6 One-Person AI Businesses That Will Make You $60,000/mo (FULL Playbook)
Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider discusses why productized services using AI tools are superior to traditional AI automation agencies, offering five specific business ideas that can generate $40K - 80K monthly within six months. Each idea leverages AI tools to create scalable, recurring revenue streams while providing measurable value to clients. The conversation highlights acquisition strategies, pricing models, and specific AI tools that entrepreneurs can use to implement these services.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Why Productized Services
03:29 - Med Spa AI Marketing Service
13:50 - AI Ads for Beauty E-Commerce Brands
21:33 - SMMA for nutrition coaches
25:04 - Link Magnets for Webinars
29:34 - Data Analytics AI Agency
32:32 - Voice AI Agents and Future Trends
Key Points:
• AI automation agencies often struggle with sustainability, while productized services offer recurring revenue and better scalability
• Med Spa marketing services using AI-generated content and Google Maps optimization can generate $2-3K monthly per client
• Facebook ads for beauty e-commerce brands is a high-value opportunity due to constant need for fresh creative content
• Social media management for nutrition coaches represents an underserved market with significant revenue potential
• Data analytics services for SMBs can leverage AI tools to provide insights from existing business data
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com/
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
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5 New Tools from Google AI to make money/be productive (INSANITY)
Join me as I chat with Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs & Gemini, as he showcases Google's latest AI products and their capabilities. The conversation covers Gemini's advanced features including personalized context integration and video generation, Flow's AI filmmaking capabilities, Notebook LM's research and knowledge exploration tools, Stitch's UI design automation, and Project Mariner's autonomous web task execution. Throughout the demonstration, Josh highlights how these tools can empower both professionals and individuals to create high-quality content and automate tasks.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Gemini app features and capabilities
06:53 - Video generation with Gemini
13:53 - Flow AI filmmaking tool demonstration
21:17 - Notebook LM research and knowledge exploration
26:47 - Stitch UI design tool overview
31:04 - Project Mariner autonomous web agent demo
Checkout Google’s AI Product Suite: https://labs.google
Key Points:
• Josh Woodward demonstrates five Google AI products: Gemini, Flow, Notebook LM, Stitch, and Project Mariner
• Gemini features include scheduled actions, personalized context, and video generation capabilities
• Flow is an AI filmmaking tool that allows users to create and edit high-quality videos with simple prompts
• Project Mariner enables AI agents to perform web-based tasks autonomously with human oversight
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
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5 Startups I’d Build If I Were in My 20s
I share 5 startup ideas that could be launched for under $500, particularly aimed at entrepreneurs in their twenties. Each idea requires minimal technical expertise to start and can be launched using existing platforms like Notion, Circle, Discord, or simple AI tools. These ideas can generate meaningful revenue while providing valuable learning experiences that might lead to bigger opportunities.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Startup Idea 1: First Job Rejection Tracker
02:31 - Startup Idea 2: Take your headphones off
04:14 - Startup Idea 3: Creator-in-Residence Agency
06:08 - Startup Idea 4: $2K Vibe Coding Agency
07:57 - Startup Idea 5: Hook Line Studio
09:02 - Bonus idea: Polymarket for college campuses
Key Points:
• First Job Rejection Tracker - A platform for college graduates to log job applications, track responses, and connect with others who were rejected from the same companies
• Take your headphones off - A paid community for people addicted to tech and screens, offering digital detox challenges and IRL meetups
• Creator-in-Residence Agency - Connecting brands with micro-creators who need steady pay, taking 20% of contracts
• 2K Vibe Coding Agency - Offering two-week sprints to build micro-SaaS products using AI tools for $2,000 per project
• Hook Line Studio - A tool that generates catchy TikTok hook lines based on video ideas, with potential for a subscription model
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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Is Grok 4 Worth $300? I Tested 9 AI Agents to Find Out
On this episode, I test Grok 4's capabilities across multiple use cases to determine if it outperforms competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity. I evaluate 9 different agent types by running specific prompts and analyzing the results. Grok 4 demonstrates particular strength in tasks leveraging X data, with standout performance in market research, customer feedback analysis, and negotiation assistance, while showing limitations in areas like visual design.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Market research Agent
04:05 - Coding Agent
05:57 - Productivity Agent
10:10 - Fundraising Agent
14:48 - Content MarketerAgent
23:23 - Customer Feedback Agent
27:04 - Negotiator Agent
29:50 - Product Innovator Agent
32:47 - Design Agent
35:17 - Grok Companions Feature
37:19 - Voice mode Demo
38:26 - Final review and conclusions
Key Points:
• I test Grok 4 across 9 different use cases including market research, coding, productivity optimization, and design
• Grok 4's integration with X (Twitter) data provides unique advantages for certain tasks
• Performance varied across different agent types, with market research and customer feedback analysis being particularly strong
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
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I Ranked EVERY AI Tool Overrated or Underrated (Claude Code, Bolt, n8n, ManusAI, etc)
Join me as I chat with Ras Mic to discuss the current landscape of AI development tools, evaluating each as overrated or underrated based on their potential impact for both technical and non-technical users. We particularly highlight Claude Code as "extremely underrated" and discuss how tools like Devin and CodeRabbit are changing development workflows. The conversation also addresses my controversial viral tweet about building profitable SaaS businesses with AI tools.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - n8n
06:35 - LindyAI
07:31 - Claude Code
12:09 - Devin/Code Rabbit
19:56 - Bolt/Lovable/Tempo
23:12 - Figma Make/Hostinger/Airtable
27:25 - ManusAI
30:10 - VAPI
31:08 - MCP
35:46 - Vibe Coding Profitable SaaS
51:11 - GitHub
Key Points:
• Ras Mic and I evaluate various AI tools as "overrated" or "underrated," including n8n, String, Claude Code, Devon, and CodeRabbit
• They discuss the potential of MCP (Multi-Context Protocol) and its impact on non-technical users
• They analyze Greg's viral tweet about building a $50K/month SaaS business using AI tools
• Ras Mic provides a simple GitHub crash course explaining branching and workflow best practices
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LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rasmic
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