Reprogram Your Future
with M.A.C.H.™
Turn laptops and late nights into lasting equity. Veteran grit fused with AI-driven leverage for entrepreneurs, veterans, and tech professionals.
About
We reshape how people define success by teaching veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals to build freedom, ownership, and impact.
Where Street-Smart Meets System-Smart
Alternative Programming helps underestimated builders turn laptops and late nights into lasting equity. We combine veteran grit with AI-driven leverage to create practical systems that deliver real-world results.
Veterans in Transition
Providing clarity, community, and a civilian roadmap
Scrappy Entrepreneurs
Building systems for scaling and sustainable growth
Tech Professionals
Providing accessible AI and automation skills
Our Vision
Inspire and empower people—especially from underserved communities—to take control of their lives through mindset, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Our Mission
Reshape how people define success by teaching anyone to build freedom, ownership, and impact with M.A.C.H.™
Our Story
From South Dallas to systems builder, John Thomas combines military experience with data engineering to help others succeed.
Vibe Coding
Learn by Building — Vibe Coding Live.
Learn by Building — Vibe Coding Live
Every week, John Thomas goes live to build real systems with real tools — no fluff, no gatekeeping. Vibe Coding isn't theory. It's where ideas turn into working prototypes, automations, and everyday tools you can use.
Automate everyday workflows
Build your first internal tool with AI
Turn chaos into clean, repeatable systems
Episode 47: AI Email Automation
Build a complete email automation system in 45 minutes
Episode 46: No-Code CRM
Create a customer management system without writing code
Episode 45: AI Lead Scoring
Automate lead qualification with GPT and Zapier
"Most people talk about building. We build — live."
Ready to Submit a Build Idea?
Got a system you want to see built live? Submit your idea and vote on upcoming episodes.
Newsletter
Weekly M.A.C.H.™ Insights Direct to Your Inbox
Join 10,000+ veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals who get actionable strategies every Monday morning.
AI & automation shortcuts that save hours
Case studies of real-world M.A.C.H.™ applications
Exclusive resources & early access to new tools
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Community
Accelerate Growth Through Community. Surround yourself with people who share resources, celebrate progress, and call out blind spots.
Skool Hub
Connect with like-minded builders in our dedicated community platform for daily support and accountability.
Cohort Programs
Join structured 6-week sprints with fellow builders to make tangible progress on your projects and skills.
Live Q&A Sessions
Get unstuck with weekly group calls where John and team answer your most pressing questions in real-time.
Why Community Matters
Shared Resources
Access vetted tools, templates, and shortcuts other members have already tested.
Accountability
Stay on track with check-ins and dedicated accountability partners.
Blind Spot Detection
Get honest feedback from peers who want to see you succeed.
What Our Community Says
"The community helped me launch my first automation tool just 3 weeks after joining. The feedback and encouragement were game-changing."
Mark S.
Veteran Entrepreneur
"The cohort program gave me structure and a roadmap when I felt completely stuck on where to focus my energy. Worth every penny."
Jessica R.
Tech Career Pivoting
"Going from military to civilian life was tough. This community gave me more than just skills—it gave me a new mission and purpose."
David H.
Veteran in Transition
Ready to Join Our Community?
Post your first win inside the Alternative Programming community. We'll cheer you on and show you the next rung on the ladder.
Academy
Build Systems That Outlast Willpower
Build Systems That Outlast Willpower
The AI Academy is your training ground for building and automating the systems that scale your business — without burning out. You don't need to know code — you just need commitment.
🧠 Operator Labs: Hands-on workshops to wire your workflows
⚙️ Huddles: Small accountability groups with other founders
📘 Playbook Library: Step-by-step systems for automation
🚀 Operator Sprints: 30–60 day programs to implement workflows
AI Automation Toolkit
Complete set of prompts & workflows
$99Mindset Mastery
Develop clarity & resilience
$59Custom GPT Builder
Build AI assistants without code
$29Business Systems
Templates for scaling operations
$49"I automated my client onboarding in a week. It changed my business."
— Sarah K., Academy Member
Podcast
Real Operators. Real Decisions.
In the Arena: Real Operators. Real Decisions.
In the Arena is where we talk about what it really takes to build — the lessons, pivots, and pressure that shape resilient leaders. Each episode features an entrepreneur who's been in the trenches.
Breaking down what worked and what didn't
Lessons from entrepreneurs in the trenches
Pressure that shapes resilient leaders
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Pivoting from Military to Tech
David shares his journey from combat to coding
Episode 11: Building Systems That Scale
Sarah breaks down her 7-figure automation framework
Episode 10: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Maria's story of building confidence through action
Episode 9: AI Tools That Actually Work
John shares his tested stack for entrepreneurs
"Leadership isn't about perfection. It's about staying in the arena."
— John Thomas
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