Build a 7-Figure Media Machine with Just 2 People
What if you didn’t need a big team to scale big impact?
Most founders think you need a massive content team, complex tech stack, or massive ad budget to build a household brand. David Sidoni built the #1 podcast for first-time homebuyers, scaled to over 140,000 TikTok followers, and built a revenue-driving platform from his garage—all with a lean two-person media team, AI systems, and a clear customer journey.
He didn't start with celebrity status or Silicon Valley capital. He started with burnout from the broken real estate system and a vision to serve an underserved audience. What followed was a step-by-step journey from solo real estate agent to nationally recognized podcast educator with a business model that runs 24/7.
Let’s break down how he did it—and how you can use the same playbook to build a freedom-based business, even if you're a solo founder or just getting started.
From Burned-Out Broker to Evergreen Educator
“You’re only happy when you work with the Disneyland people.”
That’s what David’s wife told him in 2018, as he grew weary of the broken incentives in the traditional real estate system.
David had already been serving first-time homebuyers for over a decade—especially friends and workers at Disneyland, teachers, and firemen. But the deeper he got into the real estate world, the more he saw how little it actually served everyday people.
Brokers were optimizing for agents—not clients. And no one was building a trusted, educational brand for first-time buyers.
So, at 48 years old—with zero marketing experience—David made the leap.
He started a podcast.
The AI Freedom Method in Action
Evergreen Audience = Evergreen Content
David serves an evergreen audience: 1.2 million people buy their first home in the U.S. every year. That means his audience rotates—constantly renewing itself.
This gave him an edge most founders miss: he built once, then repurposed often.
He recorded over 340 podcast episodes sharing everything he knew about buying a home in unaffordable markets. Those episodes became the foundation of a media engine—now run through custom GPTs that pull insights, create scripts, and generate platform-specific content on demand.
“Why the hell would you do it the old way when AI can do it better, faster, and on-brand?”
— David Sidoni
Custom GPTs + Content Library = 10x Output
David trained his GPTs with:
Full brand guidelines
6 years of podcast transcripts
Frameworks and tone of voice
Now when the market shifts, he doesn’t start from scratch. He prompts his GPT with a question like, “What would Sidoni say about interest rate changes this week?”—and gets content tailored to his voice and audience in seconds.
This lets him publish faster, stay consistent, and stay present with his family—all without sacrificing quality or burning out his team.
How He Scaled TikTok from 7K to 140K
The Spark Ad Strategy
In August 2023, David caught wind of a new TikTok ad format: Spark Ads.
It was underutilized. Uncluttered. Cheap.
He invested $15,000—after already spending on several failed agency relationships—and hit a tipping point.
Result:
🚀 From 7,000 followers to 140,000+ in weeks
📈 Viral reach with embedded native content
💬 Daily lead flow without asking for emails upfront
Lean Media Team. Maximum Leverage.
David’s media “team”? Just him and JT—his creative director who he found through a local arts high school.
Together, they:
Film short-form TikToks and Reels
Repurpose podcast clips with captions
Track ROI from every platform manually
Test titles and thumbnails to dial in YouTube retention
Learn in public, adapt fast, and use AI to accelerate everything
“We’re not a big agency. We just listen better and move faster.”
They’ve tested 7+ social media vendors. Most failed.
Instead of outsourcing strategy, they built it in-house—so every future hire plugs into a working system, not a chaotic experiment.
Content Systems Built to Scale
How He Built the Content Machine
Long-form podcast: 1.8M+ downloads, #1 in his niche
Short-form clips: Used for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
Spark Ads: Fastest growth channel to date
YouTube SEO: Being reintroduced now that AI cuts edit time
Custom GPTs: Fuel for scripts, newsletters, SEO, and client FAQs
Surveys: Every lead is asked “How did you find us?” to track ROI
And it all connects to one central brand: How to Buy a Home.
Platform Strategy = Show Up Where They Are
David follows Google’s 7-11-4 rule:
7 hours of content
11 touchpoints
4 platforms
That’s why his content shows up across podcast apps, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and his site—repurposed but always native.
“Being everywhere matters. But it has to feel like you live there—not like a cross-post.”
5 Takeaways You Can Apply This Week
Build your content library now.
Even if no one is watching yet—start creating long-form content so you can train your future AI.Train a custom GPT with your voice and frameworks.
It becomes your on-demand strategist, writer, and assistant.Start lean—stay close to your marketing.
You’ll adapt faster than any outsourced vendor.Track every lead manually.
Ask “How did you find us?” to guide future strategy.Jump on trends early.
Spark Ads on TikTok changed his business overnight—because he was watching the right signals.
The Freedom Behind the Scenes
David isn’t grinding 12-hour days in a high-rise office.
He works flexible hours, protects 5–7pm for family time, and edits videos while watching sports after dinner. Most of his content is created while the kids are asleep.
He takes vacations. He builds with his wife’s support. And he’s crystal clear on the goal:
“The goal isn’t content. It’s time. It’s peace. It’s impact.”
With a two-person team, clear systems, and AI as a force multiplier—David’s work reaches millions while his life stays aligned.
Coaching, Mentorship, and Going Pro
David started with no license, no marketing degree, and no podcasting experience. But he did have one thing:
A willingness to be coached.
From day one, he joined masterminds, paid for high-level mentorship, and invested in workshops.
“The best performers still take class. The best business owners still get coached.”
That mindset helped him transition from local real estate agent to national educator.
And if you’re reading this? It can help you do the same.
Ready to Build Your Freedom Engine?
David’s story is proof you don’t need a huge team to scale a mission-driven brand. You need:
A crystal-clear audience
Evergreen content assets
A system to convert attention into trust
And tools (like AI + custom GPTs) that turn your voice into 24/7 output
Want to implement the same systems? Start with Nathan’s free AI + systems workshop and learn how to build your media team, convert DMs into dollars, and buy back your time.
📚 Free resources + training: https://linkin.bio/nathannewberry
What’s your excuse?
David had no followers, no training, and no guarantee of success.
But he built it anyway—because the mission mattered.
So if you’re sitting on the sidelines, waiting to feel ready, know this:
The longer you wait, the more expensive your time gets.
Book a call now to systematize your sales, scale your reach, and reclaim your calendar.
“I never thought I could build a brand with just two people. But Nathan showed me how.”
— Founder testimonial
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About the Author:
Nathan Newberry helps elite business owners implement AI in sales, marketing, systems, and models to build rapidly successful brands. He specializes in helping founders implement Sell By Chat strategy to buy back their time and double their revenue within 6 months using his Elite Sales Model.
