Are AI side hustles really as easy as everyone claims? After watching Sabrina Romanoff rank 10 ways to make money with AI, I realized there's one major problem with her list.
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She's ranking opportunities based on how easy they are for beginners to start. But what about actually owning the business you're building?
In this video, I react to Sabrina's AI side hustle rankings and explain where I agree, where I disagree, and which opportunities I believe are worth pursuing.
We look at AI coaching, business training, content creation, faceless YouTube channels, AI marketing agencies, automation agencies, paid communities, vibe coding, and digital products.
I've personally tried many of these business models, including running a web design agency, hosting paid workshops, creating content, and selling digital products.
And those experiences changed how I evaluate online business opportunities.
For example, I used to spend my lunch breaks calling local businesses trying to land website clients. I've also sold a digital product using Facebook ads without having an existing audience or thousands of followers.
That's why I strongly disagree with digital products being ranked in the C tier.
You don't necessarily need a massive following to make money with AI or sell digital products. You need to identify a specific problem, create something valuable, and find a way to reach the people who need it.
I'll also explain why I'm cautious about AI agencies, faceless channels, and paid communities, especially if you're working a full-time job.
QUESTION: Which of these 10 AI side hustles should I personally test next? Leave your answer in the comments. I'll use your suggestions to help choose a business model to put to the test.
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