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Before we get going, I launched a hangout for local media creators (blog, newsletters, etc.) called The Local Media Crew.

We’ve already got nearly 20 local creators hanging out and sharing strategies - it’s great!

I didn’t mean for it to be another side hustle, but if it keeps growing, I’ll track it in this email.

Come hang out with us!

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🤖 How I’m Using AI This Week

It’s funny, I’ve started to be a user of my own tools — when I need a YouTube thumbnail or to know a character count, I just hop to my tool list.

Here I go again!

I had 2 more tool ideas this past week, and I made them (well, AI helped).

I made a title case converter and an email size calculator.

I’m also deep into building a side hustle tool.

This is the first tool I’ve made that I will plan to sell, as it will help folks figure out which side hustle might be the best fit for them to start.

I could sell it here in my newsletter, on Etsy, or via Facebook ads — we’ll see!

Either way, I’ll share what I learn through the process.

I also keep a running list for potential tools to build.

What I am debating is whether or not to set them up as simple websites or not.

I think I will do it with a few of them, just to see if they possibly rank over time.

In the past week, I’ve heard of more AI companies and tools that I need to look into…

With so many AI tools coming out that I need to test, I also launched this doc to keep up with it all.

Feel free to bookmark - let me know what tools I need to add.

But glancing at my notes from just this week includes Hume, Cal, Captions, Muse.

There’s a lot…

That’s just scratching the surface.

I have a ton to test and look into.

Which makes me wonder…

Ok, on to some project updates!

Domain Name Flipping [09/28/24 Update]

No sales yet.

I bought several .chat domains because there was a promotion deal.

If I don’t sell any of these in the first year, I’ll only renew the best ones.

I think a few of them are pretty great, but of course, I’m a bit biased 😁

I’m also looking to line up some additional firepower with some domain brokers for them to do some outreach. I have one broker working with a few of my domains, but this week I plan to do more networking with brokers to see how they operate, etc.

I talk about my domain flipping challenge more in this YouTube video.

I’ve purchased 79 90 domain names (I’m buying at least 10 more if you have names you no longer need or want).

What I’m Learning: Once you have your strategy dialed in and everything set up properly, it can be passive. I haven’t thought much about it this past week (well, except for a domain I’m thinking about buying).

[2x] Facebook Page Growth Project [09/28/24 Update]

[if you’re looking for more tools for growing Facebook pages, I took this course (referral link) — pretty solid].

Note: I just made a video talking about some of my strategy for growing my Facebook pages using AI tools.

You can watch it here or watch below.

Here are my updates.

Corporate Rain is still averaging $.02-$.03 per like, and we just crossed 2.8k 3.2k fans on this one. I’m not so sure this page is the right fit for Facebook. As of this past week, I paused the ads for it.

But, I’ve continued the ads to this same audience to grow this email community (so hello if you’re from those ads!) Currently, it’s costing me about $.50-60 cents, which I think is pretty good.

Our other page is continuing to rock on as well.

And we just passed 11,000 12,000 — sweet!

And I’m still gaining followers for $.02-$.03 each, but I’ve slowed spending on this page to figure out organic growth.

I also tested an ad arbitrage deal and failed.

Granted, I only spent $6, I still knew it was heading in the wrong direction (less than 40 clicks). I think I made like $.50 or so —- I don’t need to be a math pro to put a pause on that one!

I’m game to try again with some fresh ideas.

Now I’m testing different post types, linking to blog posts, etc. - in the video above, I talk about some of the things we’re finding successful.

What I’m Learning: I’m still waiting on an invite to the Facebook bonus program. I hope that this will cover the cost of growth as I expand into other revenue streams. I’ll keep you posted.

Amazon Influencer Program [09/28/24 Update]

Wild, but I created more than 125 new videos this past week. The reason is I was just invited to make special types of videos within the program. [I’m not allowed to discuss the terms, but it’s an interesting reason you may want to join the program.]

I showed up to my house on Friday with a lot of boxes on the doorstep😅

If you want to learn a bit more, an overview of the program is here, and my first update is here.

I’m also thinking to create a simple digital product with some strategy.

Should I create this?

(and if you want, you can check each weekly update since. I’ve come a long way from $2.81 per hour!)

I now have103 107 videos. [I’m not going to update this just yet with my new videos, as everything I’ve done is about to adjust all of this data…]

I’ve hired freelancers to make 30 videos.

My total earnings equal $1,642.62 $1,706.91

When you factor in my expenses for video creation, I’m now at $51.63 per hour.

That officially makes my pay rate a six-figure job!

What I’m Learning: You may receive special offers to make certain types of content by being in the program. It’s content that Amazon wants more of in certain categories. The only way to get these offers is to be in the program.

YouTube Music Channel [09/28/24 Update]

Slow and Steady… I guess I’ll keep posting updates for this one (even if not much movement..)

The Story: When I work, I usually listen to LoFi hip hop or Chillstep or Ambient tunes that help me focus. I launched my own channel with the idea that I would listen to my own channel and be my own best customer.

We signed up for a month of Suno and created 100+ songs for our videos. I created a template using Descript that allows for quicker song creation.
I made a vid showing my process if you’d like to check it out…

Updated Stats:

94 videos
96 videos

99 subscribers
100 subscribers

What I’m Learning: We will keep creating different types of vids (just made a beach waves video that’s pretty great) and assess where we are once we cross 100 videos. At that point, I’ll take a hard look and decide how to proceed with this project. Whether to Pause or Keep Going.

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