THE 1% BRIEF

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Issue 002 – July 11, 2025

📊 Market Radar

Asset

Movement

Implication

BTC/USD

$115,710 (+0.5%)

ETFs still flowing. Analyst forecasts up to $225K by year-end

NASDAQ (NQ)

+1.2% premarket

Big Tech strength; look for AI midcap breakout

ES (S&P)

+0.8% premarket

Risk-on sentiment returning

VIX

~13

Complacency rising. Position defensively

Gold

~$2,390 (+0.1%)

Quiet hedge rotation brewing

🌍 Global Intel: 15 Rapid Headlines

[Build] U.S. government launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with 200K BTC via executive order
[Act] Intel plans 15% job cuts in its foundry division — AI chip opportunity for independents
[Watch] Meta and Microsoft cut roles despite rising AI demand — opportunities for agencies to fill gaps
[Exploit] Argentina legalizes BTC salaries — payroll platforms paired with remittance tools needed
[Build] DeepMind’s Veo3 model launches with advanced video generation— content creation automation incoming
[Watch] UAE invests $1.4T into U.S. AI, biotech, chips and quantum over next 10 years
[Exploit] Layoffs hit Microsoft, BP, Estée Lauder & UPS — automation firms find high demand
[Act] Japan population drops by 500K — institutional buyers buying real estate for digital nomads
[Build] AI-run replies tested by Oracle: full SDR teams may soon be obsolete
[Capitalize] Shopify debuts AI-based return optimizers — plugins or SaaS service potential
[Watch] TikTok faces EU fines over data laws, alternative creator platforms rising fast
[Build] Nigeria bans crypto ATMs, peer-to-peer trading explodes — tool demand for OTC settlements
[Capitalize] Miami real estate dips → smart cash buyers repositioning portfolio
[Watch] Motorola unveils Razr 2025 foldables with Moto AI and Snapdragon 8 Elite—mobile AI race intensifies
[Exploit] Germany updates cold email law — service agencies pivoting to SMS & DM outreach

🧠 Hidden Opportunity of the Day

“AI‑Backed SDR as a Service”

Leverage AgentGPT + Zapier + ChatGPT to build an SDR system that runs email, LinkedIn DMs and follow-ups automatically.

  • Why: Sell lead gen automation to SMEs priced $2K–5K/mo.

  • How: Landing page with templates (via Typedream), automations in Make, payment via Lemon Squeezy.

  • Launch: Turn a cloned SquadGPT template into an instantly deployable service.

Fast to build. High margin. Zero team required.

📚 Quote of the Day

“Discipline equals freedom.”
— Jocko Willink

⚡ Mindset Insight

Motivation is for the unprepared. Opportunities don’t wait for you to feel ready.
Show up. Think sharper. Act faster.

🎯 Today’s Challenge

Pinpoint one broken process in your life or city.
Then ask:

  • Can this be automated?

  • Could this be turned into a recurring business?
    Spend 15 minutes drafting a simple fix or offer.

🛠️ Tool of the Day

FlowGPT — A massive library of optimized ChatGPT workflows used by creators and coders.
Use it to clone automation templates you can deploy immediately.
Great for agencies, newsletters, or internal ops.

🕊️ Final Verse

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

Stay grounded. Move with moral clarity. Execution powered by purpose is unstoppable.