Dan Andrews (https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA) talks to Coachvox.ai founder Jodie Cook (https://twitter.com/jodie_cook) about her methods for building an AI startup from scratch, how to have the most productive and enjoyable month of your life and more. Jodie is full of experience and wisdom, and this was a fun one.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:09:42) The Lifestyle Design Game
(00:18:29) Being a Change CEO
(00:23:47) Building an AI coach
(00:28:19) Client Alignment
(00:35:16) Team User Manuals
(00:40:25) Work & Wellness Holiday
(00:45:36) Polarized Travel

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Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Tommy Griffith, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Travis Jamison, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Tynan

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TMBA 627: Building an Agency You Can Exit From
TMBA 702: Millions for Podcasts and Jay Clouse on Memberships
TMBA 678: Evolving An Agency, With SaaS Mistakes Along The Way
TMBA 712: Business Partnerships and 6-Figure Launches: A Conversation with Mark Webster
TMBA 707: Deceptively simple ways to have a better business

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