Learn how to start and run an AI automation agency, earning up to $60,000 per month, with a

complete beginner's blueprint.

[00:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4) Learn how to start an AI

automation agency and scale it to $60,000 per month.

[04:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=253) Entrepreneurship and online

business require time, effort, and sacrifice, but success is possible.

[13:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=791) Implementing chatbots across

businesses helps meet changing consumer preferences.

[17:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=1050) AI enhanced automations

can improve efficiency and productivity in businesses.

[25:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=1514) AI automation agency

services have low saturation, low startup costs, and a low learning curve.

[28:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=1734) Starting an AI automation

agency requires minimal resources and can be done without coding skills or a registered
business.

[36:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=2193) Starting a business requires

embracing challenges and discomfort.

[40:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=2430) Narrowing down to a specific

niche and deliverable allows you to sell the same product for up to 100 times more and achieve
better results.

[48:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=2889) Outsourcing services allows

you to focus on sales and building your client base.

[52:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=3121) There are five key types of

AI chatbots that you can start selling as a beginner in the automation agency services.

[59:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=3582) Creating an offer is crucial

for success.

[1:03:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=3823) Identify high impact niches

and deliverables for chatbot implementation

[1:11:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4262) Scarcity and urgency are

key factors in generating demand.
[1:14:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4492) Utilize scarcity, urgency,
and guarantees to make your offer stand out.

[1:22:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4935) LinkedIn search and

Facebook groups are effective methods for lead generation.

[1:25:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=5151) Collect leads from

Prospect or Google Maps and add them to a lead sheet

[1:32:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=5569) Running effective cold calls

and cold email campaigns for lead generation.

[1:36:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=5781) Build a library of chatbot

templates for faster service delivery.

[1:43:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=6233) Specialize in onboarding

chatbots for social media marketing clients

[1:47:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=6454) Hire developers from my

community or train them yourself

[1:54:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=6897) Focus on sales and

marketing for your business

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[00:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4) Learn how to start an AI

automation agency and scale it to $60,000 per month.
- Get a complete beginner's blueprint on starting an AI automation agency.
- Learn about the AI automation agency model and why it's a big opportunity.
- Discover the key things you need (and don't need) to start an AI automation agency.
- Learn about niche selection, offer creation, finding and closing clients, and servicing them.
- Get valuable tips and tricks for scaling your AI automation agency to $10,000+ per month.
- Find out about the creator's experience and credentials in running an AI automation agency.
- Have a chance to win a spectator spot in the free incubator program called the Original Eight.

[04:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=253) Entrepreneurship and online

business require time, effort, and sacrifice, but success is possible.
- The life of an entrepreneur can be tough, with ups and downs.
- Entrepreneurship requires self-accountability for both successes and failures.
- Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship.
- Success is possible with the right commitment and hard work.

[13:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=791) Implementing chatbots across

businesses helps meet changing consumer preferences.
- Chatbots provide value by keeping up with changes in consumer taste and preferences.
- Businesses can use chatbots to cater to the shift towards natural language input.
- Chatbots help businesses provide services and information in a more efficient and
user-friendly manner.
- Examples of chatbot implementations include prospecting chatbots, onboarding chatbots, and
staff training chatbots.

[17:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=1050) AI enhanced automations

can improve efficiency and productivity in businesses.
- Preparation and testing of data are important before ingesting it into the knowledge base.
- The AI capabilities in Zapier can handle unstructured data and perform new operations.
- Examples of AI enhanced automations include inbound classification system, lead vetting, and
personalized outreach.

[25:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=1514) AI automation agency

services have low saturation, low startup costs, and a low learning curve.
- The AI automation agency space is not yet saturated, offering potential business opportunities.
- The startup costs for an AI automation agency are low, as payment is received before
expenses are incurred.
- The learning curve for AI automation agency is low, as it utilizes no-code tools.

[28:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=1734) Starting an AI automation

agency requires minimal resources and can be done without coding skills or a registered
business.
- You only need a computer/laptop with internet access and an email.
- No startup capital, coding skills, or prior business experience is necessary.
- You can start as a sole proprietor without registering a company.
- A website is not required to start an AI automation agency.
- You can start with just yourself and outsource work when needed.
- Two ways to start: freelancer model (providing the services yourself) or agency model (having
people underneath you).
- Consider finding business partners or hiring developers from the community.

[36:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=2193) Starting a business requires

embracing challenges and discomfort.
- Expect obstacles and don't get frustrated.
- Going through hard experiences leads to growth and mastery.
- Choosing a niche is crucial for maximizing value and sales.

[40:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=2430) Narrowing down to a specific

niche and deliverable allows you to sell the same product for up to 100 times more and achieve
better results.
- By targeting a specific avatar, you can tailor your messaging and increase responsiveness.
- By focusing on a niche, you can streamline your services and save time.
- By becoming a leader in a new space, you can get unlimited business opportunities.
- Choosing a specific deliverable within a niche makes it easier to communicate the benefits to
clients and invest in improvements.

[48:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=2889) Outsourcing services allows

you to focus on sales and building your client base.
- Outsourcing services frees up your time to focus on generating more sales and growing your
business.
- By outsourcing services, you can build a consistent stream of clients.

[52:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=3121) There are five key types of

AI chatbots that you can start selling as a beginner in the automation agency services.
- The five types of chatbots are prospecting chatbots, onboarding chatbots, support chatbots,
training chatbots, and internal use chatbots.
- AI chatbots can be easily created using platforms like bot press and can be duplicated and
sold to multiple clients.
- Selling tier one AI chatbots is a good option for beginners as they are easy to create, can be
templated, and have low learning curve.
- By focusing on tier one AI chatbots, beginners can eliminate the risk of hiring developers and
have higher profit margins.
- Opportunities for selling AI chatbots exist in various industries like e-commerce, restaurants,
dental, legal, and Airbnb management.

[59:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=3582) Creating an offer is crucial

for success.
- The value of an offer determines success or failure.
- Determining the biggest opportunity in each niche helps calculate ROI.
- Quantifying ROI can be done by measuring hours saved or equivalents replaced.
- Examples show how specific niches and chatbots can have a high impact.
- Quantifying ROI for onboarding chatbots shows potential cost savings and other benefits.
- Analyzing which chatbots can benefit each niche helps determine their impact and ROI.

[1:03:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=3823) Identify high impact niches

and deliverables for chatbot implementation
- Use templates to create chatbots for selected niches
- Consider pricing, scarcity, urgency, bonuses, and guarantees to enhance the offer
[1:11:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4262) Scarcity and urgency are
key factors in generating demand.
- Scarcity can be created by having a waiting list or appearing to be sold out.
- Being an expert in a niche industry or delivering a specialized service makes you a scarce
resource.
- Urgency can be created by setting deadlines or offering limited-time discounts.
- Seasonal promotions and bonuses can add credibility and urgency to offers.

[1:14:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4492) Utilize scarcity, urgency,

and guarantees to make your offer stand out.
- Offer upsells and additional services to increase value for clients.
- Combine bonuses with urgency to create a sense of urgency in potential customers.
- Use guarantees to build credibility and protect the buyer.
- Provide different types of guarantees, such as results-based or value added guarantees.
- Consider performance-oriented guarantees for those who are looking to learn rather than earn.

[1:22:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=4935) LinkedIn search and

Facebook groups are effective methods for lead generation.
- Use LinkedIn search to find potential leads by narrowing down by location, industry, title, or
company size. Use sales Navigator for advanced research.
- After finding potential leads on LinkedIn, check their contact info section for email or phone
number. Use tools like get Prospect if contact info is missing.
- Create a Google sheet to organize leads by adding their name, contact info, business, and
website information.
- Join Facebook groups related to your niche and look for active participants in the members
section.
- Open their profiles in new tabs to gather information and search LinkedIn if contact info is not
available on Facebook.
- Collect a list of potential decision makers or owners of small firms and add them to your lead
database.

[1:25:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=5151) Collect leads from

Prospect or Google Maps and add them to a lead sheet
- Use Prospect or another tool to collect leads and add them to a sheet
- Search for your niche on Google Maps, add the information to a sheet
- Reach out to the leads through different channels and provide value
- Use cold calling as a quick way to get feedback and engage with your target market
- Focus on selling the meeting and providing value first rather than selling the service
- Keep your outreach short, sweet, and low risk for the potential client

[1:32:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=5569) Running effective cold calls

and cold email campaigns for lead generation.
- Use AI audit calls or Workshop calls to book appointments and schedule emails with potential
clients.
- Warm up your domain using platforms like instantly.ai to ensure email deliverability.
- Implement a three-step email campaign with lead-in, follow-ups, and a reminder.
- Access additional cold calling and email campaign templates from the resource Hub.
- Focus on niche-specific service delivery to simplify the process and minimize experimentation.
- Prototype chat bots using platforms like Botpress and Stack AI for client presentations.

[1:36:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=5781) Build a library of chatbot

templates for faster service delivery.
- Use a contract template from the resource Hub to protect your business.
- Send contracts with DocuSign for easy signing.
- Create and send invoices using Stripe.
- Set up a slack workspace for communication with clients.
- Request requirements and deliver the service.
- Keep a copy of each chatbot for reference and building a catalog.
- Collect data points to measure and showcase results.
- End projects only after achieving tangible results.

[1:43:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=6233) Specialize in onboarding

chatbots for social media marketing clients
- Focus on a niche industry to become the top service provider
- Offer maintenance and improvement packages as retainers for ongoing income
- Consider opportunities for selling multiple chatbots to clients with multiple properties
- Explore the possibility of a retainer-only variant of the AI automation agency model

[1:47:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=6454) Hire developers from my

community or train them yourself
- Join my community and post on the job board to find developers
- Train a full stack developer to become a chatbot developer
- Create standard operating procedures for your business
- Establish an onboarding process for clients and team members
- Implement a work submission process for quality control
- Develop a handover process to collect data and obtain referrals
- Set clear communication rules for your team

[1:54:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdhyYl2hY&t=6897) Focus on sales and

marketing for your business
- Sales are crucial for the success of your business
- 80% of your time should be dedicated to sales and marketing
- Prioritize tasks that have a direct impact on driving sales
- Avoid spending time on non-sales related tasks

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