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1. Business Ideas: The Power of Simple Ideas in the Age of AI

2. Would you like to Build a Profitable AI-Driven Social Media Management Business

3. Build a Local AI-Powered Scheduling Service for Home Businesses

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Business Ideas: The Power of Simple Ideas in the Age of AI

Hey Magic Makers,

It's DJ here, and I've got something you need to hear. In a world where AI is rocketing forward at light speed, there's a massive opportunity staring us right in the face—one that 99% of people aren't even aware of. And guess what? That's exactly where we come in. So listen up and be in that 1%. 🐝🦄

The Beauty of Simple Ideas

Let's get real for a minute. When most people think about starting a business, they think they need some groundbreaking, never-seen-before idea. They dream of becoming the next Elon Musk with a billion-dollar startup. But here's the kicker: the best business ideas are often the simplest. It's not about reinventing the wheel; it's about taking something ordinary and doing it extraordinarily well.

And right now, AI is the tool that's going to help us do just that. But don’t get it twisted—I'm not talking about building the next ChatGPT. I'm talking about using simple AI tricks to build service businesses that can scale, businesses that solve real problems for real people who aren’t tuned into the AI wave.

The 99% Aren’t Paying Attention—So Let's Serve Them

Most people are living their lives, completely oblivious to the rapid developments in AI. They're busy with their 9-to-5s, raising kids, and trying to catch up on Netflix. And while they’re not paying attention, we have a golden opportunity to step in and offer services that make their lives easier.

Think about it: what if you could use AI to help local businesses automate their social media, streamline customer service, or create compelling content? These aren’t groundbreaking ideas, but they’re exactly the kind of simple, valuable services that people are willing to pay for. But guess what? There are specialized AI tools for most of those tasks. In LMAI we reviewed more than 140 of them, so just go read through our archive. You invest to buy subscriptions and sell the work to multiple clients.

How to Get Started—Today

Alright, let's break it down. Here's a simple, actionable way you can start your own service business using AI—specifically Google Gemini, a powerful AI tool you’ve got at your fingertips.

1. Find the Right Content: Start by identifying a niche you’re interested in—maybe it’s digital marketing, real estate, or personal finance. Then, find a YouTube video by someone who’s an expert in that field. Look for tutorials where they drop insider secrets, tips, or processes that are dependent on years of experience.

2. Use AI to Extract Knowledge: Copy the link of that YouTube video and head over to Google Gemini. Prompt it with something like, "Give me a summary transcript of this video: [insert link here]." What you'll get is a crisp, easy-to-read transcript of the expert’s knowledge.

3. Smooth It Out with AI: Now that you have the raw content, use another AI tool (like ChatGPT) to refine and polish the text. The goal is to make it smooth, engaging, and digestible for your audience.

4. Create a High-Quality Document: Finally, take that AI-polished transcript and upload it to a tool like Designrr. With just a few clicks, you can turn that content into a professional-looking PDF or ebook.

5. Monetize It: Now, you've got a product—a high-value document full of expert insights. Sell it as a service, offer it as a lead magnet, or use it to build an email list that you can monetize later.

6. Scale: Do this process as a service for the other 99% who don’t use AI tools. Offer to companies or individuals that you will produce lead magnets for them on specific subjects that they need.

From Simple to Scalable

The beauty of this approach is that it’s simple but it’s scalable. You start by selling one service, then another, and before you know it, you’ve built a business that could bring in tens of thousands of dollars a month. And the best part? You don’t need a degree in AI or years of experience. You just need the willingness to learn a few tricks and put them into action. You will need to invest 20-50 USD/EUR to pay for tools subscriptions, and you can pay that off out of your first job.

Your Time is Now

This is the moment to jump on the AI wave. While everyone else is sleeping on it, you can use simple ideas and AI tools to create real value. And trust me, those simple ideas often have the best chance of becoming great businesses.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive in, experiment, and start building. The 99% may not be paying attention, but you are—and that’s your unfair advantage.

Stay Magic!

Would you like to Build a Profitable AI-Driven Social Media Management Business

Did you notice the growing demand for social media management—especially for businesses that know they need a presence but don’t have the time or expertise to make it happen? You can use your natural good feeling for social media and combine it with AI tools to produce a small, stable-revenue business. Are you interested?

The Problem: Social Media Overwhelm

Let’s face it—social media can be a beast. Businesses know they need to be on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, but keeping up with content creation, posting schedules, and engagement can feel like a full-time job. And for many small businesses, that’s time they just don’t have. They’re busy running their operations, leaving their social media presence to fall by the wayside. I bet if you cold call ten random small businesses, they will not have any social media plan, and at least one of them can be persuaded to try out your service for a month. Offering a free trial for a week or a month could make it a no-brainer and land you the job.

The Solution: AI-Driven Social Media Management

Now, you come in with your AI skills. With the power of AI, you can offer a service that takes this overwhelming task off their hands. Tools like Lately.ai and Canva’s AI features are game-changers. They allow you to:

• Create Engaging Content: AI can help you generate posts that resonate with audiences, whether it’s designing eye-catching graphics or drafting compelling captions. Read about how to use Canva AI Studio here.

• Automate Scheduling: Set up posts to go live at optimal times without having to lift a finger. The AI takes care of the timing, ensuring that the content reaches the right audience when they’re most active.

• Analyze Performance: Use AI to track how posts are performing, adjusting the strategy as needed to maximize engagement and growth.

• Respond to Comments and Messages: AI tools can even help manage interactions, ensuring that no customer inquiry goes unanswered.

How to Monetize: Social Media Management Packages

This is where you turn your skills into a steady stream of income. Offer social media management packages tailored to the needs of different businesses. Produce the content in Canva and publish it via Lately. You can structure your pricing based on the number of platforms you manage and the frequency of posts. For example:

• Basic Package: Manage one platform with 3-4 posts per week, plus basic analytics.

• Standard Package: Cover two platforms with daily posts, performance tracking, and basic engagement management.

• Premium Package: Full-service management across multiple platforms, including content creation, daily posting, in-depth analytics, and customer interaction.

Charge a monthly fee for these packages, ensuring businesses get the consistent social media presence they need without the hassle of doing it themselves.

Why This Works

Businesses understand the importance of social media, but they’re overwhelmed by the time and expertise it requires. By offering an AI-driven solution, you’re not just helping them stay active online—you’re giving them peace of mind, knowing their social media is in good hands. You can offer them reduced prices, compared to conventional companies, but still keep a large profit margin. And for you, it’s a scalable business model with recurring revenue potential.

Now it’s your turn to get out there and start helping businesses elevate their social media game. With AI on your side, you can turn what’s often a headache for them into a streamlined, profitable service for you.

Build a Local AI-Powered Scheduling Service for Home Businesses

ere I want to share a hustle that’s perfect for those of you looking to serve small, local businesses—especially those in the home services industry like plumbing, electrical work, home appliance repairs, and more. These are the folks who are always out in the field, doing the hard work, and often struggling to keep up with the admin side of things. And that’s where you come in, armed with the power of AI.

The Opportunity: AI-Powered Customer Service for Home Service Businesses

Think about it: Plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and other home service pros are constantly on the go. Their days are spent fixing leaks, installing wiring, or servicing appliances—not sitting by the phone or computer managing customer inquiries, quotes, and schedules. But customer service is crucial to their business, and that’s where they often fall short.

This is where you can offer a game-changing solution by setting up an AI agent to handle these tasks for them. Imagine an AI-powered system that answers calls, provides quotes, schedules appointments, and handles customer questions—all while these pros are out doing what they do best. This service isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a business necessity for these hardworking folks.

How to Get Started: Setting Up AI-Powered Scheduling and Customer Service

Here’s how you can start building this AI-powered service:

1. Identify Your Market

Start by reaching out to small, local home service businesses in your area—think plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and appliance repair companies. These are often one-person operations or small teams where the owner is also the operator, leaving them little time to manage the business side.

2. Choose the Right AI Tools

Select AI tools that are user-friendly and tailored to small businesses:

• Tidio: This tool can set up a chatbot to handle inquiries via a business’s website or social media channels.

• Aminos: Ideal tool for lead generation; integrates with Zapier.

• Drift: Ideal for automating customer service and scheduling through a conversational AI interface.

• ChatGPT API: Perfect for more personalized customer interactions, like answering specific service questions or providing instant quotes.

These tools can manage a lot of the day-to-day communication that these business owners struggle to keep up with.

3. Offer Tailored Solutions

Offer to custom tailor the AI agent to a company as a service. The key to success here is customization. Set up the AI system to:

• Answer Phone Calls: Use AI to respond to phone inquiries, provide basic service information, and even gather details from the customer to provide a quote.

• Schedule Appointments: The AI can manage a live calendar, setting up appointments based on the technician’s availability, and sending reminders to both the customer and the service provider.

• Provide Quotes: By gathering basic information from the customer, the AI can provide rough quotes for standard services, saving the business owner from having to do it manually.

4. Run a Local Scheduling Service

Here’s where you can scale this whole idea: Instead of setting up AI systems for individual businesses, consider creating a centralized local scheduling service for your neighborhood or town. You can manage one AI agent for multiple service companies in your area, acting as the hub that handles all their customer service needs. You can charge service providers a monthly subscription or per-customer lead fee.

• Centralized Scheduling: Run a service where you manage the AI agent scheduling for several companies, ensuring that customers get prompt responses and businesses have their calendars managed efficiently.

• Shared AI Agents: Use AI tools to handle inquiries and scheduling across multiple businesses, offering them a cost-effective solution without the need for each business to invest in their own system.

5. Monetization

You can monetize this service in a couple of ways:

• Setup Fee: Charge a one-time fee for setting up the AI agent for individual businesses.

• Monthly Retainer: Offer ongoing management and support, ensuring the AI stays updated and continues to meet the business’s needs.

• Per-Appointment Fee: For the centralized service, consider a per-appointment fee or a percentage of the service fee, which incentivizes businesses to use your system.

Why This Works

The reason this hustle is so effective is that it directly addresses the needs of small home service businesses. These folks are great at what they do, but they often lack the time and expertise to manage customer service and scheduling. By stepping in with an AI-powered solution, you’re offering them a way to streamline their operations, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately grow their business.

And for you, it’s a scalable business model. You start with a few local businesses, refine your system, and then expand to manage the scheduling and customer service needs of multiple companies in your area. It’s all about using AI to take something that’s a major headache for them and turning it into a seamless process.

Your Turn

Now it’s your turn to make this happen. Start by reaching out to those local businesses, get familiar with the AI tools that will make their lives easier, and offer them a solution that’s too good to pass up. Whether you choose to set up individual systems or run a centralized scheduling service, you’re filling a vital gap in the market—and that’s where the real opportunity lies.

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