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I talk with Tony Herman about how he uses AI coding tools to build apps and business utilities, including a service-area coverage map generator that started as a client need and became a free public tool. He tells me about how he works with AI to create the tools, vibe coding, and Lovable. Connect with Tony Herman: https://tonyherman.com/ https://onyourmark.app/ https://tapclick.to/ Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Tony Herman 01:50 AI Built Service Area Maps 03:30 From Client Fix to Public Tool 05:25 Origin Story Web and Affiliate Days 13:10 AI Kids Book and New Game App 20:59 Prompting Style and Iteration 22:18 Tweaking Code in VS Code 23:20 Do You Need to Code 26:43 Improving the Game UX 30:15 Micro Apps TapClickTo 35:13 SEO Rank Tracking Tool 36:40 Hosting and Tech Stack 38:30 Advice to Start Building 39:44 Tool Picks for Beginners 40:52 Future Ideas and Wrap Up

I talk to Baltimore musician, Mark Hopkins, about working on YouTube. We cover how he got started and how he doesn’t really care about analytics. We geek out on guitars and gear at the end. Follow Mark on YouTube Mark on Instagram   Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Meet Mark Hopkins 01:11 Why Authentic Content Wins 03:06 Interview Kickoff and Channel Stats 05:09 Pandemic Pivot to YouTube 07:02 Launching At Home With Mark 08:42 Seasons and Publishing Rhythm 09:53 No Analytics Just Passion 12:17 Music Career and Big Goals 15:05 Monetization and Honest Demos 17:17 Gear Review Workflow and Filming Setup 21:19 Booking Bigger Guests 30:46 Research and Interview Prep 32:52 Guest Booking Mindset 33:30 Passion Versus Profit 34:42 Pretty War Origin Story 37:49 First Gigs And Momentum 40:17 Writing Duo Workflow 42:35 Jam Versus Record 44:44 Where To Find Mark 45:25 Go To Guitars 50:56 Grandfathers Harmony Restore 57:49 Amp Rigs And Tone Lessons

I talk about interviews on the podcast again, in person events, and vertical integration. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 01:07 Interviews Are Back 02:51 Audio Quality Realities 03:43 Listener Stories and Voicemail 04:37 Podcast Audio Fail 07:22 Travel Recording Scramble 10:43 Econome Conference Recap 14:31 Why In Person Events Matter 16:34 Vertical Integration Explained 30:24 Wrap Up and Reviews  

I talk to Elliot about not being a tech guy, but now he’s building tools using AI. He used to be a teacher and didn’t even have a computer. It’s a great, inspiring story! Connect with Elliott Zelinskas YouTube Instagram X Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 Join My Email list 00:00 Intro 01:10 From Teacher to Online Income 02:24 Entrepreneur Roots and Early Hustles 05:07 Teachers Boost Tool Overview 11:18 Validation, MVP, and Growth Lessons 22:31 Teachers Boost Vision 22:58 Partnership With TPT 23:36 Rebuilding The Tool 25:04 AI Features Upgrade 26:57 Payments Email Automation 30:20 Agentic AI Shift 31:33 Defensibility And Moats 35:02 YouTube Community Strategy 39:11 Automated Publishing Workflow 44:18 Wrap Up And Where To Find

I chat with Jorge Barbosa from wecantrack about how affiliates can improve earnings, get higher ROI, and pivot by using data to make better decisions. Learn more about wecantrack Grow your affiliate revenue through seamless integration of your performance data with the best marketing tools. No developer needed. Get a free 15-day trial Explore the wecantrack Affiliate Dashboard Connect with Jorge Barbosa Jorge on Linkedin This episode is brought to you by wecantrack. Thanks for the support! Join My Email list Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Intro 01:38 George’s Affiliate Origin Story 03:54 SEO Updates and AI Shockwaves 09:01 Revenue Recovery With Better Tracking 12:54 What We Can Track Actually Does 22:41 CTR to Conversion Analysis 24:48 Why Benchmarks Fail 30:24 Tracking Enables Pivoting 33:39 Who It’s For and Setup 39:38 Advanced Link Automation Tools

I talk to Kyle Orla of K.O. String works in Duluth, MN. We geek out on YouTube and being a touring musician. Then, at the end, we geek out for 20 minutes about 90 – 100+ year old guitars. Kyle is a folk musician and educator, specializing in dexterous fingerstyle and hard driving American folk music. Connect with Kyle k.o. stringworks Kyle Orla on YouTube More with Doug: Mile High Fi Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Turning a Guitar Obsession into a YouTube Business 06:06 Scaling a Music School: Why “Saying No” is Essential 16:27 The Secret to Video Storytelling: Tension & Release 24:33 Monetizing a Niche: How Patreon Changed Everything 39:52 Beating Creator Burnout: Analytics vs. Community 56:26 Vintage Guitar Deep Dive: Guitar Geek Out! 01:03:59 Telecasters, Kalamazoos, & When to Sell Your Gear

I heard from a few audience members about their experinces with AI Coding using ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Gemini. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Intro 01:20 Voicemail and YouTube slump 03:45 Case study Annie invoicing app 07:50 Dog interruption and lessons 09:17 Voicemail from William 11:57 Simple problems and stock builds 14:29 Case study Corey AI workflows 16:21 Planning vs rigid process 21:43 Personal projects and next steps 22:41 YouTube ads and algorithm impact 27:25 Wrap up email list and outro

I talk about how to prepare requirements for coding with AI, based on my project management experience. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Welcome 00:24 Podcast Inspiration Story 02:37 What Requirements Mean 05:21 Field Research and Workflows 07:05 Build in Small Units 10:51 Viral AI Claims Skepticism 15:00 Simple Requirements Framework 17:42 Testing and Debugging Basics 21:51 Regression Testing Matters 24:03 Wrap Up and Next Steps 25:35 Notebook Tangent Field Notes 30:46 Final Call for Feedback

I talk about a few business models I’d consider if I was starting over in 2026. $500K in 2 Years Esty Print on Demand DS550 Giftlab I’m an affiliate for all of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 intro 03:43 Idea #1: Print-on-Demand Digital Products 07:59 Idea #2: SEO Skills → AI Search 12:49 Don’t Oversell 17:27 Ideas #3–4: Content Creation + Newsletters 24:13 Last Idea: Building Software with AI Tools 28:24 Reality Check: 31:14 Wrap-Up

I’m not that good and just got lucky. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Luck, Survivorship Bias & Why Success Stories Mislead 02:39 Georgie the Needy Dog (Quick Detour) 03:28 Starting in 2013: Early SEO Wins and “Simpler Times” 05:40 AI Changes Everything: Fake Podcasts, Better Content, More Competition 08:39 Others Don’t See Their Luck Either: Interviews & Coaching Wake-Up Call 09:20 When the Game Changed: Google Updates, AI, and Sites Going to Zero 11:49 Types of Luck: Timing, Platforms, and Getting in Early 14:15 You Only Need a Few Wins: Small Shop, Consistency, and Pivoting 18:28 What I’m Actually Good At: Finishing Projects (and Quitting When Needed) 22:43 Ranking Revolution Case Study: When Timing Is Off 24:38 Actionable Takeaway: Create More Chances to Get Lucky 29:57 Final Thoughts: Show Up, Take Action, and a Missed AI Opportunity 32:31 Wrap-Up & Thanks (Georgie Finally Sleeps)

I published over 900 podcast episodes. I learned a few things along the way. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:47 The Importance of Quantity Over Quality 08:05 Value of Personal Perspective 10:14 Audio Quality Matters 13:55 Guest Appearances and Inflection Points 16:54 The Power of Editing 18:42 Batching Content for Efficiency 22:11 Handling Audience Feedback 27:25 The Role of Intro and Outro Music 29:35 Niche Down but Stay Flexible 32:29 One-Take Approach and Final Thoughts

This is an old fashioned catch up. I talk about cutting back on alcohol, caffeine, and some YouTube advertising updates. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Intro 02:33 Doug’s Coffee Journey 06:46 Moist January 11:10 Podcast Sponsorship & Listener Support 19:05 YouTube Ads & Subscriber Growth 26:06 Conclusion & Teaser for Next Episode

I give you 7 ideas for being successful online. Brought to you by Semrush Affiliate Program Promote the Semrush Affiliate Program, which offers high commissions (up to $300 per sale) and a long 120-day cookie window, by highlighting their new AI Visibility Toolkit that solves the current business pain point of tracking brand presence on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:29 Think Long Term 08:32 Incremental Stair Step Approach 15:23 SEMrush Affiliate Program 17:56 Avoid Burnout 24:12 Focus on Revenue Drivers 28:56 Take Action Over Research 34:08 Learn from Others’ Mistakes 36:28 Don’t Copy End Stage Giants 39:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Set goals for the year and use project management to get it done! (Okay, think of it like a New Years Resolution…) Brought to you by Semrush Affiliate Program Promote the Semrush Affiliate Program, which offers high commissions (up to $300 per sale) and a long 120-day cookie window, by highlighting their new AI Visibility Toolkit that solves the current business pain point of tracking brand presence on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode. Get the download! It’s a checklist of some of the ideas in the episode. It is basically a one-pager of show notes. Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613