How I Run a $1M+ Startup with AI (7 Workflows You Can COPY Today)

How I Run a $1M+ Startup with AI (7 Workflows You Can COPY Today)

Author: Greg Isenberg September 8, 2025 Duration: 43:06
Join me as I chat with Rowan Cheung about how he uses practical AI workflows that help his small team at The Rundown operate like a much larger organization. He demonstrates how they use AI for content creation (including AI avatars and writing assistance), business operations (meeting scheduling and email management), and team efficiency (onboarding and research). Each workflow includes specific tools, prompts, and implementation strategies that listeners can adopt for their own businesses. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - 1) AI avatars for content creation 13:56 -2) AI Tweet Generator 19:27 - 3) AI Newsletter Editor 22:53 - 4) Lindy AI Agent Personal Assistant 30:01 - 5) Perplexity AI Tutor 34:01 - 6) New Hire Onboarding GPT 37:32 - 7) Email Manager/Sponsorship Finder AI Agent Key Points • Rowan uses AI avatars (HeyGen + 11Labs) to create short-form video content, showing only the avatar briefly while using B-roll for most of the video • Voice dictation combined with Claude AI trained on personal writing style creates Twitter/social media content that's "90% ready" • Lindy AI serves as a meeting scheduling agent that works 24/7 without requiring Calendly links • Perplexity Comment functions as an AI tutor for YouTube videos, allowing users to ask questions about video content • Custom GPT for new hire onboarding eliminates repetitive questions by containing company SOPs, policies, and team information 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 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ROWAN ON SOCIAL The Rundown: https://www.therundown.ai X/Twitter: https://x.com/rowancheung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowancheung/

Greg Isenberg, the CEO of Late Checkout who has previously advised platforms like Reddit and TikTok, hosts a twice-weekly conversation designed to spark entrepreneurial thinking. The Startup Ideas Podcast is less about dry business theory and more about opening a window into the process of identifying opportunities. Each episode serves as a catalyst, presenting listeners with actionable concepts and the reasoning behind them. You'll hear Greg dissect market gaps, consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, translating them into tangible ideas for potential ventures. The aim is to build a consistent habit of creative exploration, pushing beyond the initial "what if" to consider the "how" and "why." This podcast functions as a regular dose of inspiration for anyone feeling stuck in a rut or simply curious about the mechanics of building something new. It’s a resource for aspiring founders, side-hustlers, and innovators who appreciate seeing the blueprint before the ground is broken. Tuning in means joining a forward-thinking dialogue where the next big idea might just click into place.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Startup Ideas Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Prompt Claude better than 99% of people [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:06
In this solo episode, I walk through 10 concrete rules to get way more out of Claude Code and Claude Opus 4.5, based directly on tips Anthropic has shared in their docs and blog posts. I show how to move from vague promp…
10 Unknown SaaS Making $50K+ MRR (Copy Them) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:30
On this episode I sit down with Rob Hoffman, who runs a portfolio of profitable SaaS businesses (Contact, Mentions, Kleo). Rob breaks down six proven customer acquisition playbooks using real examples doing between ~$20K…
$50K/month Mobile App Ideas So Good  You’ll Quit Your Job [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:58
On this episode, I breakdown eight little-known mobile apps that each generate around $50,000+ per month and explain why they work. I walk through specific examples—from AI video generators and Bible note-takers to vinyl…
How I Use Claude Code & Cursor (Ship 10X Faster) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:49
On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris ****Raroque to walk through his real AI coding workflow. Chris explains how he ships a portfolio of productivity apps doing thousands in MRR by pairing…
[DELETED ON YOUTUBE] Best Products of 2025 (Apps, Video Games, AI) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:08
Join me as I sit down with Jonathan Courtney to host the second annual “Sippy Awards,” the most prestigious award show in tech for the products, games, and tools that shaped 2025. We crown our most-hyped products for 202…
Reviewing Claude Opus 4.5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:42
I sat down with James, the Boring Marketer, to stress-test Claude 4.5 Opus against Gemini 3 Pro for real-world coding and design work. Together we live-build and compare landing pages and clickable prototypes for an “Est…
Build Mobile Apps that Stand Out (Here's the Playbook) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:02
On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris Raroque to break down how solo developers can make apps that truly stand out in a world of “vibe-coded” clones. Chris walks through concrete examples f…
Is Gemini 3 a 10x designer? I Wanted Proof. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
On today’s episode I stress-test Gemini 3.0 in Google AI Studio to see how good it really is as a designer, not just a code generator. Across the episode, I ask Gemini to redesign my personal website in a Windows XP–insp…
I got a private lesson on Google's NEW Gemini 3.0 AI Model [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:03
Get a private, on-screen walkthrough of Google’s new Gemini 3.0 with Logan Kilpatrick. We vibe-code full apps, games, and product UIs in real time. You’ll see how to go from raw idea to working product in a single prompt…
Screensharing $90M of Startup Finance Lessons in 32 Minutes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
Master Your Cashflow (Templates Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/money-map On this episode, I share my simple financial operating system that helps me run my business. I share actual workflows that have saved on…