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No Followers. No Ad Budget. No Excuses.
Everyone talks about AI side hustles. Almost nobody shows receipts. Here are mine — Stripe screenshots included.
Tool #1: Claude + Cursor = Client Websites ($3,200)
I build simple business websites using AI. Each takes about 2 hours. I charge $800. The AI does 90% of the coding. I do the client calls and final polish.
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Tool #2: ChatGPT + Canva Free = Social Media Management ($2,400)
3 local businesses pay me $800/month each for daily social posts. ChatGPT writes them. Canva’s free AI generates the graphics. I spend 30 minutes per client per week.
Tool #3: ElevenLabs Free Tier + YouTube = Faceless Channels ($2,800)
Two faceless YouTube channels in the AI niche. Combined 340K views last month. AI writes scripts, generates voiceover, I edit in CapCut (free). Ad revenue is real.
The Math That Matters
Total monthly cost: $0 (all free tiers). Total monthly revenue: $8,400. Total weekly hours: ~15. Effective hourly rate: $140/hr.
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Why Most People Fail At This
They try to automate everything including the thinking. The AI handles execution. YOU handle strategy, client relationships, and quality control. That’s the split.
Getting Started This Weekend
Pick ONE of these three. Spend Saturday setting up. Spend Sunday getting your first client/channel going. You’ll have revenue within 2 weeks if you actually ship.