How I run a 1.5M follower content business using Codex and Agents
HamelHusain · x · 2026-08-17
Hamel Husain shares an episode with Riley Brown, showcasing how he uses Codex to run his entire content business (1.5M+ followers). The workflow includes creating thumbnails, animations, and B-roll; researching and crafting hooks; and using agents to proactively find content ideas. Riley emphasizes that the moat is quality over time. The post also references a demo of the Paper design tool.
Related event: Riley Brown Reveals AI Content Factory Automating 80% of Production(4 posts)→
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