97. Make Money with AI: Zero to $1M in 1 Year

The UpFlip Podcast

Joe Popelas has made more than a million dollars his first year selling AI-generated books. He’ll share how to start a business with AI in this podcast episode.

Reaching 7 figures in a single year is no easy feat in any business, but Joe’s story is especially impressive. He started his book brand while attending college full-time as a computer science student. Even more remarkable: he’d never written a full book before launching his brand. In this episode, he’ll explain how he learned the ropes of publishing and leveraged his knowledge of AI to grow his business in an untapped niche.

One of the secrets to Joe’s quick revenue growth: he makes more from ads than from book sales. Building brand awareness in the right niche has allowed him to maximize his profit from all sources. He shares his insights on finding and reaching the right target audience, along with his tips for utilizing AI effectively, in this interview. If you’re wondering how to make money with AI, Joe’s tips are an excellent place to start!

Resources:

• @joepopelas - Connect with Joe on TikTok
• Joe Popelas on YouTube - See more insights on Joe’s YouTube channel
• How I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Affiliate Business - UpFlip Podcast episode 88 with the founder of BarBend, a strength training brand with more than 31 million users
• How to Start a $750K/Month eCommerce Business - UpFlip blog post with insights from EcomCrew founder Michael Jackness
• Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise - Book by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool on how to master any skill
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Book by Carol S.S. Dweck that reveals how to unlock your full potential

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• @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter

For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.

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1. 97. Make Money with AI: Zero to $1M in 1 Year (00:00:00)

2. Where to start with learning AI models (00:02:34)

3. Starting a business at 20 - pros and cons (00:05:59)

4. When the business became profitable (00:12:15)

5. Fan Blitz Questions (00:15:48)

6. Target audience and marketing for AI books (00:17:40)

7. Trends in the AI space (00:22:59)

8. Copyright issues with AI books (00:25:24)

9. Book recommendation (00:29:29)