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#990 What if the AI tool you swore by six months ago isn't the one you should be using today? In part 2 of this two-part episode, Kinsey Soderberg returns to dig into the practical, ever-shifting reality of building a business with AI. She talks candidly about switching from ChatGPT to Claude (and back, and back again), why she recommends going deep with one or two tools instead of chasing every shiny new app, and how to actually know when an AI-generated output is ready to use versus needs more polish. Kinsey also breaks down her go-to framework for automating a task — start manual, refine it, turn it into a skill, then automate — plus how she's using Airtable and Claude together to track her growing pile of subscriptions and tools. We close out with reflections on niching down, bringing real-world expertise to AI workflows, and advice for young entrepreneurs figuring out their own path in the age of AI! What we discuss with Kinsey: + ChatGPT to Claude switch (and back, and back again) + Bringing expertise + AI = the real magic + When to trust AI output vs. polish it more + Avoiding shiny object syndrome with tools + Going deep with one or two tools, not all of them + Manual first, then skill, then automate + Niching down as an AI freelancer/consultant + Using Airtable + Claude to track subscriptions + Claude Code and "plan mode" thinking + Advice for young entrepreneurs in the AI era Thank you, Kinsey! Check out Authentic AI at AuthenticAI.co. Get a free AI System Snapshot. Join Her AI Club. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#989 Ever wish you could clone your brain into ChatGPT or Claude and have it actually sound like you? In part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Kinsey Soderberg, founder of Authentic AI, who helps entrepreneurs (especially women) use AI tools without losing their voice, quality, or thought leadership. Kinsey breaks down her five core strategies for "training" an AI assistant on your brand — vision and values, ideal customer, voice and personality, offer ecosystem, and messaging/stories — and explains why she hosts all of it in an Airtable "brand brain" connected directly to Claude. We also dig into content systems (idea banks, content calendars, and auto-posting), the difference between automation tools like Make, n8n, and Zapier, and how Claude Skills can supercharge your workflows without needing to know how to code. Whether you're just starting to experiment with AI or ready to build out full automation systems, this episode is packed with practical, real-world ways to make AI work for your business — without sacrificing what makes it yours! What we discuss with Kinsey: + Training AI on your brand's 5 core strategies + Vision, values, and mission first + Defining your ideal customer for AI + Going deeper than "friendly" brand voice + Mapping your offer ecosystem + Sharing stories AI can't invent + Airtable as a "brand brain" database + Claude Skills vs. markdown files + Building a content hub and auto-calendar + Make vs. n8n vs. Zapier automation Thank you, Kinsey! Check out Authentic AI at AuthenticAI.co. Get a free AI System Snapshot. Join Her AI Club. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#988 Ever wondered how someone can build a multi-million-dollar business just by flipping sneakers? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Nicolas Malonga shares how he turned sneaker reselling from a college side hustle into Sniperkicks — a full-fledged business. He breaks down his early days flipping candy at school, how losing his basketball career pushed him into entrepreneurship, and how he learned the sneaker market through analytics, consistency, and constant reinvestment. Nicolas explains how to source shoes, what profit margins to aim for, how to avoid beginner pitfalls, and why treating reselling like a real business — not a hobby — is the key to scaling. Whether you’re curious about flipping your first pair or building a full-time income, this episode is packed with tactical steps and industry insight! (Original Air Date - 11/10/25) What we discuss with Nicolas: + Turning sneaker reselling into a business + Early entrepreneurship selling candy at school + Learning analytics and demand trends + Sourcing from outlets, marketplaces, and bulk suppliers + Tracking numbers, margins, and ROI + Avoiding beginner mistakes with credit and reinvesting + Building a lean team to scale + Using multiple platforms to sell + Creating a brand beyond third-party apps + Multi-million-dollar reselling potential Thank you, Nicolas! Check out Sniperkicks at Sniperkicks.info. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#987 Most entrepreneurs talk about starting businesses — but what about buying or selling them? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, the world’s leading marketplace for buying and selling online businesses. Blake explains how Flippa helps everyday entrepreneurs find liquidity and buyers for digital assets like Shopify stores, Amazon FBA brands, blogs, SaaS tools, and even YouTube channels. He shares how to know when it’s time to sell, what makes a business attractive to buyers, and why most founders underestimate the value of what they’ve built. From exit psychology to real-world success stories, this episode opens up a whole new way to think about entrepreneurship — one where ownership and exits are no longer reserved for the 1%! (Original Air Date - 11/7/25) What we discuss with Blake: + What Flippa is and how it works + Buying and selling online businesses + Common types of digital assets sold + Why most entrepreneurs overlook exits + Steps to prepare a business for sale + How to value and price your business + Real success stories from Flippa users + Importance of consistency and documentation + The psychology behind selling a business + Flippa’s tools and AI-powered valuation system Thank you, Blake! Check out Flippa at Flippa.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will be up on YouTube shortly! #986 What if you could land your first AI consulting client this week — without an audience, connections, or a dollar of ad spend? In part 2 of this 2-part series, Corey Ganim returns to break down seven proven, zero-cost methods for landing AI Concierge clients — from hosting local AI meetups and door-knocking to LinkedIn outreach, partnering with agencies, and running free "AI office hours" at co-working spaces. Corey shares real success stories from members of his community who've closed clients using these exact tactics, then walks through the simple offer structure that turns a free mini-assessment into a paid engagement. He also opens up about the behind-the-scenes systems he's built with Claude to streamline client onboarding and follow-up, and shares how he sets expectations with clients so the first version of any automation is just the starting point, not the finish line. If tackling AI consulting feels intimidating, this to episode will lays out an client-getting playbook you can start using today! What we discuss with Corey: + Seven zero-cost client acquisition methods + Hosting local AI meetups that convert + Door-knocking local businesses for AI talks + Targeted LinkedIn outreach to business owners + Free AI assessments turn into paid clients + Partnering with agencies for referrals + Running free "AI office hours" locally + Posting wins to build authority + The mini-assessment-to-paid-offer sales ladder + Using Claude skills to automate client onboarding Thank you, Corey! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com. Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Get the free AI Concierge Offer Blueprint. Listen to The Build With AI Podcast. Contact Corey at corey@returnmytime.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will be up on YouTube shortly! #985 Ever wondered how to turn AI knowledge into $1,000-an-hour consulting income? In this episode — part 1 of a 2-part series — Corey Ganim, host of the Build with AI podcast and owner of ReturnMyTime.com, joins us to break down his "AI Concierge" business model: a done-with-you consulting offer where he helps seven- and eight-figure businesses audit, optimize, and automate their workflows using Claude. Corey walks through his AOA framework (Audit, Optimize, Automate), explains how he structures recurring engagements with biweekly strategy calls, Voxer access, and a client-facing Notion hub, and shares exactly how he prices the offer — starting at $1,200/month and scaling up to $2,000/month per client. Tune in to learn how to package your time into a high-value recurring offer, avoid the common pitfalls of automating broken processes, and build your own AI business in a box! What we discuss with Corey: + What is an "AI concierge" offer + Done-with-you consulting model + Typical client profile & revenue size + Why business owners fear AI adoption + Using AI assessments as a foot-in-the-door + The AOA framework: Audit, Optimize, Automate + Turning workflows into Claude Skills + Voxer for always-on client access + Notion hub for tracking ROI + Pricing ladder: $1,000+ per hour Thank you, Corey! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com. Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Get the free AI Concierge Offer Blueprint. Listen to The Build With AI Podcast. Contact Corey at corey@returnmytime.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#984 What does it really take to turn your creative passion into a tech product? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel chats with artist and illustrator Kate Pitner, the creator of Poppynotes — a boutique mobile e-card app bringing kindness, connection, and fun back to digital communication. Kate shares how her childhood love for designing greeting cards evolved into a full-fledged app business, how she navigated the steep learning curve of app development without coding experience, and what it’s really like to launch and grow on the Apple App Store. From finding a mentor to managing marketing as an introvert, Kate’s story is an inspiring look at creative entrepreneurship in the digital age! (Original Air Date - 11/6/25) What we discuss with Kate: + Origin story of Poppynotes app + Transition from artist to tech entrepreneur + Overcoming the learning curve of app development + Finding a mentor and learning coding basics + Creating a “boutique” e-card experience + Building accessibility for non-tech users + Monetizing through a freemium subscription model + Challenges of marketing as an introvert + Apple App Store limitations and user privacy + Lessons on patience and long-term growth Thank you, Kate! Check out Poppynotes at Poppynotes.com. Subscribe to the Poppynotes newsletter. Follow Kate on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Get a free month of the Poppynotes app with code POPPYMILLION (expires 4/29/26). Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#983 There's a reason "boring" businesses like cleaning and dog sitting quietly mint millionaires while flashy YouTube channels flame out — and Justin Williams is here to explain why! In this part 2 of a 2-part episode, Justin runs through his final five ways to land on a money-making idea: tapping your personal network (and actually giving before you ask), earning while you learn through jobs or internships, stacking a leverageable skill like AI or marketing, picking a business type first and reverse-engineering your topic and go-to-market from there, and building a true "money model" or flywheel where every dollar spent acquiring a customer comes back with interest. He also rattles off 14 business models to consider — from e-commerce and coaching to home services, reselling, rentals, and media — sharing what he loves about each and exactly where he's seen people get burned. Expect real talk on niching down, why home service businesses might be the most underrated wealth-builder out there, and personal stories about his kids' ventures, from dog boarding to AI-powered side hustles, plus reflections on the family's journey from $120,000 in debt to returning home to Utah 21 years later! What we discuss with Justin: + Leveraging personal connections and networking + Earn-while-you-learn jobs and internships + Building a leverageable skill (AI, marketing) + Business type → topic → marketing strategy + 14 business models compared, pros and cons + Why home service businesses are underrated + Reselling and flipping for low-risk profit + Rental business ideas (washers, dryers, scooters) + Building a money model / flywheel + Family stories: dog boarding, AI side hustles Thank you, Justin! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Get your free 5-Minute Business Plan. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#982 Ever wonder how the same idea can feel like a "no" to one person and a "hell yes" to another? In this special part 1 of a 2-part episode, Justin Williams breaks down how to actually come up with your business or money-making idea — whether you're starting from scratch or looking for new revenue streams inside a business you already run. He walks through the mindset shifts that hold most people back (hello, "yeah-butters"), the freedom framework filters to run any idea through before you chase it, and five concrete methods for idea generation — from the classic skills-vs-passions brainstorm to mining your own daily frustrations, leveraging AI as a brainstorming partner, and soaking up ideas through podcasts and content. Along the way he shares real stories from furnishing his family's new home in Utah, including some wild reselling and warehouse business ideas sparked by a single week of errands. Tune in for part 2, where Justin covers the ideas — and pitfalls — worth avoiding! What we discuss with Justin: + The ABCDE framework recap (Awareness, Belief, Clarity, Do, Adapt) + GAPA weekly cycle: Goal, Action, Plan, Adapt + Propulsion minus drag mindset + Beating the "yeah-butter" excuse trap + Assessing your personal situation first + Skills vs. passions brainstorm exercise + Mining everyday frustrations for business ideas + Reselling and warehouse business tangent + Using AI as a brainstorming partner + Learning from podcasts and content Thank you, Justin! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Get your free 5-Minute Business Plan. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#981 What if you could turn product launches into full-blown fan experiences? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Michael Dodsworth, founder of Fanfare, the LA-based SaaS company helping brands like Nike and Supreme transform chaotic product drops into seamless, hype-driven events. Michael shares his journey from early engineering days and acquisitions at Salesforce to launching his own startup solving the headaches of digital and in-person product releases. He breaks down how Fanfare helps brands manage millions of fans in real time, prevent site crashes, and turn those frenzied “drop moments” into data-rich marketing gold. Whether you’re building a SaaS company or planning your next product launch, this conversation is packed with lessons on scalability, customer feedback, and startup strategy! (Original Air Date - 11/5/25) What we discuss with Michael: + Origin story and engineering background + Early acquisition by Salesforce + Lessons from Optimizely and Ticketmaster + Founding Fanfare to fix chaotic product drops + How Fanfare improves launch experiences + Managing millions of fans in real time + Turning drop data into marketing insights + Challenges and lessons in raising capital + Importance of customer feedback and iteration + Future vision for experiential commerce and AI Thank you, Michael! Check out Fanfare at Fanfare.io. Get The 5-Step Hype Drop Playbook. Follow Michael on LinkedIn. Follow Fanfare on LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices