Here’s EXACTLY what I’d do if I had to start over from scratch

7 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this concise advisory video, Dan Novaes presents a two‑phase strategy for building wealth from zero in 2026. Phase 1 involves becoming an AI automation expert for local businesses, creating a repeatable playbook, securing retainer contracts, and generating real income. Phase 2 leverages the cash flow and relationships from Phase 1 to locate retiring business owners, negotiate acquisitions—preferably with seller financing—and then digitize and scale those businesses to multiply their value. Novaes emphasizes that Phase 1 funds Phase 2, offering a clear pathway to real wealth and urging viewers to adopt the playbook.

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If I had to start from scratch in 2026 with nothing, no money, no network, no head start, this is exactly what I would do. Phase 1: Become the AI automation expert for local businesses. Build retainers, build the playbook, scale to real income. Phase 2: Use that access to identify, negotiate, and acquire real businesses from retiring owners. Use seller financing every time that's possible, then digitize them and multiply their value. Phase 1 funds Phase 2, builds real wealth. I didn't have this playbook when I started 13 years ago, and I wish I did. It would have saved me years of pain, pivots, and near bankruptcies. You have it now, so the only real question is, are you going to use it? If you want to get more of this, follow us and get all of our hacks for free.