Summary of "The Simplest AI Automation Offer for Beginners (start here)"

Summary

This video provides a beginner-friendly guide on how to start offering AI automation services to businesses without needing extensive technical skills or large teams. The core concept introduced is the “knowledge gap” — the difference in AI expertise between the service provider (you) and the business owner. Profiting in AI services comes from leveraging this gap by offering valuable guidance and solutions.

Key Concepts and Offer

Knowledge Gap: Businesses generally have limited AI knowledge (around 10/100 on a scale), while agencies or experts have much higher expertise (65+). Beginners don’t need to be experts right away; even modest AI knowledge (around 25/100) can be monetized by helping businesses.
AI Tools Consulting Offer: The simplest entry-level service is consulting businesses on which AI tools best fit their needs and workflows. This does not require building or implementing AI solutions yourself but involves recommending existing AI products.
- This approach avoids the complexities of AI development and implementation.
- You act as a consultant who matches businesses with the best AI tools to improve their processes.
Building Your AI Tools Database:
- Research AI tools via YouTube, Google, and dedicated AI tool directories.
- Categorize and rank these tools in a personal database (using Notion, Google Sheets, etc.).
- Deep dive into selected tools by watching tutorials and testing them to build expertise.
Consulting Process:
1. Free initial consultation to understand the business needs.
2. Match business needs with AI tools from your database and additional research.
3. Deliver a detailed report with recommendations, followed by a review call.
Monetization Strategies:
- Start by offering free consultations to build experience and client trust.
- Monetize through affiliate commissions from AI tools you recommend (typically 15-20% recurring revenue).
- Partner with AI implementation agencies for referral fees (10-20% of deal value).
- Eventually, charge directly for consulting as your reputation grows.
Client Acquisition Methods:
- Warm outreach to personal contacts and networks offering free AI tool audits.
- Cold email campaigns (for more advanced users).
- Organic content marketing, especially YouTube videos targeting specific industries with AI tool recommendations.
- Avoid paid ads initially; focus on building relationships and content.
Long-Term Growth:
- Use free offers to build skills and confidence on sales calls.
- Expand knowledge gap by hiring developers or learning AI implementation.
- Transition from consulting to full AI automation agency services.
- Build partnerships and scale lead generation via content and community.

Additional Notes

The video creator shares personal experience starting from zero knowledge, growing through YouTube content, consulting, and eventually launching a full AI agency.
Emphasizes patience and persistence, noting that initial income may be slow and the focus should be on skill-building and client satisfaction.
Provides practical tips on tools for research (e.g., “There’s an AI for That,” “Future Tools”) and platforms for organizing knowledge.
Encourages feedback collection from clients to improve service quality.

Main Speaker/Source

Liam, founder of Morningside AI and an AI entrepreneur who shares his journey and practical advice for beginners entering the AI automation space.