The Calum Johnson Show

In this engaging discussion, Chris Raroque, a self-made entrepreneur who created popular productivity apps like Ellie and Luna, shares his insights into building apps without coding skills. He emphasizes how AI tools, especially Claude Code, empower newcomers to bring their ideas to life. Chris dives into his journey in developing the Subscription Monster app, tackling subscription management issues, and the significance of constraints in fostering creativity. Listeners will enjoy tips on monetizing ideas and the art of effective branding.

In this engaging talk, Zita, a personal brand strategist renowned for helping creators monetize their content, shares actionable insights. She discusses going from zero followers to $30K a month, emphasizing the impact of AI on content creation. Key topics include the essential types of posts for audience growth, utilizing AI tools for creating engaging content, and building an automated sales ecosystem. Zita also reveals effective strategies like lead magnets and email sequences to turn followers into loyal clients.

Start your business today with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonGet $350 off the EightSleep Pod 5 Ultra— https://www.eightsleep.com/calumjohnsonCheck out Notion, the best AI tool for work, right now at https://notion.com/calumjohnsonGet More From This Video:Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode: https://bit.ly/CJxMattPalmerWe used Replit AI Agent in this Masterclass: https://bit.ly/ReplitAIFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9Guest: https://x.com/mattppalTimestamps00:00 INTRO02:01 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 life12:26 Vibe-coding & the rise of Replit14:40 An $100M company in 5.5 months17:59 Step 0: IDEA MINING (simple notebook exercise)20:45 Find your $100M idea25:22 The 4-Step Framework: PLAN → PROMPT → PERFECT → PUBLISH33:18 LIVE BUILD starts: planning the Zen-Timer app38:57 PROMPT MAGIC — AI Agent writes the entire code45:03 Debugging 101 (You will Believe you can build ANYTHING!)53:50 Perfecting: log-in & data in minutes1:02:45 PUBLISH your AI app in one click — deploy to the web1:06:40 Design tweaks with screenshots & Figma import1:14:50 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 • EXECUTIONAbout Matt PalmerMatt 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.

Get 20% off Lovable when you use code CALUM20YT at checkout: https://bit.ly/CJxLovableReady to see how Square can transform your business? Visit https://square.com/go/calumjohnson to learn moreClick the link https://your.omnisend.com/19O976 to sign up and get 30% offCop the New "Stay Delusional" Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwoGet More From This Video:Download Our Free Supporting Doc that shares the full steps we go through in this episode:https://bit.ly/CJxMattWolfeFreedocIf you want to join over 600 builders and learn step by step how to build a profitable AI business from Greg Isenberg, click here: https://www.startupempire.co/join?via...Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/mr.eflow/Timestamps00:00 Intro03:42 Matt Wolfe’s daily AI stack (only 3 tools!)08:20 How Perplexity Labs replaces a $10K/month consultant10:01 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 AI19:48 The YouTube prompt Matt uses every week22:10 The real reason your video isn’t performing27:11 The mistake most people make with ChatGPT33:19 How Matt writes viral Shorts with ChatGPT36:51 Building your first “AI department”41:49 Studio-quality thumbnail images—made in ChatGPT?!44:02 Use this prompt to fix underperforming videos48:10 Perplexity Labs FULL breakdown (actual use case)59:04 Gemini Deep Research walkthrough1:02:11 The hidden gem: AI Studio (Google’s secret weapon)1:08:10 How to extract 50 lessons from a Naval podcast1:10:36 Use Gemini For This One Use Case!1:14:19 The 3-step workflow Matt uses to write, research, and ideate1:19:44 How to prep for high-stakes interviews with AI1:24:12 I don't use Google anymore to search (The AI Reporter)1:26:25 The AI prompt that will 10x your self-awareness1:28:30 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 weekendAbout Matt WolfeMatt 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.

Get 1 month free with Shopify: https://shopify.com/calumjohnsonGet Our New Stay Delusional Merch now: https://bit.ly/StayDelusionalTwoGet your copy of Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks, this book made me into a storyteller! https://amzn.to/3IdxsSuFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://x.com/calum\_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/matthewdicks/Timestamps00:00 Intro01:12 The TRUTH about why storytelling is so important for entrepreneurs!07:46 The science behind why stories WORK10:19 “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 story33:57 How to locate YOUR life-changing story moments36:18 The fire swallower story (an amazing “aha!” example)41:12 The power of emotional storytelling44:30 How Steve Jobs used storytelling to build the biggest tech company in the world46:06 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 forever1:04:37 How to live out loud—and be truly knownAbout Matthew DicksMatt 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

Launch the idea you've been sitting on TODAY with Hostinger Horizons, use my code CALUM to get 10% off your first month! https://hostinger.com/CALUMReady to see how Square can transform your business? Visit https://square.com/go/calumjohnson to learn more🚨 Challenge Alert 🚨1. Take the first step to starting your business2. Take the CJ Show x Mr.Grateful Challenge: https://bit.ly/CJxMrGratefulChallengeFollow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/mr.grateful/Timestamps00:00 Intro06:52 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-coding18:24 Sponsor: Hostinger Horizons will build your website19:09 Vibe-coding 101: turning feelings into products22:37 Blake’s calorie-counting app (all ChatGPT prompts)25:50 Sponsor: Square will help you run your business26:35 Founder-Led Brands: story SELLS, slides don’t29:18 The 3 Step Framework (The AI flywheel)32:47 LIVE build: CalumGPT in under 10 minutes37:11 Pricing, liability, & other creator fears — SOLVED40:20 Replit vs V0 vs Roark — choosing your weapon43:08 The “lean-forward” rule for instant momentum46:02 Weekend challenge: palms open, idea downloaded48:40 Dom’s closing gratitude (and YOUR next move)52:30 Training a custom GPT on 400+ hours of transcripts58:15 AgentGPT: turning comments & metrics into upgrades1:05:42 Dom’s “every creator needs a button” monetization play1:13:07 Add personality to your GPT1:33:03 Decode your analytics: likes, saves, shares1:49:24 Plug & play website in Replit (full demo) -- it built the Apple Website2:04:21 FINAL 5-min idea challenge & next stepsAbout 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.....

In this engaging discussion, Patrick Dang—who transformed his life from struggling tech sales to building a successful personal brand with over 300K YouTube subscribers—shares his journey of resilience and innovation. He reveals the pivotal insight that led him to earn $1K in just 30 days and emphasizes that you don’t need a massive audience to make money. Patrick explains a three-step framework for profitable branding and how AI can revolutionize content creation and personal growth, making it easier for anyone to find their niche and thrive.

Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, shares his remarkable journey from homelessness to building a $30 million portfolio. He dives into the transformative power of AI in entrepreneurship, emphasizing that personal freedom is more valuable than wealth. Arlan discusses crafting irresistible offers using ChatGPT, revealing strategies for quickly launching businesses in record time. He also demonstrates how to deploy a live landing page in under 10 minutes, underscoring the importance of iterative development and audience feedback in the entrepreneurial process.

Erwin McManus, a bestselling author and founder of Mosaic, shares his insights on transforming personal stories into powerful brands. He introduces the 7 Frequencies of Communication, highlighting how to find your tribe and turn trauma into connection. The discussion reveals why storytelling trumps selling in building relationships, emphasizing that money follows meaning. McManus challenges listeners to embrace their uniqueness, map their stories to archetypes, and communicate authentically, ultimately uncovering the genius within each individual.

Riley Brown, a content creator and AI educator, shares his journey from marketing analyst to raising millions for his app, Vibe Code. He discusses the concept of vibe coding, allowing anyone to create apps without traditional coding skills. Riley emphasizes the importance of rapid prototyping and learning from failure, showcasing live demos of AI-generated applications. He also highlights tools like Claude Artifacts and the significance of crafting effective prompts, making app development intuitive and accessible for aspiring entrepreneurs.