Episodes

Ecom, AI, & Scaling to 100k Months - TJ Bongiorno
March 19, 2026

Ecom, AI, & Scaling to 100k Months - TJ Bongiorno

Send us Fan Mail TJ Bongiorno of The Outgoing Co joins The Alchemist's Library to break down how he scaled his ecommerce brand past $100K months using Meta ads, landing pages, and a subscription-first business model. From bootstrapping his DTC supplement brand to rebranding from Ramp Health to Audi…

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The Best Way to Make Money with AI in 2026 - David Reineke
March 17, 2026

The Best Way to Make Money with AI in 2026 - David Reineke

Send a text David Reineke, founder of Synthesis AI and former PayPal account executive, breaks down the best way to make money with AI in 2026 — from building an AI voice agent business to becoming a market maker in the age of artificial intelligence. In this conversation, David shares how he boots…

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Jeremy Haynes Gives 5 Struggling Businesses a $1M/Month Plan
March 12, 2026

Jeremy Haynes Gives 5 Struggling Businesses a $1M/Month Plan

Send a text Jeremy Haynes breaks down 5 real struggling business owners and delivers a custom roadmap to scale each one to $1 million a month. From a $90K/month ecommerce agency stuck on lead quality, to a burnt-out health coach, a brand-new SMMA, a functional medicine doctor with untapped potentia…

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How to Make AI 100x Better at Marketing with Corey Haines
March 10, 2026

How to Make AI 100x Better at Marketing with Corey Haines

Send a text Learn how to make AI 100x better at marketing using Claude Code skills — downloadable prompt frameworks that turn AI into an expert-level marketer for email marketing, SEO audits, copywriting, and automation. In this episode, Corey Haines, creator of the open-source Marketing Skills rep…

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The Skills AI Is Killing (And What to Learn Instead)
March 9, 2026

The Skills AI Is Killing (And What to Learn Instead)

Send a text William Rivera scaled Ecom Degree to over $30 million using webinar funnels, personal branding, and paid ads — and now he's revealing which skills AI is making obsolete and what online business owners should learn instead. In this episode, we break down how AI tools like Manus, Claude, …

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How to Design Like a Creative Director With AI in 51 Minutes
March 5, 2026

How to Design Like a Creative Director With AI in 51 Minutes

Send a text Learn how to use AI image generation tools like Midjourney, Nano Banana Pro, and Flora to create stunning visuals, thumbnails, product photography, and brand assets — all with a creative director's workflow. Jamey Gannon breaks down his exact process for mood boarding, reference-based p…

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AI Expert: The Complete Guide to Understanding Openclaw
March 4, 2026

AI Expert: The Complete Guide to Understanding Openclaw

Send a text OpenClaw is the most talked-about AI agent platform right now — but is it actually worth it for business owners? In this episode of The Alchemist's Library, Ryan sits down with Michael Ryaboy to give you the complete guide to understanding OpenClaw, how AI agents work, what Claude Code …

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The Future Of Business (& the new MILLION dollar skill)
March 4, 2026

The Future Of Business (& the new MILLION dollar skill)

Send a text How do you build and scale an online business when AI is replacing entire skill sets? The new million dollar skill isn't coding, copywriting, or media buying — it's assembly. Josh Gavin is 23 years old, has created over 800 low-ticket offers, and partners with 7- and 8-figure creators t…

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Brute De Force, Ray Peat, & Business Building - Riley Lamont
Feb. 3, 2026

Brute De Force, Ray Peat, & Business Building - Riley Lamont

Send us a text In this conversation, Ryan and Riley delve into the intricacies of marketing, focusing on the art of offer creation, the psychology behind effective marketing strategies, and the unique challenges faced in high ticket health sales. They explore the allure of the info space, discussin…

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Kayak's Founder: "This Is the #1 Skill Young People Need Right Now"
Jan. 28, 2026

Kayak's Founder: "This Is the #1 Skill Young People Need Right Now"

Send us a text Paul English discusses the transformative impact of AI on careers, emphasizing the need for individuals to become AI-native and embrace new technologies. He highlights the importance of networking, teamwork, and personal development while also addressing the potential job losses due …

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The Speaking Expert: How To Speak Like a Genius
Jan. 20, 2026

The Speaking Expert: How To Speak Like a Genius

Send us a text Julian Treasure emphasizes the critical importance of listening as the foundation of effective communication. He discusses the communication skills pyramid, where listening forms the base, followed by speaking and presentation skills. Treasure introduces the four C's of listening: co…

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Stefan Georgie - The World's Best Marketer
Dec. 18, 2025

Stefan Georgie - The World's Best Marketer

Send us a text Stefan Georgie made $30M by age 23 and has scaled multiple 8-figure businesses. In this conversation, he reveals why AI is creating the biggest wealth transfer opportunity of our generation and why most people are missing it. The marketing world is being rewritten in real time. AI is…

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Traver Boehm: You're Too Distracted to Live (Here's The Solution)
Dec. 2, 2025

Traver Boehm: You're Too Distracted to Live (Here's The Solution)

Send us a text Traver Boehm is an author, men's work facilitator, and founder of the Uncivilized movement. What would you do if you only had one year left to live? Traver Boehm actually did it—designing a radical 12-month social experiment that transformed everything. From spending 28 days in compl…

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College Sports are Out of Control (and nobody cares)
Nov. 13, 2025

College Sports are Out of Control (and nobody cares)

Send us a text Dan Furman is the Executive Director of NIL at the University of Louisville, a strategist at the intersection of college athletics, business, and modern influence. College sports are in the middle of a once-in-a-century shift. NIL has rewritten how athletes build their brands, how pr…

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How Mike Michalowicz Taught Me to Build a Business That Runs Itself
Nov. 4, 2025

How Mike Michalowicz Taught Me to Build a Business That Runs Itself

Send us a text Mike Michalowicz is a entrepreneur and author. How can entrepreneurs truly understand the dynamics of business success and failure? Many either overlook the importance of financial management or get overwhelmed by it, turning straightforward principles into complex challenges. So how…

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Arlin Moore - My 30-Day “Do Nothing” Experiment Changed Everything
Oct. 29, 2025

Arlin Moore - My 30-Day “Do Nothing” Experiment Changed Everything

Send us a text Arlin Moore is an entrepreneur and creator exploring the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and business. From building communities and companies to diving deep into mysticism and self-realization, Arlin has been in a season of transformation, merging his spiritual awakening …

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Health, Ecom, & The Long Game of Entrepreneurship
Oct. 24, 2025

Health, Ecom, & The Long Game of Entrepreneurship

Send us a text My guest today is Nick Gilkey In this conversation, Nick shares his journey from struggling with ulcerative colitis to building a successful coaching business and now venturing into e-commerce. He discusses the importance of organic marketing, the challenges of paid advertising, and …

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I Built Plunge: A $200 Million Business Selling Cold Plunges
Sept. 30, 2025

I Built Plunge: A $200 Million Business Selling Cold Plunges

Send us a text Ryan Duey is the co-founder and CEO of Plunge, one of the fastest-growing brands in wellness and recovery. After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in Thailand, Ryan’s life took a radical turn—from spiritual exploration to building a $200 million company redefining modern cold therapy.…

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How To Learn Any Skill So Fast It Feels Illegal with Scott Young
Sept. 16, 2025

How To Learn Any Skill So Fast It Feels Illegal with Scott Young

Send us a text In this episode, Ryan Ayala sits down with Scott H. Young, the mastermind behind "Ultra Learning," to explore the art of mastering skills at lightning speed. Scott shares insights on breaking down complex learning into manageable pieces, the power of deliberate practice, and the role…

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Making Money is On Easy Mode in 2025, Just Start a Personal Brand ft. Owen Nurminen
Sept. 11, 2025

Making Money is On Easy Mode in 2025, Just Start a Personal Brand ft.…

Send us a text My guest today is Owen Nurminen In this episode we explore how building a personal brand can transform business opportunities, offering insights into leveraging social media for growth. Owen shares his journey from struggling with outreach to receiving lucrative offers, emphasizing t…

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POV: you're hangin w/ a 7 fig ecom founder Mason Kuhr
Sept. 3, 2025

POV: you're hangin w/ a 7 fig ecom founder Mason Kuhr

Send us a text Mason Kuhr is a an entrepreneur who delves into the intricacies of personal growth and business development. Mason shares his journey of self-discovery and the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining personal integrity. He explores the concept of unworthiness, the importan…

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POV: you're chillin w/ a 24 yr old who made millions from ai
Aug. 26, 2025

POV: you're chillin w/ a 24 yr old who made millions from ai

Send us a text Alex Heiden, also known as NoCodeAlex, is a serial entrepreneur and a pioneer in the no-code movement. Learn about Alex's journey from creating his first company, Closify, to becoming a prominent figure in the no-code community. Expect to hear insights on the future of app developmen…

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Aris Yeager "The European Kid" ON Gaining 2 Million Followers and The Startup Journey
July 7, 2025

Aris Yeager "The European Kid" ON Gaining 2 Million Followers and The…

Send us a text Aris Yeager known as the rich European kid on TikTok, shares his journey from creating a viral character to building a startup called Storytime. He discusses the importance of personal branding, networking, and the challenges of content creation. Aris emphasizes the need for consiste…

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Wade Houston ON How He Escaped The Rat Race After Hitting Rock Bottom
June 22, 2025

Wade Houston ON How He Escaped The Rat Race After Hitting Rock Bottom

Send us a text Wade Houston is a successful online coach and entrepreneur specializing in mindset, health, and business growth. After overcoming addiction and launching a fintech startup with Mastercard, he built 10X Health into a multi-seven-figure company. He now helps high-performers master thei…

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