We continue the conversation with Darrel Lerner, getting into how things operate day to day once you’re in it, including LinkedIn strategy, inbound leads, consulting structure, pricing, and managing demand. The conversation also moves into AI, ChatGPT, and how fast everything is shifting across content and product building, including vibe coding and automation, along with authenticity online and “AI slop.” We also touch on Syndicate 11, a private creator community with a combined reach of over 600 million, hosting networking events that bring together around 750 talents including creators, models, artists, musicians, athletes. Chapters: 00:00 – Madi's goal of owning equity in 10 businesses and why LinkedIn is her best shot at it 01:57 – Why Darrell soured on LinkedIn, AI slop, and the guy using ChatGPT to answer his own emails 05:09 – Why adaptability is now the most valuable skill and what happens when knowledge becomes a prompt 07:20 – What vibe coding actually is and which tools to start with if you have zero coding experience 09:06 – Pre-qualifying clients with a Google form and how to stop wasting time on lowball offers 12:17 – What fractional work means, what to charge, and why New York lets you charge more 14:23 – Why your best future clients are silent lurkers, not the loud ones in your comments 16:52 – AI spam on LinkedIn, em dashes as a red flag, and the art of spotting a bot 18:58 – How fast AI is moving compared to the early internet and why you have to be okay being disoriented 21:00 – Why ideas matter as much as execution now that AI has commoditized the build 21:41 – How Darrell and Levi met through a group chat and built Syndicate 11 from a two-hour conversation 25:46 – Why moving to New York City forced Madi to finally pick a lane Come on the pod, sponsor an episode, collab, or just reach out  ⁠▫️ https://linktr.ee/maditellsall Follow my world outside the podcast (food, tailgates, health, behind-the-scenes life) ⁠▫️ https://linktr.ee/madelinehall.nyc Thanks for being here guys. Like, share and subscribe! Catch me yap same time next week, bring snacks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Building a $100M Business: Darrel on Startups, Scale & Strategy (Part 2)

APR 14, 202630 MIN
MaDi Tells All - Buffalo to Building Brands

Building a $100M Business: Darrel on Startups, Scale & Strategy (Part 2)

APR 14, 202630 MIN

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We continue the conversation with Darrel Lerner, getting into how things operate day to day once you’re in it, including LinkedIn strategy, inbound leads, consulting structure, pricing, and managing demand. The conversation also moves into AI, ChatGPT, and how fast everything is shifting across content and product building, including vibe coding and automation, along with authenticity online and “AI slop.” We also touch on Syndicate 11, a private creator community with a combined reach of over 600 million, hosting networking events that bring together around 750 talents including creators, models, artists, musicians, athletes. Chapters: 00:00 – Madi's goal of owning equity in 10 businesses and why LinkedIn is her best shot at it 01:57 – Why Darrell soured on LinkedIn, AI slop, and the guy using ChatGPT to answer his own emails 05:09 – Why adaptability is now the most valuable skill and what happens when knowledge becomes a prompt 07:20 – What vibe coding actually is and which tools to start with if you have zero coding experience 09:06 – Pre-qualifying clients with a Google form and how to stop wasting time on lowball offers 12:17 – What fractional work means, what to charge, and why New York lets you charge more 14:23 – Why your best future clients are silent lurkers, not the loud ones in your comments 16:52 – AI spam on LinkedIn, em dashes as a red flag, and the art of spotting a bot 18:58 – How fast AI is moving compared to the early internet and why you have to be okay being disoriented 21:00 – Why ideas matter as much as execution now that AI has commoditized the build 21:41 – How Darrell and Levi met through a group chat and built Syndicate 11 from a two-hour conversation 25:46 – Why moving to New York City forced Madi to finally pick a lane Come on the pod, sponsor an episode, collab, or just reach out  ⁠▫️ https://linktr.ee/maditellsall Follow my world outside the podcast (food, tailgates, health, behind-the-scenes life) ⁠▫️ https://linktr.ee/madelinehall.nyc Thanks for being here guys. Like, share and subscribe! Catch me yap same time next week, bring snacks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices