The AI Report Live

From Zero to 129K: Building GrowHub and a Brand with AI


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🎙️ Welcome back to The AI Report with Liam Lawson — your backstage pass to the builders, thinkers, and creators pushing AI forward.


This week, Liam sits down with Alex Banks, the mind behind GrowHub, TribeScaler, and The Signal newsletter. From publishing hooks on Twitter to launching tools that power top LinkedIn creators, Alex walks us through how he built a personal brand and product suite that’s generated massive reach—and real revenue.


🔥 In this episode:

• The founding story of GrowHub—and why it’s not just another AI writing tool

• How Alex balances building multiple ventures while staying active on socials

• Why authenticity beats virality in the long run

• The exact tech stack and workflows he uses to stay ahead

• What he’d do if he had to start from scratch tomorrow


Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just AI-curious, this episode is packed with insights on playing the long game, productizing your edge, and building in public.


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⏱️ Chapters

(00:00) Building Without Expectation

(01:39) Writing Online & Learning the Algorithm

(03:09) First Product: TribeScaler

(06:17) AI Tools for Personal Workflow

(09:43) Go-To Tools: V0, WisprFlow, Fixer

(13:20) On Voice, Trust & Real Community

(15:31) Why GrowHub Exists

(19:28) Live Walkthrough of GrowHub

(24:05) Writing Style as Product DNA

(25:34) Personal Branding > Your CV

(29:18) The Reality of Building with AI

(36:57) Positive Sum Thinking in Business

(37:08) Starting From Scratch: Alex’s Blueprint

(43:44) Why He’s All-In on AI

(45:01) Where to Follow Alex


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