Get a free 30 day trial of HL with this link only! https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/KPEjGrVTyq1Xo9YNN9Y3 I sat down with podcast regular Sam Thompson ( https://x.com/ImSamThompson ), and we talked about how he's planning to launch an AI-powered recipe app using no-code tools and Facebook ads. We discussed his idea to become a free proposal consultant to get into the wedding business. He also shared his views on the importance of understanding business math like CAC and cash conversion cycle. We also touched on using affiliate marketing to generate revenue with a lead magnet created with ChatGPT and promoted using ads, and using tools like Creative OS and HeyGen to make ad creatives and videos. This is part 1 of a two-part conversation with Sam. Part 2: https://youtu.be/l4i20N1B7ek Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Audio podcast on all podcast platforms: https://toolkit.tkopod.com/podcast Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.com Private community where we build cool businesses together: https://TKOwners.com Learn more about me: https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/ Business ideas shorts channel: ⁨ @thekoernerofficeideas ( http://www.youtube.com/@thekoernerofficeideas ) The Koerner Office highlights: ⁨ @thekoernerofficehighlights ( http://www.youtube.com/@thekoernerofficehighlights ) AI-enabled accounting software, because Quickbooks SUCKS: https://lazybooks.com/ --- 00:00 Introduction to Wedding Planning Lead Generation 01:11 The Proposal Consultant Strategy 02:26 Personal Anecdotes and Technological Evolution 03:10 Exploring New Ventures and Side Projects 03:57 AI and No-Code Tools for App Development 05:23 Launching a Recipe Directory App 06:10 Marketing Strategies and Financial Projections 09:53 The Business Model and Future Plans 14:10 Collaborative Ideas and Public Comparisons 15:53 The Power of Facebook Ads 17:23 E-commerce and Drop Shipping Success 17:59 Optimizing Call Book Funnels 18:52 Cost Per Acquisition and Scaling 22:48 Affiliate Marketing Strategies 30:03 AI in Marketing and Viral Content --- For the Algorithm: