“You didn’t hire a team?” my friend asked, astonished. “Nope. Just me… and a bunch of AI tools.” #
Honestly, I had no business degree, no capital, and couldn’t write a single line of code. What I did have was curiosity, internet access, and a little help from AI. And guess what? I managed to turn those into a tangible income stream – even earning over $1000 in a single day.
My name is Mayank, and after a few career setbacks, I stumbled upon this idea and gradually built it into a success. No one helped me; I did it all by myself.
Sounds crazy? It is. But it’s also 100% achievable. Let me show you how I did it – you can too.
Why This Matters #
We’re in a strange, yet incredibly exciting time. AI tools are everywhere, and while many fear they’ll take jobs, a few of us are quietly using them to create jobs. Like me, building a solo online business.
You don’t need to be a tech guru. You don’t need startup capital. You don’t even need to quit your day job. All you need is to identify a problem you want to solve, create some content, and leverage the right tools to scale it.
This is the business model I built – zero employees, with AI doing all the heavy lifting.
1. What Exactly I Built (It’s Simpler Than You Think) #
Let’s be clear – I didn’t build the next Amazon.
I built a lean, digital content business that primarily earns through:
- Earning from articles on Medium
- Selling digital products (like Notion templates and AI prompt guides)
- Offering micro-services (e.g., AI-assisted blog post writing or email setup)
- Affiliate commissions for tools I genuinely use
No office. No inventory. Just a laptop, a few AI tools, and consistent execution.
2. My AI Toolkit (No Coding Required) #
Here’s what I used:
I. ChatGPT - For brainstorming, drafting, emails, and product copy #
Example prompt: “Write a friendly product description for a Notion habit tracker template.”
II. Notion + Notion AI - For organizing ideas, creating digital products, and building workflows #
III. Canva (with AI features) - For designing marketing materials, blog covers, and Instagram posts #
I used Canva’s “Magic Write” for social media copy and Canva templates for product covers.
IV. Pictory.ai / Invideo - To convert blog posts into short videos for easy sharing #
V. Gumroad / Lemon Squeezy - For hosting and selling my products #
VI. Beehiiv / Substack - To collect emails and send newsletters (many now have AI suggestions!) #
These tools collectively cost less than $100 a month – but they generated far more than that in income.
️ 3. The Process That Made Me $1000 in a Day #
Let me walk you through the process that worked:
Step 1: Solve a problem you’ve personally experienced #
My first product? A Notion habit tracker based on a system I genuinely used. People loved it because it was simple and authentic. No empty promises.
Step 2: Write useful content #
I started sharing articles with titles like:
- “3 Micro-Habits That Changed My Day”
- “How I Use ChatGPT to Write 3x Faster”
- “My Solo Digital Business Toolkit”
Every article linked back to my products or email list. AI helped me write faster, but I always maintained my personal voice.
Step 3: Turn articles into products #
Once I saw what content resonated, I turned those insights into:
- Downloadable templates
- Mini-ebooks
- Prompt packs
- Email writing toolkits
AI helped me package these quickly, and Canva made them look professional.
Step 4: Promote, but softly #
I shared content on Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and built a small email list. I never hard-sold – just told stories, shared useful tips, and included a soft call to action like: “P.S. If you want to use my Notion system, here’s a simple template.”
4. What Worked (and What Didn’t) #
✅ What worked: #
- Using AI to accelerate writing and ideation
- Publishing 3-4 articles weekly on Medium
- Connecting useful content with simple digital products
- Building an email list early (even a small one)
❌ What didn’t work: #
- Trying to be on every platform
- Only selling without telling stories
- Waiting for “perfection” before launching
- Directly copy-pasting AI-generated text without adding my authentic voice
5. Simple Tips You Can Start With Today #
If you’re thinking of trying this yourself, here’s a launch roadmap for you:
- Pick a niche you know or care about (AI, wellness, freelancing, mindset, etc.)
- Brainstorm 5 article ideas using ChatGPT
- Write and publish one article (aim for Medium or Substack)
- Create a small product or freebie based on your content
- Promote it softly – not like a salesperson, but like a friend sharing something helpful
You don’t need a fancy launch event. Just publish, share, and iterate a little bit each week.
Final Thoughts: #
The Future is You + AI #
Look, I’m no genius. I just paid attention to what people needed, used AI to move faster, and showed up consistently.
If you’ve ever thought: “I want to build something, but I don’t know where to start…” This is your sign.
Start small. Be consistent. Treat AI as a super-smart assistant, not a crutch.
This business model isn’t just surviving the AI wave – it’s thriving. And you can too.