The Most Overlooked $10K/mo AI Startup Anyone Can Start
Get the exact blueprint to from $0 to $25K+ MRR (Diagram Included): https://www.gregisenberg.com/startup-blueprint
On this episode I present my three-phase approach to building an AI startup. Begin with a "leveraged agency" model, unlike traditional VC-backed startups, this method starts with manual service delivery to understand edge cases. Then implement AI agents to automate processes while maintaining pricing. And finally scale through multiple tiers and content distribution. This approach allows founders to be profitable from month one, retain equity, and build based on real customer pain points.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the leveraged agency approach
00:51 - Explanation of the three phases
06:24 - Finding an AI Startup Idea
07:06 - Timeline expectations for growth
09:13 - Building in public and content strategy
11:34 - AI Agent Systemization
12:24 - Pricing System
13:57 - Why this Approach Works
Key Points:
• Start with a manual service agency focused on one boring, painful task ($1K-$5K/month)
• Transition to using AI agents to automate processes, doubling margins and scaling clients
• Create multiple pricing tiers (enterprise, self-serve, API) to reach $5M ARR
• Build an audience through daily content creation to drive customer acquisition
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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Replace Yourself With AI (The Complete Guide)
Use https://www.lindy.ai/greg for a thousand free credits (thanks to Flo for hooking us up)
Join me as I chat with Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy AI, about Lindy’s new Agent Builder and Computer Use features that significantly advance AI agent capabilities. The Agent Builder allows users to create complex AI agents through simple conversation, while Computer Use enables agents to operate computers like humans would, interacting with websites and applications. Flo showcases several practical applications including automated LinkedIn outreach, Twitter-to-LinkedIn cross-posting, and customer support automation.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Overview of Lindy’s new capabilities
03:10 - Customer Service AI Agent
05:00 - Sales AI Agent
09:03 - Live creation of a LinkedIn outreach agent
18:01 - Successful demonstration of the LinkedIn outreach agent
19:55 - Examples of complex agents developed through iteration
22:40 - Autonomous companies and future possibilities
Key Points:
• Lindy AI announces two major features: Agent Builder (for easily creating AI agents through conversation) and Computer Use (allowing agents to perform tasks on computers)
• The Agent Builder simplifies agent creation through natural conversation, eliminating the need for technical expertise
• Computer Use enables agents to interact with websites and applications, even those without APIs
• Demonstrated use cases include automated grocery ordering, social media management, sales outreach, and recruiting
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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Lindy: https://www.lindy.ai
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Making $$$ with Sam Altman's Solopreneurship Thesis
On this episode I explore Sam Altman's prediction that AI will enable the first one-person billion-dollar company. I outline how this would work through AI agents handling traditional business functions like engineering, design, marketing, and sales, creating an organizational structure where one founder manages multiple AI agents. While technically possible, Isenberg believes this requires perfect conditions and will likely emerge between 2026-2028.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Sam Altman's $1B Solo Founder Prediction
01:45 - The new path to building a company
06:38 - 5 mega trends enabling solo billion-dollar companies
10:05 - How to get started as a solopreneur
12:13 - Organizational structure with AI agents
17:12 - AI Agent Framework
18:07 - AI Pricing Framework
19:46 - What can be $1B Solo Business
21:46 - Conclusion on feasibility and timeline
Key Points:
• Sam Altman predicts a one-person billion-dollar company will emerge in the next few years, enabled by AI
• AI-first companies can replace traditional team structures with AI agents handling various business functions
• The new path to building a company starts with audience building, then "vibe coding" a product, building community, and automating with AI
• Five mega trends making this possible: services becoming software, instant distribution, building on existing platforms, trust in small brands, and high-precision ad platforms
• The first solo unicorn is predicted to emerge between 2026-2028
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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How Claude Code Ranked Me FIRST on Google (It's OVER for SEO Agencies)
Join me as I chat with James (The Boring Marketer), where he shares how he partnered with a friend to create a mobile diesel repair service website using Claude Code, achieving top Google rankings almost immediately. He demonstrates a step-by-step process for identifying keywords, conducting SEO audits, and optimizing content for local search. The case study illustrates how AI tools can help entrepreneurs dominate local service markets with minimal technical knowledge.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:43 - Website tour and initial results
08:29 - SEO strategy breakdown
11:23 - Technical optimization process
22:40 - Results showing Google rankings
27:56 - Design tips using Figma and Anima
29:04 - Development environment setup
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Key Points:
• James built a website for a local diesel truck repair business using Claude Code in just 4 hours and generated thousands in revenue within 24 hours
• Local service businesses represent a significant opportunity because competition is often unsophisticated with outdated websites
• Basic SEO optimization using AI tools can quickly outrank established local competitors
• The process combines AI-assisted keyword research, technical SEO fixes, and content creation focused on local relevance
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadickerson/
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$200K/mo with ONE AI Ad (We tell you HOW)
Get my in-depth guide for creating scroll-stopping AI Ads with Arcads and Romain's Automations: https://www.gregisenberg.com/arcads
Join me as I chat with Romain Torres, founder of Arcads, about how businesses are using AI to create diverse ad content at scale, showing examples of companies making millions monthly through AI-generated ads. The conversation covers techniques for creating winning ads, automating workflows, and identifying profitable niches.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Demo of Arcads AI
05:19 - Importance of testing multiple ad variations
10:50 - Examples of Successful AI Ad Campaigns
22:42 - Using AI-generated content for organic TikTok growth
25:13 - Visual hooks and creating custom AI actors
29:46 - VO3 integration and extending AI-generated scenes
32:07 - Automating ad creation with Gumloop workflows
Create winning ads with AI and Arcads: https://www.arcads.ai/?via=community
Try arcads over here: https://arcads.ai/?via=community (i get a small affiliate fee if you use that link, support the channel if you think this product will work for you)
Key Points:
• AI-generated ads are enabling businesses to create high-volume, diverse creative content that would be prohibitively expensive with traditional methods
• Successful advertisers test multiple variations of ads (hooks, actors, situations) to find winning combinations
• Tools like Arcade AI allow for creation of realistic UGC-style content and more creative VO3 videos
• Automation workflows using tools like Gumloop can scrape winning content from platforms like TikTok and Reddit to inspire new ad creation
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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X/Twitter: https://x.com/rom1trs
Arcads AI: https://www.arcads.ai
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