Declan OReilly - How the GHL Wizard Built a Self-Selling Agency | EP 089

In this episode, I sit down with Declan OReilly — better known as The GHL Wizard — an AI automation strategist and the king of Go High Level. From quitting his 9-to-5 and wearing robes out of protest… to building self-selling systems and ranking top 3 on the GHL leaderboard, Declan has carved out one of the wildest and most unique personal brands in the automation space.We dive into how he scaled his agency, built his affiliate empire, and created “AI Smart Websites’’ that close deals 24/7 without calls, reps, or manual labor. Declan breaks down exactly why most creators don’t understand business, why in-person marketing is about to make a comeback, and how he’s helping thousands of agency owners plug into systems that actually work.If you're an agency owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur looking to leverage AI, automate fulfillment, and generate unlimited leads — this is a blueprint for the future of service businesses.Timestamps:02:10 Why Declan became the “GHL Wizard”05:20 The switch from ads to Go High Level + affiliate09:00 AI Smart Websites — how they sell for you12:00 Can AI replace humans in sales?16:05 Why trust online is collapsing18:10 The door-to-door & in-person comeback21:00 YouTube as the #1 lead gen machine25:40 Why most creators fail at monetization29:15 Business vs. content — which wins long term?33:20 How Declan scales stuck agencies37:50 Daily habits, stress management, boxing & MMA41:25 The truth about automation people avoid45:00 Lightning round48:00 Where to find the GHL WizardWant to work with me?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep089