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10 Episodes In: What We've Learned About Making Money With AI
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In episode 10 of Prompt & Profit, we look back at the first ten episodes and pull together the five biggest lessons: - Start small and test before you spend - AI speeds you up, but you still do the thinking - Customers come from conversations - Price the outcome and promise only what you control - Trust is the real asset You'll also hear an honest reality check and what's coming next on the show. Any earnings or results mentioned are examples, not guarantees. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.
Oct 18, 202613 min
Using AI Responsibly: Privacy, Honesty and Quality Checks for Your Business
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In episode 9 of Prompt & Profit, I cover the less exciting but essential side of earning with AI: doing it responsibly. You'll hear simple habits for: - Protecting privacy - Being honest with customers - Checking quality before you deliver Plus what to do when something goes wrong, and a small challenge to try this week. This episode shares general good practice and is not legal or professional advice. Any earnings or results mentioned are examples, not guarantees. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.
Oct 14, 202622 min
How to Price Your AI-Assisted Work (Without Undercharging or Overpromising)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! How to Price Your AI-Assisted Work (Without Undercharging or Overpromising) Determining the right price for AI-assisted services can be challenging, but freelancers should avoid the trap of charging based solely on how quickly the software operates. Instead, creators must calculate their total time investment, which includes client communication, review, and editing phases rather than just the generation period. By evaluating the perceived value of the outcome, researching standard industry rates, and establishing clear boundaries regarding the project's scope, providers can secure fair compensation. Furthermore, professionals should maintain realistic expectations by avoiding overpromising results and instead focusing on reliable delivery and high work quality. As experience grows, individuals can confidently adjust their rates upward for future clients while remaining honest about their utilization of artificial intelligence tools.
Oct 14, 202614 min
How to Find Your First Customer Using AI (Without Spamming Anyone)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In episode 7 of Prompt & Profit, I share a practical five-step approach to finding your first paying customer, using AI as a helper, not a shortcut: - Define exactly who you help - Find where they already gather - Create one useful sample - Send a few personal messages - Follow up and learn from every reply You'll also hear why mass messaging backfires, plus a small challenge to try this week. Any earnings or results mentioned are examples, not guarantees. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.
Oct 14, 202621 min
How to Write Better Prompts: A Simple 5-Part Framework
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In episode 6 of Prompt & Profit, I share a simple five-part framework for writing better AI prompts: - Context: who you're helping and the situation - Task: one clear instruction - Format and length: what the answer should look like - Example: show what good looks like - Check and improve: verify the facts and refine the draft You'll hear a real before-and-after example, plus a small challenge to try this week. Any earnings or results mentioned are examples, not guarantees. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.
Oct 13, 202623 min
The $0 to Full-Time Playbook
A deep dive into two of the hardest stages of starting a business without money — building momentum from zero capital, and knowing exactly when it’s financially and emotionally safe to leave your day job behind. Covers the real numbers behind income stability, runway, and minimum viable income, plus a practical, step-by-step transition plan for making the leap without blowing up your finances.
Oct 13, 20266 min
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