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99% of people are stuck doing something they do not truly care about, chasing a career path that does not maximize their potential. I left my 9-5 job to go all in on this podcast. Now, I have conversations with people who are fearlessly pursuing their passion in the world. On this podcast, we share the stories of people that made bold moves, chose the untraditional path and won. Going all in on yourself and the things you care about can be intimidating. Lets go on this journey together, welcome to The Calum Johnson Show

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September 7, 20261 hr 42 min

Kallaway EXPLAINS How To Build An Audience That Buys In The New Era Of AI (3-2-1 Method)

Kane Kallaway recently built a new Instagram account to 50,000 followers and drove over $100,000 in revenue in just 82 days. He did it without a single video reaching a million views. In this episode, he breaks down his 3-2-1 method for building an audience that buys using Claude. Start using Gamma today: https://gamma.app/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=July&utm_content=akg_TheCalumJohnsonShow Sign up to Hyperagent & get $100 in bonus credits: https://www.hyperagent.com/calum Follow Us!https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/kallawaymarketing/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 09:51 Why your audience isn't buying 20:03 The TRUTH about what AI is good at 26:18 Do this before you build an audience 30:18 How I made $100,000 in 82 days 35:20 How to write a bio that attracts buyers 40:07 Why going viral can kill your revenue 44:31 How to build an audience that buys (3-2-1 method) 53:26 [LIVE SCREEN SHARE STARTS] 58:32 Claude skill that helps you find your ideal audience 01:09:43 How to know if your content is attracting buyers 01:13:31 How to find the best content ideas 01:23:08 Use this MCP to turn Claude into your content strategist 01:35:02 Get them addicted in 4 seconds (use this skill!) 01:40:27 Do this exercise this weekend

August 24, 20261 hr 38 min

Briar Cochran EXPLAINS The GENIUS Way To Use AI Agents To Make Content, Save Time & Build Your Brand

Briar Cochran runs a $2–3 million-a-year content agency with just three employees. His AI-powered systems help clients generate roughly a quarter-billion views per month and have cut content ideation from 15 hours to 15 minutes. In this episode, Briar shows you how to use AI agents to find proven ideas, create better content, save hours of work, and grow a personal brand. Use Granola in your next meeting (for free!): https://www.granola.ai?via=calum Get Briar's skill through our newsletter, New Era: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/briarcochran/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@briarcochran Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Why hooks aren't the secret to going viral 05:42 How 3 people run a $2–3M agency with OpenClaw 15:44 How OpenClaw saved me 15 hours of work 21:33 How 10,000 followers can make you rich 28:02 How to stand out in any niche 34:23 The secret to growing your brand 40:47 How I use AI agents to make content for clients 46:28 The 3 ingredients of a viral content idea 58:19 How to prevent AI Slop 01:19:07 How often should you post to grow fast? 01:24:23 [LIVE OpenClaw CONTENT AGENT DEMO STARTS] 01:36:08 Do this first to start growing your brand

August 17, 20261 hr 27 min

Jack Roberts: The Fastest Way To Make Money & Save Time In The New Era Of AI Agents (For Non-Technical People)

Jack Roberts has spent thousands of hours using Claude Code and hundreds mastering Hermes Agent. In this episode, he shows non-technical people how to build $10,000 websites, get their first paying client, and set up an AI agent that saves more than 20 hours a week. Use Granola in your next meeting (for free!): https://www.granola.ai?via=calum Sign up for a paid plan to Hyperagent and get $100 in bonus credits: https://www.hyperagent.com/calum Want to get Jack's guide to building websites with Claude, subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@Itssssss_Jack Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:34 The difference between Hermes Agent and Claude Code 05:14 What can Hermes Agent actually do? 20:37 Why Claude Code is a cheat code for non-technical people 25:27 How to make $10,000 websites with Claude Code 34:43 [LIVE CLAUDE WEBSITE DEMO STARTS] 56:36 How to set up Hermes Agent 01:02:36 How to use Hermes Agent from your phone 01:08:47 How to save 20+ hours a week with Hermes Agent 01:15:18 How to build your own AI operating system 01:19:54 Do this first if you're non-technical

August 10, 20261 hr 20 min

Paul Lipsky: The Fastest Way To Master & Use Google Al In Your Business, Content and Life.

Paul Lipsky has mastered Google AI and uses it to run his Youtube Channel (over 456k subscribers) and his life. In this episode, he shows how to use Gemini, NotebookLM and Google AI Studio in your business, content, and life. Start using Gamma today: https://gamma.app/?utm_source=youtube... Want to get Paul's guide to using Google AI, subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@PaulJLipsky Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:16 Why Google AI gives you an unfair advantage 09:21 How AI can help you escape your 9-5 15:16 The easiest AI business opportunity right now 19:18 [LIVE GOOGLE AI DEMO STARTS] 31:38 The difference between Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude 35:10 Why NotebookLM is a goldmine 44:20 How to learn anything with NotebookLM 52:16 How to use NotebookLM in your business 55:27 What is Google AI Studio? 01:08:32 The perfect prompt for building any app 01:13:57 Do this first if you’re new to Google AI

August 3, 20261 hr 34 min

Edwina The Voice Of AI: The Fastest Way To Make Your First Million Using AI (3 Step Framework!)

After losing her six-figure VP job, Edwina McKinnon used AI to go from $0 to building a consulting business that now generates $200,000 a month. In this episode, Edwina gives you the 3-step framework for extracting your most valuable skill, turning it into an offer people will pay for, and using Claude to build toward your first million. Get $500 of free credits with Hyperagent to build your first AI Agent: https://www.hyperagent.com/calum Start using Gamma today: https://gamma.app/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=August&utm_content=akg_TheCalumJohnsonShow Want to get Edwina's guide to making your first million using AI, subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/edwinavoiceofai/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Why the AI revolution belongs to everyday people 07:08 How I learned to sell (literally) anything 16:17 Why AI taking your job could be your biggest opportunity 21:06 The day I lost my six-figure job 28:45 The $14,000 sale that changed everything 35:59 The 3-step framework to build a $1M business 40:21 Why your first $10K is already in your phone 51:36 [LIVE CLAUDE DEMO STARTS] 57:57 The math to your first million 1:07:38 How to find your most sellable skill with Claude 1:21:43 The best free AI certifications for beginners 1:29:37 Do this exercise with Claude this weekend

July 27, 20261 hr 35 min

James Sexton: 3 Questions That Prevent F***ed Up Relationships & Why Weaponized Intimacy Destroys Love

James Sexton has spent more than 25 years as a divorce lawyer, handling over thousands of cases. In this episode, he reveals why he still believes in love, the three questions couples should ask to prevent a divorce or breakup, and how relationships fall apart slowly, then all at once. Subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/calum_johnson9 James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Why a divorce lawyer still believes in love 06:28 What divorce lawyers know about lasting relationships 12:31 The dark reality of marriage 19:33 The million-dollar divorce that destroyed a family 25:49 Do you want to be right or happy? 30:29 The 3 questions that can prevent divorce 33:40 Why we lose ourselves in relationships 57:42 The real reason we put on masks in relationships 01:06:42 How to feel worthy of love again 01:13:59 Why love is painfully simple 01:18:38 The dog that taught me to love again

July 20, 20261 hr 14 min

Lex P (UNCUT): I Had $3 To My Name!, My Ex Hated Pour Minds But I Built A $1M Podcast Anyway!

Lex P is the co-host of Pour Minds, the show ESSENCE Magazine calls one of the most successful independent podcasts in Black media, and co-star of BET’s Travel Queens. In this raw and honest conversation, Lex reveals how she escaped a dead-end job, moved to Atlanta with just $3, and built Pour Minds. She also opens up like I've never seen before. What she shared towards the end was so powerful, it made me call my mom immediately after recording. Enjoy! Subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/lex_p_/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 08:01 "You're pretty for a black girl" 13:26 The real reason I use humor so much 21:45 Why I risked everything to go to Atlanta 25:48 I had $3 left...it was so embarrassing! 30:49 My Ex hated Pour Minds... 34:36 The viral episode that changed Pour Minds forever 42:00 Why I'll never be a quitter 51:09 The conversation that saved Me and Drea's friendship 55:51 Why I hate holidays... 01:03:17 My mom was my superhero...[EMOTIONAL] 01:09:16 What's next for Lex P?

July 13, 20261 hr 23 min

AI Helped Me Quit My Job: The NEW Way To Use AI To Get Rich in 2026 (Claude, GPT Image 2, Seedance)

Jack spent a decade in visual effects and advertising before AI let him quit his 9 to 5 and work for himself. He now gets paid by world-renowned agencies and clients to create ultra realistic ads, music videos, and films using tools like Claude, GPT Image 2, and Seedance 2. In this episode, he breaks down the exact beginner-friendly workflow for turning a single idea into a finished AI video, so that you have the skills to start landing some client work yourself. Start using Gamma today: https://www.gamma.app Build your first online business with AutoDS: https://www.autods.com/6s8lSee here the Auto DS MCP:https://mcp.autods.com/mcp Want to get Jack's guide to creating your first realistic AI Ad, subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Access Jack's storyboard skill here: https://bit.ly/JackSkill Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@JackVsAI Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:34 How I quit my job using AI 09:44 What clients actually pay me for 13:54 Why Seedance 2 changed AI video forever.. 19:49 Look how realistic this AI Ad is... 27:32 How many commercials use AI? 46:58 How to create a full AI Ad in seconds 54:25 [LIVE Claude + Seedance DEMO] 01:10:04 GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana Pro (when to use each) 01:17:48 How do I make money with AI?

July 9, 202659 min

Oliur: The Fastest Way To Use AI Agents To Make Money & Be More Productive (No Code)

Oliur made $20k in 7 days with Claude Code. In this episode, he shows you exactly how to start using Claude Code to save time, make money, and be more productive (even if you're not a coder). Try AutoDS today: ⁠https://www.autods.com/⁠ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en ‪https://x.com/UltraLinx?lang=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 09:41 How Claude Code made me $20k in 7 days 18:38 How I made $30k in a month selling Wallpapers 25:34 How Claude Code can save you time at your job 30:08 [LIVE CLAUDE CODE DEMO STARTS] 46:48 How to connect your favorite apps to Claude Code 48:23 How to automate your weekly tasks 52:29 The first thing you should build with Claude Code

July 6, 20261 hr 27 min

Jay Hoove REVEALS How To Build An Audience That Buys Using The NEW AI Agent (Step By Step)

John Hu is the founder of Stan, the creator platform that's helped 90,000 people make over $600 million online. In this episode, he lays out the exact step-by-step path to build an audience that buys, and gives a live demo of the new AI agent that does the heavy lifting for you. Start using Gamma today: https://gamma.app/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=May&utm_content=akg_TheCalumJohnsonShow Help us Build our digital product (& get it free): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbgbevDFNXTt1cqQyxD3ELgukv5Xq5Hecgf0n0wBrhpd4uAA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101576933094335307546 Want to get John's guide to making your first $100k through content, subscribe to New Era, our weekly newsletter: https://calumjohnsonshowlinks.lovable.app/ Follow Us! https://x.com/calum_johnson9 https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/jayhoovy/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:37 The mom making $250k/year 08:45 Why I walked away from Goldman Sachs 26:47 How someone made $2M from a $20 guide 30:57 How to make your first dollar online 37:23 How to post for 100 days without running out of ideas 53:36 What should I sell? 58:00 The exact path to your first $100k 01:10:00 [LIVE AI Agent DEMO STARTS] 01:23:24 Do this if you don't see yourself as a creator