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I used to be depressed, broke, and anxious.

At 18, I was kicked out of my home, was $30k in debt, and didn’t know what to do with my life.

Now, I only work 4 hours per day, travel the world, and make $1.1 million every month.

Here’s the one realization that turned my life around:Image
At 22, I was working 15-hour days running a coding bootcamp. I thought I had it figured out as an entrepreneur.

I believed in the hustle, the grind, the "no days off" mantra.

No control. No freedom. Just endless working.

But I had it all wrong. Image
I was burning the candle at both ends.

On the outside, I looked like a success. On the inside, I was crumbling.

I knew there had to be a better way…
It all changed with one realization: A personal brand gives you infinite leverage.

I thought about it…

With enough consistency, grit, and systems, I could create a business that runs on autopilot.

So that’s what I did. Image
I built a personal media company around myself.

Every post, tweet, and video was a broadcast of my brand.

I built a personal brand that resonated deeply with my audience, creating trust and authority. Image
Fast forward to today, I:

• Travel the world
• Work 4 hours a day
• Make $13.8M a year
• Have total control over my time

This is what true freedom is. Image
My journey here wasn't a smooth ride though.

It was a rollercoaster of setbacks and breakthroughs. There were moments I wanted to quit. To give up on the entrepreneur's dream.

But something kept me going. A fire in my belly. A mission that wouldn't let me rest. Image
That mission? To help 100 million founders achieve their dreams.

It became my obsession. My reason for pushing through the tough times.

And from that obsession, Founder OS was born. Image
Founder OS isn't just another course or program.

It's the distillation of everything I've learned. Every hard-won lesson.

Every late night. Every failed experiment. Every eureka moment.

All compressed into a system that turns founders into forces of nature.
At the heart of Founder OS is the Organic Content Funnel.

It's the engine that drove my success. And now, it can drive yours.

Imagine a system so powerful, it turns your expertise into a 24/7 lead generation machine.

No paid ads. No cold outreach. Just you, being authentically you.
Here's the high level:

1. Rented Audience: Captivate attention on social media
2. Owned Audience: Nurture them through your email list
3. Monetized Audience: Transform them into eager buyers

Each piece of content you create moves people through this funnel. Image
And to optimize this funnel, you need the Organic Triad:

• Beautiful content that stops the scroll
• Systemized processes that save you time
• Hyper-profitable strategies that pad your bank account

Master this trifecta, and you'll build a brand that prints money while you sleep.
We've designed Founder OS to meet you wherever you are on your journey:

• OS: The foundational system for emerging entrepreneurs
• OS+: Advanced strategies for seasoned founders
• OS100: VIP access and mentorship for those ready to dominate

It's not about where you start. It's about where you're going.Image
But Founder OS isn't just about making money.

It's about freedom. Control. Living life on your terms.

It's about mastering the 4 Ws:

• What you work on
• Who you work with
• Where you work
• When you work

This isn't just a business. It's a lifestyle revolution. Image
Imagine waking up excited every single day.

Working on projects that light you up. Surrounded by A-players who share your vision.

From a beach in the Maldives or in the middle of nowhere in Mexico.

This isn't a pipe dream. It's my daily reality. And it can be yours too.
Through blood, sweat, and more than a few tears, we've built something extraordinary:

• An audience of 2M+ engaged founders
• A community of 1000+ relentless entrepreneurs
• A system that turns expertise into empires

All powered by proven systems that drive real, tangible results.
Don't just take my word for it. Listen to Zach Murray, one of our members:

“I’ve grown my revenue by 3.5x in the last 60 days.”

​​And he’s not the only one… Image
Look at Rob Hoffman.

Who closed 100k in new contracts since joining Founder OS: Image
Speaking of successes: My own journey has been a series of quantum leaps.

• From drowning in debt to multiple 8-figure businesses.
• From 80-hour weeks to 4-hour workdays.
• From struggling entrepreneur to mentor and guide.

Each leap powered by the very systems I now teach.
These systems didn't just change my business. They transformed my life.

• They simplified my content creation.
• Automated my lead generation.
• Turned my expertise into a thriving empire.

Now, I'm not just successful. I'm fulfilled. And I want the same for you. Image
This is your invitation.

To join a movement of founders who refuse to settle. Who demand more from their businesses and their lives.

This is Founder OS. And we're just getting started. Image
Are you ready to turn your expertise into a thriving online business? To build a brand that generates leads and sales on autopilot? To say goodbye to the hustle and hello to true freedom?

Then Founder OS is calling your name. Image
Apply now:

Let's build your Automated Empire together. Control your destiny. Create your dream lifestyle. The future is yours to shape.

Are you ready to make your quantum leap?founderos.com/training
P.S. If you like proven systems, you'll love my weekly newsletter (it's free).

1 actionable tip to grow your online business.

Bonus: You’ll get my 50 Systems to Generate $1M Per Month Guide (worth $249) for free.

Join 137,000+ subscribers here:

founderos.com/newsletter

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If I lost everything today and had to start from $0, here's what I'd do:
Step 1: I'd Start a Community Before I Start a Company

Most founders build products then find customers.

I'd find customers then build products.

Community is the new moat.

Audience is the new currency. Image
Step 2: I'd Launch a Newsletter on Day 1 (Not Day 1,000)

While competitors fight for followers, I'd own the inbox.

Newsletter subscribers convert 40x higher than social followers.

They're not just an audience, they're your unfair advantage. Image
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I interviewed 10 founders making $75,000+ per month.

They all shared the same 7 dreams.

Dreams so vivid they kept them awake at night.

Dreams so real they could taste them.

Here’s what they told me:
Dream 1: The One-Month Test

"I want to disappear for 30 days and return to find my business better than when I left."

This is the ultimate freedom test.

Right now, most founders can't take 3 days off without everything falling apart.
But imagine:

Your team operates flawlessly.

Your systems run themselves.

Your revenue grows while you're gone.

This isn't fantasy.

This is systems. Image
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How to brand yourself in 30 days (without selling your soul):
The Old Game Is Dead

I've spent $1.4M testing what doesn't work:

• Paid ads → 83% ROI decrease
• PR firms → $30K for zero sales
• Press features → 72-hour spikes
• Chasing algorithms → Endless pivots
• Networking events → Surface connections

2025 winners aren't buying media. They're becoming it.Image
The Media Takeover

Look at the numbers:

• Elon Musk: 193M followers vs. Tesla: 20M
• Tim Cook: 14M followers vs. Apple: 9.6M
• Richard Branson: 12.3M followers vs. Virgin: 667K

Yet 97% of founders are still playing by outdated rules.
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Sep 11, 2025
Most founders stay broke because they get trapped by these 8 deadly patterns.

I was stuck in every single one of them for years.

Here's what's keeping you small:
1.  Procrastination → Do It Dirty

Perfect is the enemy of profit.

I used to spend 3 weeks perfecting a single post.

Meanwhile, my competitor launched 15 "messy" posts and made $30,000.

Done is better than perfect.

Launch the draft. Image
2.  Imposter Syndrome → Scared = Ready

That knot in your stomach isn't fear.

It's excitement disguised as terror.

When I was scared to launch my first course, a mentor told me:

"If you're not embarrassed by your first version, you launched too late."

Fear is just readiness wearing a disguise.Image
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Aug 30, 2025
The great founder extinction is coming.

I've identified 3 types of founders.

Only one survives the AI revolution.

Here's the brutal truth about which one you are:
The Ghost Founder (97% - Going Extinct)

These founders are invisible behind their companies.

No personal brand.

No systems.

No leverage.

When AI automates their core business functions, they have nothing left.

They built companies that could replace them.

Now AI will. Image
The Personality Founder (2% - Temporarily Safe)

These founders ARE their brand.

High visibility. Big following. Constant content.

But they're trapped in the content hamster wheel.

They can't systemize because they ARE the system.

When they burn out (and they will), it all collapses.Image
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I'm going to tell you things that will make you uncomfortable.

Things that financial advisors won't say because they'd lose clients.

But after building a multi-million dollar portfolio, I've learned these truths the hard way:
Focus On Making More, Not Saving More.

Cutting $5 lattes won't make you rich.

Adding $5,000 monthly income will.

I went from broke to millionaire by obsessing over revenue, not reducing expenses. Image
Index Funds Won't Make You Rich

8% annual returns are mediocre when you factor in inflation and currency debasement.

The wealthy start businesses, not become employees earning "safe" returns.

I make more in one month from my businesses than most make in a decade from index funds.

Build equity. Own assets. Stop being a passenger.Image
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