How To Make 10k A Month With AI & No Code

Summary

The speaker shares their experience transitioning from a traditional design agency to embracing AI automation, highlighting its potential for efficiency and cost-saving. They discuss the role of AI in streamlining processes, consolidating apps, and training staff, with tools like Apollo and Koda being pivotal. The speaker advises newcomers to focus on building case studies and gaining trust through value-based content marketing, emphasizing the lucrative opportunities in the growing AI industry.

Takeaways

• 🚀 Starting a design, development, or video production agency is challenging and often unsustainable due to high competition.
• 🤖 AI automation is an emerging and less competitive industry with high demand, offering opportunities for growth.
• 📊 AI automation agencies automate processes to reduce manual work, saving companies money and increasing efficiency.
• 🌐 They also build systems to consolidate company apps into one place, reducing license costs.
• 💡 AI can be used to train staff to be more efficient, such as using chatbots like GPT in office settings.
• 🔍 CRM tools like Apollo use AI to enrich contact information, but can be costly for companies.
• 🛠️ No-code tools like Koda can be used to rebuild expensive CRM systems at a fraction of the cost, benefiting both the company and the tool's user base.
• 📈 Koda is favored by Fortune 100 companies for its versatility and ability to build applications that streamline processes.
• 🎯 For new entrants, focusing on building a strong case study by working with small businesses is recommended to establish a reputation.
• 💼 Content marketing, like creating tutorials, can be an effective way to attract clients and demonstrate expertise.
• 💬 Providing value upfront through problem-solving and assistance can lead to business deals and client acquisition.

Q & A

What is the main challenge mentioned in running a design, development, or video production agency?

The main challenge mentioned is the difficulty and unsustainability of making a significant income, specifically $10K a month, due to high competition in the market.

How did the speaker stumble upon AI automation?

The speaker fell into AI automation by accident but found it exciting due to the high demand and low competition in the industry.

What are the primary functions of an AI automation agency?

An AI automation agency primarily automates processes to reduce manual work, builds systems to consolidate company apps into one place, and trains staff to be more efficient using AI.

Can you explain the role of Apollo in AI automation?

Apollo is a CRM tool that uses AI and internet information to enrich contact details, adding information like previous jobs and current employment, which can save companies up to $100,000 a year depending on the size of their sales team.

What is Koda and how does it benefit companies?

Koda is a no-code tool similar to Notion, used by Fortune 100 companies for building applications. It allows for the creation of automated processes, such as sending AI-drafted messages to Slack channels, and can save companies up to 90% of their yearly revenue.

What advice does the speaker give to those just starting out in the industry?

The speaker recommends focusing on building a good case study by working for a small company, creating a data analysis system, and using that experience to win smaller accounts and build a reputation before selling to larger enterprises.

How can content marketing help in growing a business?

Content marketing, such as providing tutorials or helpful content, can establish trust and authority in the field. This can lead to potential clients reaching out for help, which may result in business opportunities and client acquisition.

What is the speaker's approach to building relationships and acquiring clients?

The speaker emphasizes a value-focused approach, providing value upfront by helping potential clients solve problems, which can lead to business deals and long-term relationships.

How does the speaker demonstrate the potential of AI and no-code tools in the industry?

The speaker shares personal experiences of using AI and no-code tools like Koda to save companies significant amounts of money and to build efficient processes, highlighting the potential for growth and innovation in the industry.

What is the speaker's perspective on the future of AI automation in enterprises?

The speaker believes that the AI wave and generation have begun, with companies looking to automate and integrate AI into their processes to speed things up. They are excited about the opportunities this presents for AI automation agencies.

What is the speaker's recommendation for those interested in adopting the AI automation model?

The speaker suggests watching their YouTube videos and learning from their experiences, as they plan to share their journey and insights in the growing AI automation niche.

Outlines

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🚀 Transition from Traditional Agency to AI Automation

The speaker shares their experience running a design agency and the challenges faced due to high competition and unsustainable business practices. They discovered the potential of AI automation, which has less competition and high demand. An AI automation agency focuses on automating processes, reducing manual work, building systems to consolidate company apps, and training staff to use AI efficiently. The example of Apollo CRM is given, which enriches contacts with AI but can be costly. The speaker then discusses using no-code tools like Koda to rebuild such tools at a fraction of the cost, highlighting Koda's versatility and adoption by major companies.

Keywords

💡AI automation agency

An AI automation agency specializes in automating processes and workflows using artificial intelligence technologies to reduce manual labor, save costs, and increase efficiency. In the context of the video, the speaker shares their transition from running a design agency to founding an AI automation agency due to the high demand and low competition in the AI field. This agency focuses on integrating AI into companies' processes, such as automating data analysis or customer relationship management (CRM) systems, showcasing a shift towards leveraging AI for business improvements.

💡Competition

Competition refers to the rivalry between businesses in the same industry vying for the same customer base or market share. The speaker mentions the intense competition in design, development, and video production agencies, highlighting how this saturation makes it challenging to sustain a business. This context sets the stage for the pivot to AI automation, where competition is less fierce, illustrating a strategic move to find a niche with higher demand and lower competition.

💡Process automation

Process automation involves using technology to automate complex business processes and functions to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and minimize errors. In the video, process automation is a key service offered by the AI automation agency, where tasks that traditionally require manual intervention are automated, saving companies time and money. Examples include automating data entry or integrating disparate software applications into a single system.

💡Coda

Coda is a versatile digital workspace that combines documents, spreadsheets, and applications into a single platform, enabling businesses to create custom tools that fit their needs. The speaker praises Coda for its ability to build applications and automate tasks, such as sending AI-drafted messages, and mentions its adoption by Fortune 100 companies. Coda is depicted as a cornerstone tool in AI automation, showcasing its role in creating efficient, tailored business solutions.

💡CRM Apollo

CRM Apollo is described as a tool that enriches contact information within a customer relationship management system using AI to provide additional details like previous jobs and employers. This function is crucial for sales and marketing efforts, offering deeper insights into contacts. However, its high cost leads the speaker to advocate for using AI and no-code tools to replicate Apollo's functionality at a fraction of the price, illustrating the cost-saving potential of AI automation.

💡Content marketing

Content marketing is a strategic marketing approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience. The speaker shares an example of a friend who uses content marketing through YouTube tutorials on Coda to establish credibility and attract clients. This demonstrates the power of providing free, valuable content as a means to build trust and eventually secure client engagements.

💡Case study

A case study in the context of the video refers to a detailed analysis of a particular project or campaign that a company undertook, highlighting the objectives, strategies, execution, and results. The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating case studies, especially for those starting out, to showcase their capabilities and attract larger clients. By solving a specific problem for a small company and documenting the process and outcomes, new businesses can build a reputation and credibility in their field.

💡Value-focused

Being value-focused means prioritizing the delivery of significant value to clients or customers, often before a formal business relationship begins. The speaker advocates for providing immense value upfront, such as through helping potential clients solve problems or offering valuable content. This approach is recommended as a way to build relationships, trust, and eventually secure business deals, illustrating a strategy that focuses on generosity and expertise to foster growth.

💡AI in business processes

Integrating AI into business processes refers to the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance or automate decision-making and workflow in business operations. The video discusses how companies are increasingly seeking ways to include AI in their operations to accelerate efficiency, improve accuracy, and innovate services. Examples given include training staff to use AI tools like ChatGPT and automating data analysis, underscoring the transformative impact AI can have on traditional business models.

💡Enterprise contracts

Enterprise contracts refer to agreements or deals made with large organizations or corporations, often involving substantial sums of money and complex requirements. The speaker mentions aiming to secure these contracts as they represent significant revenue opportunities. The narrative underscores the strategy of starting with smaller projects to build a portfolio and credibility, eventually leveraging that experience to attract and handle large-scale enterprise clients.

Highlights

It's challenging to make a substantial income with traditional agencies due to market saturation and competition.

The speaker transitioned from a design agency to AI automation due to its demand and less competition.

AI automation agencies automate processes and reduce manual work, leading to cost savings for companies.

These agencies build systems to consolidate company apps, saving on software licenses.

Staff training in AI efficiency is a key service, with chatbots like GPT as an example tool.

Apollo CRM uses AI to enrich contact information, but can be costly for companies.

AI and no-code tools like Koda can rebuild expensive tools like Apollo, saving up to 90% of yearly costs.

Koda is favored by Fortune 100 companies for its application-building capabilities.

The AI wave has begun, with companies seeking automation and AI integration for accelerated growth.

The speaker is fully focused on the AI automation niche due to its lucrative opportunities.

For beginners, focusing on creating a strong case study is recommended for business growth.

Working for small businesses and automating their processes can lead to case studies and future growth.

Content marketing, like creating tutorials, can establish trust and lead to client acquisition.

Providing value upfront can lead to client acquisition, as demonstrated by the speaker's $330,000 worth of deals.

The niche is rapidly growing, and the speaker intends to share this journey through video content.

Design Joy is a tool mentioned as an example of AI automation in practice.

Transcripts

guys let me be honest you're not going

to make 10K a month with a design

development or even a video production

agency in fact I know this because I ran

a design agency and it was not only hard

but extremely unsustainable and with so

much competition in the market it just

wasn't the right thing to do I mean just

look at Twitter and product hunt nearly

every single day somebody is launching

their own clone version of design Joy

this is where AI automation came in I

kind of fell in on this by accident but

there's been so much demand

and not a lot of competition that it's

been this industry that's really excited

me and just something that I've managed

to naturally grow into so what does an

AI automation agency do well let me show

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you well first of all we automate

processes and reduce manual work the

stuff have to do that saves money across

the entire company secondly we build

systems and hubs that kind of take all

of these companies apps and put them

into just one place saving the money on

the licenses that they're spending on

finally we help train staff to be more

efficient and effective inside their job

using AI this can be as simple as using

chat GPT for example which believe it or

not not a lot of office workers use at

the

moment I want to tell you about the CRM

Apollo quickly Apollo is a really cool

tool because it uses Ai and information

on the internet to enrich your contacts

that means when you add somebody to your

CRM Apollo will add information to it

like previous job who they work for ETC

Apollo is a really great tool but it can

cost companies up to $100,000 a year

depending on the size of their sales

team and that's a lot of money so using

Ai and no code tools we can rebuild this

in tools like Koda and save companies up

to 90% of that yearly

Revenue

we use a tool called Koda which is very

similar to notion except I would say it

does a couple of things better and

that's why it's used by Fortune 100

companies like coinbase eBay PayPal

figma all of these great SAS names that

you've heard off in the past Koda does

many great things but one of the things

I love is that it allows you to build

applications meaning that I can have a

small app that when I click a button

it'll send an AI drafted message to my

slack Channel it has a lot of these

small wins and it's why I love building

processes inside it as I mentioned

before the kind of AI wave and

generation has begun and companies are

looking at ways to automate and also add

AI to their processes to speed things up

we need to accelerate things beyond what

they are at the moment and traditional

work just won't cut it that's the beauty

and that's why I'm really excited

because I know that there are hundreds

of other Enterprise companies alongside

the ones that I'm working for that are

looking for this kind of opportunity and

it pays very well so I'm 100% focused on

that however if you're just starting out

I would recommend something completely

different let's talk about that if

you're just starting out you should

really focus on getting a good case

study first to help you grow your

business that means going and working

for a small company like a furniture

store and doing something interesting

for example you could take their weekly

data upload that to GPT and ask it to do

some analysis tie that in with an email

automation that sends that data to the

client once a week and all of a sudden

you build a data analysis system for

this client and as soon as you've

implemented something like that for a

client you have a case study that will

help you then further sell on with other

people it's not about the solution that

I'm suggesting here but more about how

can you win smaller accounts to build a

name for yourself so that one day you

can then sell to Enterprise and get

these really high

contracts one of my favorite ways to do

this is through content marketing my

friend Scott has a YouTube channel where

he puts out load of basic tutorials on

how to use Coda by doing that when

people get stuck on a problem using the

tool they know that he's somebody

trustworthy that they can reach out to

and have a call with on that call he

might propose that he builds the

solution out for them and there is my

point he's got a client from just

providing value up front it's so

easy so I guess what I'm trying to say

is that you should be value focused and

thinking about how can I give lots of

value to the people I'm talking to I've

done about $330,000 worth of deals

through just talking to people on

Discord and providing value to them and

helping them in their problems so if

that proves anything to you it's 100%

possible to do this on nearly any

platform so if you want a reason to

subscribe it's that this Niche is

exploding and I'll be taking you along

the ride with every single video I put

on my YouTube in fact if you want to

adopt this model today and start using

it for yourself I would watch this this

video here that I did on design Joy

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