Open Residency

Open Residency

The show for ambitious operators scaling their businesses. Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency is built around a simple idea: learn from the people who’ve already figured out what most entrepreneurs are still trying to solve—so you can become a more well-rounded operator. Mark sits down with the operators, marketers, creators, and specialists who are world-class at their craft. These conversations go far beyond what they’ve built and why—they break down exactly how they’ve done it. The tactical insights, frameworks, and decision-making processes that help you think c

  1. Dan Martell - The AI Playbook Every Founder Needs in 2026

    31 Mar

    Dan Martell - The AI Playbook Every Founder Needs in 2026

    Dan Martell is giving you the AI Operator Playbook, and it's in the link below. It's the exact system he uses to run 17 companies with a 1-person finance team, including his full 8-tool stack ranked, the Master Prompt Architecture that gives any AI five-year-colleague-level context in one upload, and the Zero Inbox System he has used for 3 years without reading a single email himself. The part most founders never reach: why using AI for content and marketing is the lowest-leverage move you can make, and which lever actually triples profit in 60 days. Download it free: https://openresidency.com/dan-martell-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=dan_martell_playbook&utm_term=playbook&utm_content=playbook_download_form In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Dan Martell, investor, entrepreneur, and one of the most followed voices in AI, to break down what's actually happening at the frontier of artificial intelligence. Dan tier-ranks the top AI tools, explains why most people are using AI completely wrong, and reveals the reverse prompting framework that's changing how he builds companies. We also go deep on the future of work… why AI-first operators are replacing entire departments, how Dan built Martell Ventures to 225M monthly impressions, and what it really means to buy back your time in the age of agents. If you're serious about building in 2026, this one is required listening. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:50 You've Tested 500 AI Tools And Narrowed Down To The Top 8. Let's Start With ChatGPT. 00:02:33 What About Claude? 00:14:47 Do You Recommend People Going Super Wide Or All In On One? 00:17:14 What About Gemini? 00:18:54 What About Grok? 00:25:29 What is Wispr Flow? 00:34:29 What is Apex.host? 00:39:30 How Do You Stay Up To Date With All The AI News And Noise? 00:45:05 What Is Moltbook? 00:54:16 What's The Best Way To Structure Prompts Across Your Company? 01:03:19 How Do You Use AI As A Business Leverage? 01:07:52 Quickstrike Questions 📬 GET IN TOUCH WITH OPEN RESIDENCY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbrazil/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/ Website: https://openresidency.com/ Email: info@openresidency.com 🎯 Powered by beehiiv Use code MARK30 for 30% off Link: https://beehiiv.link/n8whln 🎯 Powered by Poppy A visual AI workspace for thinkers who hate linear chat. Get $25 off: getpoppy.ai/OpenResidency (use code "OR")

    1hr 28min
  2. Samir Chaudry - How To Actually Dominate YouTube in 2026

    19 Jan

    Samir Chaudry - How To Actually Dominate YouTube in 2026

    👉 Join our private community for operators, marketers, and creators (waitlist) - https://www.newsletter-signup.com/or/ ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/samir-chaudry TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Trailer 00:01:16 The 3 Rules of YouTube 00:12:27 How to Properly Think About Your Audience 00:24:14 How To Get Good At Title and Thumbnail 00:37:00 How To Research A Vertical 00:42:57 How To Avoid Burnout 00:47:11 The Hidden Problems With Podcasts Today 00:55:21 Respecting the Viewer's Time 01:01:04 How Do You Look at Retention? 01:05:11 Most Important Metrics for YouTube 01:16:16 The Business of Colin and Samir 01:18:20 Working With Sponsors and Big Brands 01:34:28 Small Deals vs. Big Deals 01:37:36 The Education Business 01:45:20 Learnings From Press Publish NYC 01:50:09 What Are You Excited About? 01:54:49 The Palisades Fire 02:13:42 The Future of the Media Landscape 02:28:15 Working With Colin For Over 10 Years 02:29:42 Quickstrike Questions In this episode, we sit down with Samir Chaudry, co-host of Colin and Samir, for a deep conversation about relevance, creative longevity, and what it actually takes to build a career in the modern media landscape. Samir breaks down how creators stay relevant as platforms, formats, and audience expectations constantly shift — and what metrics actually matter in building a lasting media business. 🎙 GUEST Samir Chaudry Website: https://colinandsamir.com 📬 GET IN TOUCH Instagram: https://instagram.com/openresidency Website: https://openresidency.com/ 🎯 Powered by Manychat 🔗 Learn more: https://manychat.com/ 🎯 Powered by Poppy Get $25 off: https://getpoppy.ai/OpenResidency (use code "OR")

    2h 37m
  3. Dan Koe - How To Get Ahead Of 99% Of People in 2026

    30/12/2025

    Dan Koe - How To Get Ahead Of 99% Of People in 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Dan Koe for a deep conversation about building a Future Proof Skill Stack, navigating AI, and designing a life that isn't dictated by someone else's goals. Dan breaks down why the most important skills today aren't technical, but meta — learning how to learn, how to think, and how to earn. We explore how AI is accelerating the need for adaptability, why taste, narrative, and trust are becoming the real moats, and how creators can stop chasing niches and instead become the niche.

    1hr 35min
  4. Mark Manson - When Quitting Is the Smartest Business Move

    17/12/2025

    Mark Manson - When Quitting Is the Smartest Business Move

    In this episode, we sit down with Mark Manson, bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, for a wide-ranging conversation about pain, purpose, momentum, and what it actually takes to build a meaningful life. Mark explains why you can’t want the reward without wanting the cost, how suffering is often self-created through the stories we tell ourselves, and why momentum—not motivation—is the real driver of progress.   We go deep on relationships and dating — romance vs compatibility, conditional love, commitment, self-sabotage, and how to know if you’re actually ready for a serious partnership. Mark shares the biggest dating mistakes people make today, and how alignment beats excitement. We also explore creativity, writing, money, building and scaling a new AI company, and why Mark believes AI will fundamentally reshape personal growth, therapy, and the future of self-help.

    2h 20m
  5. Sean Frank - E-Commerce Masterclass: How to Build, Scale & Win in 2026

    05/12/2025

    Sean Frank - E-Commerce Masterclass: How to Build, Scale & Win in 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, for a deep dive into the systems behind one of the most profitable e-commerce brands operating today. Sean breaks down how Ridge confidently spends $100K/day on ads, why simplicity beats cleverness in performance creative, and the disciplined frameworks that allow Ridge to scale without outside capital. He also shares something he rarely talks about publicly: Ridge's biggest weakness — and why it's actually the one unfair advantage smaller brands still have in 2026. We unpack Ridge's entire performance machine: producing 200+ ad variations every month, hiring creators with editing instincts, building agency-less teams, and treating ad economics with ruthless clarity. Sean explains why most brands fail before they even have a product worth selling, what founders still misunderstand about Meta, and how operational discipline is becoming the new moat in e-commerce. This conversation is a masterclass in scaling, creative iteration, and building lean teams that win — even as the landscape gets harder.

    2h 9m
  6. George Heaton - The Clothing Brand That Should’ve Died, But Became a Cult

    25/11/2025

    George Heaton - The Clothing Brand That Should’ve Died, But Became a Cult

    In this episode, I sit down with George Heaton to unpack how a two-year trademark battle nearly ended Represent and how surviving it ignited the creative fire that pushed the brand into its biggest years ever. He breaks down the personal brand flywheel, product discipline, and offline community strategy that helped turn Represent into one of the most influential modern apparel labels today.

    1hr 55min
  7. Simon Molnar - Why Stores Are Struggling — and How to Reinvent Them

    18/11/2025

    Simon Molnar - Why Stores Are Struggling — and How to Reinvent Them

    In this episode, I sit down with Simon Molnar, founder of Flagship.ai, to break down why 83% of shopping still happens in-store — yet most stores run with almost no data. Simon explains how visual merchandising became the most overlooked lever in retail, why brands misjudge store performance, and how Flagship built the square-foot-level “money map” that finally gives brick-and-mortar the same funnel e-commerce has.We also dive into Simon’s leadership philosophy shaped by Afterpay’s $29B rise — hiring for humility, building A-players, and making every store matter through objective data. This conversation is a masterclass in retail reinvention, operational clarity, and building teams that raise the standard.

    1hr 43min
  8. Joel Kocher - This $200M CEO Discovered What Cardiologists Won't Tell You

    29/10/2025

    Joel Kocher - This $200M CEO Discovered What Cardiologists Won't Tell You

    In this episode, I sit down with Joel Kocher, the 70-year-old CEO & Co-Founder of Humann, a $200M company redefining cardiovascular health. We unpack how Joel went from early retirement and burnout to discovering the "miracle molecule" nitric oxide — the foundation behind Humann's science-backed approach to longevity. He explains why most people misunderstand heart health, how clinical trials became his edge, and what it takes to build a lasting company.We also dive deep into leadership — from his years as the #2 at Dell to lessons learned from Michael Dell and Steve Jobs. Joel shares the mindset that's kept him young, the frameworks that landed Humann on the Inc. 5000 list ten times, and why focus, conviction, and adaptability matter more than ever in business and life.This conversation is a deep dive into longevity, leadership, and what it really takes to stay young — in business and in life. Enjoy!

    1hr 54min
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The show for ambitious operators scaling their businesses. Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency is built around a simple idea: learn from the people who’ve already figured out what most entrepreneurs are still trying to solve—so you can become a more well-rounded operator. Mark sits down with the operators, marketers, creators, and specialists who are world-class at their craft. These conversations go far beyond what they’ve built and why—they break down exactly how they’ve done it. The tactical insights, frameworks, and decision-making processes that help you think c

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  • Creator
    Open Residency
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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