Aug 12, 2025

Don't Let AI Take Your Job, Leverage it Instead

Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC®

Introduction

In this video:
0:00 – Intro: The leverage for "golden handcuffs”
0:42 – The problem high-earning specialists face
1:35 – How I made the ad with Google VEO 3
3:05 – Why the ad went viral (80k+ views)
3:52 – How AI is leverage for specialists leaving corporate
4:45 – What this means for you if you’re planning an exit

I help high-paid professionals escape the “golden handcuffs” of corporate life those lucrative salaries, bonuses, and stock options that keep you stuck in a job you’ve outgrown.

In this video, I break down exactly how I used Google’s VEO 3 AI video tool to create a 60-second commercial for my firm, why it went viral with 80,000+ views in its first week, and how that momentum brought in executives planning their exit.

More importantly, I’ll show you why AI isn’t here to replace specialists — it’s here to give you leverage. If you’re thinking about leaving your corporate role, AI can help you tell your story, market yourself, and build the bridge to independence.

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