
#846 Can Your Business Beat the S&P 500?
About this episode
Dan and Ian hop on the mic to talk about spending money to make more money in your business, getting financial assistance with AI, how to decide where you should live and work in 2026, and agentic AI use cases.
Meet lifestyle founders in Mexico this May
Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK
Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits
Live Well on Less Than You Think by Fred Brock
“The End of the Office” by Andrew Yang
“How to replace your bookkeeper with AI” by Dan Norris
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) What Founders Are Talking About in Mexico This May
(00:03:45) How to Spend Money to Make Money in Your Business
(00:08:12) Using AI to Help You With Financials
(00:19:16) How to Decide Where to Live and Work Remotely in 2026
(00:30:42) What’s New With Agentic AI
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Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella.
PLAYLIST:
How to Build a 6-Figure Digital Business with Claude Code
4 Ways to Start a Business From Scratch in 2026
Financial Traps & Profit Truths
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