#736 - Luck Isn’t Random: Tai & John Lee’s Playbook for Making It

Roy Lee, founder of Cluely, went from being kicked out of Columbia to building a company valued at over $100 million in just three months. In this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai and Roy dive into the rise of AI, the future of work, and how tools like Cluely are changing everything—from job interviews to billion-dollar business models. They debate whether AI will make humans the “pets” of machines, how AI might replace teachers and therapists, and if brain-chip integration is the inevitable next step. They also cover the marketing strategies behind Cluely’s explosive growth, where short-form content and growth hacking meet AI scale.  👉 Learn more about Cluely: https://cluely.com 👉 Follow Roy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/im_roy_lee 👉 Follow Tai for more insights: https://tailopez.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📞 Want direct access to Tai? Book a private call: https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcastOr text/WhatsApp “15 minutes” to +1 (786) 730-8374. In this talk, Tai Lopez breaks down the difference between being rich vs. wealthy, why most people pick arbitrary financial goals without thinking them through, and how genetics, psychology, and business models all shape your chances of success. From using Google Sheets to build smarter business plans, to asking yourself the “$10 million dice roll” question, Tai challenges you to rethink how far you really want to push in pursuit of money, fame, and freedom. He also dives into lessons from billionaires he’s worked with, what social clubs and memberships reveal about human psychology, and why chasing status often matters more than chasing dollars. 👉 This session was filmed in September 2024 at The Consulting Club, a mastermind event hosted by Niklas Pedde. To get access to all of the event recordings, visit: https://consultingclub.com/event-reco... 🔗 Check out Niklas Pedde’s YouTube channel here:    / @niklas-pedde   📞 Want direct access to Tai? Book a private call: https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcastOr text/WhatsApp “15 minutes” to +1 (786) 730-8374.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tai Lopez sits down with legendary “lunatic farmer” Joel Salatin—his first mentor—to talk work, purpose, food systems, and practical self-reliance. This conversation focuses on what it actually takes to build competence at home and in business. What you’ll learn: • “Make America Work Again” (MAWA): why meaningful work builds families and communities • Daily disciplines for health and clarity (sleep, reducing distractions, staying connected to real food) • Practical steps for urban and suburban listeners: cook from scratch, know your farmer, value provenance • Entrepreneurship on the farm: direct marketing, customer relationships, and honest incentives • Raising capable kids: responsibility, confidence, and learning by doing • Becoming a lifelong learner instead of chasing quick fixes Explore Joel’s work: • Polyface Farms: https://polyfacefarms.com/ (Find Joel's Books in the Store!) • The Lunatic Farmer (Joel’s blog): https://www.thelunaticfarmer.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai sits down with Johnny Mau, the entrepreneur behind a $1M/month sales floor and training company. Together, they dive into: How to escape competition by building monopolies and personal brands • Why sales floors are the most overlooked way to scale high-ticket offers  The resilience, conviction, and congruency it takes to succeed in sales  AI’s impact on advertising, lead generation, and the future of closing deals Whether you’re starting from zero or scaling past 7–8 figures, this conversation reveals practical frameworks you can use to survive the next decade of business. 👉 For the show notes and all of Johnny’s links, visit: https://TaiLopez.com/JohnnyPodcast 📱 Or text/WhatsApp “Johnny” to +1 (786) 730-8374 to request the notes. 📲 Download the Tai Lopez App:  iOS: https://www.tailopez.com/iphoneyt Android: https://www.tailopez.com/androidyt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Already past $10M and want help implementing the framework?Learn more here: https://www.18strategies.com/18strategiespodcast👉 To get the free 18 Strategies PDF mind map, text “18 Strategies” to +1 (786) 730-8374 (SMS or WhatsApp).Most advice online says “3 steps to scale.” If it were that simple, everyone would do it. Scaling from $10M to $100M+ is more like chess, not tic-tac-toe. It takes many moves, not one trick. In this video I walk you through my 18 Strategies, the real playbook I’ve used to do $100M in a month and scale companies to a $800M run rate. You’ll see why most founders stall, and how to build the systems, teams, and incentives to break through.Already past $10M and want help implementing the framework?Learn more here: https://www.18strategies.com/18strategiespodcast👉 To get the free 18 Strategies PDF mind map, text “18 Strategies” to +1 (786) 730-8374 (SMS or WhatsApp). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Turn a Messy Past into a High-Performance FutureCaron Butler went from a rough childhood and juvenile incarceration to NBA All-Star and now a coach/mentor shaping elite performers. In this live episode, Tai and Caron get brutally practical about turning chaos into discipline, managing A-players, the real “why,” and what actually works for health and performance (spoiler: cold plunges, bands, meditation).Subscribe for more conversations on wealth, health, and uncommon sense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tai Lopez sits down with John Lee to unpack why in-person events still create the biggest upside in an AI-eaten world. We cover wealth frequency (intention × action), how to engineer “luck,” the brand paradox of being everywhere yet exclusive, and practical plays for founders, creators, and intrapreneurs.*Resources & Mentions* All links, tools, and show notes: https://tailopez.com/johnlee Follow John Lee: Instagram + site on that page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why I Own 5 Homes But Never Travel (Multi-Home Living Strategy Explained) Most wealthy people get lifestyle design completely wrong. They think more travel = better life. But here's what millionaires and billionaires actually do... In this video, Tai Lopez breaks down his 4-home rotation system that eliminates travel stress while maximizing happiness, health, and wealth-building potential. 🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED: ✅ The 4-home strategy for optimal life design ✅ Why Dubai and New York are psychological traps ✅ Sun-chasing rotation for mental health ✅ The 80% rule for seamless transitions ✅ Thick vs thin market theory for life choices✅ How environment always beats willpower ✅ Country safety analysis using real data💰 BUSINESS RESOURCES: 📧 Free newsletter: https://www.tailopez.com/#connect 📱 Follow for daily insights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZGNLDywn8hgzqrC9Mlz_Pw📲 Connect with Tai: • Text/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 730-8374 • iOS App: https://www.tailopez.com/iphoneyt • Android App: https://www.tailopez.com/androidytSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If you could watch one video and finally understand all of life… this is it. I break down money, love, happiness, and why we’re all anxious in the modern world. This is my attempt at the unified theory of human existence."What if you could understand all of life in one framework? In this video, Tai Lopez dives deep into what he calls the Grand Theory of Everything—the tension between three forces that shape human existence: Your ego (the self at the center of your experience) Your tribal instincts (family, survival, and primal drives) The global society (laws, morals, and systems much larger than the tribe) Tai explains how this clash between the “small world” and the “big world” explains modern struggles like anxiety, relationships, money, morality, and even politics. From ancient tribes to the industrial revolution to today’s hyper-connected cities, he reveals how our DNA still pulls us toward tribal living—even while society pushes us into global conformity. Learn why so many people feel confused, anxious, and unfulfilled in modern life, and how to manipulate your environment to regain balance, happiness, and success. 📌 Topics covered: Why money is a social currency and why it causes so much stress  The rise of anxiety in the modern age  Tribal instincts vs. global morality (and how this affects love, marriage, and family)  Why entrepreneurs and high achievers still feel “it’s never enough”  Practical ways to balance the small world and big world in your life 👉 Watch until the end to learn Tai’s solution: creating a lifestyle that blends primitive simplicity with modern opportunity. 📲 Connect with Tai: Text/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 730-8374 iOS App: https://www.tailopez.com/iphoneyt Android App: https://www.tailopez.com/androidyt  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your AWARENESS back! In this raw video from one of his company Zoom calls, Tai Lopez breaks down how the most successful people—from Alexander the Great’s life-saving bodyguard to today’s elite billionaires—share one common superpower: razor-sharp awareness. This isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of leadership, wealth, and lasting success. And it just happens to be the very first step in Tai’s original 67 Steps program. 👉 Ready to level up your awareness and build your own empire? Start the 67 Steps today: https://www.67steps.com/new67stepspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.