There’s something wild about reaching a major milestone—like selling your company—only to realize you’re not sure who you are without it. That’s exactly where Serial Entrepreneur and 19x Bestselling Author, Mike Koenigs, found himself, and it sparked a whole new chapter. In this episode, we talk about how AI became a game-changer in his journey of reinvention, and how it can do the same for other founders feeling stuck, anxious, or wondering what’s next. Mike gets real about the pressure to stay relevant and the inner battles that almost all founders face.
We get into what it actually looks like to lead with AI instead of just reacting to it. Mike breaks down the difference between chasing shiny tools and building something sustainable—and why being a curious generalist might be your biggest edge right now. He also shares how a simple but profound insight from Dan Sullivan helped him stop living in a constant state of stress and start creating with more ease.
What makes this conversation special isn’t just the success stories—it’s the honesty about what it takes to start over when the world (and tech) is moving fast. We talk about his latest work, Your Next Act, and how to build a business that actually fits the life you want now. If you’ve been feeling behind or overwhelmed, this conversation might feel like a deep breath.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction.
[00:03:34] Technology creating new job opportunities.
[00:12:40] The reality of business stress.
[00:14:38] Publish and Profit – spotting a market shift
[00:18:11] The greatest fear of founders.
[00:20:33] The dilemma majority of founders face after exit.
[00:24:23] Hiring a challenging COO.
[00:29:34] AI and its impact on business.
[00:32:40] Resourcefulness in the AI age.
[00:35:01] Elevating brand status and authority.
[00:38:29] Mental health and technology.
Memorable Quotes:
"Unresourceful people have no place in any position in any business any longer because you can learn how to do anything and refine your thinking with the help of AI." [00:32:45] – Mike Koenigs
"If you don't pay, you don't pay attention." [00:36:23] – Mike Koenigs
Links Mentioned:
The AI Accelerator: https://aiaccelerator.com/free
The AI Accelerator (AI Mic Version): https://mikekoenigs.com/AIpodcast
Your Next Act: https://mikekoenigs.com/free
Your Next Act Podcast: https://mikekoenigs.com/YNAPC
Super Power Accelerator: https://superpoweraccelerator.com/
Connect with Mike Koenigs:
Website: https://www.mikekoenigs.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MikeKoenigs/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs
Twitter/X: https://x.com/MikeKoenigsReal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/MikeKoenigs
Connect with Eric Berman:
Website: https://speakeasymastermind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericberman/
Produced by Evolved Podcasting:www.evolvedpodcasting.com <
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