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Teaching AI on YouTube | DS630

I talk to Paul about how he covers AI and teaches on his youtube channel. Follow Paul: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulJLipsky https://pauljlipsky.com/ Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Welcome and AI Focus 01:18 Skepticism and AI Hype 02:56 Data Poisoning Amp Story 07:35 AI YouTube Saturation Myth 11:41 Tracking News with X Agents 17:25 Titles Formats and Viewing Habits 24:02 Bubble Talk Vibe Coding Wrap

The Art of Pivoting (to 450K Subscribers on YT) | DS629

I talk to Paul Lipsky about pivoting his channel on YouTube and growing like crazy! It’s part one of two. Next time we talk about AI specifically. Follow Paul: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulJLipsky https://pauljlipsky.com/ Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Paul and the Pivot 03:23 From Ecommerce to AI 10:10 AI Aha and Tool Choices 14:15 Monetization and Topic Strategy 20:53 Avoiding AI Hype 24:22 ChatGPT Voice Workflow 26:48 Publishing Rhythm 32:43 Monetization Choices

Don't Over Optimize | DS628

I talk about the pitfalls of over optimizing and why “good enough” is good enough. I prefer good enough most of the time. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Welcome and Topic 02:12 Semi Retired Creator Life 03:11 Camp FI and Monetization 04:55 Productivity Obsession Origins 07:11 Metrics and Fun Balance 09:18 Eight Over Optimizing Traps 11:05 AI Outline Fail and Gear 15:53 Trade Offs Not Perfection 18:52 Tool Switching Overhead 23:23 Keep It Simple 24:00 Analysis Paralysis 24:38 Good Enough and Choice 30:16 Hobbies and Product Research 37:11 Maintenance and Opportunity Cost 42:24 Manual First Then Automate 46:16 Wrap Up and Whats Next

Push Back Against AI | DS627

I talk about tokenmaxxing, backlash against AI, how I actually use AI, and echo chambers. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 AI Backlash Update 01:26 New Mic Gear Test 03:31 Walmart Pulls Back 05:35 How Doug Uses AI 07:59 Copywriter Pushback 10:52 Poisoning Search Results 14:54 Echo Chambers and Hype 17:58 Sandbox Escape Scare 20:26 Creativity and Copyright 23:58 Avoiding Negativity Trap 29:23 Wrap Up and Next Steps

AI Backlash | DS626

Touring Musician to YouTube Success | AJ De Vera | DS625

I got to chat with a Guitar YouTuber that I really enjoy, AJ De Vera. He’s a talented guitarist and song writer, plus he’s a fellow Filipino. We chat about starting on YouTube, planning videos, and of course, guitars! We have a similar taste in music and influences. We talked for another 30 minutes after we finished up with the recording and identified a few other commonalities. Connect with AJ YouTube Spotify: Villain Heart The Dark Horses Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list

Building a Lifestyle Podcast Agency: SimplePod Studios & Financial Independence - DS624

I talk with Justin Peters about how his hobby podcast led to co-founding SimplePod Studios with his brother, including their team setup, early clients, pricing and package evolution, and why they focus on high-ROI finance-adjacent creators. We also get into his sabbatical and FI journey, what it takes to produce an episode consistently, keeping the agency as a lifestyle business, and how he sees platforms and video trending. ​Connect with Justin Peters SimplePod Studios Podcast Playbook FI Minded – Financial Independence Without the Extremes Doug’s appearance on FI Minded Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Justin Peters 00:57 SimplePod Origin Story 05:49 Sabbatical to Podcasting 17:56 Agency Growth and Niching 31:40 Anatomy of One Episode 34:30 Consistency Over Perfection 39:46 Co-Founder Communication Rules 49:13 Industry Trends

Over Expanding & More FB Marketplace Tales | DS623

I talk about pizza, beer, and FB Marketplace tales and tips. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Welcome and Topics 00:48 Marketplace Camera Sale 02:32 Georgie Health Update 03:46 Pizza Obsession Returns 07:29 Gear and Grill Experiments 10:04 Pizza Boom Meets Business 24:21 Marketplace Pricing Tactics 43:47 Listings Tips and Wrap Up

How To Retire FASTER | Cody Berman | DS622

I chat with my friend, Cody Berman, about retiring as soon as possible. It’s basically talking through the ideas in his book, Retire By 30 . Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Cody and the Book 02:33 Quitting Corporate for FI 10:35 Side Hustle Framework and Lessons 19:19 Nest Egg vs Cash Flow FI 23:27 Finding Deals Today 25:10 Designing Your Ideal Life 28:37 Spending Tests and Buying Time 42:44 Side Hustles and Final Wrap

Upgrading my YouTube Studio | DS621

I got a new studio camera (Canon R8). I’m planning getting rid of some of the old gear so I’m hopeful I can move it on facebook marketplace. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Studio Gear Upgrade Dilemma 01:23 New Canon R8 Camera 04:30 Lenses Over Bodies Mindset 09:27 4K Workflow Hits Mac Mini 21:04 Selling Gear on Marketplace 31:00 Wrap Up and Next Interviews