Videos

Corvette ZR1 X First Look | Playing the Numbers Game

We discuss the brand new 2026 1250HP Chevy Corvette C8 ZR1x. We speak with the engineers, showcase the technical aspects of going e-AWD, keeping the twin-turbo V8 alive. With this, convert Porsche, Ferrari, and Lambo owners?

#cars #engineering #business

Ford Maverick Lobo | Lo Calorie Lifestyle Performance

We take the new 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo for a test drive on the street to determine if this car can do everything and still be fun. At around $40,000, its sticker shock is strong; however, we discuss the pros and cons of why you would consider it. Others to consider include the VW Golf R, GTI, Subaru WRX, and GR Corolla, as well as the Civic Si.

#cars #technology #engineering

Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
1:56 Mechanical Impressions
5:05 Driving Impressions
12:22 Final Thoughts

2026 Honda CR-V Trailsport | First Drive, Business as Usual

We drive the recently updated 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Trailsport to discuss the changes and pros and cons. While this is a lifestyle trail vehicle, it excels at all the typical family vehicle tasks for around $38,000. Others to consider are the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Chevy Equinox, and Mazda CX-50.

#cars #engineering #technology

Index:
00:00 Intro and Changes
3:08 Driving Impressions
8:33 Final Thoughts

Mercedes E53 AMG | Get Back to the Basics

We review the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E53 AMG. Priced at over $100,000, we expected a lot in the performance luxury space. We explore the pros and cons of a hybrid performance sedan boasting over 600 horsepower. Others to consider are the Porsche Taycan, the BMW 5 Series, the Audi S8, and the Lucid Air.

#cars #technology #business

Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
2:20 Mechanical Impressions
5:26 Driving Impressions
13:31 Driving Impressions

AI Tool Hits $3.2m Revenue in 18 Months Using 7 Growth Tactics (Copy!)

Ricardo Ghekiere bootstrapped BetterPic.io from $3,000 to $270,000 monthly revenue in just 12 months, building a $3.2M ARR AI headshot empire with 13 people and zero churn using a one-time purchase model.

His affiliate program converts at 12% (versus the industry standard of 0.5-1%) with just 7 top performers driving $77,000 monthly revenue, while generating $230,000 revenue per employee.

In this episode, Ricardo screen-shares his actual affiliate dashboard and revenue metrics, revealing his 7-channel growth system that compounds SEO, affiliates, and free tools to capture 500 daily leads from a hidden page most competitors can't find.

**Financial Numbers:**
*Current Monthly Revenue* : $270k per month as of April 2025, 01:20
*Revenue Year Ago* : $3k per month in April 2024, 01:35
*Average Order Value* : $44 per customer, 02:24
*Affiliate Revenue Last Month* : $77k in April 2025, 05:45
*Projected Affiliate Revenue* : $100k projected for current month, 05:45
*Angel Investment Round* : $500k at $9.5M pre-money valuation, 12:02
*Total Customers* : 5,974 paying customers, 19:03
*Revenue Per Employee* : $230k ($3.2M ARR divided by 13 people), 13:30
*Cost of Goods Optimization* : Moving from 82% to 97% margins, 11:00

**Growth Numbers:**
*Company Launch* : December 2023, 02:24
*Affiliate Conversion Rate* : 9-12% vs industry standard of 0.5-1%, 06:10
*Top Affiliate Performers* : 7 affiliates drove majority of $77k monthly affiliate revenue, 07:14
*Daily Free Tool Users* : 400-500 people using free AI headshot generator daily, 15:13
*Free Tool Monthly Traffic* : 8,000 clicks per month to profile picture editor, 15:13
*Domain Authority* : Domain rating of 57, 02:43
*Content Production* : 5-10 blog posts published weekly, 02:43
*Team Size* : 13 people at BetterPick plus 4 at BetterStudio, 04:05

**Growth Tactics:**
*SEO-First Strategy* : Invested in SEO from launch in December 2023, 02:24
*Backlink Acquisition* : Using 3 agencies on pay-as-you-go model, 03:11
*Affiliate Program* : High-converting affiliate system using Rewardful, 08:37
*Free Tool SEO Play* : Built profile picture editor and free AI headshot generator for traffic, 15:13
*Building in Public* : Sharing all metrics publicly for team alignment and marketing, 18:08
*Centralized Analytics* : Using Data Box to consolidate all performance data, 08:45
*PR and Stunts* : Active PR strategy and publicity stunts for backlinks, 03:04
*Process-to-Download Metric* : Key metric tracking user value realization, 10:10