4 Ways I've Made Money With AI (The Opportunity of a Lifetime)
I've been watching the generative AI market explode lately, and let me tell you - it's wild. After making over $10 million online in the past five years, I've completely shifted my focus to AI opportunities. Why? Because this window won't stay open forever.
So here's the deal. I've found four AI business models that even complete beginners can use to start making money right away. Let me break 'em down for you.
First up: faceless YouTube channels. YouTube's been huge for me personally - I've made millions there. But now with tools like Sora AI, anyone can create content without showing their face. It's crazy simple! You just generate looped videos with prompts (think cyberpunk anime scenes) and pair them with Suno AI-generated music. Some creators are making serious cash this way - one channel pulled in $10,000 from a single video that hit 2.9 million views. That's about $3 per 1,000 views. Like having your own money printer!
The startup costs? Maybe $150-200 for Sora and Suno AI subscriptions. Not bad at all. And you only need about 30 minutes daily to keep it going.
Second model (my personal favorite): AI commerce. This is where you use AI tools to sell physical products online. I've built entire Shopify stores in just three hours using ChatGPT for descriptions and AI-generated images. One beginner I worked with, Daniel, went from zero to $100k in sales in just 90 days! The key is finding trending products on TikTok Shop that solve real problems. Use AI product validation techniques to check profitability before diving in.
Third option: AI affiliate marketing on TikTok. My buddy Mikey made $2,000 profit in a week promoting TikTok Shop products with AI-generated videos. You'll need about 1,000 followers to qualify, but you can grow that pretty quick with daily AI content. The downside? TikTok accounts can get shut down without warning - it's not super sustainable.
Finally, there's AI publishing. Using tools like Nano Banana, you can create custom children's books in seconds. One seller I know made around $4,000 in two months selling $9-20 books on Etsy and Amazon. It's super easy to start but has the lowest potential compared to the others.
Which is best? AI commerce wins for scalability and sustainability. Faceless YouTube channels are perfect if you're broke but want passive income. AI affiliate marketing offers quick cash but platform risks. And AI publishing is dead simple but limited in earning potential.
Honestly, the time to jump on these AI business opportunities is NOW. The best spots in the generative AI market are filling up fast. What will you try first?