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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 28 MIN

Episode 2: How I Built a $200k Online Business on a Broken Laptop

from The Ai Business Digest: Ai News · host Seth Alexander

Can you really build a six-figure online business with no team, no startup capital, and a broken 2014 MacBook?Yes. I did. And in this episode, I’m going to show you how.Welcome back to Made — the podcast about people who’ve shaped themselves through grit, discipline, and transformation. I’m your host, Seth, and today I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered story of how I scaled my business to $200,000 (and counting) with no roadmap, no fancy software, and zero experience running an online business.In this episode, you’ll learn:How a random book changed the trajectory of my life and sparked the idea for my businessWhy “starting lean” can actually become your superpowerThe 4 pillars that helped me build fast and scale smartWhy you need to copy, hire, and launch — instead of overthink, design, and delayThe systems I put in place to shift from operator to ownerMy biggest mistakes, the beliefs that held me back, and what I’d do differently6 online business ideas you can start today — even if you’re broke or overwhelmedWhether you’re a freelancer, content creator, creative entrepreneur, or someone just done with their 9–5… this is the episode for you.I’m breaking down my $200K playbook and teaching you how to:Start a business with low overheadHire affordable virtual assistants and freelancersBuild an MVP and launch without overthinkingCreate real revenue using skills you already haveAvoid perfection paralysis and actually get paidThis isn’t another “laptop lifestyle” flex. It’s the truth behind what it really takes to build something meaningful online — even when everything feels stacked against you.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts — or wherever you tune in.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube.📱 Follow along on socials: @madethepod on Instagram and X (Twitter).

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