The 2 A.M. Decision That Changed Everything

Let me tell you something wild.

For 25 years, I was deep in the corporate world — climbing the ladder, collecting the titles, doing “all the right things.” But at the same time, I was running a side hustle for over a decade. The problem? I couldn’t talk about it. Couldn’t post about it. Couldn’t advertise it.

So I lived this double life — good job, good side hustle, but stuck in the middle. Grinding.
Never truly advancing in either.

And while things looked fine from the outside, I was restless. Always searching for something more.

Then one random night — 2 A.M., half-asleep, mind racing — I stumbled across this Facebook ad.

It promised to “change everything — your business, your marriage, your life.”
It was for a program called Wake Up Warrior.

It cost $10,000, which might as well have been a million at the time. Between taking care of my mom, a new house, and a ton of responsibilities — I had zero reason to say yes.

But something inside me said, “You have to do this.”

And that one, reckless, 2 A.M. decision?
It changed the trajectory of my entire life.

That event broke me open — taught me to stop playing small, to lead with conviction, and to take ownership of my life in a way I never had before.

It also introduced me to some incredible people who would shape the next chapter of my life — people like Julie Chenell, Allie Bloyd, Perry Blecher, and later, through other events and circles, amazing minds like Kasim Aslam, Ivan Bunin, and Matt Deseno.

These weren’t just industry names — they became mentors, friends, and collaborators.
The kind of people who push you higher, not by giving you shortcuts, but by showing you what’s possible.

From that one leap of faith, I started showing up differently. I started investing in myself, attending events, learning from others, and building relationships that still fuel my growth to this day.

That single “I can’t afford this but I’m doing it anyway” moment became the catalyst for everything that followed — my business, my network, my mindset, even my family life.

Why I’m Sharing This With You

Because I know someone reading this is sitting where I was — successful on paper, but stuck in that “next level limbo.”
And maybe, just maybe, this is your 2 A.M. moment.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join me at AI Unleashed — an event built with the same transformational energy that changed my life all those years ago.

This isn’t another “sit and take notes” conference.
It’s four days of real work, real access, and real breakthroughs.

You’ll be working side-by-side with me and some of the sharpest minds in the business — Fer Patel, Micheal Reimer, Mario Aldayuz and so many more Including me — as we help you:

• Build actual marketing assets for your business

• Implement AI and automation systems on the spot

• Learn the frameworks, sales strategies, and client offers that are working right now

This is the most hands-on, results-driven event we’ve ever done.
By the time you leave, you’ll not only know what to do — you’ll have it built.

I’ve been to a lot of events in my life, and most are great for ideas.
But AI Unleashed is great for action.

It’s a room full of doers — the kind of people who stop waiting for perfect timing and start creating the next version of their business and life.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what could happen if you finally went all in on yourself —
this is your chance to find out.

👉 Join us at AI Unleashed
Four days. All-inclusive. Life-changing.

Because all it takes is one decision — one event — to change everything.

The 1-DM Play That Opens Doors (And Calendars)

If you’ve ever stared at your pipeline thinking, “I just need my first few clients,” this is the move. No fancy funnels, no cold-email witchcraft—just one well-crafted DM, sent consistently, that earns replies, invites, and real conversations with local businesses. It works because it’s disarming, community-driven, and gives you a reason to reach out that doesn’t scream “pitch.” Bonus: you can do it with zero reputation and zero ad spend..

Here’s the play, step-by-step, and why it matters.

You’re going to DM local businesses with a community college “case study” angle. The premise: you create content to help [Local Community College] students learn marketing, and you’d love to use their business as a case study—for free. You lead with service and curiosity, not a sales script. That lowers resistance, gets you permission to ask discovery questions, and positions you as a helpful expert who happens to have HighLevel in your toolkit.

How to run it (and keep momentum without burning out):

• Nail the DM script and save it as a text replacement on your phone.
  Write your template once, then trigger it with a short code (think ;case). Personalize the business name and the local community college. Yes, community college—don’t claim Harvard unless your last name is “Admissions.”

• Search “profession + city” on Instagram and DM from desktop or phone.
  Start with industries that value fast response and high-ticket leads (roofers, med spas, contractors, attorneys, HVAC, dental). Your addressable market = businesses you could realistically visit this week. Proximity ≠ pressure; it’s social proof.

• Send 5–10 DMs a day—aim for consistency over heroics.
  The benchmark from the field: ~20% reply rate. Five DMs a day can net one conversation daily. Keep it light. You’re inviting them to help students and be a local case study. That’s a yesable ask.

• When they reply “sure,” your discovery sequence starts.
  Ask about missed calls, response times, after-hours coverage, review flow, website conversion gaps. You’re not pitching yet—you’re connecting problems to simple, fast wins.

• Back your convo with a quick audit from HighLevel’s Prospecting Tool.
  Use the GBP/maps link or business name, run the audit, and walk in with it (or screen-share it). Typical quick wins it reveals: no chat widget, no Facebook pixel, slow review responses, not text-enabled, etc.

• Don’t overthink the first offer—install one obvious win.
  A chat widget alone can add leads instantly for many local businesses that get IG traffic. Pair it with Missed Call Text Back, basic review requests, and a speed-to-lead workflow. Easy to fulfill, easy to value.

• Show up when possible.
  If you’re local, stop by after the DM exchange. Almost anyone can close 50% in person with active listening and a printed audit. You’re not “selling”—you’re solving the problem they just told you about.

• Document for content (with permission).
  Film a 30–60 sec clip: “We found 3 quick wins for [Business]. Here’s what we turned on.” That becomes your public proof, which makes the next DM even easier.

What this unlocks quickly:

• Momentum without ad spend. The hardest part of “starting” is conversations. This gets you dozens—fast.

• Confidence from quick wins. A single widget or workflow can generate visible ROI, which builds your case studies.

• Recurring revenue you can scale. 30 clients at $200/mo = $6K MRR. At that point, ads and hiring become options—not Hail Marys.

Pro Tip — Make replies inevitable:
Create one short YouTube video titled “Marketing Case Studies for [Your City] Community College Students” explaining the project in 60–90 seconds. Link it in your DM follow-up. It legitimizes the student angle instantly (because it is legit), and you never have to feel weird about it. Then, add a 2-step follow-up in your DMs:

1. “Perfect—what’s the best email to send a 1-page outline?”

2. “Also, quick question: do you currently have a chat widget on your site or rely on forms/DMs?”

Tie-down questions like that naturally surface the gaps HighLevel solves in minutes.

Wrap-up: This is the opposite of “spray and pray.” It’s a warm, localized, value-first motion that gets you invited into real business problems—and hands you simple HighLevel wins to solve them. Five DMs a day can change your pipeline, your confidence, and—if you stick with it—your entire operations plan for the year.

💖Meet Lovable — The AI That Builds Apps So Fast It Might Steal Your Job (But in a Good Way)

You ever have one of those ideas in the shower where you think, “Man, someone should build that”? Well, congratulations — that “someone” is now you.
Because with Lovable AI, you can take an app idea from “hmm, what if…” to “holy crap, it’s live!” in about the time it takes to microwave lunch.

Lovable isn’t just another no-code tool. It’s like your caffeinated developer friend who never sleeps, writes flawless code, and politely ignores your typos.
Here’s why this thing is an absolute game-changer for marketers, agencies, and side-hustlers who want to create, not code.

🚀 From Idea to App in Minutes (Literally)

Lovable AI lets you build full-fledged web apps with just a prompt. You describe what you want — “a quiz for dog lovers that recommends breeds based on personality” — and it does the rest.
We’re talking about:

• Interface design, code, AI logic, and database — all auto-generated.

• Instant previews for both mobile and desktop.

• Zero setup headaches — you just log in, hit “Get Started,” and build.

And here’s the part that blew my marketer brain:
Lovable doesn’t just design — it integrates. It pulls in tools like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Resend (for emails), and Supabase for databases — all under one sleek dashboard.

Think of it like Canva for apps. But with AI smarts that actually understand logic, storage, and workflows.
You don’t need to connect 15 Zapier automations or beg a developer to fix your “undefined variable” error. Lovable just... does it.

🧠 AI That Actually Codes (And Fixes Itself)

Here’s where Lovable earns its name — it’s self-improving.
You can chat with the AI inside the builder and say stuff like:

And it will.
No manual edits. No code hunting. It adds the input fields, connects the Resend API, sets up validation rules, and builds the database to store the info — automatically.

If something breaks? It’ll suggest fixes, adjust the logic, and even create backup versions with version history built in. You can literally revert bad changes like “Command+Z” for entire apps.

And yes — it even color-codes your paw prints if you ask it nicely.

☁️ Cloud, Databases, and AI Integrations Without the Pain

Traditionally, you’d need to juggle AWS, Firebase, or Supabase to store data. Lovable hides all that complexity behind its built-in Cloud + AI Balance system.
It manages:

• Storage for user data, uploads, and AI-generated images.

• Databases for forms, leads, or quiz results.

• Edge functions (yep, real ones) that run backend logic like sending emails or analyzing results.

All the scary stuff—like API keys, authentication, and encryption—is handled automatically. You just hit Allow and move on with your life.

And get this: Lovable even checks security vulnerabilities before you publish. It runs an automated scan, fixes issues like insecure database access, and adds server-side validation for you.
In short: it’s the only AI dev tool that lets you build fast and sleep at night.

💌 Turn Your App Into a Lead Machine

Here’s where marketers should perk up.
Lovable isn’t just for building fun projects — it’s a lead magnet factory.

Example: In the tutorial, they built a “Find Your Perfect Dog” quiz app.
At the end of the quiz, users enter their name and email to get results. Boom — you’ve got:

• A gamified quiz funnel (built in minutes).

• AI-powered personalization (tailored dog recs, images, and summaries).

• An email follow-up sequence (handled via Resend integration).

That’s not just a cool app — that’s a full top-of-funnel system for any niche.
Replace dogs with skincare, travel, real estate, or fitness — same structure, new audience.

Lovable gives you the framework to test ideas fast without waiting for dev cycles or extra funding.

🧩 Remix, Reuse, and Build Faster Together

Another killer feature: Remix.
You can browse public apps other people built, click “Remix,” and instantly clone the project into your account.
Think of it as open-source meets Lego — you get to play, tweak, and rebrand working apps instantly.

You can also publish your own templates for others (and earn some major community clout while you’re at it).

Pro marketers: imagine cloning a “Free Consultation Funnel App,” swapping the copy, and deploying it under your agency domain in under an hour. That’s real leverage.

💡 Pro Tip — Cheat at Prompt Writing (The Smart Way)

Before building, grab Lovable’s documentation on “Prompt Engineering” and “Tips & Tricks.”
Then do this:

1. Open ChatGPT or Claude.

2. Say, “I’m building an [app type] using Lovable AI. Please create the perfect prompt using the documentation below.”

3. Paste the docs.

This is like hiring AI to train your AI. The output will be a refined, optimized prompt that gets you the best possible version of your app — in one go.

Bonus: If you really want to learn this deeper (and you should), check out the Vibe Coding Incubator community — they’re teaching the next generation of AI builders to prompt, test, and deploy with Lovable-level precision.

🔒 Security, Publishing, and Domains — All Done For You

Once your app looks good and passes the security scan, hit Publish and choose:

• A Lovable-provided domain, or

• Connect your own via Cloudflare (super easy integration).

You can even launch subdomains for campaigns, giving every micro-project its own home base.

Every app you create lives in your dashboard with full analytics, logs, and performance stats — no tech stack sprawl, no dev ops.

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If Lovable got your gears turning, Vibe Coding Incubator is where you take it further.
Inside, you’ll get:

• Weekly AI build sessions (so you actually ship your ideas)

• Ready-made prompts and templates for Lovable + HighLevel

• A community that helps you turn one cool app into a working lead system

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If you can type an idea, you can build a business.

The Week AI Decided to Do Everything (and Maybe Replace Half of Silicon Valley)

You know those weeks where AI news drops faster than your caffeine tolerance? Yeah, this was one of those. Between Google dropping a Gemini-powered app builder, Apple’s new M5 chip flex, and OpenAI’s Atlas quietly learning how to use your browser for you (yep, that’s real), it’s safe to say: the robots aren’t just coming — they’re launching products now.

Let’s break down what matters — and why marketers, creators, and business owners should care.

🧠 Google’s New “Vibe Coding” Platform: AI Dev in Your Browser

Google just launched an AI app builder powered by Gemini, and it’s basically a Lovable AI competitor on steroids. You type what you want, and it builds the app — all in the browser — from idea to production.

We’re talking about:

• Full code generation (you can literally watch it write in real-time).

• Built-in version control (roll back, roll forward, remix).

• Zero setup or local installs.

Example? It built a wallpaper-generating app in 78 seconds. (Yes, with working image generation and UI.)

The wild part is what’s coming next: database setup, authentication, APIs — all automated. Basically, the entire developer stack is about to fit inside a chat window.

💡 Marketing takeaway: If you’ve ever wished your HighLevel automations had a front-end app for clients — that day’s getting very close. Soon you’ll be able to describe your SaaS extension, and Gemini will ship it before lunch.

⚛️ Google’s Quantum Leap

Not content with rewriting code, Google also announced a verifiable quantum computing breakthrough with its “Willow” chip — running algorithms 13,000x faster than traditional computers.

It’s still niche (think molecular modeling, drug discovery, materials science), but the key word here is verifiable. We’re now seeing real-world, reproducible quantum performance, not just lab demos.

💡 Marketing takeaway: This isn’t about today’s ad campaigns — but it’s the start of computing so fast that “instant personalization” might actually mean instant. Imagine A/B testing creative variations generated and optimized in milliseconds.

🍏 Apple’s M5 Chips Go Beast Mode

Apple quietly dropped new M5 chips across the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, promising 4x GPU performance for AI tasks. Translation: if you’re running local AI models, editing video, or building automations — you just got a turbo boost.

💡 Marketing takeaway: Expect AI video generation, 3D design, and image tools to start running locally on Macs. This means faster workflows, lower costs, and no cloud throttling. Creators just got superpowers.

🤖 Zapier’s Unified Copilot — AI That Builds Automations for You

Zapier — the unsung hero of every marketing ops stack — just dropped Unified Copilot, a conversational interface that builds automations when you describe them.
Tell it:

It even understands context across your entire workspace and adds human checkpoints so you can approve critical steps.

💡 Marketing takeaway: Building workflows just became a chat. Seriously — if you’re spending hours wiring apps together, Copilot just made that obsolete.

🧬 Tencent’s 3D “World Model”

China’s Tencent open-sourced a new model called Hyun World 1.1, which can turn videos into full 3D simulations. Imagine turning a TikTok clip into a 3D environment for ads, games, or training modules.

💡 Marketing takeaway: Expect 3D ads and “metaverse-lite” experiences to resurface — but this time, built automatically from video.

🧍‍♂️ Meta’s AI Shake-Up

Meta’s new AI boss, Alexander Wang, just laid off hundreds in the FAIR division (yes, the research group founded by Yann LeCun). The goal? Ditch bureaucracy, move faster, and focus on applied AI. Most employees are being rehired into product teams — think Llama 4, multi-agent tools, and new AI ad tech.

💡 Marketing takeaway: Meta’s gearing up for a new wave of AI-powered campaign tools. Expect smarter targeting, creative generation, and possibly automated “mini-campaign agents” that handle ads dynamically.

⚡️ Pro Tip

We’re entering a world where “describe it” replaces “develop it.”
From Google’s vibe coding to Zapier’s Copilot, every major platform is building tools that turn plain language into production-ready systems.
If you learn how to prompt and prototype — you’ll move faster than 90% of your competition.

🌐 TL;DR: The New AI Stack

Here’s your cheat sheet for the week:

• Gemini Vibe Coding: Build apps in your browser, zero code.

• Quantum Computing: Now officially practical.

• Apple M5: Local AI just got real.

• Zapier Copilot: Build automations via chat.

• Tencent World Model: Video → 3D environments.

• Meta AI Shake-up: Leaner, faster, applied AI.

The AI race isn’t slowing down — it’s compounding. The best marketers will be the ones who can talk to these systems fluently.

Loyalty 2.0 — Why the Next Big Marketing Wave Is Already Here

Ads are getting pricier, attention spans are shrinking, and everyone’s inbox looks like a Black Friday sale. So, what’s the next frontier for customer retention?

👉 Loyalty programs.
Not the old-school “buy 9 coffees, get 1 free” kind — I’m talking AI-driven, white-label loyalty systems that keep customers coming back and help agencies generate recurring revenue on autopilot.

Meet BoomerangMe — hands-down one of the slickest loyalty and rewards platforms I’ve seen this year.

It lets you:

• Build branded digital loyalty programs in minutes

• Offer gift cards, cashback, and referral rewards (white-labeled for your agency!)

• Integrate seamlessly with SMS, email, or HighLevel automations

• Get real-time data on redemptions, visits, and customer engagement

You can resell it as your own SaaS or bundle it into your client packages — because here’s the kicker:
💥 Agencies can white-label it and keep 100% of the profit.

That means instead of telling clients how to get more repeat business, you can give them the system that does it.

Why This Matters

The smartest agencies are pivoting from “lead gen” to “retention gen.”
In 2025 and beyond, recurring revenue will come from keeping clients’ customers engaged. Loyalty programs make that possible — and profitable — without adding workload.

This isn’t just another marketing tool. It’s a relationship engine.

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Join the free BoomerangMe Workshop and learn how agencies are white-labeling loyalty programs for clients — and walking away with new recurring revenue streams.

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• Live setup walkthroughs

• Ready-to-sell templates

• A free account to test it yourself

If you’re running an agency and not offering loyalty programs yet, this is your sign.
It’s affordable, scalable, and stupidly effective.
Seriously — this is a no-brainer for any HighLevel user.

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