The Calum Johnson Show Dan Martell: How To Get RICH In The New Era Of AI (SIMPLE Plan To $1M In 18 Months)
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Sep 2, 2025 
Dan Martell, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold three startups, dives into his journey from a challenging upbringing to running a hundred million dollar business investing in AI companies. He shares powerful insights on overcoming adversity through belief and support from others. Martell discusses his transformative experience with coding and the chaos of achieving early success. He emphasizes the revolutionary impact of AI in business and encourages harnessing personal strengths to unlock opportunities, inspiring listeners to embrace authenticity.
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One Sentence Changed His Path
- Dan recounts a jail guard named Brian telling him "you don't belong here," which sparked belief and change.
- That single caring moment started his path through rehab, therapy, and recovery into a new life.
Hello World Sparked Everything
- Dan found a dusty 486 and a Java book in rehab and typed his first "hello world."
- Learning to code became his obsession, meditation, and the vehicle that rebuilt his life and career.
A Moment On The Edge
- Dan describes hiding in a hunting camp and placing a rifle under his chin before choosing to live.
- He credits that terrifying moment and later interventions with saving his life and changing his path.