Im joined by Cody Schneider to jam on 3 trends/business ideas that will blow your mind. We analyze three main trends: the "buy it for life" movement (anti-consumerism focused on quality products), AI landing page builder for marketers, and TikTok templates. For each trend, we outline specific business models, monetization strategies, and tactical approaches to implementation. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Trend 1: The Buy It For Life 22:59 - Trend 2: AI Landing Page Builder 29:49 - Trend 3: ...
Mar 10, 2025•43 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I test Polymet AI, an AI product designer tool, by creating a YouTube analytics prediction SaaS concept inspired by a viral tweet about predicting tweet performance. I compare Polymet AI with V0, keep in mind that while Polymet required multiple prompts and offered less feedback during the design process, both tools ultimately produced usable designs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - First Impressions of Polymet 03:57 - Startup Idea: Predicting YouTube Engagement 05:03 - Initia...
Mar 05, 2025•31 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I share my exact framework for identifying profitable AI SaaS business opportunities by focusing on manual workflows that could be automated. We focus on export buttons and other manual processes in enterprise software as indicators of workflow breakdowns that AI could solve. The framework breaks down to solving niche problems, charging immediately for solutions, and focusing on quantifiable ROI. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - The Export Button Theory of AI Opportunity 04:03 -...
Mar 03, 2025•26 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast David Park, founder of Jenny AI, details his step-by-step approach to building a profitable AI startup that reached $10 million in annual recurring revenue. He emphasizes starting with organic short-form content and influencer marketing before moving to SEO and paid advertising. Park attributes much of Jenny AI's success to finding viral content formats that could be repeated with variations, working with the right influencers regardless of follower count, and focusing on retention metrics as th...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode features Jake Knapp (creator of the Design Sprint), Jonathan Courtney (Founder and CEO of AJ & Smart). We explore how to evaluate and build successful AI products. They use Jake's Foundation Sprint framework to analyze JC's concept for an app that helps entrepreneurs balance content consumption with creation. The conversation demonstrates how to move from initial idea to clear differentiation strategy, emphasizing the importance of first principles thinking before technical i...
Feb 24, 2025•57 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast Get Greg’s Deep research research notes: https://www.gregisenberg.com/deep-research-ideas I compare in real-time ChatGPT's and Perplexity's deep research capabilities for developing startup ideas. Both platforms were prompted to generate AI agent business ideas with specific revenue targets ($1M Y1, $3M Y2, $5M Y3). The results showed that Perplexity provided faster, more concise responses, while ChatGPT offered more detailed, comprehensive analysis but took longer to generate responses. Key Poi...
Feb 19, 2025•39 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities with detailed analysis of market opportunities, implementation strategies, and potential revenue models. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and technical setup 01:31 - Startup Idea 1: Lightroom Preset SaaS 04:41 - Startup Idea 2: Domain Portfolio for Lead Gen 10:56 -Startup Idea 3: E-commerce newsletter AI tools 15:19 -Startup Idea 4: H...
Feb 17, 2025•45 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast Get the exact system used to build profitable local directories: https://www.gregisenberg.com/directory The episode features Frey Chu explaining his methodology for building profitable directory websites, using dog parks as a case study. He demonstrates how to identify opportunities through keyword research, validate ideas through social proof, and implement a basic yet effective directory structure. The discussion emphasizes that even simple directory websites can generate significant passive i...
Feb 12, 2025•54 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Ayman Al-Abdullah, former CEO of AppSumo, shares his framework for scaling businesses from seven to nine figures. The conversation focuses on the importance of customer retention, strategic hiring, and proper incentive structures. Ayman shares insights from his experience scaling AppSumo from $3M to $84M in revenue, emphasizing the transition from founder to CEO mindset. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and background 02:47 - Discussion of the Nine Steps framework 08:13 - Team b...
Feb 10, 2025•52 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast Greg's step-by-step guide to building a startup using AI workflows: https://www.gregisenberg.com/ai-startup In this episode, Omar Choudhry, a serial entrepreneur, shares the exact prompting sequences he uses to combine multiple AI tools to create products people actually want to buy. Watch us build a custom avatar business live. You'll learn the exact process: from crafting the perfect prompts in ChatGPT, to generating images in Leonardo AI, to animating with Kling AI, all the way to automated f...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sari Azout, Founder and CEO of Sublime, explores various startup ideas and business concepts. The discussion centers on the evolving nature of startups in the AI era, emphasizing the importance of focusing on specific, well-defined problems rather than broad solutions. Sari shares multiple business ideas, from parental control services to creative tools, while discussing the philosophy behind building successful products in today's market. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and se...
Feb 03, 2025•38 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Greg's DeepSeek Cheetsheet: From Installation to Expert Prompting: https://www.gregisenberg.com/deepseek Ray Fernando, a former Apple engineer, gives an in-depth tutorial on DeepSeek AI and local model implementation. The conversation includes detailed guide for setting up local AI environments using Docker and OpenWebUI, and how to implement DeepSeek on mobile using the Apollo app. Key Points: • Comprehensive overview of DeepSeek AI and its reasoning capabilities • Discussion of data privacy co...
Jan 29, 2025•52 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast Meet David Senra, the guy who turned his obsession with reading about successful people into a million-dollar podcast. He's read over 300 books about the world's biggest entrepreneurs and shares all the best bits on his show, Founders. In this episode, David breaks down exactly how he finds golden nuggets of wisdom in these books, building deep relationships with founders, and insights from meetings with figures like Charlie Munger. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Founders Origin Story 07:10 - The...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Jonathan "Jicecream" Courtney believes that in 2025, basic marketing still outperforms everything: a simple 90-minute webinar turns 200 attendees into 20 buyers, even with just 2,500 subscribers. The framework is dead simple - 20 minutes on your story, 15 minutes on the solution, 20 minutes showing the transformation, then offering them a choice between DIY or done-for-you. He goes into it in this episode. Key Points: • Detailed breakdown of successful webinar funnel structures and challenge fun...
Jan 22, 2025•52 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Nicolas Cole delivers a comprehensive masterclass on writing with AI, demonstrating how to combine human expertise with AI capabilities to create high-quality content. The discussion covers practical frameworks for content creation, including how to structure articles, generate hooks, and test ideas. Cole emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human writers, and success comes from understanding fundamental writing principles first. Learn how to ...
Jan 20, 2025•55 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Paddy Galloway, a veteran YouTube strategist who has worked with major creators like MrBeast, where he shares a comprehensive blueprint for YouTube success. The discussion covers everything from initial channel strategy to advanced content packaging techniques, emphasizing the importance of consistent posting, strategic ideation, and effective thumbnail design. Galloway presents a structured approach to growing a YouTube channel over 12 months, with specific benchmarks and...
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 45 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we dive deep into modern marketing strategies with Cody Schneider, focusing on the concept of "digital gravity" versus traditional marketing funnels. The discussion covers comprehensive tactics for both B2B and B2C companies, including detailed strategies for content creation, distribution, and monetization. Special emphasis is placed on leveraging AI tools, programmatic SEO, and multi-channel marketing approaches to build sustainable growth engines. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:23 ...
Jan 13, 2025•56 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Dr. Tyler Lemco, known for co-founding Epic Mealtime (600M+ views), where we discuss strategies for building an internet audience from scratch. The conversation covers practical advice for content creators, including bio optimization, platform selection, and content strategy. We explore the balance between algorithmic success and authentic content creation, while emphasizing the importance of starting small and scaling gradually. Episode Timestamps: • 00:00 - Intro • 01:54...
Jan 07, 2025•49 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I share comprehensive guide to launching profitable newsletter businesses in 2025, focusing on niche markets and proven monetization strategies. The episode covers various newsletter concepts ranging from local news to B2B decision-makers, with detailed implementation steps and revenue projections for each model. Special emphasis is placed on using newsletters as a foundation to build larger businesses through multiple revenue streams. Timstamps: • 00:00 - Intro • 01:54 - Newsle...
Jan 01, 2025•39 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Avi Schiffmann, Founder and CEO of friend.com, as we discuss technical challenges in AI memory systems and broader startup philosophy. Avi emphasizes the importance of creating new categories rather than competing in existing ones, while advocating for personal growth and confidence as crucial elements of entrepreneurial success. The discussion covers both technical aspects of AI development and philosophical approaches to startup building. Episode Timestamps: • 00:00 - In...
Dec 30, 2024•49 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast My comprehensive year in review covering personal achievements, business developments, and investment strategies in 2024. I share a detailed breakdowns of my wealth allocation, business portfolio performance, and social media growth. The review emphasizes a shift toward business simplification, increased focus on AI and technology integration, and the importance of building sustainable, scalable ventures. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 Biggest wins 05:54 Biggest losses and lessons 11:47 - Q&...
Dec 25, 2024•56 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Daniel Dalen, CEO and Founder of Ecomflow, as we explore various startup ideas and business opportunities, focusing on embeddable businesses and the Shopify ecosystem. We discuss the potential of credibility badges, analyzing both successful and unsuccessful business concepts while sharing insights on product development, aesthetics, and bootstrapping versus venture capital approaches. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Startup Idea 1: Best Product Plaques for Credibility 0...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast I share my experience growing from zero to 145,000 LinkedIn followers in 14 months, generating millions in revenue. I detail specific strategies for LinkedIn growth, including leveraging the new video tab, creating engaging story posts, and utilizing infographics. The presentation explains how to properly monetize a LinkedIn following through strategic content posting and lead magnet implementation. This talk was given at Andrew Wilkinsons IP2 conference Learn more about IP3 Andrew's Newsletter:...
Dec 20, 2024•15 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Mike Hudack, CEO of Sling Money, as we deep dive into AI startup strategy by discussing frameworks for building AI companies, product development approaches, and go-to-market strategies. The conversation covers practical advice for entrepreneurs considering AI ventures, from choosing between B2B and B2C models to pricing strategies and competition analysis. Hudack shares insights from his experience at Facebook and current venture Sling Money. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:...
Dec 18, 2024•43 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into various lead generation strategies. Jonathan shares his strategies and frameworks for building a client pipeline without having a large online following. 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - The Dream 100 Strategy 11:01 - The Canvas Strategy (for reaching out) 18:12 - Go Where Your Audience Lives 27:21 - The Power of Strategic Gifting 36:33 - Content Creation (if you choose to) 40:47 - Key Mindset Shift around Co...
Dec 16, 2024•50 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Zach Yadegari, Co-Founder of Cal AI, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for building and scaling viral AI Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula creating viral apps. 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Concept Behind Dr. AI and App Feature Overview 05:37 - Designing the User Experience 08:42 - Inspiration and Primitives in App Design 11:10 - User Experience and Simplicity 16:05 - Gamification and User Engagement 17:26 - Shareability and Marketing Potential 20:07 - History Feature...
Dec 11, 2024•49 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I am joined by Dan Shipper, co-Founder and CEO of Every, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Startup Idea 1: Advanced Voice Notes 08:59 - Startup Idea 2: N of 1: Personalized Data Science Marketplace 16:12 - Startup Idea 3: Great Books Reimagined 28:28 - Trend to Watch: Voice-First Products 34:33 - Distribution Strategy for AI Apps 1) Advanced Voice Notes Imagine voice notes you can actually talk to! - Recor...
Dec 09, 2024•42 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Jacky Chou, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into growth hacking opportunities. Jacky shares his strategies and frameworks for how to growth hack businesses using SEO and keyword research. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:46 Most AI companies are leaving money on the table 11:04 Paid Ads for InteriorAI 15:04 Jacky's million dollar SEO plan with Reddit 21:13 Other Neglected Platforms to beat VC-funded startups 24:57 Startup Idea 1: NSFW AI O.F. 35:31 Community Building in 20...
Dec 04, 2024•45 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Omar Choudhry, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into how to build and scale directories. Omar shares his strategies and frameworks for how to use AI and SEO to build and scale cash flowing directories. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:26 Overview of GuiltyChef.com 06:56 The Power of Schema in SEO 14:04 Traffic 18:07 Monetization Potential 24:34 Overview of bestdubai.com 32:09 Live Cooking Session: Building a Directory 35:47 Using Apify for Data Scraping 39:54 Using ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into Black Friday Campaign strategy. Jonathan shares his strategies and frameworks for leveraging Black Friday regardless of what type of business you run. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - The Importance of Black Friday for Businesses 04:21 - Types of Black Friday Sales 05:01 - Case Study: Endel's Renewal Strategy 08:49 - Comparing Strategies: MagicMind and AG1 12:48 - Apple's Unique Approach to...
Nov 27, 2024•36 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast 
