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**The Calum Johnson Show**

99% of people are stuck doing something they do not truly care about, chasing a career path that does not maximize their potential.

I left my 9-5 job to go all in on this podcast. Now, I have conversations with people who are fearlessly pursuing their passion in the world. On this podcast, we share the stories of people that made bold moves, chose the untraditional path and won. Going all in on yourself and the things you care about can be intimidating. Lets go on this journey together, welcome to The Calum Johnson Show

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The Vibe Coding Expert: How To Make Your First Dollar Online With Al Apps (Claude + ChatGPT) Aug 25, 2025

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:38 Why non-coders can build real apps now (AI makes it possible)

06:14 First dollar online: the personal CRM story + imposter syndrome

09:03 Ellie demo: time-boxing that thousands use daily (with paying users)

12:22 “AI slop” vs serious software — how Chris ships with AI (fast)

13:50 What is Claude Code (and why Chris switched from Cursor)

16:37 Sponsor break: Free AI App Builder Kit (idea → spec → launch)

18:17 Sponsor break: Rocket Money — track spend and kill wasted subs

21:31 Subscription Monster: the problem, constraints, and first signals

29:14 Do this right now! (Turn these AI Ideas into $1M Apps)

33:08 1 tweet → 25 signups: build-in-public waitlist playbook

41:03 The rough business plan: first dollar, ceiling, SEO/Reddit/cold email

47:17 The AI App brand SECRETS! (why “Subscription Monster” sticks)

59:48 Live mascot build: hand-drawn → ChatGPT image → pro logo

1:11:24 Working prototype: Plaid sync, 1,400 transactions, duplicate spend found

1:22:00 Claude Code 101: terminals, folders, and the “interface-first” rule

1:40:41 Mini app from scratch: watch the exact prompts

1:46:46 Step-zero marketing: waitlists, beta users, fast feedback loops

About the Guest / About the Episode

Chris Raroque is a self-made entrepreneur behind Ellie (daily planning), Luna (budgeting), and Mogul (personal CRM)—apps used by thousands every day, with 50,000+ signups and 1,000+ paying users on Ellie. In this masterclass he shares the full blueprint to go from zero to a full app in days using Claude Code. It’s our most ambitious AI build yet—and we’ve included a supporting doc so you can follow every step and ship faster.

The AI Money Making Expert: The New Way To Monetize Your Content Online (Using Chat GPT & Claude!) Aug 18, 2025

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

07:16 From zero followers to \$30K/month (Zita’s backstory)

10:58 You can get views and make $0!

14:39 How AI changed everything for creators

21:58 This is why your brand makes no money

25:38 The 3 types of content you must post to build an audience that buys!

32:13 Why AUTHORITY posts shift beliefs and build trust

37:45 Personality posts — the hardest but most profitable

42:59 The ChatGPT prompt you NEED (we test it live)

47:42 Breaking down Zita’s most viral posts (with scripts)

55:11 How to research viral hooks and formats (Meedro AI step by step)

1:03:24 Using Claude + AI tools to rewrite proven scripts FAST

1:12:46 The automated sales ecosystem (turning followers into clients)

1:19:55 Why lead magnets are the secret to consistent sales

1:27:53 The 5-day email sequence that sells on autopilot

1:41:17 The PRODUCT LADDER: The secret to more sales without working hard!

1:48:20 What Zita would tell his past self struggling with imposter syndrome

1:51:32 Surviving the dip: why consistency beats everything

About the Guest / About the Episode

Zita is a personal brand strategist. I call him the “framework guy" as he helps creators and entrepreneurs turn attention into real income using AI, content funnels, and automated sales systems. In this episode he reveals his full three-phase framework for going from zero followers to profitable personal brand — complete with behind-the-scenes walkthroughs of the exact AI tools, viral video tactics, and funnel automations he uses daily. If you want to build a loyal audience that buys from you, this is the blueprint.

The Replit Insider: How to Build & Deploy a $1M App in the New Era of AI (Step-By-Step Guide) Jul 21, 2025

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Timestamps

00:00 INTRO

02:01 The golden era for builders!

07:16 The wake-up call: are you on the WRONG path?

09:40 The fear of being average — escape NPC life

12:26 Vibe-coding & the rise of Replit

14:40 An $100M company in 5.5 months

17:59 Step 0: IDEA MINING (simple notebook exercise)

20:45 Find your $100M idea

25:22 The 4-Step Framework: PLAN → PROMPT → PERFECT → PUBLISH

33:18 LIVE BUILD starts: planning the Zen-Timer app

38:57 PROMPT MAGIC — AI Agent writes the entire code

45:03 Debugging 101 (You will Believe you can build ANYTHING!)

53:50 Perfecting: log-in & data in minutes

1:02:45 PUBLISH your AI app in one click — deploy to the web

1:06:40 Design tweaks with screenshots & Figma import

1:14:50 How To Market Your New Business! ($1M Apps do this!)

1:23:20 How to get your FIRST users (Matt’s playbook)

1:31:40 Consistency • Simplicity • EXECUTION

About Matt Palmer

Matt Palmer is the Replit Insider and Vibe coding expert. In this masterclass we show step by step how anyone can turn an idea into a profitable app in 30 minutes—even if you’ve never written a line of code.

Matt Wolfe: The NEW Way To Use Chat GPT, Gemini & Perplexity Labs To Get Rich (Free AI Tools!) Jul 14, 2025

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:42 Matt Wolfe’s daily AI stack (only 3 tools!)

08:20 How Perplexity Labs replaces a $10K/month consultant

10:01 Dan Martell was right: these are the new top earners!!

12:35 How to become an AI orchestrator (not a victim!)

14:00 Prompting secrets: “Talk to it like a teammate”

17:02 How to speak with AI

19:48 The YouTube prompt Matt uses every week

22:10 The real reason your video isn’t performing

27:11 The mistake most people make with ChatGPT

33:19 How Matt writes viral Shorts with ChatGPT

36:51 Building your first “AI department”

41:49 Studio-quality thumbnail images—made in ChatGPT?!

44:02 Use this prompt to fix underperforming videos

48:10 Perplexity Labs FULL breakdown (actual use case)

59:04 Gemini Deep Research walkthrough

1:02:11 The hidden gem: AI Studio (Google’s secret weapon)

1:08:10 How to extract 50 lessons from a Naval podcast

1:10:36 Use Gemini For This One Use Case!

1:14:19 The 3-step workflow Matt uses to write, research, and ideate

1:19:44 How to prep for high-stakes interviews with AI

1:24:12 I don't use Google anymore to search (The AI Reporter)

1:26:25 The AI prompt that will 10x your self-awareness

1:28:30 The truth about MVPs (and why speed matters more than ever)

1:35:18 Stop waiting—start testing (Matt’s AI advice)

1:40:01 Final thoughts + where to begin this weekend

About Matt Wolfe

Matt Wolfe is one of the internet’s most trusted voices on AI—his YouTube channel has over 780K subscribers and breaks down the latest tools, trends, and use cases across business and content. In this episode, he reveals exactly how to use just three tools—ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini—to 10X your life and business.

The Man Who Told A Million Stories: How To Tell Stories That Sell (Step‑by‑Step Guide!) | Matt Dicks Jul 07, 2025

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Timestamps

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

AI Solopreneur: The FASTEST Way To Start An Al Business With Zero Employees (Using ChatGPT & Replit) Jun 30, 2025

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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)

25:50 Sponsor: Square will help you run your business

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.....

The Money Making Expert EXPLAINS The DARK Personal Brand Secrets For Building An Audience That Buys! Jun 23, 2025

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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.

$30M With No Degree: The FASTEST Way To Get Rich Using ChatGPT & Replit (Even As A Beginner!) Jun 16, 2025

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Timestamps

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.

Storytelling Godfather: How To Build A Brand, Not Just a Business! (Best Hour You’ll Spend Today) May 26, 2025

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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.

The Million Dollar Vibe Coder: The Fastest Way To Get Rich In The New Era of Al (No Code!) May 19, 2025

Show notes

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Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode:

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If you liked this, check out our video on building an AI business with Greg Isenberg: https://youtu.be/07twxy9TpQo

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.

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