167: Drug Addict To Millionaire - AI Scaling Strategies With Brodie Kern - 7FL

This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Is AI the secret to leaner, smarter and faster growth? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Brodie Kern, a drug addict turned CEO. Brodie went from rock bottom to launching multiple successful businesses, from founding the mindset coaching business Wake Up Wealthy to building an AI automation company and content studio. His journey is anything but boring. Brad and Brodie explore the shift that AI has brought to business operations, the AI apocalypse, ethical coaching, the problems with (some) SaaS tools, and why your business should be lean, agile, and automated. If you need clarity on your next business move, this episode is for you! Tune in.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:45 What’s coming with AI  00:04:33 Maximizing AI output 00:12:16 Avoid overbuilt SaaS, simplicity scales 00:27:39 The AI apocalypse  00:35:36 Brodie’s struggles with drug addictions  00:41:41 The benefits and problems of coaching  01:03:01 On altruism  01:10:50 Expectations are premeditated resentments 01:13:25 Best advice for entrepreneurs starting out 01:16:06 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Brodie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brodiekern/  🔹 Stupid Simple Scale: https://stupidsimplescale.com/home525400  🔹 The Content Factory: https://www.thecontentfactoryatx.com/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!