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Laziest Ways to Make Money with AI (For Beginners)

0h 25m video Published Jul 25, 2026 Transcribed Jul 25, 2026 Mark Tilbury Mark Tilbury
Beginner 12 min read For: Beginners looking for passive or semi-passive income ideas using AI tools, with no prior experience needed.
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"Delivers on the promise of seven lazy methods with clear ratings, but some methods require more work than 'lazy' implies."

AI Summary

This video presents seven methods for making money online using AI tools, ranging from clipping videos to building apps. Each method is rated on laziness (how much AI does), learning curve, startup cost, and competition level, with practical steps to get started.

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Method 1: AI Clipping

Get paid to clip long-form videos into short clips for TikTok using AI tools like Opus Clips. Use Content Rewards marketplace to find campaigns paying per view (e.g., $1 per 1,000 views). Startup cost: $15/month. AI does 90% of work. Learning curve: 3 days. Competition: extremely high.

[03:41]
Method 2: AI Ghostwriting

Use AI to write social media posts, newsletters, and content for busy creators/entrepreneurs. Steps: pick a niche, create a client workspace in Claude, gather client materials, set project instructions, research with Perplexity, then have AI draft and edit. Startup cost: $20-$40/month. AI does 75%. Learning curve: 1-2 weeks. Competition: high.

[07:29]
Method 3: AI Websites

Build landing pages for businesses using AI website builders like Hostinger. Focus on high-converting one-page sites. Steps: learn by building a sample, offer services to local businesses, charge per page. Startup cost: $30/month (free trials available). AI does 80%. Learning curve: 2-4 weeks. Competition: medium.

[11:02]
Method 4: AI Shopify Store

Create a dropshipping store with AI tools: Build Your Store for setup, AutoDS for product sourcing and order fulfillment. Steps: use AI to generate store, connect AutoDS for winning products, run it from anywhere. Startup cost: $0.99 (Shopify free trial). AI does 95%. Learning curve: near zero. Competition: medium but can dominate with good AI use.

[14:15]
Method 5: AI Agents

Set up AI agents (e.g., receptionist) for local businesses using tools like Dial Zara. Steps: pick a business type, create a demo agent, pitch to business owners by showing live AI call. Upsell other agents. Startup cost: $50/month. AI does 85%. Learning curve: 1-2 months. Competition: low.

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Method 6: AI Avatars

Create AI-generated influencers/avatars using Hicksfield to sell products or earn affiliate income. Steps: design avatar, generate content (photos/videos), post on social media. Startup cost: $19/month. AI does 70%. Learning curve: 2-3 months. Competition: low.

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Method 7: AI App Building

Build software apps without coding using AI builders like Lovable. Two income paths: build custom apps for clients or launch own app. Steps: pick a builder, recreate simple apps, then build for clients. Startup cost: $25-$50/month. AI does 80%. Learning curve: 2-3 months. Competition: very low.

The video ranks seven AI money-making methods from most to least competitive, emphasizing that higher laziness (more AI automation) often comes with lower competition and greater opportunity for those who commit to learning.

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What is the earning rate for AI clipping on Content Rewards?

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$1 per 1,000 views

01:43

What startup cost is quoted for AI clipping?

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$15 per month

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What percentage of work does AI do in ghostwriting according to the video?

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75%

06:32

What is the learning curve for AI ghostwriting?

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One to two weeks

06:07

What type of website does Method 3 focus on building?

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Landing pages (one-page websites)

07:41

Which AI tool is recommended for building a Shopify store?

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Build Your Store

11:33

How much does it cost to start a Shopify store with AutoDS?

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99 cents (Shopify free trial + AutoDS starter)

13:22

What is the learning curve for setting up AI agents for businesses?

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One to two months

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Which AI tool is demonstrated for creating an AI receptionist?

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Dial Zara

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What is the competition level for AI avatars according to the video?

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Low

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What is the startup cost for AI app building?

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$25 to $50 per month

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💡 Key Takeaways

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AI Clipping Laziness Score

Quantifies how much work AI does (90%) versus human effort (10%), setting a benchmark for laziness

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High Competition Warning

States most people give up within a week, emphasizing the need for persistence despite low barriers

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Ghostwriting Human Touch

Highlights that 25% human effort is about taste and editing out AI speech, showing AI still needs curation

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E-commerce Competition Reality

Acknowledges many promote rubbish products but using AI tools well can give an edge

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AI Avatars as Influencers

Reveals that many commenters didn't realize avatars were AI, showing potential for deception and opportunity

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[00:00] to make money online using AI? And honestly, who doesn't want to make good money to work from anywhere in the world?

[00:14] but since then, AI has changed everything So as a millionaire businessman, I'm going Method one, AI clipping.

[00:29] This is all about getting paid to chop up other people's to do all of the work for you. YouTube videos, and live streams just sitting there,

[00:45] like the ones you might see on TikTok But you probably didn't realize It works because the extra exposure

[00:59] money than they pay out. and right now they're buying it from people like you. Step one, find a creator who'll pay you to clip up

[01:15] by using a marketplace like this called Content Rewards. but I do know the guy that runs it. to find one that suits your interests

[01:30] For example, here's a campaign that will pay you and post it on TikTok. As you can see, they'll pay you $1 for every thousand views.

[01:43] So if your clip gets 100,000 views, you get paid $100 multiple different accounts. Step two is to drop the creator's long-form videos into an

[01:58] I'm using this free one called Opus Clips, It finds the best moments, cuts the clip, Step three, post daily to TikTok shorts and reels

[02:12] and get paid based on your views. of clip is working and take on more campaigns. But the real question is, how lazy is clipping?

[02:26] For learning curve, I'm going to say three days. The AI does the editing, the platforms track the views, AI handles pretty much all the process.

[02:41] So I'm going to put AI does at 90%. writes the captions and formats everything Your 10% of the work is spent choosing campaigns, posting,

[02:55] Startup capital is only around $15 a month And the tool stack, which is Whop to find the campaigns

[03:10] or Catcut to make the clips. I'm afraid the truth hurts on this one. When something is this easy to start, everyone jumps in.

[03:26] The good news is that most people give up within a week of 99% of clippers. because I've ordered these seven methods from the most

[03:41] competitive to the least, which means the further we go, and the bigger the opportunities become. This involves using AI tools to write social media posts,

[03:55] creators, or entrepreneurs. sending out newsletters and putting out content But they have zero time to write any of it,

[04:09] Now, you might be wondering, and get the job done themselves? So if I were you, this is exactly how I'd start.

[04:25] You need to pick your lane. or writing Facebook ads. Then pick one niche to focus on like finance, fitness,

[04:38] If you specialize in one sector, your clients will see you especially if you actually understand a niche. workspace for your client.

[04:52] Now, this is where the magic really starts to happen. and click projects and then new project. Something like Elon Musk's newsletter.

[05:08] and drop in everything you've gathered on your client. This could be old social media posts, past newsletters, and anything else you can find.

[05:22] And then click set project instructions. This is where you tell it exactly what you want. to make sure that it sounds exactly like the client

[05:37] Step three is to use a research tool like Perplexity So everything you write is interesting and fresh. "What are the biggest stories in electric vehicles this

[05:54] with links to check them. to prompt Claude to write for you. and give it a bit of a human touch.

[06:07] For learning curve, I'm going to say one to two weeks. writing, then you can learn this quickly.

[06:19] So what you're really learning is judgment, For AI does, I'd say 75%.

[06:32] but that missing 25% is about taste. editing out the typical AI speech, Startup capital is around 20 to $40

[06:49] And the tool stack is three. and maybe some sort of scheduling tool like Typefully

[07:01] And finally, for competition, I'd say this is high. for ordinary people to become ghost writers even without any

[07:14] But to be fair, most people don't spend enough time learning to their full potential. to stand out from the competition

[07:29] Method three, AI websites. This involves building websites for businesses using AI The real money is in creating a specific type

[07:41] This is a one-page website designed to sell one thing. agencies, or software companies.

[07:53] and then push their audience to the landing page. customers, the more money they can make. and learn it by building a sample page

[08:08] what you can actually do. or Hostinger is about as easy as it gets. So I'll type in something like a landing page

[08:25] for a personal trainer selling an online coaching program, with a bold call to action.

[08:45] It's written a headline, laid out the sections, I can even click here to see it on a mobile.

[08:59] how good this actually looks from just one prompt. it's time for step two. and would benefit from a high converting landing page.

[09:15] and get these businesses to pay you for any service, including this one, I'm actually running a free live online to start a one-person business using AI

[09:31] click the link in the description to secure your spot. And finally, step three, charge clients per page to start, But how lazy is it? Let's have a look.

[09:47] For learning curve, I'm going to say two to four weeks. These AI website builders have become ridiculously good. what makes a page convert, which comes down to headlines,

[10:01] For AI does, I'm giving this one 80%. You've seen it for yourself. AI handles all the design work. that will test different versions of the page

[10:16] So the AI builds the page, writes the copy, Your remaining 20% is spent finding Startup capital is around $30 a month,

[10:33] But many offer free trials so you can practice And the tool stack is one, a good website builder. And finally, for competition, I'd say it's a medium.

[10:48] but almost nobody builds a page that looks great So if you can focus on generating landing pages to stand out from the crowd and start getting paid.

[11:02] Method four, AI-built Shopify store. A Shopify store where AI picks the products, and ships every order without you touching a thing.

[11:18] and I have to say, I was very impressed with and how easy it was to start seeing results. to this free AI tool called Build Your Store.

[11:33] to follow along while I go through this. First, I'm going to click Start Your Free Store. with a prompt for basic details like your name and email.

[11:47] with popular options like fashion, electronics, and pets. Onto step two. You'll be prompted to follow a series

[11:59] So let me speed run through this now. I made a whole video on it, so feel free

[12:15] that looks a bit like this. to need some products to sell. The easiest way to do this is to connect AutoDS.

[12:28] to fill the store with winning products. and ships your items straight to your customers. which is super helpful.

[12:43] bit like this. You don't have to keep track of any inventory. and you can run the whole thing from your laptop anywhere in

[12:57] The learning curve, practically zero. If you can fill in an online form, you can do this.

[13:10] AI does 95%. Your 5% is just choosing a niche

[13:22] For startup capital, well, Shopify has a three-day free trial. An AutoDS will only cost 99 cents to get started.

[13:34] So the total here is just 99 cents. tools, so we're right in here, three. with a link in the description, it will walk you

[13:48] all the different tools. And finally, for competition, I'd say this is a medium. of people promoting rubbish products on social media.

[14:01] However, if you actually take the time to use AI tools you can easily wipe the floor with the competition. I reached out to AutoDS

[14:15] of the video, and they agreed. that they're the best AI e-comm tool out there. This is all about setting up AI agents for businesses.

[14:31] AI agents are like little digital employees that handle a specific job for a business automatically. The simplest one to set up is probably an AI receptionist,

[14:44] and chases up leads 24 hours a day. because small businesses typically miss over 50% slipping through their fingers.

[14:59] Well, most small business owners are incredibly They don't even know these tools exist. you become extremely valuable.

[15:14] Step one, pick one type of local business like a dentist, Step two, use an AI tool to set up a demo AI receptionist

[15:26] I found this one called Dial Zara, I'm going to quickly create an account. that the AI receptionist can respond appropriately.

[15:43] I'm going to write, I sell personal fitness plans online, coaching to entrepreneurs Then click build my receptionist.

[15:58] and do a test call to see if it You've reached the receptionist. How can I help you today? So I've got quite a regime for fitness.

[16:13] Really to get that six-pack up to a up to an eight. Since this line doesn't provide specific tips, I

[16:25] Then a coach can reach out with tailored advice. and email to contact you? and phone number, so if you can contact me back on that,

[16:39] Got it. And could you please share your name so I can pass It's Mark, the body, Tilbury. to get that six-pack look?

[16:55] No, you can call me anytime. Thank you. that was actually pretty impressive.

[17:07] That is for sure. Step three is and let the owner hear the AI answer live. it basically sells itself.

[17:23] Upsell other AI agents like chatbots, So how lazy is this AI agent method?

[17:35] For learning curve, I'm going to say one to two months. because landing those first couple Once you've got your demo and your first case study,

[17:48] For AI does, I'd say 85%. and captures every lead every day without

[18:01] And the remaining 15% is the setup Startup capital is about $50

[18:13] and how much usage you need. And the tool stack is just one to begin with to offer a wider variety of agents.

[18:26] And finally, for competition, I'd say this is low. This is because most people either don't know about AI to two months learning the skills required.

[18:42] who dedicate themselves to doing this But keep watching because the opportunities continue to grow Method six, AI avatars.

[18:56] that looks completely real, but doesn't actually exist. without even realizing they weren't real people.

[19:09] to sell their physical products, But this person is not real. It's completely made with AI.

[19:21] that no one's actually realized. are already becoming. or create AI influencers in a specific niche

[19:35] and affiliate income when you promote other brands. that it removes every annoying part of being an influencer. never has a bad hair day, and never ages.

[19:51] to head over to Hicksfield and open up the AI influencer studio here. And the great thing is, there's no complicated prompting.

[20:04] It's sort of like designing a character in a video game. because obviously we want our avatar Then we can select the gender, ethnicity, skin color,

[20:23] There are really so many ways to personalize this avatar. Okay, so I finish my selection and the AI will generate our very own avatar.

[20:41] I could sit here for ages tweaking it, he actually looks scarily like a real person. to bring this character to life

[20:55] So if you want me to do a full video on this and document the whole process, comment what type So how does it score?

[21:10] For learning curve, I'm going to say two to three months. as you've seen, but creating a consistent looking face, giving them a personality, making them speak,

[21:27] For AI does, I'm giving this one The AI generates the person, the photos, and the videos,

[21:40] that will require more knowledge, organization, and effort. At the time I'm making this video, it's around $19 a month.

[21:54] And the tool stack is just one. or a content scheduler,

[22:06] Finally, for competition, I'd say this is low. And as you saw in the comments of that example video, that these AI avatars even exist.

[22:21] and huge opportunities for those Method seven, AI app building. and software without writing a single line

[22:35] Custom software used to cost businesses tens of thousands to create and the AI writes the code while you watch it There are two ways to get paid here.

[22:50] or you can launch your own app The first one is the easier place to start You get paid once to make it.

[23:04] To get started, pick an AI app builder like Lovable or Emergent and learn it by recreating something simple that already exists like a calculator, a booking form,

[23:18] Let's see if we can create something simple together and type in my initial prompt. Create an app that helps people

[23:33] track their investments in one place, It's then going to ask me a few questions. I'll check back in a few minutes.

[23:48] so let's take a look. Now that is genuinely quite impressive to see, Now, obviously there's clearly lots of room for improvement.

[24:03] and no one's going to pay for this. and testing to get things right. For learning curve, I'm going to say two

[24:16] by telling the AI what's wrong. It's not hard like learning code. A bit awkward for the first month,

[24:31] For AI does, I'd say 80%. and fixes the bugs you point out. testing it like a customer would, and selling it.

[24:48] Startup capital is around 25 to $50 And the tool stack is just one, an AI app builder.

[25:01] And finally, for competition, it's very low and won't bother spending the time it If you want to know what to upgrade when you start making

[25:13] But don't click on it just yet. Okay? I'll see you over there.

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