Where It Happens

In this episode, I sat down with Chris Koerner and we go through a set of approachable startup ideas that start low-friction but can scale if you get distribution right. We start with a potential “app ecosystem” opportunity around Facebook Marketplace, plus a product-studio framework that combines short-form video, AI, and 3D printing to validate “dumb” products via demand before you invest. We then jump to more grounded, local-first ideas—bike washing/maintenance subscriptions, bar anti-spike stickers, and even vending-machine concepts like “shiny rock” drops at trailheads. We close with a weird Pokémon-card “meme + supply control” play inspired by the Kabuto King, including Chris's own collecting “big reveal.” From there, I dig into why PSA-style grading feels slow and expensive, and we workshop a more modern grading experience (including a livestream/packaging angle and an AI-from-photo approach). Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:28 – Startup Idea 1: Facebook Marketplace App Studio 07:43 – Startup Idea 2: DTC Product Studio 17:05 – Startup Idea 3: Bike Washing/Maintenance Subscription 24:29 – Startup Idea 4: Anti-Drink-Spike Stickers 31:55 – Startup Idea 5: Shiny Rock Vending Machines 36:37 – Startup Idea 6: The Kabuto King and Card Grading Key Points I look for “alpha” where people are already obsessing, but the market structure is still primitive (like collectibles + grading). I treat “distribution” as the multiplier—short-form can make “dumb” products viable if the content loop is strong. I push for starting manually first (prove demand), then upgrading into infrastructure, subscriptions, and scale. I pay attention to marketplaces with huge usage but weak third-party tooling—there's often a platform-layer opportunity there. I keep coming back to “repackaging” as a business model: same underlying thing, new wrapper, new buyer, new channel. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CHRIS ON SOCIAL: X/Twitter: https://x.com/mhp_guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekoerneroffice/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice

We got Ryan Carson on the pod to break down the “Ralph Wiggum” Agent and why it's suddenly everywhere. He walks me through a simple workflow that lets an autonomous agent build a full product feature while I sleep: start with a PRD, convert it into small user stories with tight acceptance criteria, then run a looped script that ships work in clean iterations. The big idea is you're not “vibe coding” one giant prompt—you're giving the agent testable, bite-sized tickets and letting it execute like an engineering team. By the end, Ryan shows how this becomes repeatable (and safer) with a memory layer—agents.md for long-term notes and progress.txt for iteration-to-iteration context. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:44 – What is the Ralph Wiggum AI Agent 03:40 – Step 1: PRD Generator 06:11 – Step 2: Convert PRD to Json 09:47 – Step 3: Run Ralph 12:05 – Step 4: Ralph Picks a Task 13:14 – Step 5: Ralph Implements Task 14:49 – Tokens + Cost: What It Actually Spends 15:45 – Guardrails: Small Stories + Clear Criteria Keep It Sane 16:19 – Step 6: Ralph commits the change 16:38 – Step 7: Ralph Updates PRD json file 16:55 – Step 8: Ralph Logs to Progress txt 20:08 – Step 9: Ralph Picks another Task 20:48 – Step 10: Ralph Finishes Tasks 21:18 – Example of how Ryan uses Ralph 24:08 – How To Start Today (Ralph Repo) and Tips Links Mentioned: Ralph Wiggum Agent: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/Ralph-agent  AI Agent Skills: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/amp-skills  AMP: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/amp-code  Ryan's Ralph Step-by-Step Guide: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/Ryans-Ralph-Guide Key Points I can't expect “sleep-shipping” unless I translate the feature into small, testable user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Ralph works like a Kanban loop: pull one story, implement, commit, mark pass/fail, then grab the next. The real leverage is the reset: each iteration starts fresh with a clean context window, instead of one giant, messy thread. agents.md becomes long-term memory across the repo; progress.txt is short-term memory across iterations. The bottleneck isn't “coding”—it's the upfront spec quality: PRD clarity, atomic stories, and verifiable criteria. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND RYAN ON SOCIAL: X/Twitter: https://x.com/ryancarson Amp: https://ampcode.com

In this episode, I'm breaking down a guide from Ben Tossel on how you can actually build with AI agents without being technical. I walk through what he's shipped as a “non-technical” builder, why he lives in the terminal/CLI, and the exact workflow he uses to go from idea → spec → build → iterate. We also talk about the meta-skill here: treating the model like your over-the-shoulder engineer/teacher, and using every bug as a learning checkpoint. The takeaway is simple: pick a tool, ship fast, fail forward, and build your own system as you go. Ben's Article: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/Ben-Tossell-Article Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:04 – What Ben Has Shipped 03:21 – The Workflow: Feed Context → Spec Mode → Let The Agent Rip 07:52 – His Agent Setup 08:56 – Coding On The Go 10:07 – Things to Learn 13:33 – The New Abstraction Layer: Learning To Work With Agents 14:33 – Learning from Others 16:15 – Use The Model As Your Teacher (Ask Everything) 18:13 – Contributing to Real Products 19:13 – Why this is Different 21:31 – Asking Silly Questions 24:00 – Beyond “Vibe Coding”: A New Technical Class 24:43 – Vibe Coding is a game 27:12 – Fail Forward + Permission To Build And Throw Things Away 28:16 – Pick One Tool, Minimize Friction, Keep Shipping Key Points I don't need to be a traditional engineer to ship—I can learn by watching agent output and iterating. The terminal/CLI is the power move because it's more capable and I can see what the agent is doing. “Spec mode” works best when I interrogate the plan like a philosopher instead of pretending I understand everything. agents.md becomes my portable instruction manual so every new repo starts clean and consistent. The fastest learning path is building ahead of my capability and treating bugs as checkpoints—fail forward. Numbered Section Summaries The Thesis: Non-Technical Doesn't Mean Non-Builder I open with Ben's core claim: you can ship real software by working through a terminal with agents, even if you can't write the code yourself—because you can read the output and learn the system over time. Proof: What He's Actually Shipped I run through examples Ben built—custom CLIs, a crypto tracker, “Droidmas” experiments, an AI-directed video demo system, and automations that keep projects moving even when he's away from his desk. The Workflow: Context → Spec Mode → Autonomy High Ben's process is straightforward: talk to the model to load context, switch into spec mode to pressure-test the plan, link docs/repos for exploration, then let the model run while he watches and steers when needed. http://agents.md/ The “Readme For Agents” That Follows You Everywhere I explain why agents . md matters—one predictable place to tell your agent how you want repos structured, how to commit, how to test, and what “good” looks like so each session gets smoother. Coding On The Go: PRs, Issues, Phone, Telegram, Slack We get into the real “agent native” behavior: install the GitHub app, work via pull requests and issues, tag the agent to self-fix, and even push changes from your phone—plus using Slack as a one-person “product” with an agent in the loop. Learning The Primitives: Bash, CLIs, VPS, Skills I cover the building blocks Ben's learning: bash commands and repeatable terminal workflows, preferring CLIs over MCPs to save context, and using a VPS + syncing to keep projects always-on. The Mindset Shift: The Model Is The Teacher The real unlock is treating the model like your patient expert—ask everything you don't understand, bake “explain simply” into your agent instructions, and close knowledge gaps as they appear. Fail Forward, Pick One, Keep Shipping I end on the playbook: build ahead of your capability, treat it like play, give yourself permission to throw things away, and stop tool-hopping—pick one system and go deep. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

I walk through Alibaba's new AI agent tool, Accio, and show how it helps you go from “what should I build?” to actual product concepts and supplier options. I demo how it spots rising trends, pulls specific product opportunities (with context like search and sales movement), and even generates early design concepts. Then I test it on a real research task and use that to spin up a “cozy gaming” keyboard concept aimed at Gen-Z women. I close by showing how Accio can vet suppliers and even draft a supplier outreach email so you can start the sourcing process faster. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:55 – Trend Spotting Demo 03:31 – Designing Products Demo 07:04 – Product Opportunity Pain Points Demo 10:10 – Supplier Search Demo 11:06 – Mechanical Keyboard Market Research and Pain Points 16:03 – Cozy Gaming Mechanical Keyboard For Gen Z Women 18:42 – Supplier Vetting + Due Diligence 22:00 – Supplier Outreach Key Points Accio compresses the e-commerce workflow: trends → product ideas → design concepts → supplier shortlists. The real leverage is pairing insights (ratings, negative tags, review pain) with concrete product recommendations. The “agent task” flow feels like a research assistant: it gathers sources, updates a plan, and synthesizes outputs. Accio can move from concept to execution by suggesting suppliers and drafting a structured inquiry email. You still need real diligence: call suppliers, vet claims, and start with small orders. Numbered Section Summaries Accio As An “Unfair Advantage” For E-Commerce I introduce Accio as an AI agent built around e-commerce workflows—idea generation, trend analysis, product concepts, and supplier sourcing. My core point is it reduces the friction that usually keeps me (a software person) from starting e-commerce. Trend Spotting That Goes Beyond Generic Charts Using a baby products example, I show that it's not just search/sales graphs—it surfaces specific product categories and differentiators (like smart features) plus recommendations you can validate elsewhere. Turning Pop Culture Into Product Concepts (With Caveats) I try a “Squid Game” prompt to generate product directions and visuals. I'm clear this isn't a “press button, print money” system, but it gets the creative juices flowing and connects ideas to sourcing. Finding Opportunities By Reading What Customers Hate In the senior dog pet supplies example, Accio highlights product opportunities and connects them to the underlying pain (accessibility, cognitive decline, weak ratings). I emphasize that the edge is insight—knowing why current products underperform. Supplier Discovery Without The Usual Alibaba Overwhelm I run a supplier prompt with constraints (OEM, private label, MOQ, certifications, reviews). The key is Accio structures what's normally chaotic and gives a shortlist you can actually act on. Agent Research: Mechanical Keyboard Pain Points, Ranked I test an agent task to find unmet pain points and cluster them by theme, with “proof” from reviews/forums/Q&A. The point isn't keyboards—it's showing how fast you can go from “trend” to “what to build” using structured research. From Pain Points To A Launchable Niche Concept (Cozy Gaming) I pivot from the research into a niche: mechanical keyboards for Gen Z women aligned with “cozy gaming.” Accio proposes brand directions, a flagship product concept, and early roadmap thinking. Reality Check: Sourcing, Verification, And Outreach I ask for trusted suppliers and get a short list plus technical verification prompts (finish, sound profile, color matching). Accio then drafts a supplier email and shows how the workflow can extend to sending inquiries—while I remind you to vet suppliers carefully and start small. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

In this episode, I walk through a beginner-friendly, step-by-step way to set up Claude Skills so you can get more consistent, higher-value output over time. I show where to enable Skills (it's not on by default), how to create a new skill using Claude's “create a skill together” flow, and why Skills are different from Projects for ongoing, reusable workflows. Then I demo a real example: building a conversion-focused copywriting review skill for an agency workflow, installing it, and testing it on app store screenshots + website copy. I close with how to level up Skills by iterating them over time, using a 10-step process I reference from a “Boring Marketer” tweet. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Enable Skills (Settings → Capabilities → Skills Preview) 01:21 – Creating a new skill 06:34 – Why Skills are important Projects for “always-on” workflows 07:49 – Reviewing the skill 10:34 – Installing the skill (copy to skills / upload in Skills) 11:28 – Testing the Skill 16:14 – How to improve skill over time Key Points Skills make Claude's output more consistent because you bake in reusable context and workflows. Skills aren't enabled by default—turn them on in Settings → Capabilities. The easiest path for most people is “Create a skill together,” then answer Claude's scoping questions. A strong skill includes frameworks, scoring, and an output template—not vague advice. The real power comes from iterating: test on real scenarios, critique, refine, and keep improving the skill over time. Numbered Section Summaries Why Skills Matter For Beginners I open by explaining that Skills help you get more consistent, higher-value output from Claude over time, especially if you're a beginner and want repeatable results. Turn On Skills First Skills aren't enabled by default, so I show the exact path: Settings → Capabilities → enable the Skills preview feature. Create A Skill (Three Paths) I walk through the three options: create with Claude, write skill instructions, or upload an existing skill Build A Real Skill: Conversion Copy Review I describe the skill I want: a conversion-focused copywriting reviewer for apps and websites, built like a specialist “employee” that can critique headlines, CTAs, value props, pricing pages, and more. Skills vs Projects (And Why Skills Win For Ongoing Work) I explain why I prefer Skills for ongoing workflows: Projects can be context-specific to a campaign, while Skills are meant to work across day-to-day work regardless of the project timeline. What Claude Generates (And Why Markdown Is Great) I show Claude generating the skill structure and markdown files (like skill md and framework docs), and I call out why markdown is practical and easy for non-technical folks to edit. Install + Test The Skill On A Real Example I install the skill (copy to Skills / upload) and test it on real assets—app store screenshots and website copy—to see if it actually follows the skill workflow. Make The Skill Better Over Time (The Improvement Loop) I share the idea that Skills shouldn't stay static. I reference a 10-step process (understand the problem, explore failures, research, synthesize, draft, self-critique, iterate, test, finalize) and emphasize ongoing iteration based on real outputs. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Today I break down a big news item I think is flying under the radar: OpenAI quietly launched Skills for Codex, and I explain what that means (and how it differs from sub-agents and MCPs). I then share a fast-moving trend I'm watching and why it's a strong wedge for a simple app. After that, I recommend the to-do app I've used for 14 years and give away a startup idea. I close with a practical 6-step framework for going from idea → viral validation → mobile app launch in 2026. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: the new format (news, trend, app, startup idea, framework) 00:40 – AI New Item: OpenAI launches Skills for Codex 05:45 – Trend: Face Yoga 07:56 – App Recommendation: Things 09:33 – Startup Idea: Call-an-expert service for non-developers stuck at 80% done 14:44 – Framework: Viral Mobile App Framework Key Points OpenAI “Skills” make Codex/ChatGPT more reusable and consistent by packaging repeatable workflows. A “skill” is the recipe, a “sub-agent” is extra worker instances, and an “MCP” is the tool access plug. Face yoga is an emerging sub-niche with clear app potential (simple routines, monetization via paid or ads). Last 20 is a practical marketplace idea: pay for 15 minutes of expert unblock help to finish the last 20%. Viral validation favors apps that are visually obvious, explainable in three words, and tied to insecurity-driven outcomes. Numbered Section Summaries OpenAI Skills: The Quiet Upgrade I walk through OpenAI's launch of Skills for Codex—reusable bundles of instructions/scripts/resources that can be called directly or chosen automatically. I'm excited because this makes agent workflows more consistent and scalable across tasks. The Foundation: Skill vs Sub-Agent vs MCP I clarify the taxonomy: a skill is the written playbook, sub-agents are extra “worker” copies of the model that split a big job, and MCPs are what let the model access external systems like tickets or repos. This is the mental model I want everyone using going into 2026. The Trend: Face Yoga As An App Wedge I share a niche trend I'm seeing—face yoga—and why it's a product opportunity similar to how yoga apps became huge. I call out the obvious app angles: guided routines, jawline/face-slimming programs, and content-driven growth via short videos. The Tool: Things (My Simple Focus System) I recommend the Things to-do app because it's simple: “Today,” “Upcoming,” and “Someday,” without a monthly fee. I also note what's missing (I'd like more AI features), but it still wins for focus if you don't want a “kitchen sink” system. The Startup Idea: Last 20 (Phone-A-Friend For Vibe Coders) I give away the idea: builders get stuck at 80% after using Cursor/Replit/V0, so Last 20 matches them with someone who's solved that exact wall before. The product is a fast screen-share session—problem solved—priced per session or bundled for teams/agencies, with the marketplace taking a cut. The Distribution Framework: Viral Validation → Launch I share a 6-step process: warm up the account, design a visually obvious app, build a tiny MVP fast, post daily until something hits, build the community before the product, then launch with a hard paywall and keep content rolling. It's a simple playbook for getting to organic traction in 2026. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

In this episode, I go over one AI news item I can't stop thinking about, one trend you can build a business around, two tools I'm using, one startup idea you should steal, and one framework to end on. I start with a leak suggesting Anthropic is productizing “agent mode” for Claude with structured task buckets and a progress/context UI. Then I use Hyrox as an example of how I validate trends quickly with search data (and what “low competition + cheap CPC + explosive growth” signals). I wrap by pitching a hotel guest-communication concierge and the “thousand people framework” for getting to clarity on your ICP and what they'll reliably pay for. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – AI New Item: Anthropic leak: Agent Task Mode for Claude 04:47 – Trend: Hyrox 08:59 – AI App: Krea and Notebook LLM 12:23 – Startup idea: Digital Hotel Concierge 15:59 – Framework: The “1000 People” For founders doing $50k+ MRR+: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/offline-mode Key Points Agent workflows get “productized” when the UI guides the task (not just a blank prompt box). Trend validation can be fast: look for explosive growth + low competition + cheap CPC, then ideate apps around it. NotebookLM's slide generation is an underrated workflow for turning sources into clean decks. The “Guest Guide” concept is a simple AI/QR wedge: answer repetitive hotel questions and monetize per property. The thousand-people exercise forces clarity: who exactly buys, what they pay yearly, and how you reach them. Section Summaries The Claude Agent Mode Leak I break down a leak claiming Anthropic is preparing a more structured “agent mode” for Claude, organized into buckets like research, analyze, write, and build plus choices like depth, format, and outputs. The big shift is moving from “open chat” to “delegating distinct tasks” with visibility into progress and context. Productized Prompts = Better Output I explain why a blank text box can be daunting, and why UI that scaffolds intent (validate/compare/forecast, quick vs. thorough, doc vs. slides vs. spreadsheet) can make results meaningfully better. To me, it points at a future where you “check in” on agents like teammates. Trend Hunting I use Hyrox, an indoor fitness competition that's “like the new CrossFit,” as a real example of how I sanity-check whether something is becoming a business opportunity. The workflow is simple: I see it in culture, then I go straight to Idea Browser to pull search/CPC/competition signals. Two Tools I'm Testing I call out Krea as a creative AI subscription bundling multiple models, and then I highlight NotebookLM's slide/infographic feature as the underrated part—turning a source (including transcripts) into clean, well-designed slides with strong hierarchy. Steal This: Guest Guide I pitch a hotel digital concierge that handles common guest questions via QR-code guides, priced per property with affiliate upside, and I reference Sadie as an adjacent AI hospitality product (more on calls/reservations). Then I close with the “thousand people framework”: define the real ICP, map what they'll pay yearly, and figure out distribution—because clarity is the driver. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

I'm joined by Sahil Bloom for a throwback episode where he walks me through his “personal annual review,” a 7-question framework to reflect on 2025 and set yourself up to crush 2026. We talk about why reflection beats raw experience, how to use your calendar to surface what you've actually changed your mind on, and how to identify what creates vs. drains your energy. We dig into “boat anchors” (the hidden drag holding you back), what fear kept you from doing, and how to learn from both your greatest hits and worst misses. By the end, you'll have a practical set of questions you can answer on paper to extract real insights from the year and carry them forward. Get the Personal Review Template: https://www.sahilbloom.com/annual-review Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:54 – Why Reflection Matters (The “Annual Review” Setup) 04:12 – Q1: What Did I Change My Mind On? 11:29 – Q2: What Created Energy This Year? 18:58 – Q3: What Drained Energy This Year? 25:05 – Q4: What Were The Boat Anchors In My Life? 33:06 – Q5: What Did I Not Do Because Of Fear? 39:51 – Q6: Greatest Hits & Worst Misses (And Why) 44:04 – Q7: What Did I Learn This Year? (Synthesize 3–10 Learnings) Key Points You don't learn from “having a year,” you learn from reflecting on it, and that reflection becomes usable data for the next year. Your outcomes follow your energy, use your calendar to identify what creates energy and what drains it, then adjust accordingly. For “draining” activities, evaluate how you feel after (not during), because many high-value things feel hard in the moment. The fastest progress often comes from cutting what holds you back (“boat anchors”), not adding new habits or protocols. Fear is often inexperience (not inability); shine a light on it with deconstruction exercises (e.g., upsides vs. downsides) and take action. “Hits vs. misses” reflection prevents bias, overly critical people only see misses; optimists only see wins, both lose learning. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND SAHIL ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/SahilBloom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Sahil_Bloom

In this solo episode, I walk through 10 concrete rules to get way more out of Claude Code and Claude Opus 4.5, based directly on tips Anthropic has shared in their docs and blog posts. I show how to move from vague prompts to architected briefs that use tone, constraints, structure, and power phrases to avoid “AI slop.” I demo examples across writing, research, teaching, and planning so you can see exactly how to apply each rule. By the end, you have a practical playbook for prompting Claude like a teammate and using it as a true thinking partner in your work. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:56 – Rule #1: Tone of collaboration 02:16 – Rule #2: Principle of explicitness (action verbs, quantity, audience) 03:20 – Rule #3: Define the boundaries with clear constraints 04:26 – Rule #4: Draft, plan, then act (outline → refine → execute) 06:39 – Rule #5: Demand structured output (tables, formats, schemas) 08:00 – Rule #6: Explain the “why” behind your request 09:05 – Rule #7: Control brevity vs. verbosity (expert, brief, simplifier) 10:21 – Rule #8: Provide a scaffold and templates 11:21 – Rule #9: Use “power phrases” and expert personas 12:28 – Rule #10: Divide and conquer complex projects 14:09 – Putting it all together with an example For founders doing $50k+ MRR+: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/offline-mode Key Points I share 10 specific prompting rules that come directly from how Anthropic suggests people use Claude. I show how friendly, clear, and firm prompts beat either vague or overly polite requests. I demonstrate how explicit constraints (length, style, audience, banned words) create more creative and focused outputs. I use outlines, scaffolds, and structured formats to turn Claude into a planning and synthesis engine instead of a random text generator. I introduce “power phrases” like “think step by step” and “critique your own response” to unlock more advanced reasoning. I wrap everything into a final Stoicism lecture prompt that combines persona, context, constraints, structure, and tone. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

On this episode I sit down with Rob Hoffman, who runs a portfolio of profitable SaaS businesses (Contact, Mentions, Kleo). Rob breaks down six proven customer acquisition playbooks using real examples doing between ~$20K and $300K MRR. The episode walks through concrete strategies like waitlist launches, trend-jacking, language arbitrage, AI search, signal-search, and high-ticket ads. You will learn how to go beyond “vibe coding” and use structured marketing systems to get their first customers, raise prices, and scale more predictably. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 04:16 – 1) Waitlist Strategy: Kleo & Mentions Case Study 19:45 – 2) Wave Surfer Strategy: TrustMRR Case Study 27:54 –3) Language Arbitrage Strategy: Teachizy Case Study 33:53 – 4) AI Search Strategy: Tally Case Study 40:30 – 5) Signal Search Strategy: LocalRank Case Study 50:04 – 6) High Ticket Ad Strategy: MailScale Case Study Key Points Most indie builders can ship products but struggle to get customers; Rob packages his experience into six repeatable acquisition playbooks. The Waitlist Strategy pairs “edgy sales” content with email nurturing, scarcity, and beta cohorts to quickly reach tens of thousands in MRR. Riding an existing wave (like fake-MRR discourse on X) plus product-led virality can generate huge attention, which is better monetized with ads than subscriptions. Language and geo arbitrage—cloning a winning SaaS into another language/market—combined with non-English SEO is “marketing on easy mode.” AI search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude) is an overpowered channel right now; deep “alternatives/versus/best of” pages are heavily cited and convert far better than Google traffic. Feature-first launches, faceless accounts, and enterprise plans let products like LocalRank and MailScale stack MRR with small audiences, YouTube demos, and high-ticket sales. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ROB ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/RobHoffman_ Kleo: https://kleo.so

On this episode, I breakdown eight little-known mobile apps that each generate around $50,000+ per month and explain why they work. I walk through specific examples—from AI video generators and Bible note-takers to vinyl pricing tools and AI English tutors—then explain the common patterns behind their success. The second half of the episode is devoted to six clear frameworks for spotting high-potential niches and designing simple, sticky mobile apps around them. I end the episode with a batch of extra startup ideas built on high-intent inputs like photos, videos, and scans so listeners can “vibe code” their own profitable apps in 2026. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:02 – App 1: Flashloop: AI Video Generator for Viral Character Clips 03:26 – App 2: Bible Note-Taker & Prayer Recorder for Churchgoers 06:35 – App 3: AI Home Decor Interior Design App and Visualization Pain 08:48 – App 4: Moji Lab: Emoji/Sticker Packs and Expression as a Business 11:43 – App 5: Vinyl Snap: Scanning Vinyl Records for Accurate Pricing 13:51 – App 6: Genora AI: Bundling Multiple LLMs into One Assistant 16:45 – App 7: Logo Maker: AI Generated Logos 18:57 – App 8: Menu Fit: Healthy Eating Recommendations at Any Restaurant 20:44 – App 9: LangLearn: Personal AI English Tutor and Duolingo Comparison 22:37 – App 10: Zozo Fit 3D Body Scanner: Tracking Body Change, Not the Scale 25:04 – The “ 50K MRR App Framework” 31:30 – Bonus Startup Ideas Key Points Profitable mobile apps often do one high-intent, recurring job for a specific identity-based group, then charge a subscription around that behavior. Many breakout apps turn photos, videos, or scans (high-signal inputs) into premium insights like valuations, design plans, or tailored recommendations. Simple, one-screen interfaces with clear before/after transformations make these AI-powered tools feel approachable and addictive to use. The “50K MRR App Framework” combines spending power, repeating problems, visual inputs, accuracy needs, and bad existing tools to guide idea selection. New app ideas can be generated by pairing these frameworks with underserved niches like golf swings, pet health, used cars, or RV layouts. Numbered Section Summaries Why Mobile Apps Are Printing Money in 2026 The host opens by arguing that now is an incredible time to build mobile apps, pointing to new apps that have appeared “out of nowhere” and reached $50K+ per month. He cites a tweet listing 10 such apps launched in the last 180 days and sets the goal of reverse engineering what makes them work so listeners can apply the patterns to their own ideas. The 50K MRR App Framework The “50K MRR App Framework”: find a group that (1) spends money, (2) has a repeating problem, (3) uses photos/videos as inputs, (4) cares deeply about accuracy, and (5) suffers from bad existing tools. He walks through how vinyl collectors fit every criterion and stresses that while the framework is simple, execution still requires great UX, clean UI, and the right niche. The goal is to make idea selection easier by checking all five boxes before committing to an app. Six Supporting Frameworks for Designing Hit Apps I expands into six additional frameworks: start with a “nerve” (identity, urgency, stakes, repetition); solve one job that always must be done; build around a single high-intent input (photo, address, object); use AI to unlock a premium insight (price, diagnosis, summary, design plan); wrap it in a simple, desirable interface (one screen, one button, one transformation); and create a recurring behavior loop that pulls users back daily or weekly. He summarizes these in a conceptual pipeline: high-intent input → AI premium insight → simple interface → recurring loop → $50K MRR. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris ****Raroque to walk through his real AI coding workflow. Chris explains how he ships a portfolio of productivity apps doing thousands in MRR by pairing Claude Code and Cursor instead of picking just one tool. He live-demos “vibe coding” an iOS animation, then compares how Claude Code and Cursor's plan mode tackle the same task. The episode closes with concrete tips on plan mode, MCP servers, AI code review, dictation, and deep research so solo devs can build bigger apps than they could alone. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 03:04 – Which Tools & Models to Use 09:16 – Thoughts on the Vibe Coding Mobile App Landscape 11:14 – Live demo: prompting Claude Code to build an iOS “AI searching” animation 18:07 – Live demo: prompting Cursor with same task 21:02 – Chris's Best Tips for Vibe Coders Key Points You don't have to pick one IDE copilot: Chris actively switches between Claude Code and Cursor because they have different strengths. For very complex bug-hunting, he prefers Cursor with plan mode; for big-picture app architecture, he leans on Claude Code with Opus. Non-developers should start on higher-level “vibe coding” platforms like Create Anything for mobile apps before graduating to Claude/Cursor. Plan mode plus detailed, spoken prompts dramatically improves code quality, especially for UI and animation work. MCP servers and AI code review bots let solo developers safely set up infra, enforce security, and catch bugs they'd otherwise miss. Claude's deep research is a powerful way to choose the right patterns and libraries before handing implementation back to Claude Code or Cursor. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CHRIS ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@raroque X/Twitter: https://x.com/raroque Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/

Join me as I sit down with Jonathan Courtney to host the second annual “Sippy Awards,” the most prestigious award show in tech for the products, games, and tools that shaped 2025. We crown our most-hyped products for 2026, favorite games of the year, best productivity tools, and best products under $100. We also dive into analog tools like Traveler's Notebook, hi-fi systems, Japanese porcelain, and simple clothing uniforms as ways to make everyday life better and de-fragment your brain. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 03:23 – Most Hyped Product of 2026 14:43 – Game of the Year 2025 19:49 – The Way to Innovate 25:41 – Premium Domains 29:56 – Best Productivity Product 42:02 – Favorite Product of 2025 54:10 – Best products under $100. Key Points The Sippy Awards are a playful but serious way for Greg and Jonathan to highlight the products and games that genuinely improved their lives in 2025. They argue that cult classics (Wind Waker, Pinkerton, Kid A, Breath of the Wild, Elden Ring) come from creators who put the audience last and follow their own taste, even at the risk of initial backlash. Distinctive visual identities and premium dot-com domains are framed as both trust builders for users and commitment devices for founders. Their favorite productivity and lifestyle tools—ChatGPT, Things, Endel, Traveler's Notebook, YouTube Premium, Japanese porcelain—show how small, well-crafted tools reshape daily workflows and rituals. Analog practices (morning pages, notebooks, hi-fi listening) and simple clothing uniforms are presented as ways to de-fragment your brain, reduce decision fatigue, and focus on what matters. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com/  X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/

I sat down with James, the Boring Marketer, to stress-test Claude 4.5 Opus against Gemini 3 Pro for real-world coding and design work. Together we live-build and compare landing pages and clickable prototypes for an “EstateClear” probate-family dashboard, then zoom out into conversion copywriting frameworks, “elevated direct response” brand voice, and ad creative workflows. The episode is a practical walkthrough of how non-technical builders can go from idea → landing page → prototype → ads using modern AI tools without vibe-coded, low-converting sites.  Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Startup Idea: EstateClear 03:17 – Claude Opus 4.5 04:47 – Gemini 3.0 Pro 09:02 – Reviewing Opus' landing page 11:16 – Reviewing Gemini's version 12:17 – Comparing the two 17:29 – Reprompting Opus 4.5 and Gemini 19:02 – Google's vertically integrated stack (AI Studio, Anti-Gravity, TPUs, Workspace) 21:50 – Nano Banana Pro and ad creative experiments 27:35 – Opus 4.5 builds a clickable EstateClear prototype 31:38 – Gemini's prototype and comparing product depth 36:40 – Anti-Gravity + Nano Banana workflow for mockups and code 44:41 – Claude Skills Workflow and Best Practices 56:41 – Final Thoughts Key Points Claude 4.5 Opus can act like a senior engineer for non-technical builders when paired with a tight skill and tools setup. Conversion wins come more from “elevated direct response” copy and clear page architecture than from fancy visuals alone. Claude's front-end design skill meaningfully reduces “AI-looking” gradients and vibe-coded layouts, producing cleaner, production-grade UIs. Live tests show Opus 4.5 generates more refined layouts and deeper product thinking, while Gemini often injects clever AI product features. Google's integration of Anti-Gravity, Nano Banana, and AI Studio points to a powerful end-to-end environment for shipping and promoting products. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JAMES ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/boringmarketer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadickerson/

On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris Raroque to break down how solo developers can make apps that truly stand out in a world of “vibe-coded” clones. Chris walks through concrete examples from his own products, Ellie (planning), Luna (budgeting), and Amy (calorie tracking), showing how small details in animations, interactions, and haptics dramatically change how an app feels. We dig into mascots and illustrations, iconography and typography, widgets and Apple Watch apps, and the design resources Chris studies to sharpen his eye. The episode is a practical blueprint for turning AI-assisted prototypes into polished, premium-feeling apps that users remember and keep coming back to. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 03:54 – Animation and Interactions 20:50 – Illustrations and Mascots 33:57 – Iconography and Typography 37:28 – Widgets 43:04 – Design Inspiration Resources Key Points In a world where anyone can ship an AI-generated app in 24 hours, polish and interaction design are the real differentiators. Thoughtful animations, micro-interactions, and haptics can be the difference between a tweet that flops and one that goes viral. Mascots and custom illustrations give apps a recognizable personality and can transform empty states and onboarding into memorable moments. Consistent iconography and basic typography choices have outsized impact on perceived quality, yet are often overlooked by “vibe-coded” apps. Home screen, lock screen, and watch widgets act as retention engines by giving apps constant real estate in users' daily flows. Continuously studying well-designed apps and curated UI libraries sharpens design taste and makes it easier to brief AI tools effectively. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CHRIS ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@raroque  X/Twitter: https://x.com/raroque  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/

On today's episode I stress-test Gemini 3.0 in Google AI Studio to see how good it really is as a designer, not just a code generator. Across the episode, I ask Gemini to redesign my personal website in a Windows XP–inspired style, build a restaurant analytics SaaS dashboard, and create a workout mobile app inspired by the “Brain Rot” app. Along the way, I experiment with prompts, visual annotations, and reference images to see how well Gemini takes feedback. By the end, he's rating each build. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Personal Website 15:48 – SaaS 21:52 – Mobile App 26:35 – AntiGravity 27:17 – Final rating and takeaways Key Points Gemini 3.0 can now generate full, styled web and mobile UIs (not just “purple Tailwind vibe-coded” layouts) when given strong prompts and references. greg-take-02 A Windows XP–themed personal site, built from a screenshot and a short prompt, impresses Greg enough that he considers redoing his actual homepage. greg-take-02 Visual annotation inside Google AI Studio (drawing on the canvas and commenting) is a powerful way to refine icons, backgrounds, and layout without “speaking designer.” greg-take-02 A restaurant analytics SaaS dashboard (“Chef OS”) shows how combining Dribbble shots + Teenage Engineering hardware as references pushes Gemini toward more tactile, “real button” UI. greg-take-02 The “Gains” workout app, modeled on the Brain Rot app, demonstrates that AI can remix an existing product pattern into a new behavior-change app with streaks, goals, and a reactive mascot. greg-take-02 Greg's big takeaway: good ideas + taste + references + Gemini 3.0 let non-designers ship highly differentiated experiences, raising their odds of standing out. greg-take-02 The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Get a private, on-screen walkthrough of Google's new Gemini 3.0 with Logan Kilpatrick. We vibe-code full apps, games, and product UIs in real time. You'll see how to go from raw idea to working product in a single prompt, then iterate visually with design, features, and AI workflows. They turn an IdeaBrowser concept into a live talent-matching platform, screenshot-clone the IdeaBrowser UI, wire up a “generate tomorrow's idea” feature grounded in Google Search, and even add co-founder matching on top. If you're building with AI or still on the fence, this episode shows what's now possible with Gemini 3.0 Pro in AI Studio. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – What Gemini 3 is and where it lives (Gemini app, AI Studio, API) 03:03 – Vibe Coding 3D games 09:27 – Vibe Coding an idea from IdeaBrowser 25:02 – Screenshot-cloning the IdeaBrowser UI and regenerating it in Gemini Key Points Gemini 3.0 Pro in AI Studio lets you “vibe code” full apps—UI, logic, and AI features—from natural-language prompts, then iteratively refine them. Games and complex simulations are a stress-test and showcase for the model's capabilities, not just toys. You can paste an entire business idea (like IdeaBrowser's generational talent-matching concept) into AI Studio and get a working, multi-screen product with AI-powered workflows. Gemini 3.0 Pro is free to use inside AI Studio up to generous limits, and the API is priced at $2 per million input tokens and $12 per million output tokens under 200K input tokens. Screenshot-driven UI cloning plus “add five more features” prompts are powerful loops for product and UX ideation. You can layer social features like co-founder matching directly on top of idea-discovery products with only a few additional prompts. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND LOGAN ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/OfficialLoganK  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoganKilpatrickYT  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logankilpatrick/

Master Your Cashflow (Templates Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/money-map On this episode, I share my simple financial operating system that helps me run my business. I share actual workflows that have saved one of my portfolio company from an 11-week runway crisis (when they thought they had 8 months), and the templates behind his 13-week cash tracker, Bear/Base/Bull decision framework, and one-page board report. This is a rare look inside the tactics I use to think about cash flow, dilution strategy, and building companies that don't run out of runway by accident. Bank with Brex: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/brex-sip Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The whiteboard that saved two companies 02:08 – The Financial Rhythm: Daily, weekly, monthly cadence 03:23 – Rule 1: The 13-Week Cash Flow System 06:10 – Rule 2: Cash vs. Accrual 08:14 – Rule 3: Extend Runway 12:13 – Rule 4: Be Exit Ready 15:06 – Rule 5: Cards and Credit 18:01 – Rule 6: Track 5 Weekly Metrics 20:00 – Rule 7: The Monthly One-Pager 21:12 – Rule 8: Tools and Automation 26:11 – Rule 9: Dilution Mindset 27:59 – How to implement: The weekly rhythm in practice 29:31 – Action plan and closing Key Points Your P&L lies about survival—one portfolio company thought they had 8 months of runway but actually had 11 weeks when mapped to real cash flow The Bear/Base/Bull decision framework prevents emotional spending: if two-plus scenarios say no, wait (a $60K conference booth was rejected in bear case, approved two months later in bull case) Acquisitions happen in 48 hours—keep a 10-file data room updated quarterly so you can respond to Tuesday emails with Wednesday meetings Trust doesn't scale, policy does: weekly corporate card reviews caught an $8K personal ad spend in 7 days instead of 30 The system runs itself once built: 15 minutes Monday + 30 minutes Friday + 4 hours/month replaces heroic monthly scrambles Every dollar raised costs ownership forever—cutting $40K/month burn has the same 12-month runway impact as fundraising but with 0% dilution The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

New format, same value. I cover one startup idea, one trend, one news debate, one growth framework, one AI tool, and one product recommendation. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:53 – Startup Idea 05:55 – Trend 08:17 – News Item 12:05 – Product Framework 15:31 – AI Tool 17:00 – Product Recommendation Startup Idea Solo Female Travel Safety Platform The problem: 84% of solo female travelers feel unsafe. No reliable platform answers basic safety questions. The solution: Map-based reviews where verified female travelers rate neighborhoods, hotels, and restaurants on actual safety metrics. Path to $500K ARR: 5,000 members at $30/month Hotel safety certifications at $500/month Lead magnet: Free travel safety quiz Distribution: Facebook groups (400K members), travel influencers, short-form video Trend: Gamification UI: Duolingo did it. Social platforms are built on it. More apps and websites are adding points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges. The opportunity: Launch an agency specializing exclusively in gamification. Start at $10K/month. News Item Ex-Reddit CEO: "AI Startups Have 12-18 Months" Yishan's viral take (20M views): AI apps are flash-in-the-pan cash grabs. Foundational models will crush them. Greg's counter: Great AI wrappers that own workflows, customers, and network effects will build billion-dollar companies. Remember when everyone said Apple would clone every successful app? That didn't happen. Product Framework: 3-Step Creator Growth Playbook for SaaS Attach the right creator (target 120K followers or less for higher response rates) Offer generous affiliates (30-50% lifetime, not 10-20%) Gamify the experience (contests, trips, prizes for top performers) Real example: Goji (apple cider vinegar gummy) hit hundreds of millions using gamified TikTok Shop affiliates. AI Tools: Krea AI: Alternative to Glyph AI. Generate images, video, 3D objects. Features Nodes product for building creative workflows. Mini apps: Virtual try-on, hairstyle generator, object remover, product photo editor. Product Recommendations: La Colombe Cold Brew (Light Roast) - $5-8.49 at Target for multiple servings. Light, smooth, always cold when you need it. Olipop Classic Root Beer - 35 cal, 3g sugar. Better than Diet Coke. 8.5/10. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

On this episode we dive deep into Glif. This beginner tutorial shows how AI agents on Glif automatically optimize prompts and workflows to create scroll-stopping content. We demo four agents live: Mr. Beast-style thumbnails, miniature documentaries, AI influencer videos, and automated Reddit story content. Total cost: $2. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:35 – Nano Banana Ultimate 08:53 – Diorama Shorts Creator 15:49 – AI Influencer Generator 23:27 – TikTok Reddit Story Creator 32:28 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts Key Frameworks: The ACP Funnel (Audience → Community → Product) Build businesses in this order: First create an Audience with storytelling/content (use creative AI here), then build a Community with paid memberships or IRL events, then create a Product to sell to them. This gives you the highest probability of success. Modern Social Strategy: 1 Brand + 10 People Old way: 1 brand account on multiple platforms. New way: 1 brand account + 10 different people accounts (real and AI influencers) across platforms. If 1-2 of 10 pop off, you win. Four Demos Shown: Nano Banana Ultimate: Redesigned thumbnail Mr. Beast-style with proper aspect ratios, high contrast, exaggerated expressions—got 3 variants that couldn't be achieved with regular Nano Banana Miniature Documentary Creator: Created 40-second tilt-shift video about Facebook IPO in ~5 minutes using Seadream, WAN 2.2, 11Labs—includes research, script, voiceover, animations, period music, and subtitles (agencies charge thousands; this cost $0.40) AI Influencer Generator: Generated 35-year-old woman in tennis clothing using Quen Realism and OmniHuman—creates realistic talking head videos for brand representative accounts or video ads at zero production cost Reddit Story Automation: Scraped r/SaaS for story about developer building $1M SaaS through Reddit, generated educational 60-second video with voiceover, Pexels stock footage, and subtitles—enables faceless content channels (example cited: 67% of customers from Reddit, zero CAC) Key Insight: AI agents get you 80% there but you still need to be the creative director, push agents to create better scripts, expect to iterate, and manually review for character consistency and details. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Micky and I rank the top vibe coding apps in 2025, from Cursor and Claude Code to Lovable, V0, Bolt, Windsurf, and emerging mobile-focused platforms. They break down which tools work best for technical developers versus non-technical builders, discuss the trust and ecosystem factors that matter when choosing a platform, and share hard-won lessons about the mindset shift required to build software with AI assistance. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:11 – Windsurf 03:46 – Cursor 06:33 – Lovable, v0, Bolt 10:17 – Mobile vibe coding: Rork, VibeCode App, Anything 15:04 – Codex 16:52 – Claude Code 18:28 – Replit 20:23 – Chef by Convex 21:39 – Advice for Vibe Coders Key Points Community size and tutorial availability matter as much as technical capability when choosing a vibe coding platform For technical developers, Cursor and Claude Code dominate; for non-technical builders, V0 offers the best balance of power and accessibility Mobile vibe coding platforms (Rourke, Vibe Code App, Anything) represent a new wave of opportunity, especially for consumer apps monetizing through TikTok discovery Non-technical builders need a mindset shift: building real software takes time, testing, and iteration—not five prompts Betting on a platform means betting on the team and founder behind it; follow their vision to choose the right tool The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND MIC ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/rasmickyy  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rasmic

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup speed. In this episode, he opens his personal V0 workflow, walks through the creation of his viral AI camera app (built in one afternoon), and shares a vault of free startup ideas you can build today, including conversational forms, AI opinion tracking, and multi-model research tools. This is a rare look inside how one of the most successful founders thinks about taste, execution, and turning ideas into reality. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:01 – Inside Guillermo's V0 Workflow 10:56 – Startup Idea 1: The AI camera App 19:33 – Advice for building taste and generating ideas 22:56 – Visualizing products in your head before prompting 28:21 – Startup Idea 2: AI Forms 37:34 – v0's AI SDK 41:55 – Startup Idea 3: Notion-style document tool with promptable blocks 43:53 – Startup Idea 4: LLM Vibes Radar 46:26 – Startup Idea 5: Deepest research Key Points Guillermo uses V0 to prototype, pitch, and refine products—often building functional demos in 15-30 minutes The viral AI camera app was built during a lunch break as proof that Nano Banana is a "GPT-4 moment for image models" Forms are underrated primitives of the internet and ripe for AI disruption through conversational interfaces Always work backwards from the ideal interface, not from technical constraints Fewer pixels are always better—delete until only the essential remains Dedicated tools with their own URL and interface can outcompete "modes" in larger products Links & Resources V0 — https://v0.app V0 Community Templates — https://v0.app/templates AI Camera Demo — https://v0bananacam.vercel.app Vercel AI SDK — https://ai-sdk.dev AI Gateway — https://vercel.com/ai Vercel Template Marketplace — https://vercel.com/templates Next.js — https://nextjs.org The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND GUILLERMO ON SOCIAL v0: https://v0.app X/Twitter: https://x.com/rauchg

In this episode, Amir takes us through how to use Claude Skills to build digital employees. We cover practical demos including an A/B testing idea agent, marketing insight analyzer, and a live build of a tweet-to-newsletter converter. You'll learn what Claude Skills actually are, why they represent the biggest leap since sub-agents, and how to build them yourself—even if you've never written a custom AI workflow before. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:05 – What are Claude Projects 02:40 – Sub-agents in Claude Code explained 03:34 – Introducing Claude Skills 05:58 – Context rot and the performance degradation problem 08:01 – Why matter Claude Skills Matter 11:08 – Building a UTM link generator with Artifact Builder 17:41 – Claude Skill Demo: A/B test generator for website optimization 20:32 – Claude Skill Demo: Marketing analytics insights from campaign data 23:40 – Building a Claude Skill: Creating a tweet-to-newsletter converter skill 30:32 – Final Thoughts on Claude Skills 30:58 – Why AI adoption is falling and how better prompting solves it Key Points Claude Skills are automated workflows that apply globally or per-project, pulling context only when relevant to specific tasks Skills solve the "context rot" problem where too much context degrades LLM performance and increases hallucination You can create custom Skills using markdown files with instructions, reference documents, and executable scripts The tweet-to-newsletter converter built live demonstrates Skills' ability to match tone and style with minimal training Poor AI fluency and prompting—not the tools themselves—explain why enterprise AI adoption is declining The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND AMIR ON SOCIAL Humblytics: https://humblytics.com/?via=community  X/Twitter: https://x.com/amirmxt  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmxt

Get the Blueprint to create scroll-stopping videos impossibly fast and Roberto's Core Stack: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/video-protocol Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - Roberto's Recording Setup 05:00 - Script Writing Process 09:55 - Live Recording Video 13:00 - File organization system 16:12 - Editing Workflow 20:37 - Optimizing 23:17 - Incorporating Visuals 30:11 - Creating AI-generated visuals 33:57 - Caption creation and typography techniques 37:32 - Adding SFX and Music 43:17 - The Final Video 46:03 - High-level Strategy Overview 49:11 - Roberto's Studio Setup Key Points: • Roberto demonstrates his complete workflow from scripting to editing for creating viral short-form videos • He shows his garage studio setup with detailed equipment walkthrough and recording process • The editing process includes audio treatment, visual effects, and strategic pattern interrupts to maintain viewer attention • Roberto explains his approach to AI-generated visuals using tools like Nano Banana and Kling for custom B-roll Roberto's Core Stack: Software/Apps: Promptor Pro (teleprompter app) OBS (recording software) Adobe Premiere (editing) Magic Bullet (color grading plugin) Downy (video downloader) Screen Studio (screen recording) Apple Notes (scripting) Epidemic Sound & Artlist (music/SFX) Hardware: Canon R5C camera: https://amzn.to/4hi4le4 Mac Studio: https://amzn.to/4ovCJ7O Apple Studio Displays (2): https://amzn.to/4nZeOh5 Apollo Solo (audio interface): https://amzn.to/4niL6Td Samsung T9 4TB SSD: https://amzn.to/47iloIx Amaran lights 150C: https://amzn.to/47yrINg Spotlight with optional gobo: https://amzn.to/4hsrOcS Softbox with honeycomb/grid: https://amzn.to/4qkDvWL Amaran lights F22C: https://amzn.to/4747kUe Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/472yJWx AirPods 3 (as mic option): https://amzn.to/4hk3klL Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/42Q5u6N The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ROBERTO ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/rpnickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpn/ Newsletter: https://rpn.beehiiv.com

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney about how businesses can thrive by going against current digital trends, particularly by offering premium in-person experiences while others focus on AI and virtual offerings. He shares how his company has successfully transitioned from digital-only to in-person events, charging higher prices for physical experiences that consistently sell out. The conversation explores how physical products and experiences create perceived value, authenticity, and scarcity that digital alternatives cannot replicate. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - The Anti-Trend to AI 05:53 - Why IRL Events 09:09 - Frameworks for Creating IRL Events 17:20 - JC's Process for throwing IRL Events 30:27 - The power of physical products vs. digital offerings 36:22 - Final Thoughts and Conclusions Key Points: • Jonathan Courtney explains how to profit from the "anti-trend" to AI and digital automation by focusing on in-person experiences • In-person events are becoming increasingly valuable as people seek relief from digital overload and AI-generated content • Physical products and in-person events create scarcity and authenticity that digital offerings cannot match • Building small, dedicated audiences (even just "100 true fans") can be sufficient to run successful high-ticket in-person events The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/

Go to https://startup-ideas-pod.link/idea-browser to get validated startup ideas every single day and prompts to build your big idea Join me as I chat with Alex Finn about going from no idea to building a functional app using AI tools. We use Idea Browser to find trending business opportunities, develop a wellness habit tracking app concept with ChatGPT, and build it using Codex's AI agents. The episode showcases how one person can leverage AI to find and build an idea into a product. Get the blueprint to go from idea to an app in one afternoon: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/ai-builder Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and overview 00:39 - Finding app ideas with Idea Browser 05:19 - Using ChatGPT to develop the app concept 17:36 - Overview of Codex and its capabilities 22:25 - Building the MVP while spinning up multiple AI agents 46:04 - Marketing strategy for launching the app Key Points: • Using Idea Browser to find validated business ideas by analyzing trends and market insights from social platforms • Leveraging ChatGPT to develop a business concept into a detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD) • Building an app with OpenAI's Codex using both local and cloud agents simultaneously • Implementing a marketing strategy through organic social media outreach The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ALEX ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexFinnOfficial/videos X/Twitter: https://x.com/AlexFinnX Creator Buddy: https://www.creatorbuddy.io/

On this episode, I review Genspark's Super AI Agent platform, testing its capabilities across multiple business applications. I go through various features including multi-agent workflows that query multiple AI models simultaneously, AI image and video generation, presentation creation, spreadsheet analysis, and a mobile photo editing app. GenSpark positions itself as a comprehensive AI platform at a lower price point ($20/month) than competitors like Manus. Try Genspark for yourself: https://www.genspark.ai/?via=sip&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=greg Disclosure: I'm a Genspark affiliate partner and may earn a commission if you upgrade through my link. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Multi-agent chat workflow 04:47 - Testing AI image generation with multiple models 08:31 - Creating AI-generated videos 12:03 - Using AI slides for presentation creation 19:03 - Exploring AI sheets functionality 21:57 - Testing PhotoGenius mobile app 28:50 - Demoing MCP integrations 32:16 - Testing the AI calling agent feature 33:11 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations Key Points: • GenSpark AI offers multi-agent workflows that query multiple AI models (GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini) simultaneously and provides the best output • The platform includes AI image generation, video creation, slides, sheets, and a mobile app called PhotoGenius for photo editing • GenSpark features an AI calling agent that can make phone calls on your behalf and transcribe conversations • The platform integrates with various tools through MCP (Messaging Communication Protocol) connections to Gmail, Calendar, and other services The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Join me as I chat with PJ Ace from Genre AI as he breaks down his comprehensive process for creating viral AI videos that have garnered millions of views for clients like David Beckham and Origin Financial. He demonstrates how to use a combination of AI tools to script, generate images, animate characters, and edit professional-looking commercials. The conversation also explores how emerging technologies like Sora will transform the industry while emphasizing that great creative ideas will remain the most valuable asset. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:47 - AI Video Process Overview 06:54 - Script Writing Process 12:36 - ChatGPT for Shot List Creation 13:39 - Reve AI for Storyboarding 20:39 -Veo3 for Video Generation 27:28 - Editing and final production 28:08 - Final Tips and Tricks 34:37 - Sora's impact on the AI video production workflow Key Points: • PJ shares his complete process for creating viral AI videos that has helped scale his agency to six and seven figures in months • The workflow involves scripting, creating shot lists with ChatGPT, generating images with Rev, animating with VO3, and final editing • Using recognizable IP, juxtapositions, and internet-native content helps videos gain traction and views • PJ discusses how OpenAI's Sora may disrupt current workflows but believes creative ideas will remain the most valuable asset The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND PJ ON SOCIAL PJ's AI Video Agency: https://www.genre.ai X/Twitter: https://x.com/PJaccetturo PJ's newsletter: https://pjace.beehiiv.com

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, 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 01:01 - The Importance of Black Friday for Businesses 02:51 - Types of Black Friday Sales 09:40 - Comparing Strategies: MagicMind and AG1 13:40 - Premium brand approaches to Black Friday sales 18:25 - Bundling Products for Black Friday 24:40 - Startup Idea 1: Black Friday Agency 27:56 - Gamifying Promo Codes 30:00 - Our Black Friday Buys 31:41 - Live Streaming as a Sales Strategy Key Points: • Black Friday week can generate a company's entire yearly revenue in just one week • Different types of sales strategies include discounts, free bonuses, bundles, and subscription renewal offers • Premium brands like Apple participate in Black Friday without cheapening their brand by offering gift cards instead of discounts • Creating unique, branded experiences around sales can be more effective than simple discounts The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/

Join me as I chat with Amir about how to use OpenAI's new Agent Builder to create a multi-agent chatbot workflow that can classify user inquiries, provide customer support, and capture lead information. The video showcases how to build a complete solution using vector stores for context, logic nodes for decision-making, and ChatKit for website integration, all without requiring extensive coding knowledge. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Overview of Agent Builder 02:13 - Overview of ChatKit 03:05 - Overview of Widgets 03:57 - Building a workflow with classifier and support/lead agents 13:57 - Demo of support/lead agents 16:29 - Integration with ChatKit to embed the chatbot on websites 19:23 - Differences between Agent Builder vs other alternatives 20:48 - Key Takeaways 25:25 -Opportunities for founders Key Points: • OpenAI released three major tools: Agent Builder (visual workflow creator), ChatKit (SDK for embedding chatbots), and Widgets (dynamic UI components) • Agent Builder allows non-technical users to create multi-agent workflows with a drag-and-drop interface • The demo shows how to build a chatbot that classifies users as leads or existing customers and responds accordingly • ChatKit enables easy integration of these workflows into websites without developer dependency The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND AMIR ON SOCIAL Humblytics: https://humblytics.com/?via=community  X/Twitter: https://x.com/amirmxt  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmxt

Get the exact blueprint to Build A Content Engine Like Dan Koe (Prompts Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/content-engine Join me as I chat with Dan Koe where he shares his content creation system that allows him to efficiently produce high-quality content across multiple platforms. He explains how he uses Twitter as a testing ground for ideas, then repurposes successful content for newsletters, YouTube videos, and other social platforms. Dan demonstrates how he uses AI tools to research topics, generate content ideas, and analyze successful content structures without sacrificing his unique voice and perspective. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:09 - Overview of AI Content Engine 04:45 - How Dan generates newsletter ideas 10:32 - Using Twitter as a litmus test for content ideas 14:19 - Tools Dan uses to find viral content 36:32 - Dan's AI Workflow and Prompts 21:01 - Daily content creation routine 26:06 - Discussion about visual assets in content 32:20 - Creating Viral Content with AI (Prompt Breakdown) Key Points: • Dan uses a systematic approach to content creation, starting with Twitter posts to validate ideas before expanding to other platforms • He leverages AI tools (primarily Claude and ChatGPT) to research, summarize, and generate content ideas • His weekly workflow includes writing newsletters that become YouTube videos, and creating 2-3 social media posts daily • Dan uses specific AI prompts to analyze high-performing content and create frameworks for replicating successful formats The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND DAN ON SOCIAL Dan's Newsletter: https://letters.thedankoe.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanKoeTalks X/Twitter: https://x.com/thedankoe

On this episode I share a comprehensive framework for creating viral videos using Sora 2, Perplexity, and Claude. The process involves researching viral formats with Perplexity, using Claude to generate and evaluate video concepts based on audience psychology, and finally implementing those concepts with Sora 2. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 -Why Sora 2 gives you an unfair advantage 03:02 - Using Perplexity as a research agent 06:07 - Generating concepts with Claude 09:15 - Evaluating concepts for viral potential 14:51 - Implementing prompts in Sora 2 18:10 - Final thoughts and demonstration Key Points: • A three-step workflow using Perplexity for research, Claude for prompt creation, and Sora 2 for video generation • Creating viral content gives startups an "unfair advantage" in distribution and attention • Evaluating video concepts against engagement criteria (hook strength, emotional triggers, algorithm fit) • Testing multiple AI-generated concepts to find what resonates with your target audience The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

On this episode I breakdown the frameworks for building a $100K MRR mobile app. We dive deep into how to find a niche daily habit to serve, validating demand before building, and creating a strong first-win experience for users. We discuss proper pricing strategies (typically $7-40/month), retention mechanics like streaks, and a multi-channel growth approach combining organic content, referrals, and eventually paid acquisition. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - Overview of $100k Mobile App Blueprint 04:57 - Finding a daily habit to serve 06:27 - Validating demand 09:58 - User experience and onboarding flow 12:32 - Pricing strategies and monetization 13:46 - User journey from first use to advocacy 16:24 - Distribution and marketing channels 18:56 - 30 Day Monetization Blueprint 19:44 - Metrics to Measure 20:59 - Feature Development Framework 22:16 - North Star Metric 25:10 - Startup Idea 1: Dog Allergy Scanner 26:58 - Startup Idea 2: Migraine Weather Guard 28:07 - Startup Idea 3: Silent Study Timer 30:05 - Startup Idea 4: Plant Watering AI Coach Key Points: • Focus on serving a daily habit with a narrow wedge use case, ideally incorporating AI • Validate demand through Reddit, TikTok, and other platforms before building • Optimize for first-win experience within 24 hours of app download • Use a combination of organic growth, owned channels, and paid acquisition • Monitor key metrics like retention, conversion, and LTV/CAC ratio The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Find $30k/mo local businesses you can start. Get the guide: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/AI-Boring-Business Join me as I chat with James, the Boring Marketer, as he shares how to use AI to identify profitable "boring" local business opportunities that are overlooked by most entrepreneurs. He demonstrates a workflow that scrapes Google Maps data to validate market demand and customer pain points, then uses that information to create targeted content. James emphasizes focusing on underserved niches with high customer value in growing mid-sized cities rather than competing in saturated markets. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - AI Powered Boring Businesses are Gold Mines (Underserved Niches) 06:37 - Boring Business Finder AI Agent 10:16 - Example of the Output 11:04 - How start a Boring Business 14:51 - The Market Opportunity 16:59 - Using Hostinger for Self Hosting AI Workflow 19:39 - Unique Boring Business Opportunities 22:13 - Creating AI-generated newsletters from Google Maps data Brought to you by: Hostinger - Self Host your AI Workflows https://www.hostinger.com/sip10 (coupon code: SIP10). Key Points: • Using AI to identify underserved, high-value local business niches in tier 2/3 cities • Leveraging Google Maps data to validate market opportunities through review volume, velocity, and sentiment • Creating niche-focused local media assets (newsletters, directories) to generate leads for service providers • Setting up cost-effective AI workflows using Hostinger instead of more expensive hosting options The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JAMES ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/boringmarketer  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadickerson/

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider where we dive deep into how brands can leverage short-form content creators instead of traditional influencers to achieve better marketing ROI. He breaks down the economics of creator partnerships ($900/month for daily content across platforms vs. $2,000 for a single influencer post) and demonstrates how the for-you-page algorithm allows creators with zero followers to potentially reach massive audiences. The strategy works particularly well for mobile apps, e-commerce products, and services with straightforward value propositions. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:26 - Why Short-Form Marketing? 02:55 - Creator vs. Influencer Marketing Explained 04:41 - Micro-Creator Strategy Overview 11:43 - Case study of Focus Tree app using creator marketing 16:04 - How to Find and Work with Creators 19:49 - The Drawbacks of this Strategy 20:27 - Tools for Managing and Tracking Campaign Performance 22:56 - Final Thoughts and Conclusions Key Points: • Creator marketing is more cost-effective than traditional influencer marketing, especially for mobile apps and B2C products • For-you-page algorithms have changed how content reaches audiences, making follower count less important than content quality • Working with multiple creators (5-10) creates a compound learning effect where successful formats can be shared across the team • This strategy works best for products with simple value propositions that can be purchased impulsively on mobile devices The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIAL Cody's startup: https://www.graphed.com  X/Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider about the power of using YouTube Creators for influencer marketing. Cody explains a step-by-step playbook for acquiring customers through YouTube creator partnerships. The strategy involves reaching out to 100+ creators in your niche, offering a three-video package plus affiliate commission, identifying which creators drive the most conversions, then putting top performers on monthly retainers. This creates a scalable system where you eventually have dozens of creators regularly making content about your product, with trackable ROI through affiliate links. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Why partner with Youtube Creators 04:38 - How to find and contact YouTube creators 08:11 - Crafting the email and follow-up strategy 09:26 - Overview of the Strategy 14:42 - The value of underpriced attention 19:12 - The numbers and scaling the process 22:06 - Biggest Bottleneck 22:50 - Automating the process 24:47 - Why start now Key Points: • YouTube creators + affiliate marketing is an effective strategy for getting initial customers, especially for SMB products with one killer feature • The strategy works by reaching out to creators, having them make videos about your product, and giving them affiliate commissions • This is a marketing arbitrage opportunity because many smaller creators (10k-50k subscribers) don't know how to properly price themselves • The goal is to identify underpriced creators, test them, then put the best performers on retainer to create monthly content The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIAL Cody's startup: https://www.graphed.com  X/Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider about AI Search. Cody explains that while AI search (GEO) is generating buzz, it currently represents a small portion of overall search volume compared to traditional search engines. The value lies in highly qualified leads, with conversion rates of 10-40% from AI search traffic. To optimize for AI search, businesses need to identify which URLs are being referenced by AI for relevant queries and work to get their brand mentioned on those pages. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - What is GEO/AI search? 02:18 - Who GEO is most effective for? 08:16 - How AI search actually functions 12:31 - Tools and strategies for optimizing for AI search 16:45 - Why are people obsessed with GEO 19:56 - Discussion of available tracking tools 22:41 - Final Thoughts on AI Search and GEO Key Points: • GEO (AI Search) refers to search queries through AI platforms like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Gemini • AI search works by expanding user queries into multiple derivative searches, then scraping top Google results • Most effective for businesses with long purchasing decision timelines (SaaS, local service businesses) • Success requires getting your brand mentioned on multiple high-ranking pages that AI references The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIAL Cody's startup: https://www.graphed.com  X/Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx

Join me as I chat with Rowan Cheung about how he uses practical AI workflows that help his small team at The Rundown operate like a much larger organization. He demonstrates how they use AI for content creation (including AI avatars and writing assistance), business operations (meeting scheduling and email management), and team efficiency (onboarding and research). Each workflow includes specific tools, prompts, and implementation strategies that listeners can adopt for their own businesses. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - 1) AI avatars for content creation 13:56 -2) AI Tweet Generator 19:27 - 3) AI Newsletter Editor 22:53 - 4) Lindy AI Agent Personal Assistant 30:01 - 5) Perplexity AI Tutor 34:01 - 6) New Hire Onboarding GPT 37:32 - 7) Email Manager/Sponsorship Finder AI Agent Key Points • Rowan uses AI avatars (HeyGen + 11Labs) to create short-form video content, showing only the avatar briefly while using B-roll for most of the video • Voice dictation combined with Claude AI trained on personal writing style creates Twitter/social media content that's "90% ready" • Lindy AI serves as a meeting scheduling agent that works 24/7 without requiring Calendly links • Perplexity Comment functions as an AI tutor for YouTube videos, allowing users to ask questions about video content • Custom GPT for new hire onboarding eliminates repetitive questions by containing company SOPs, policies, and team information The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ROWAN ON SOCIAL The Rundown: https://www.therundown.ai X/Twitter: https://x.com/rowancheung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowancheung/

Join me as I chat with Ben Benkhin, Creator of WOMBO, about how he built mobile apps that achieved over 250 million downloads by identifying emerging AI technologies and making them accessible through simple, user-friendly interfaces. His first app, Wombo, allowed users to animate selfies to sing popular songs, while Dream was an early art generator that predated tools like Midjourney. Ben emphasizes the importance of studying viral content formats and creating apps that help users easily produce shareable content. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 02:00 - The "Copy What Works" Strategy 05:15 - Competition is GOOD 07:13 - WOMBO Demo 08:15 - Engineering for Virality 11:53 - Steps to creating viral mobile app 15:20 - WOMBO Story Continued 21:26 - Monetization strategy 23:57 - Optimization and Evolution of Wombo 29:22 - Advice for building an AI Mobile Apps 30:07 - Viral Content Creation and Studying Trends Key Points: • Ben created viral AI apps including Wombo and Dream by identifying open-source AI models and making them accessible through simple mobile interfaces • His strategy involves studying what's already working in the market and putting his own spin on it ("mimesis") • The most successful apps have a viral content creation loop where users create shareable content that drives new user acquisition • Monetization came through subscriptions and ads, with only 2% of users paying while the other 98% drive virality The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND BEN ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/benzion_b W AI: https://w.ai WOMBO: https://wombo.com/m/home

Join me as I chat with Lee Robinson, VP of Developer Experience at Cursor, as he shares practical tips for maximizing productivity with Cursor's AI coding tools. He demonstrates how to structure prompts, create custom commands, and leverage agents for everything from bug fixes to code reviews. The conversation highlights how AI tools are making software development more accessible while enabling developers to build higher quality products with less effort. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Using AI Agents in Cursor 08:21 - Custom Rules within Cursor 11:49 - BugBot and code review automation 17:19 - CLI and headless options for Cursor agents 19:29 - Tips for getting the most out of Cursor 21:09 - Examples of innovative software built with Cursor Get Your Complete Financial OS at https://dub.sh/brex-sip Key Points: • Lee demonstrates how to effectively use Cursor's AI agents for discrete coding tasks • Setting up proper linting, formatting, and testing helps agents self-correct their outputs • Custom commands and rules can be created to enhance code reviews and writing quality • Cursor offers CLI and headless options for running agents in automation workflow The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND LEE ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/leeerob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leerob Personal Website: https://leerob.com

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider, where we go through a comprehensive marketing playbook for founders of "vibe-coded" startups, focusing on paid acquisition strategies that deliver immediate results. He walks through the exact process of setting up Google Ads campaigns with proper keyword targeting and conversion tracking, then explains how to create effective Facebook/Instagram ads using AI-generated content. The emphasis throughout is on testing multiple creative variations and optimizing for actual conversions. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:29 - Validate Demand 07:00 - Google Ads Overview 11:43 - Finding Keywords 15:59 - Setting Up Google Ads Campaign 17:16 - Landing page best practices 19:25 - Google Tag Manager Tutorial 24:38 - Why RUN Paid Ads 28:29 - How to structure the funnel 31:04 - Meta Ads Overview 33:26 - Finding Pain Points with Perplexity 34:25 - Writing the script for the Ad 40:34 - Creating AI avatar with HeyGen and ElevenLabs 44:01 - Setting Conversion Tracking for Meta Ads 46:04 - Setting Conversion Tracking for Meta Ads Key Points: • Focus on transactional marketing (immediate signups) when starting out rather than long-term strategies like SEO • Google Ads setup with phrase match keywords and conversion tracking is essential for SaaS products • Facebook/Instagram ads work differently than search ads - they disrupt users rather than fulfill search intent • AI avatar videos with compelling hooks perform best for SaaS marketing currently The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIAL Cody's startup: https://www.graphed.com  X/Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx

Join me as I chat with Logan Kilpatrick about Google's new Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model (Nano Banana), he showcases its capabilities for image generation and editing. We explore practical applications including creating marketing assets, product placement, and interactive experiences, all accessible through Google's AI Studio platform. The conversation highlights both the technical capabilities and business opportunities for developers or vibe coders to build innovative products with this technology. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Nano Banana Overview 04:55 - Demo of AI-generated product ads 10:06 - Demo of Social Assets 11:41 - Demo AI-Generated Mockup Generator 15:05 - How to edit image with prompting 18:45 - Best Practices for Prompting 21:18 - Product placement demonstration 23:04 Three Levels of Using the Model 25:54 - Why you should start using Nano Banana now Try Nano Banana: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/nano-banana Key Points: • Logan Kilpatrick demonstrates Google's new Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model (nicknamed "Nano Banana") • The model excels at fast image generation and editing with impressive quality at low cost (about 4 cents per image) • Multiple product applications are showcased including ad creation, image editing, and interactive experiences • AI Studio provides free access to experiment with the model through chat and pre-built applications • Developers can "vibe code" custom applications using the model's capabilities The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND LOGAN ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/OfficialLoganK  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoganKilpatrickYT  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logankilpatrick/

On this episode I breakdown whether we're experiencing an AI bubble by examining arguments on both sides. I discuss how AI startups are receiving unprecedented funding despite potential economic weaknesses, while also acknowledging the genuine utility and adoption of AI technologies. I also share practical advice for founders navigating this landscape, emphasizing that fundamentals like user engagement and profitable pricing remain essential regardless of market conditions. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Yes it's a bubble 07:06 - No it's not a bubble 10:31 How to play the AI Wave 14:26 - What happens in a bubble 15:07 - The benefits of a bubble Key Points: • The case for an AI bubble includes excessive hype around startups, inflated valuations (seed rounds of $20-30M), similar base models across companies, and questionable unit economics • Arguments against a bubble include demonstrable utility in workflows, falling training and inference costs, increasing adoption rates, and development of new competitive moats • Different strategies are recommended for founders depending on whether they believe it's a bubble or not • Historical patterns show that even in bubbles, truly valuable companies emerge and thrive long-term The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, as we analyze Alex Hormozi's comprehensive marketing funnel for his book launch, which combined traditional direct response marketing with modern digital techniques. The discussion reveals how Hormozi used multiple communication channels, urgency tactics, and bonus offers rather than discounts to drive conversions. The hosts also discuss how businesses can adapt these high-intensity marketing approaches to fit their own brand identity and comfort level. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Hormozi's email campaign phases 04:18 - Hormozi's Copy Writing Strategy 09:12 - Affiliate and Referral Program 11:17 - Most Incredible Free Gifts Ever Strategy 12:53 - Email Campaign Deep Dive 16:56 - Physical Mail Component 18:44 - Paid Ads Breakdown 19:55 - Free Content vs Sales Content 22:29 - Website and landing page analysis 30:52 - How to adapt these techniques for different brands Key Points: • Jonathan Courtney breaks down Alex Hormozi's book launch marketing campaign, analyzing the email sequences, landing pages, and webinar structure • The campaign used direct response marketing techniques including multiple email sequences, physical mail, and extensive ad creatives (1100+ variations) • The marketing strategy included pre-registration, reminder, live event, and post-event phases with multiple touchpoints • Physical elements like printed playbooks and mailed invitations proved highly effective despite being in a digital world The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast:https://www.unscheduledceo.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/

Get the exact roadmap to build your Voice AI Agent (Diagram Included): https://dub.sh/voiceai On this episode I share a comprehensive guide on creating profitable businesses using voice AI agents. I give away 5 detailed startup ideas with complete workflows and technical requirements. We go through the technology stack needed for implementation and provide recommendations for both technical and non-technical founders. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Startup Idea 1: AI Property Manager Voice AI 03:58 - What Are Voice AI Agents? 05:10 - How Voice AI Agents Actually Work 08:23 - Types of Voice AI Agents and Applications 10:17 - Demo of Startup Empire's Voice AI Agent 13:34 - Startup Idea 2: Voice AI patient intake assistant for dentists 15:41 - Startup Idea 3: Voice AI HOA Hotline 17:34 - Startup Idea 4: Voice AI School Absence Line 19:57 - Startup Idea 5: Voice AI Trade Contractor Secretary 22:57 - Startup Idea 6: Voice AI funeral Home Intake Line 25:22 - Voice AI Platform tech stack recommendations Get Your Complete Financial OS at https://dub.sh/brex-sip Key Points: • Voice AI agents are software systems that can have natural phone conversations, understand speech, reason about requests, and take actions to solve problems • Four main types of voice AI agents: customer service, sales qualification, appointment scheduling, and information/support • Key technologies needed include speech-to-text (DeepGram, Whisper), AI brain (GPT, Claude), text-to-speech (11labs), and platforms like VAPI, Synthflow, and Retail AI • Voice AI agents can be applied across industries including healthcare, home services, legal, restaurants, real estate, and e-commerce • Hybrid approaches combining AI agents with human handoffs for complex issues or sales closings are often most effective The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Get the exact blueprint to from $0 to $25K+ MRR (Diagram Included): https://www.gregisenberg.com/startup-blueprint On this episode I present my three-phase approach to building an AI startup. Begin with a "leveraged agency" model, unlike traditional VC-backed startups, this method starts with manual service delivery to understand edge cases. Then implement AI agents to automate processes while maintaining pricing. And finally scale through multiple tiers and content distribution. This approach allows founders to be profitable from month one, retain equity, and build based on real customer pain points. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the leveraged agency approach 00:51 - Explanation of the three phases 06:24 - Finding an AI Startup Idea 07:06 - Timeline expectations for growth 09:13 - Building in public and content strategy 11:34 - AI Agent Systemization 12:24 - Pricing System 13:57 - Why this Approach Works Key Points: • Start with a manual service agency focused on one boring, painful task ($1K-$5K/month) • Transition to using AI agents to automate processes, doubling margins and scaling clients • Create multiple pricing tiers (enterprise, self-serve, API) to reach $5M ARR • Build an audience through daily content creation to drive customer acquisition The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Use https://www.lindy.ai/greg for a thousand free credits (thanks to Flo for hooking us up) Join me as I chat with Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy AI, about Lindy's new Agent Builder and Computer Use features that significantly advance AI agent capabilities. The Agent Builder allows users to create complex AI agents through simple conversation, while Computer Use enables agents to operate computers like humans would, interacting with websites and applications. Flo showcases several practical applications including automated LinkedIn outreach, Twitter-to-LinkedIn cross-posting, and customer support automation. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Overview of Lindy's new capabilities 03:10 - Customer Service AI Agent 05:00 - Sales AI Agent 09:03 - Live creation of a LinkedIn outreach agent 18:01 - Successful demonstration of the LinkedIn outreach agent 19:55 - Examples of complex agents developed through iteration 22:40 - Autonomous companies and future possibilities Key Points: • Lindy AI announces two major features: Agent Builder (for easily creating AI agents through conversation) and Computer Use (allowing agents to perform tasks on computers) • The Agent Builder simplifies agent creation through natural conversation, eliminating the need for technical expertise • Computer Use enables agents to interact with websites and applications, even those without APIs • Demonstrated use cases include automated grocery ordering, social media management, sales outreach, and recruiting The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND FLO ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/Altimor Lindy: https://www.lindy.ai

On this episode I explore Sam Altman's prediction that AI will enable the first one-person billion-dollar company. I outline how this would work through AI agents handling traditional business functions like engineering, design, marketing, and sales, creating an organizational structure where one founder manages multiple AI agents. While technically possible, Isenberg believes this requires perfect conditions and will likely emerge between 2026-2028. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Sam Altman's $1B Solo Founder Prediction 01:45 - The new path to building a company 06:38 - 5 mega trends enabling solo billion-dollar companies 10:05 - How to get started as a solopreneur 12:13 - Organizational structure with AI agents 17:12 - AI Agent Framework 18:07 - AI Pricing Framework 19:46 - What can be $1B Solo Business 21:46 - Conclusion on feasibility and timeline Key Points: • Sam Altman predicts a one-person billion-dollar company will emerge in the next few years, enabled by AI • AI-first companies can replace traditional team structures with AI agents handling various business functions • The new path to building a company starts with audience building, then "vibe coding" a product, building community, and automating with AI • Five mega trends making this possible: services becoming software, instant distribution, building on existing platforms, trust in small brands, and high-precision ad platforms • The first solo unicorn is predicted to emerge between 2026-2028 The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Join me as I chat with James (The Boring Marketer), where he shares how he partnered with a friend to create a mobile diesel repair service website using Claude Code, achieving top Google rankings almost immediately. He demonstrates a step-by-step process for identifying keywords, conducting SEO audits, and optimizing content for local search. The case study illustrates how AI tools can help entrepreneurs dominate local service markets with minimal technical knowledge. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Website tour and initial results 08:29 - SEO strategy breakdown 11:23 - Technical optimization process 22:40 - Results showing Google rankings 27:56 - Design tips using Figma and Anima 29:04 - Development environment setup Get Your Complete Financial OS at https://www.brex.com/sip Key Points: • James built a website for a local diesel truck repair business using Claude Code in just 4 hours and generated thousands in revenue within 24 hours • Local service businesses represent a significant opportunity because competition is often unsophisticated with outdated websites • Basic SEO optimization using AI tools can quickly outrank established local competitors • The process combines AI-assisted keyword research, technical SEO fixes, and content creation focused on local relevance The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JAMES ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/boringmarketer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadickerson/

Get my in-depth guide for creating scroll-stopping AI Ads with Arcads and Romain's Automations: https://www.gregisenberg.com/arcads Join me as I chat with Romain Torres, founder of Arcads, about how businesses are using AI to create diverse ad content at scale, showing examples of companies making millions monthly through AI-generated ads. The conversation covers techniques for creating winning ads, automating workflows, and identifying profitable niches. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Demo of Arcads AI 05:19 - Importance of testing multiple ad variations 10:50 - Examples of Successful AI Ad Campaigns 22:42 - Using AI-generated content for organic TikTok growth 25:13 - Visual hooks and creating custom AI actors 29:46 - VO3 integration and extending AI-generated scenes 32:07 - Automating ad creation with Gumloop workflows Create winning ads with AI and Arcads: https://arcads.ai/?via=community Try arcads over here: https://arcads.ai/?via=community (i get a small affiliate fee if you use that link, support the channel if you think this product will work for you) Key Points: • AI-generated ads are enabling businesses to create high-volume, diverse creative content that would be prohibitively expensive with traditional methods • Successful advertisers test multiple variations of ads (hooks, actors, situations) to find winning combinations • Tools like Arcade AI allow for creation of realistic UGC-style content and more creative VO3 videos • Automation workflows using tools like Gumloop can scrape winning content from platforms like TikTok and Reddit to inspire new ad creation The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ROMAIN ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/rom1trs Arcads AI: https://www.arcads.ai

Join me as I chat with Nico Christie where he demos Shortcut, an AI-powered spreadsheet tool that functions like "Excel built for the future." Through several live demos, he shows how the platform can create financial models, update existing spreadsheets with new data, and build custom analysis tools using simple natural language prompts. The product aims to make Excel-based work significantly faster while maintaining transparency about data sources and calculations. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Overview of Shortcut 02:08 - First Demo: How Shortcut works with Existing Excel files 04:44 - Different User Types Who Benefit From Shortcut 08:50 - How to Prompt Shortcut Effectively 11:20 - The benefits of Using Shortcut 13:42 - How Shortcut handles data verification and transparency 17:03 - Best Use Cases for Shortcut 19:03 - Obvious ideas and market opportunity 22:23 -Building a Utilization Model for Agencies 34:59 - Greg's Custom Utilization Rate Dashboard Demo 39:29 - Who should try Shortcut Checkout: https://www.tryshortcut.ai Key Points: • Shortcut is an AI-powered alternative to Excel that allows users to create and modify spreadsheets using natural language prompts • The tool can perform complex financial modeling tasks in minutes that would take hours in traditional Excel • Shortcut provides transparency by showing data sources and allowing users to trace where information comes from • The platform serves both Excel experts (making them faster) and non-experts (making complex spreadsheet tasks accessible. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND NICO ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/nicochristie Shortcut: https://www.tryshortcut.ai