
Build a $1M+ Solopreneur Business Using AI
The Startup Ideas Podcast
Finding and Testing Product Fulfillment
Samuel discusses white-label suppliers (Suppleful, Nox) and testing products via dropshipping before manufacturing.
Today I’m joined by Samuel Thompson, an internet capitalist who’s launched 100 companies in 10 years, and he walks me through a live, end-to-end build of an info product using AI. We break down how he goes from idea → AI-written book → mockups → Shopify product page → ad creatives in a ridiculously short amount of time. The big takeaway is that this isn’t just “info products,” it’s a repeatable launch system you can apply to e-comm, SaaS, mobile apps, and pretty much anything where customer acquisition matters. We also get into the real game: CAC vs LTV, conversion rates, and how to build what Sam calls a “rigged slot machine” you can scale.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:32 – Choosing the offer
05:36 - Writing ebook with ChatGPT (outline → chapters → upgrade quality)
07:30 – Mockups with Canva & Envato Elements
10:25 – Shopify themes that convert (Solo Drop + Elixir)
12:05 – Finding products to sell
16:28 - Building the Shopify Store
21:16 – Using ChatGPT to generate product-page copy fast
24:13 – What “good” conversion rates look like (3–5% target range)
28:51 – Bonus gifts strategy = perceived value + conversion lift
33:26 – HeyGen for AI photo/video ad assets + voice clone insight
35:37 – Canva static ads + high-performing angles
38:57 – Big picture: one person can build a “real business” with AI
Key Points
Sam’s launch loop is offer → AI asset creation → Shopify page → Meta ads → iterate on math
Start with low-friction products (ebook/info) to validate customer acquisition fast
The real framework is CAC vs AOV vs conversion rate, not “brand vibes”
3–5% conversion rate is a strong target on a direct-response product page
Use bonus gifts to increase perceived value and lift conversion
Static ads + strong angles can outperform everything when the message hits
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