🎙️ How I Escaped the Time Trap — And How You Can Too with AI
Hosted by Ed Drost | EdDrost.com

For decades, I traded time for dollars—thinking that’s what success looked like.
But no matter how hard I worked, I was always tied to the clock.
Sound familiar?

In this episode, I reveal how I broke free from the time-for-money trap at age 67—and how you can too using powerful, accessible AI tools that multiply your message, automate your efforts, and free up your life.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The hidden cost of traditional work models
✅ Why even high earners stay broke without systems
✅ How AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva, BigVu, and Podia helped me reclaim my time
✅ The 3 AI pillars that power my lifestyle business
✅ Why 2025 is the tipping point for entrepreneurs
✅ How you can get started—without quitting your job or learning to code

🎁 Grab Your Free Downloads:
🟩 AI Powered Lifestyle Business Blueprint
🟩 Wellness Is the New Wealth Guide

You don’t have to hustle harder—you just need smarter systems.

🎧 Hit play and begin your own AI awakening.

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https://www.eddrost.com/blog/the-great-ai-awakening
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How I Escaped the Time Trap_and How You Can Too with AI

🎙️ How to Position Yourself for the AI-Powered Economy — Ed Drost

Feeling behind in the AI revolution? You're not.

In this 3-minute power session, Ed Drost shares why positioning—not perfection—is the real edge in today’s economy. At 67, Ed transitioned from time-for-dollars burnout into an AI-powered lifestyle business. Now he’s teaching others how to turn clarity, content, and consistency into real momentum using automation and purpose.

This episode is for legacy-minded creators, coaches, and professionals ready to get seen, get paid, and build a business that works while they rest.

🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

The new definition of positioning in the age of AI

The 3 self-reflective questions to clarify your unique message

Why experience matters more than ever—when amplified by AI

The core tools to start building visibility and trust

How to get started (even if you feel late or lost)

📥 Want to Go Deeper?
🎁 Download the AI-Powered Lifestyle Business Blueprint
🎁 Grab your Wellness Is the New Wealth Blueprint
https://www.eddrost.com/blog/how-to-position-yourself-for-the-ai-powered-economy

💻 Learn more at: EdDrost.com

👇 Hit play and start positioning yourself for the next 12 months—before the world catches up.

How to Position Yourself for the AI-Powered Economy

Monetization Is a Mindset: How to Turn Value Into Income in Your Lifestyle Business
with Ed Drost | AI-Powered Lifestyle Business Series | Episode 10

What if the only thing standing between you and consistent income isn’t your content…
…it’s your mindset?

In this episode, Ed Drost—real estate appraiser turned AI-powered lifestyle entrepreneur—shares the 10 monetization shifts that helped him build a purpose-driven business at 67.

This isn’t about funnels, fluff, or fake urgency.
It’s about clarity, automation, and monetization using the tools you already have.

Whether you’re a coach, creator, or legacy leader over 50—this is your roadmap to profit with purpose in 2025.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
– Why most creators stay broke (and how to fix it)
– The monetization ladder that converts at every level
– Tools like ChatGPT, Podia, and BigVu for easy automation
– How to build a content-to-cashflow system with soft CTAs
– The #1 mindset that flips on income like a light switch

📥 Download Your Free Blueprint:
→ AI-Powered Lifestyle Business Blueprint
→ Wellness Is the New Wealth Guide
Get them now at 👉 EdDrost.com

🧠 Your wisdom is worthy of wealth.
Let’s build a business that works while you rest.

👉 Follow for weekly episodes on AI, legacy, lifestyle business, and monetization mastery.
https://www.eddrost.com/blog/monetization-is-a-mindset

🎙️ Ed Drost – Creating the New Entrepreneurial Movement

How I Started Monetizing My Content at 67 _With Zero Tech Overwhelm_

Design the One Offer That Builds Income and Freedom in 2025
with Ed Drost – The AI-Powered Lifestyle Business Mentor

🎧 Description:
You’re not stuck—you’re just one aligned offer away from building the income and freedom you’ve been chasing.

In this episode, I share the exact 3-part system I used to design, price, and position one signature offer that powers my lifestyle business—without trading time for dollars.

Whether you're a wellness entrepreneur, coach, or network marketer over 50, this episode will show you how to simplify your message, automate your delivery, and finally create an offer that sells while you sleep.

💡 What You’ll Discover:

The mindset shift that leads to clarity and income

How to package your expertise into a transformation-based offer

Pricing strategies that reflect the real value you bring

Positioning techniques that make your offer stand out

AI tools like ChatGPT, Podia, and Canva that automate your backend

🎁 Free Resource:
👉 Grab the Offer Builder Worksheet at EdDrost.com/Offer

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/design-the-one-offer-that-builds-income-and-freedom-in-2025

📌 Perfect for:
Legacy-minded entrepreneurs, coaches, and purpose-driven creators looking to thrive in the AI economy without burning out.

Design the One Offer That Builds Income and Freedom in 2025

🎧 Skip the $60K Marketing Team: 7 AI Tools That Do It All for Less than $150/Month

What if you could build a high-performing marketing system…
Without hiring a single team member…
And for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day?

Welcome to the AI-powered revolution.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact 7 AI tools I now use to replace an entire $60,000/year marketing team—running my content creation, email marketing, social media, video production, and automation for under $150/month.

At age 67, I’ve gone from solo appraiser to AI-powered lifestyle entrepreneur—and this tech stack has been my launchpad.

You’ll discover:
✅ The tools I use and what roles they replace
✅ Real-world results and time-saving tips
✅ How these systems helped me scale my business while working fewer hours
✅ A clear blueprint you can use—starting today

If you’re a solo entrepreneur, network marketer, coach, or legacy-driven business owner over 45… this episode is your permission slip to automate, simplify, and scale smart.

📥 Download the Free AI Marketing Stack Setup Blueprint:
👉 EdDrost.com

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/skip-60k-marketing-team-7-ai-tools-200-month

💬 Drop me a message: What’s your #1 task you'd love to automate this month?

🎧 Let’s build businesses that work while we rest.

How I Built a Full AI Marketing System for Under $150_Month

My 60-Minute AI Workflow That Creates 30 Days of Content"

🎧 Episode Description:

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Sunday morning ritual—the one-hour AI-powered workflow that lets me plan and create a full month of content while sipping coffee on my deck in Parkton, Maryland.

If you're a seasoned professional over 45 who’s tired of staring at blank screens, battling burnout, or falling behind in the content game, this is your breakthrough.

You'll hear how I went from 12 hours a week of frustration to building 30+ content pieces with ease using ChatGPT, Claude, Canva, and Metricool.

This isn’t theory. It’s the exact process that helped me grow my business 40%, save 11 hours a week, and finally feel proud of the way I show up online.

☕ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

My full 4-phase content creation system

The prompts I use every Sunday

How to sound authentic using AI

Tools that saved me $60K in marketing costs

And the mindset shift that changed everything

Download the free toolkit: [Insert Link Here]
Follow for weekly AI workflows, wellness, and wisdom from the porch.

Because building a business with purpose shouldn’t require burnout.

Check Out Blog Post https://www.eddrost.com/blog/how-to-create-a-month-of-content-in-one-hour-using-ai

Build your legacy with AI-powered simplicity—only at EdDrost.com



My 60-Minute AI Workflow That Plans 30 Days of Content

🎙️ How to Stay Authentic While Using AI in Your Business
In this audio episode, Ed Drost—67-year-old real estate veteran turned AI-powered lifestyle entrepreneur—shares how to protect your most valuable business asset in the age of automation: your authentic voice.

Too many creators are losing their edge by letting ChatGPT or Claude take the wheel without intention. But your voice, your story, and your energy are what create trust—and trust is the new currency of business.

This isn’t about resisting technology. It’s about learning how to use AI to sound more like you—not less.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover:

How to blend automation with authenticity

A simple framework to train AI tools in your unique tone

Why your voice matters more because of AI, not in spite of it

Real-life tools and tactics for legacy entrepreneurs and creators over 45

📥 Download the full AI + Authenticity Guide at EdDrost.com

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/stay-authentic-in-an-ai-powered-business-world

🎧 Listen in, and let’s build a business that reflects the life you actually want to live.



How to Stay Authentic with AI Content and Still Automate

🎙️ The Network Marketer’s Guide to Building Authority with AI

Three months ago, I hit rock bottom as a content creator in the network marketing world. My posts sounded robotic, my audience tuned out, and I was burning cash on Nowsite AI with little to show for it.

But that moment of truth sparked a transformation.

In this episode, I break down the exact Human-AI Authority Framework I developed to rebuild my credibility, create authentic content, and rank on Google’s front page—all while staying true to my voice.

You'll discover how to:

Avoid the common AI content traps that destroy trust

Blend your story with AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT

Repurpose like a pro using Canva, Podia, BigVu & StreamYard

Create a 30-day content strategy that feels authentic—not automated

Position yourself as a trusted authority in the AI-powered economy

This episode isn’t just about AI—it’s about using it to amplify your humanity, not replace it.

🎧 Whether you're a seasoned network marketer or just starting your online journey, this is the blueprint you’ve been searching for.

✨ For the full blog post and FREE downloads:
📘 The AI-Powered Lifestyle Business Blueprint
🌿 Wellness Is the New Wealth Blueprint
👉 Visit EdDrost.com to get yours now!

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/the-network-marketers-guide-to-building-authority-with-ai

The Network Marketer_s Guide to Building Authority with AI

🎧 Why Every Professional Over 45 Needs an AI-First Business Strategy
Hosted by Ed Drost | EdDrost.com

What if your decades of experience were your biggest unleveraged asset?

In this empowering episode, I share how I transitioned from 35 years as a real estate appraiser to building a fully automated, AI-powered lifestyle business at age 67. If you're a seasoned professional feeling stuck, burnt out, or simply ready for more—this conversation is for you.

Discover how to combine your wisdom with cutting-edge AI tools to create a business that works while you rest, scales with ease, and aligns with your purpose.

🎙️ Perfect for professionals in real estate, wellness, consulting, and network marketing who are ready to reclaim their time, amplify their impact, and future-proof their freedom.

✅ What you’ll hear in this episode:

The experience trap—and how to escape it

Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Canva & Podia that changed everything

The 6-month roadmap I followed to go from time-for-money to scalable freedom

Why now is the perfect moment for 45+ entrepreneurs to thrive with AI

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/ai-business-strategy-for-professionals-over-45

🌐 Learn more and take the Free AI Powered Lifestyle Business Blueprint at EdDrost.com

Why Every Professional Over 45 Needs an AI-First Business Strategy

🎧 Cold Prospecting Is Dead – Attract Leads While You Sleep With AI
Tired of chasing clients who don’t value your time? In this powerful episode, Ed Drost reveals why cold prospecting is officially obsolete—and how AI-powered attraction marketing is helping lifestyle entrepreneurs generate qualified leads without sacrificing freedom or dignity.

Whether you're a network marketer, coach, consultant, or seasoned pro ready for a smarter way to grow, this audio delivers the clarity and strategy you've been searching for.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

Why cold outreach kills confidence and authority

The 4 Pillars of AI-driven lead attraction

How to create content that pulls in ideal clients

Ed’s personal 90-day transformation from chasing to magnetizing

The exact AI systems that generate leads 24/7—even while he sleeps

📥 Want the full system?
Download your free AI Attraction Blueprint and discover how to automate authority, build trust at scale, and attract premium leads while you live your ideal lifestyle.

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/the-death-of-cold-prospecting

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Cold Prospecting Is Dead _ Attract Leads While You Sleep With AI

🎙️ The Lifestyle Business Operating System: How to Run Everything with AI
By Ed Drost | EdDrost.com

What if your business could run itself—while you rest, walk, or sip your morning coffee?

In this episode, I reveal how I used tools like Claude AI, N8N, Podia, and Canva to build a fully automated Lifestyle Business Operating System. It’s not about adding more to your plate—it’s about taking the weight off.

✅ You’ll learn how to:
– Replace burnout with balance using AI automation
– Create intelligent workflows that score leads and serve clients
– Automate content creation, customer journeys, and follow-up
– Integrate systems that work together—without losing the human touch
– Reclaim your time, increase your impact, and build a business that aligns with your life

This is for the purpose-driven entrepreneur who’s done chasing—and ready to attract, automate, and amplify.

🎁 Download the free Lifestyle Automation Blueprint at:

https://www.eddrost.com/blog/the-lifestyle-business-operating-system
🌐 EdDrost.com

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