AI - How to make money with ChatGPT and other tools

All of this AI stuff can be a little overwhelming, right?

I often get asked how do I keep it all straight or stay on top of everything happening in AI. The reality… I don’t, there is simply too much going on. However, I do lean into a few different sources for information like; Twitter Threads, Newsletters, Google Alerts, and RSS Feeds.

For today’s issue most of the information is coming from Twitter Threads I saved the past few days that are all loosely themed around how to make money using this stuff. It’s one thing to create a bunch of stuff with AI, it’s another to monetize your efforts.

Harnessing AI for Income: 13 Proven Strategies to Earn Online

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers myriad opportunities to generate income online, but many remain unaware of how to effectively utilize tools like ChatGPT. Here are thirteen proven methods to start earning with AI​:

1. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Use Midjourney and ChatGPT to create journals, guides, and full books to publish on KDP. Ensure to check your content for originality with plagiarism detectors​

2. Digital Agency Services: Launch an online agency offering services like Social Media, Logo & Graphic Design, SEO, etc., and use ChatGPT/Midjourney to deliver the work​

3. Development Services: Find a niche in CMS (WordPress/Shopify) or a programming language (Python, Laravel, Nodejs), use Upwork to find gigs, and let ChatGPT do the work​

4. Consulting Services: Leverage ChatGPT to become an expert in a field like IT security or web3, and sell consulting services on gig marketplaces like Fiverr or Upwork​

5. Build a SaaS app: Create a new SaaS app using Deploy Script and ChatGPT, connect it to a payment system like Stripe, and start a real business​

6. Build an Audience + Newsletter: Use ChatGPT to write a content schedule and start posting on social sites to build an audience and newsletter, particularly on platforms like Twitter and TikTok​

7. Create a Course: Leverage ChatGPT to create a course on any subject and sell it online on platforms like Udemy and Skillshare​

8. Design and Sell Merchandise: Use Midjourney to design appealing apparel/merchandise, create them on sites like Printful, and sell them on Shopify​

9. Web Design: Use Midjourney to design websites and ChatGPT to develop them for clients. Durable is another AI option for this task​

10. YouTube Videos: Find a profitable niche on YouTube, have ChatGPT write video scripts, and use a service like Pictory to create the videos​

11. Sell AI-Generated Art: Generate unique and compelling art using Midjourney/PhotoshopAI and sell it on platforms like Etsy​

12. Freelance Copywriting: Use tools like ChatGPT or @postcheetah to create SEO content for websites and sell it on platforms like Writers Access​

13. Publish Music: Produce unique and exciting music using a service like Boomy and post it on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music​

These strategies demonstrate the versatility of AI tools and how they can augment human creativity and effort to generate significant online income. Whether you are a creator, a freelancer, or an entrepreneur, there's a strategy that can work for you.

Original Twitter Thread from Mark Gadala

A prompt breakdown for creating Pop Art

In a recent Twitter thread, AI expert Alie Jules (@saana_ai) shared her methodology for creating prompts for Midjourney v5.1, an AI image generator. When building prompts she likes to build them block by block adding on top of previous prompts as she goes to reach the final product. This is a great example of combining styles and leveraging AI to create something unique that you could sell.

A.I. for Brands: Insights from Freelance Work

In the latest installment of Kris Kashtanova's (@icreatelife) insightful Twitter thread series, "A.I. for Brands", she shares some of her experiences and learnings from two months of freelancing with brands and media agencies. As she has been helping these entities with their A.I. workflows and creating prompt guides for their illustrators and designers, Kris has garnered a wealth of knowledge that she is eager to share.

One of the key observations she makes is the buzz surrounding Adobe Firefly. Every brand and agency she's worked with is keenly interested in when this tool will become commercially available, underlining the importance they place on the commercial safety of their products. The anticipation is palpable as everyone waits for this development.

In the meantime, Kris has been asked to create prompt guides for a variety of systems. This has emphasized to her the importance of being familiar with a wide range of tools, including Stable Diffusion, Bing, Midjourney, and of course, Firefly. The ability to navigate different systems with ease is a valuable skill in this space, as it allows for greater versatility and adaptability.

Kris also highlighted the specificity of tasks in this field. For instance, an object in an image might need to be placed in a very particular spot. This precision often calls for an understanding of different products and the capability to train with tools like Stable Diffusion or to utilize software like Photoshop.

One example she shares is a prompt for an image featuring a product mockup in a hand holding a cup, with a white space in it for branding or logo placement. The background is to be a simple blue color, there should be no text, and the image should be of high quality and 4K resolution. This example illustrates the detail-oriented nature of the work and the careful consideration given to the aesthetic and branding elements.

Kris Kashtanova's Twitter thread series "A.I. for Brands" continues to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and branding.

Latest Installment: Part 12 - Product Mockups

Past Installments: Parts 1 - 10

Organizing Images With AI Using Kive

A little while ago I mentioned an image tool named Kive. Kive uses AI to organize any images you upload by what is in the image, the style, colors, and more. Basically, this is very similar to a Digital Asset Management System an agency would use but a little scaled down.

I finally opened my account yesterday and love it. For less than $20/month I am using it to manage all my Midjourney creations. Besides organization, it also has some upscale and editing functionality that I haven’t used yet. There is also a community area where you can get inspired by other people’s creations.

Well, that’s a wrap. Tomorrow is the end of the week and we are planning to enjoy the weekend with a little staycation before another chemo treatment next week.

Until tomorrow,
Kevin Davis