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I Documented How a Viral Video Gets Made in 45 Minutes Oct 22, 2025

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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:

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The 2026 Anti-Trend That Will Make Millions Oct 20, 2025

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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

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I Built an Entire App in Only 52 Min with Codex & Idea Browser Oct 17, 2025

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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.

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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

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Genspark's Super AI Agent is INSANE Oct 15, 2025

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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.

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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

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How I use Veo3 + Sora 2 to create Viral AI Videos (300M+ views) Oct 13, 2025

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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

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Making an Entire Year's Revenue on Black Friday WEEK Oct 10, 2025

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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

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I got a private lesson on OpenAI's NEW Agent Builder Oct 08, 2025

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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

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Inside Dan Koe's AI Content Engine Oct 06, 2025

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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

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