Anthony "AJ"
Johnson

I build the AI systems that run my businesses.

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2Businesses I run on AI

Don't ask for a seat at the table. Build the table.

Anthony "AJ" Johnson
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The story

Operator first.

I'm a Houston founder and a former MBA professor. I run my businesses on AI systems I build myself. On The Operator's Lab, I put real ideas, tools and AI apps in the lab: what works, what doesn't, and what it costs.

The best professor in the program.Gloria J. Lee, MBA, former student
Time Management Manifesto by Anthony AJ Johnson
The book

Time Management Manifesto

How to kick ass and chew gum with time to spare. My real strategies for beating procrastination and running your calendar instead of letting it run you.

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Things I've built.

MikeandSimon.AI

MikeandSimon.AI

AI advisors that pressure-test your business plan. Get a 0 to 100 score, a forecast, and a 30-day plan.

 Trim Matrix

Trim Matrix

Impact-focused prioritization for founders. Plan what moves the business, and track the time saved.

Put it in the lab.

The Operator's Lab with AJ
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The podcast.

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In the room.

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Behind the camera
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Built different
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On the mic
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On the show
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With D.L. Hughley
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On the move
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After hours
A solid guy who knows what he is talking about. Antonio T. Smith, Jr., Founder & CEO, Density6

Two ways I work.

Think Grids

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Copilot and Gemini seats sitting idle? We turn them into daily work, starting with a 1-Day Catalyst.

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The Operator's Lab

Build in public with me.

Real teardowns, real tools, and the systems behind businesses that run without chaos.

theoperatorslab.ai

Let's build
the table.

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