You want to start an AI business but think you need coding skills, capital, or a team. You don't. Here's the realistic path.

Step 1: Pick a service (1 day)

Don't try to be everything. Pick ONE service you can deliver:

• AI resume writing ($99-$299 each)
• AI content for businesses ($300-$500/mo per client)
• AI chatbot setup ($500-$3000 one-time)
• AI product listings ($5-$15 each)
• AI virtual assistant ($1K-$2K/mo per client)

Get the tools you need. The AI Money Kit $5 covers 5 of these in one purchase.

Step 2: Get 3 practice customers (week 1-2)

Don't charge at first. Do 3 projects for free (or 50% off) in exchange for testimonials. Sources:

• Friends who need the service
• Reddit (r/forhire, niche subs)
• LinkedIn DMs to people in your target industry
• Facebook groups for your niche

Step 3: Document what works (week 2-3)

After 3 customers, you know:

• How to scope the work
• How long it actually takes
• What to charge (based on value, not hours)
• What objections come up + how to handle them

Step 4: Set up simple ops (week 3)

Get a payment link (Stripe or Gumroad), a contact form, a Google Calendar for bookings. Total: $0-$30.

Step 5: Get 3 paying customers (week 3-4)

Now you have testimonials. DM 50 people offering the service. Expect 3-5 to convert at full price.

Step 6: Double down or pivot (week 4+)

Look at your numbers. Which channel works? Which service has best margin? Drop what doesn't, double down on what does.

The cost to start

You can start with:

• $5 for AI Money Kit (5 AI agents)
• $0 for Gumroad (free tier, takes 10% per sale)
• $0 for Calendly (free tier)
• $0 for Notion (free tier)

Total: $5 + your time. That's it.