Best Quite Hacker Podcasts (2025)

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396: Jack Friks — Building Tools That Empower Without Overwhelming 39:17

1d ago39:17

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Jack Friks (@jackfriks) is the founder of PostBridge, a social media scheduling tool that grew from his own frustration with spending hours posting across platforms to a $18k/month business. We explore the evolution of social media toward authenticity, the challenges of building lean products as a solopreneur, and how to navigate the noise while ma…

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Q&A: We Just Had a Baby and Lost Half Our Income 1:04:03

3d ago1:04:03

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#617: Austin and his wife are worried about moving to a single-income household while supporting two kids. Should they free up cash flow by paying off a car loan, or tighten up and stay the course? Paul has been retired for seven years, but still can’t shake his anxiety about not having enough. Is there a good way to know when he’s finally escaped …

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Can I Eat Instant Noodles Everyday?!? 56:20

4d ago56:20

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In this episode, Jim and Saab chat with Harvie and Eizza De Baron to answer the question: Can I eat instant noodles everyday? We also find out how food affects energy, sleep, anxiety, and the truth behind different nutrition myths. The food educators discuss real healing through food and share easy tips for eating better — no strict diets needed! W…

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How Hackers Are Stealing Your Retirement $50 at a Time, with former CIA hacker Dr. Eric Cole 1:49:30

6d ago1:49:30

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#616: Two school teachers in Ohio saved their entire lives for one dream — buying a farm. When they inherited $1.3 million and found the perfect property for $1.2 million, everything seemed perfect. Five days before closing, they received what looked like a legitimate email from their closing company with wire transfer instructions. They sent the m…

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395: From Code Writer to Code Editor: My AI-Assisted Development Workflow 26:40

6d ago26:40

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My day-to-day coding looks very different from what it was a few years ago. Today, you'll learn about my voice-to-code workflow and how I leverage smart tools to have so much free time that I feel guilty for "not working enough." Seriously. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/from-code-writer-to-code-editor-my-ai-assisted-development-…

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394: Taylor Otwell — The (Quite Entrepreneurial) Creator of Laravel 41:55

8d ago41:55

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Taylor Otwell (@taylorotwell) didn't just create the popular open-source framework Laravel. He turned it into a highly profitable business that helps developers build profitable businesses themselves. Few other open-source devs have such a clear understanding of market needs AND developer requirements. Taylor shares his approach to monetizing freel…

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Q&A: We Saved $1.2 Million But We’re Still Renting. Should We Buy? 1:12:01

10d ago1:12:01

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#615: Emily is nervous that buying their first home will derail her family’s journey to financial independence. What’s the smartest way to deploy their savings and stay on track? Based on cap rate calculations, Paul’s real estate investments have appreciated beyond their sensible holding point. Should he sell his assets, or is there more to conside…

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New AI Tool Builds ANY Automation in Minutes (Live Demo) 46:16

10d ago46:16

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Send us a text This episode is sponsored by https://seowriting.ai/ - Create SEO-optimized long-form content that actually ranks with their super pages feature. Use code HACKPODCAST for 25% off. --- Tired of complex automation tools that break when you change one tiny detail? Fed up with spending hours debugging N8N workflows or paying premium price…

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The Greatest Thing On Earth 17:20

11d ago17:20

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We back!!! When was the last time you just sat outside and looked at some beautiful trees swaying in the wind?? Jim and Saab get lost in how much they appreciate trees, some of the propaganda they are or aren't falling for, how exciting their latest gig was, and more in this episode. The MALIBAG is back!! Share what's bugging you lately or kung tri…

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First Friday: The Dollar Is Weak, Bonds Are Expensive, and We Owe WWII-Level Debt 56:24

13d ago56:24

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#614: The US just added 139,000 new jobs in May. That beat expectations. But the real story isn't in the job numbers — it’s in the bond market. Something unusual is happening in bonds. Treasury yields are spiking. The dollar is weakening. That combination almost never happens together. And it's signaling concerns about future inflation. Trade wars …

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393: AI is a Threat to SaaS Multiples 23:57

13d ago23:57

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Software-as-a-service business acquisitions are in trouble. What is responsible for a downward trend in multiples and acquisition dollar amounts? It has a lot to do with AI, but it may not be what you think. I recently recorded an in-depth session for Rob Walling's SaaS Launchpad. This module is called AI in SaaS, and I share over a dozen pitfall…

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Rachel Rodgers: This Multimillionaire Started With $330,000 in Debt and a $41,000 Salary 1:37:19

16d ago1:37:19

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#613: Rachel Rodgers graduated from law school with $330,000 in student loans. Her starting salary? Just $41,000. Most people would have accepted this crushing debt-to-income ratio. They'd slowly chip away at payments for decades. Rodgers had a different plan. She deferred her loans and started her own virtual law practice in 2008 — during the rece…

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Google’s Secret AI Tool Builds $10k Websites FREE 1:00:59

17d ago1:00:59

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Send us a text Get all the prompts & tools used in this video: https://www.authorityhacker.com/freeb... --- Think building a professional website costs thousands and takes weeks? Imagine crafting a $10,000-level website or landing page yourself, in just a few hours, for ABSOLUTELY FREE. Slash your current website costs or even launch a profitable w…

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392: Building AI Businesses Without Breaking the Internet 22:48

20d ago22:48

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Ever heard of model collapse? It occurs when AI models are trained on the outputs of previous AI models. And it's not pretty. I recently recorded an in-depth session for Rob Walling's SaaS Launchpad. This module is called AI in SaaS, and I share over a dozen pitfalls, unobvious risks, and hard-earned insights from my own AI SaaS building journey.…

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How to Know If You're Cut Out for Entrepreneurship Before You Risk Everything, with Grant Sabatier 1:17:46

21d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Grant Sabatier never worked in retail, never worked in a bookstore, and had no idea what he was doing when he opened Clintonville Books in Columbus, Ohio. But that's exactly the point. The experiment required 1,200 hours of solo work — measuring spaces, moving 40,000 books, and navigating city regulations. But it taught him something crucial: even …

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Q&A: Is It REALLY Different This Time? 1:09:25

23d ago1:09:25

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#611: With the state of the world changing so rapidly, Lesley is struggling to accept that “this time isn’t different.” Does the past still reliably inform the present in the face of major decisions today? An anonymous caller and her husband want to achieve financial independence through real estate within 10 years. Is it better to pay off existing…

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Your Goals Might Be Killing You (Literally), with Sebastien Page 1:34:59

27d ago1:34:59

1:34:59

In 2005, Sebastien Page nearly died from a mysterious bacterial infection that doctors couldn't diagnose for a week. A single observant physician noticed cuts on his toes from running in wet terrain and connected the dots. The experience forced Page to confront mortality — and completely changed how he thinks about goals. Page, the chief investment…

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391: AI is Flipping Our Relationship with Technology 25:32

27d ago25:32

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Second brains were all the rage a year ago. Now, it feels like we're not just externalizing our thoughts; we're training a much bigger, much less personal brain. A first brain. THE brain. Is this a good thing? Are we truly the beneficiaries here? The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ai-is-flipping-our-relationship-with-technology/ The …

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Q&A: How Not To Screw Up Retirement Spending 1:18:49

1M ago1:18:49

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Eva is approaching financial independence, but she’s worried about messing up the transition. How does she set her portfolio up for success during the drawdown years of early retirement? Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I deep-dive into this question in today’s episode. Enjoy! P.S. Got a question? Leave it here. Episodes about the Efficie…

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Healthy Na Ba 'To? 32:45

1M ago32:45

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What does it really mean to be healthy? Jim and Saab get into the 4 pillars of health they're learning to prioritize now that they know better. AIA Philippines believes that health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and they actually have support for every kind of wellness journey. Whether your version of healthy is sleeping better, saving more, or finally s…

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The Stoic Path to Wealth, with Billionaire Investor and Philanthropist Robert Rosenkrantz 1:25:18

1M ago1:25:18

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#608: At age seven, Robert Rosenkrantz made a decision that would shape his entire life: he would take full responsibility for his future. As a child, Rosenkrantz watched his parents struggle financially. His father was unemployed for two years, and his mother worked as a drugstore clerk. Their financial insecurity was painfully obvious to young Ro…

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390: When to Choose Local LLMs vs APIs 16:39

1M ago16:39

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When I started Podscan, I wanted to go full local AI. Self-hosted, self-managed, self-serving. But that tune has changed. Here's what to think about when contemplating a local AI strategy. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/when-to-choose-local-llms-vs-apis-a-founders-real-world-guide/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/390…

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Q&A: Remember When Money Advice Came From Just One Book at the Library? 1:24:46

1M ago1:24:46

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#607: George is a worried baby boomer, wondering if today’s generation is drowning in the noise of today’s financial landscape. How does one find a balance between information and overload? Heather is stunned by the notion that renting could make more financial sense than buying. Where she’s from, the numbers seem to always swing in favor of owning…

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Can You Really Afford to Die? - with Hospice and Oncology Nurse Suzanne O’Brien 1:17:52

1M ago1:17:52

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#606: Hospice nurse and end-of-life educator Suzanne O’Brien joins us to discuss the financial realities of dying in America — and they might surprise you. Remember Aretha Franklin? Her handwritten will was found in her couch cushions after she passed away. Despite her substantial wealth, this simple document was legally upheld. It's a powerful rem…

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389: The Founder's First Hire: When to Let Go of Your Weaknesses 14:06

1M ago14:06

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It's time. Solopreneurship works for a while, but it can't last forever. Not for me, not for Podscan. We need help. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-founders-first-hire-when-to-let-go-of-your-weaknesses/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/389-the-founders-first-hire-when-to-let-go-of-your-weaknesses Check out Podscan,…

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5 AI Agents that can make you $1k/Day 1:05:20

1M ago1:05:20

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Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Think AI is just for simple tasks? Imagine going from zero to $1,000 per day by creating AI agents that deliver high-value services like expert-level email newsletters, content marketing, or even SEO, with clients paying $5-10k/month.…

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Q&A: My Boss Said Return to Office. So I’m Quitting. 46:57

1M ago46:57

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#605: In light of recent federal mandates to return to the office, Pedro is having a hard time giving up on his fully remote lifestyle. Is there a creative solution to his dilemma? An anonymous caller is excited to move abroad permanently. How should she structure her investments to support her international lifestyle while maintaining a home base …

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Mulled Wine & Map Pins: Planning Our Christmas Market Adventures 38:58

1M ago38:58

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Today on Travel Chat: Ashley and Emily are finally making a dream come true—their ultimate bestie trip to the European Christmas Markets! 🎄✨ After years of dreaming and scheming, it’s really happening, and they couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, they dive into their wishlist itinerary, chat about the charming cities they hope to visit, and …

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Sneezing Regulation and Smart Parenting with Ronna Capili Bonifacio 46:31

2M ago46:31

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In this episode, we kick things off with some stuff we need to get off our chest, like the question: Have you ever had to sneeze while driving? Then we sit down with the Editor-in-Chief of Smart Parenting, Ronna Capili Bonifacio (@ronnabonifacio), to dive into parenting in the digital age, the myth of knowing everything, decision-making as parents,…

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First Friday: How April’s Tariffs Changed the Economy 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

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#604: The biggest trade shake-up in 135 years is happening right now. April brought tariff levels that economists say haven't been seen since the 1890s, creating ripple effects throughout the economy. We're seeing a stark disconnect between official economic data and how people feel about their financial future. While the economy added 177,000 jobs…

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388: The Job To Be Done: Understanding Customer Value Communication 11:44

2M ago11:44

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PMF is MIA without JTBD. Make sense? :D The "job to be done" sits at the core of my customer's use of my product. I need to understand it to understand them. To fathom their needs. This week, I'll share how I approach that — and why it's taken me years to get here. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-job-to-be-done-understanding-c…

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Q&A: Who Actually Makes Money From Gold and Silver These Days? 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

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#603: Bethany’s partner wants to invest most of their money in gold and silver, but no one seems to talk about this kind of investing. Is this a red flag or a potential opportunity? Diana is worried she’s been saving too much for her kids’ college - hundreds of dollars a month since they were born. How does she know when to stop? Wendy’s pension an…

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Ashley’s Finally Making Her Move! 54:35

2M ago54:35

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This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, things get personal—and a little wild! After chatting about it forever, Ashley is finally taking the plunge: she’s making a major move and starting fresh in a brand-new city. Tune in to hear where she's headed and why now felt like the perfect time to take the leap. She also shares how she’s designing…

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False Anxiety and Throwing Chairs & Bottles 18:58

2M ago18:58

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This week, we share some pretty appalling experiences we had during high school and corporate life, and differentiate between what is "true" and what is "false" anxiety. To support the pod, join us on jimandsaab.com and chaoscontrolclub.com!

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The Surprising Science of Six-Figure Thinking 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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#602: Ever looked back at an old Facebook post and cringed? According to Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic, that discomfort is evidence of something powerful: your personality has changed, even if you didn't notice it happening. In our latest episode, Khazan, who recently wrote a book on the science of personality change, breaks down how ou…

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387: Your API Documentation is Not For Developers Anymore 11:05

2M ago11:05

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API docs used to be by and for developers. Now, non-technical people use AI tools to build integrations into our SaaS products. We need to rethink how we communicate with them (and the AI agents that write their code). The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/your-api-documentation-is-not-for-developers-anymore/ The podcast episode: https:…

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ChatGPT o3 UPGRADE: This Changes Everything 53:44

2M ago53:44

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Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? Sign up for our Newsletter. Weekly exclusive tips: https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Think you've mastered ChatGPT? Recent updates, new models (like O3 & O4 mini), and hidden features mean you might be missing out on its true power, feeling like you're drinking from a…

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Emily FINALLY Gets the HYPE About Hawaii 48:01

2M ago48:01

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**Thank you all for your patience and messages- the tech issues have been fixed! Enjoy the episode!** Ashley and Emily are back—and this time, they're talking all things HAWAII! 🌺🌴 As East Coasters, Hawaii hasn’t always been at the top of their travel list (so many closer bucket-list spots!). But when Emily flew out to visit a friend, everything ch…

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Q&A: The Stock Market Sucks. Is Private Equity Any Better? 56:53

2M ago56:53

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#601: Nick and his wife have $100,000 to invest, but they’re worried about the volatility of the current stock market. Should they look into alternative investments such as private equity? Even though Roth IRAs come with tax-free withdrawals in retirement, Josh is worried about his tax bracket going up and neutralizing the benefits. Is he right to …

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GPT-4o Just Replaced Your Designers (For Free) 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

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Send us a text ChatGPT just unleashed groundbreaking image generation, changing the game for visual content overnight. In this episode, we dive deep into this powerful new feature, moving beyond the memes to uncover its real business potential. We reveal 4 specific techniques—rarely discussed elsewhere—that unlock vastly superior results compared t…

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If You're Bored, Just Go To Space 22:34

2M ago22:34

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Hope you had a blessed Holy Week celebration, Podkids!! Happy Easter 💖 This week, Saab attempts Jim's usual run-down of topic tidbits–the new Beatles film series, Katy Perry flying to space, her "best year" theory, and more. (Watch till the end for a bonus episode with a very special guest!🤗) To support the pod, join us at jimandsaab.com and chaosc…

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Mini-Retirements Are the New Early Retirement – with Mom of Six, Jillian Johnsrud 1:43:09

2M ago1:43:09

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#600: Jillian Johnsrud was falling apart. After suffering a miscarriage, she couldn't pull herself together to return to her job as a youth pastor in DC. She decided to take a month off. That unexpected break became Jillian's first "mini-retirement" — a deliberate step away from work for at least 30 days to focus on something meaningful. Today, Jil…

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386: One Year of Podscan: Reflecting on Tech & Business Decisions 24:23

2M ago24:23

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This week, I'm sharing behind-the-scenes choices that allowed Podscan's growth from a small experiment to a thriving business. I'll delve into the choices I've made and how some have worked better than others. I'll explore the key decisions that have driven our success, such as selecting the right tools and technology, and utilizing AI to enhance t…

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Build $10k apps in 30 minutes with AI (Full tutorial) 58:40

2M ago58:40

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Send us a text Want more AI tips & tricks for marketers & business owners? Sign up for our Newsletter. Weekly exclusive tips: https://www.authorityhacker.com/subsc... Felt limited by coding skills or steep developer costs? AI just unlocked the ability for anyone to build custom web tools, obliterating the traditional $10k price tag and months-long …

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