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00:00 Intro

01:12 The TRUTH about why storytelling is so important for entrepreneurs!

07:46 The science behind why stories WORK

10:19 “Nothing sells like a story” (real business examples)

15:04 Why charisma is a MYTH (it’s all about CRAFT)

18:30 Can storytelling be TAUGHT?

21:13 How to become a master storyteller (find your 5 second moment)

26:14 This is where you go wrong with your story

33:57 How to locate YOUR life-changing story moments

36:18 The fire swallower story (an amazing “aha!” example)

41:12 The power of emotional storytelling

44:30 How Steve Jobs used storytelling to build the biggest tech company in the world

46:06 Step 1: Find your ending (aka the \$1M 5‑second moment)

50:33 Step 2: Find your beginning (this creates the magic!)

55:11 Step 3: Master the middle (add suspense + keep attention)

59:55 Why suspense is the storyteller's secret weapon (Wordle principle)

1:01:47 The real reason to tell stories: be remembered forever

1:04:37 How to live out loud—and be truly known

About Matthew Dicks

Matt Dicks is a 58-time Moth StorySLAM champion, bestselling author of “Storyworthy,” and one of the world’s top storytelling coaches. In this episode, he shares a step-by-step masterclass on how to craft unforgettable stories that make people listen, connect emotionally with you, and ultimately buy from you. Whether you’re building a brand, selling a product, or trying to be heard—this framework will make you a master storyteller

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

06:52 You need a “Buy” button (Dom's number 1 piece of business advice!)

12:31 Can an AI run an ENTIRE company?

15:04 Peter Levels’ viral flight sim — lessons in vibe-coding

18:24 Sponsor: Hostinger Horizons will build your website

19:09 Vibe-coding 101: turning feelings into products

22:37 Blake’s calorie-counting app (all ChatGPT prompts)

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26:35 Founder-Led Brands: story SELLS, slides don’t

29:18 The 3 Step Framework (The AI flywheel)

32:47 LIVE build: CalumGPT in under 10 minutes

37:11 Pricing, liability, & other creator fears — SOLVED

40:20 Replit vs V0 vs Roark — choosing your weapon

43:08 The “lean-forward” rule for instant momentum

46:02 Weekend challenge: palms open, idea downloaded

48:40 Dom’s closing gratitude (and YOUR next move)

52:30 Training a custom GPT on 400+ hours of transcripts

58:15 AgentGPT: turning comments & metrics into upgrades

1:05:42 Dom’s “every creator needs a button” monetization play

1:13:07 Add personality to your GPT

1:33:03 Decode your analytics: likes, saves, shares

1:49:24 Plug & play website in Replit (full demo) -- it built the Apple Website

2:04:21 FINAL 5-min idea challenge & next steps

About the Guest

Dom Ashburn, better known as Mr.Grateful is an AI educator who teaches people how to use AI to amplify creativity and personal empowerment. He’s deeply human-first in his approach, showing that success with AI comes from emotional intelligence and clear thinking, not technical complexity.

He has built several profitable AI native businesses and in this episode he shows you how to build your own successful AI business starting right from the beginning.....

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Patrick Dang: @patrickdang

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:14 “Content is not fun if you’re not making money”

06:19 Patrick’s BREAKING POINT: "I had $200 left, no job, total failure"

08:46 The *one insight* that changed everything

10:39 How he made $1K in 30 days (after 12 months of trying)

14:10 This is what kept him going when *everyone else quit*

17:41 Proof that you DON’T need a big audience to make money

19:18 The 3-step framework for building a profitable personal brand (2025 + beyond)

21:12 Why AI is the CHEAT CODE in 2025 (the real use case)

24:34 Most people are using ChatGPT *WRONG* (do this instead)

27:25 Live demo: how to use ChatGPT to find your perfect business idea

31:40 AI as your coach: how to test and improve your niche FAST

34:55 Patrick builds a business idea + grand slam offer in real-time on Chat GPT

43:17 The truth about online business models (pick the one that fits YOU)

54:39 Create vs. Sell — the NEW personal brand approach!!

58:21 Lead Gen 101: how to get your first high-ticket client in 14 days

1:03:20 How to build a client-getting funnel (even with 0 followers)

1:06:50 3 secrets to make people care about your content

1:10:40 Patrick’s “storytelling system” to get fans, not just views

1:14:42 Why YOU are the niche (and how to stand out instantly)

1:19:33 Dark Psychology of Sales: The Pain-Dream Gap

1:24:11 How to raise your prices without losing sales

1:28:45 This 1 belief is what holds most creators back

1:32:10 What life feels like after you build a successful personal brand

1:40:20 – How to go from stuck to confident: Rewiring your mindset for sales

1:49:13 – This is the key reframe for getting better at sales

About the Guest

Patrick Dang built a profitable personal brand from scratch after quitting his tech sales job and hitting rock bottom. With over 300K YouTube subscribers and building a life of financial freedom in online sales, he now teaches everyday people how to turn their knowledge into income. In this complete masterclass, he breaks down his 3-step framework for building a multi-six figure personal brand in 2025 (in just 60 days!), how to use Chat GPT to accelerate every step, and the dark psychology of making your first sale. If you're stuck in your job or business and want to build your own path to freedom in this new era of AI, this is the episode to watch.

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00:00 Intro

03:23 Why FREEDOM beats flashy millions everytime

05:12 From homeless to millionaire (Arlan's painful origin story)

08:29 Arlan’s AI epiphany

14:02 Fast vs slow: finding your WHY first so you can move fast

17:57 ChatGPT live demo: uncover your hidden superpower

21:12 Crafting IRRESISTIBLE offers with AI

25:27 Choosing the perfect business model (8 options)

30:15 Three killer questions to find your $1M Idea

38:52 Build Your Product (The Replit Guided Demo!)

43:18 Deploying a live landing page in under 10 minutes

48:41 How Arlan built a $5,000 website

53:07 Marketing masterclass: How to attract your buyers on autopilot

56:38 YouTube as the ultimate growth hack

1:02:11 Two challenges to make your first $100 online

1:07:40 From zero to launched: the mindset that actually wins

1:13:05: There are no excuses left

About the Episode

Arlan Hamilton went from sleeping in airports to building a $30 million venture portfolio and backing 200+ startups—without a college degree. In this masterclass she shows how absolute beginners can harness AI (ChatGPT & Replit) to build a revenue‑ready business in just eight hours, then market it with zero ad spend.

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Erwin McManus — https://www.instagram.com/erwinmcmanus

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:51 Storytelling vs. Selling — why VALUE must come first

04:35 The lonely 52 Hz Whale (finding your tribe’s hidden frequency)

09:57 The 7 Frequencies of Communication revealed — which one are you using?

14:18 Shadow frequencies that secretly repel customers

17:04 Money follows meaning — the brand‑builder’s mantra

20:12 Step 1: Turn your trauma into audience connection

24:30 Step 2: Craft moments, not paragraphs (scene‑by‑scene blueprint)

29:42 Commander vs. Healer communication

34:05 You are not average!

43:11 Step 3: Map your story to the 7 classic archetypes

48:26 This frequency mismatch is killing your brand connection

56:52 Brand ≠ Business — how to price on identity, not cost

1:02:30 MindShift: Re‑structuring a life for repeated success

1:08:17 Build community around uncommon beliefs (real‑world playbook)

1:19:47 Erwin’s closing challenge: Find the genius buried inside you

About the Guest

Erwin McManus is a bestselling author, Founder of Mosaic who has spoken to millions across 100+ countries. In this conversation he unpacks the 7 Frequencies of Communication and shows entrepreneurs how to turn personal story into brand super‑power. If you have ever struggled to make your message resonate—or wondered why customers click but never convert—this episode will rewire the way you speak, sell, and serve.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro (The Game Has Changed!)

01:57 Step 1 – The $9M AI Sprint Challenge (Speed over structure)

04:35 What Is Vibe Coding? (One prompt, endless possibilities)

06:20 Fail Fast, Learn Faster (Riley’s rapid-iteration secret)

10:08 Step 2 – Live Demo: See AI conjure a fully branded expense tracker in seconds

14:13 One Prompt → Building a mobile app

18:53 Screenshot to Website (How to Design your landing page in seconds!)

22:50 Deploy in 15 Seconds (Instant feedback loop)

31:00 Monetize & Scale (Adding payments, security, and growth tactics)

35:22 Step 3 – Saturday Challenge (Ship your own AI app by Sunday!)

About Riley Brown

Riley Brown is a content creator and AI educator who went from marketing analyst to one of the most influential voices in the AI creator space. He just raised millions of dollars for his AI app, Vibe Code which helps people to build apps right from their phone without having to code.

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvjQYKukKjVyhSVxQibgOw/joinFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.youtube.com/@UCf8gbZ4ZyNcc9WIOOEEfpSQ Timestamps00:00 Intro04:48 What makes Malique’s message resonate so deeply07:16 “She went without so we could have” (A Mother's Sacrifice!!)16:24 The 300 job rejections — and the moment that changed everything18:25 “No one hired me, so I hired myself”22:40 The first viral video: 100K views in 24 Hours!24:47 Step 1: Wake up — God wants you see this!31:42 How to know you’re asleep at the wheel36:26 Signs you're living someone else's dream38:53 Your mom will need you one day — and you must be ready44:09 The real reason your life isn’t changing47:31 Step 2: Self-audit and get still50:59 You can't hear God if you're never quiet53:33 How journaling & prayer unlock your purpose58:49 Step 3:"Go Ghost: Upgrade Your Life In Silence" (this will change everything!)1:01:15 Why you must protect your dreams in the early stages1:13:34 Step 4: Build your discipline code (habits, systems, momentum)1:22:45 The 10% rule: how to win on your worst days1:28:08 Why the gym is the most important discipline1:34:19 Identity shift: "I am purpose now"1:38:23 “Life is not about what we achieve. It’s about what we overcome.”About The GuestMalique David Lewis is a speaker, creator, and founder of 'Purpose Driven'—a movement empowering men to live with intention, discipline, and faith. From poverty in Miami to building a platform with millions of views, his story is one of spiritual clarity, community leadership, and relentless self-belief.

Get a discount & 4 months free on NordVPN's 2 year plan https://nordvpn.com/calumjohnsonSecure your business with $1000 off with Vanta https://vanta.com/calum Try Notion for free https://notion.com/calumjohnsonFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1?igsh=MTdzbHI1b3c1b2dmag== Twitter https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21 Rachel Rodgers https://www.instagram.com/rachrodgersesq?igsh=ZmtkbWc0Y3l3dmhyOrder Rachel's New Book, "Future Millionaire": https://amzn.to/3GDPsEVWatch our episode with Donni Wiggins on how to get rich in 2025: https://youtu.be/GkxGipg1EEM00:00 Intro01:20 This conversation would unlock your power! 04:30 Poverty robs you of your full potential 08:28 Her experience growing up poor15:22 Life doesn’t always go as planned 22:41 What financial struggles does to a happy family25:09 How her dad’s death affected her mentally (Painful Story!)36:01 "Sometimes you have to make some noise! "39:44 Why she became an entrepreneur (Full story)52:13 How to make your first $1M56:08 Here is how to discover your gift (This changes everything!)1:10:30 How to create an offer for your ideal client. 1:18:02 Full experiment process to narrow down your offer 1:21:42 Charge based on value not time!!1:28:44 How to leverage your network 1:35:24 You can scale your offer (TODAY!)1:40:49 How to become a master at what you do1:42:37 The inevitable pathway to becoming a millionaire. About the videoToday’s guest is Rachel Rodgers. She’s a business coach and founder of Hello Seven, where she teaches marginalized entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to seven-eight figures. In this episode, she breaks down how to shift your money mindset, craft irresistible offers and build a business that generates $1M+ in revenue without burnout or hustle culture.

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Try Notion Mail for free: https://ntn.so/CalumMailSecure your business with $1000 off with Vanta https://vanta.com/calum Get a discount & 4 months free on NordVPN 2 year plan https://nordvpn.com/calumjohnsonOur Merch drops soon! Be 1 of 50 to get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: https://bit.ly/StayDelusional2 Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1?igsh=MTdzbHI1b3c1b2dmag== Twitter https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21 Blaine: https://www.instagram.com/datingbyblaine?igsh=MXF5eHdmeDRvNHhpag== Watch our episode with Coach Kyle on how to attract high quality women https://youtu.be/qa_c64mz3YA 00:00 Intro 02:58 How important are looks? (Client’s story)05:38 Confidence is everything! 09:20 I never meant to become a dating coach for men 15:05 How to create a dating profile that instantly attracts women24:04 The roast of my dating profile (Live Demo)32:29 This is why you get no matches!35:00 Red flags in profiles that turn women off. 38:50 Why approaching women in person works better41:34 How to start approaching women in real life 46:13 Flirt with the world (Number 1 way to be seductive to anyone)50:02 How many women should you approach daily?52:07 Best places to meet high-value women55:39 97% of women want to be approached 57:17 How to increase your success rate when approaching women 1:04:44 How to text correctly (Just say this!)1:11:30 How to create a romantic vibe on the first date 1:13:55 How to master flirting1:15:55 How to pick the right place for a date 1:19:27 What you should prioritize on dates 1:24:20 The right way to end a date 1:28:00 Should you have sex on the first date? 1:31:11 What makes a woman feel comfortable to have sex?1:32:34 How to advance a date into a relationship? 1:36:20 Avoid over-investing!1:39:21 Why do you chase people that clearly dont like you!1:42:00 How to handle anxiety in dating. 1:45:35 What women want in a partner1:46:56 Why Blaine loves helping men improve their dating livesAbout the video Today’s guest is Blaine Anderson. She’s a dating coach with almost 1 million followers across all social media and founder of Dating By Blaine, where she’s helped over 6,000 men build their confidence and create healthy relationships. In this episode, she shares practical strategies on how to meet women in person or online, start great conversations, avoid common dating mistakes, and turn first dates into long lasting relationships.