Could help solve the "can't afford kids" problem for millennials. 2) Anti-Spend: The app that gamifies saving money • Track money you DON'T spend • Show future value of savings • Create dopamine hit from NOT buying • Gro...
Jul 10, 2024•56 min•Ep. 138
Cody Schneider the Manic Startup Idea Machine is back. He's full of 7 figure ideas: 1) Blue Collar Startups (Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Lawn Mowing) Low start up costs Optimize Google My Business listing Use AI to write keyword-rich descriptions Scale into an agency, then buy portions of other companies Potential for $1M-$5M/year business 2) Costco-style Membership Club Target growing "Buy It For Life" subreddit (2.3M members) Curate high-quality, long-lasting products Offer subscription mo...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 137
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entrepreneurial success and we reveal two promising startup ideas. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss strategies to avoid burnout and my productivity system that maximizes efficiency. We explore the challenges of entrepreneurship and why it can be tough, sharing the benefits of being a multipreneur to address some these common stresses. Toward ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 136
Join us for an engaging conversation with Brett Goldstein, who is currently building a stealth startup. Previously, Brett was the Co-Founder and CEO of Launch House and served as a Senior Product Manager at Clearbit. In this episode, we explore a variety of startup ideas and business opportunities, including a conference event aggregator, vertical SaaS for matchmakers, data enrichment SaaS, and much more. Brett shares his framework for building a billion-dollar startup by disrupting legacy enter...
Jul 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 135
