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5 Ways to Make Money in 2026 (with AI)



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Most people fail at making money with AI in 2026 because they pick the wrong path or stay stuck in build mode. I run a profitable AI business with thousands of paying users and hit 30 million views last month teaching AI. These are the 5 paths I’d take if I had to start from zero today — no audience, no technical background, no warm network.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

→ Method 1: Personal Brand + AI Sponsorships — why AI startups are flush with cash and how to get them sponsoring your content even with a small following, plus the platform priority that actually grows a creator account in 2026 (TikTok-first, then Instagram and YouTube Shorts).

→ Method 2: Faceless Videos + AI Avatars — three profitable niches across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: AI-generated TikTok Shop product videos, the AI avatar monk playbook (2M+ Instagram followers in months), and selling AI avatar services with ElevenLabs voice cloning to busy business owners.

→ Method 3: Claude Training for Businesses — why everyone is migrating from ChatGPT to Claude, how to package one-day Claude Code and Claude Cowork training for $5K to $10K, and the exact DM playbook to land your first 5 customers on Instagram and LinkedIn.

→ Method 4: Vibe Coding (One Feature Only) — the two mistakes that kill almost every vibe-coded app, the 90-second one-feature rule, and the marketing flip every solo AI founder needs after launch.

→ Method 5: AI Marketing Automations (Live) — three plays I’d build right now instead of a generic AI automation agency: GoHighLevel setup-as-a-service, ManyChat AI for Instagram + Facebook, and LinkedIn automation with Expandi, PhantomBuster, and LeadShark.

Five real, validated AI side hustles for 2026. None require a technical background or an existing audience.

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Why These 5 AI Money Methods Still Work in 2026
00:43 – The One-Person AI Empire Method (Tease)
01:00 – Method 1: Personal Brand + Sponsorships
01:24 – 99% of AI Content Is Just RTFM
02:45 – How AI Sponsorships Actually Work
03:48 – Why I Don’t Take Sponsorships
04:25 – Best Platform Order: TikTok First, Then Cross-Post
05:40 – Method 2: 3 Faceless Video Ideas That Make Money
06:03 – Idea 1: AI Videos for TikTok Shop
06:51 – Idea 2: The AI Avatar Monk Playbook (2M+ Followers)
08:01 – Idea 3: Selling AI Avatar Services to Business Owners
09:26 – Method 3: Claude Training for Businesses
09:47 – Why Claude Is Blowing Up in 2026
11:11 – How to Land Your First 5 Claude-Training Clients
12:43 – Method 4: Vibe Coding (One Feature Only)
13:05 – Mistake 1: Overbuilding Your First Version
15:16 – Mistake 2: Skipping Marketing After Launch
16:54 – The Free Resource I Use for Viral Marketing Ideas
17:42 – DIY Content vs Paying Micro-Influencers
19:53 – Find Your Repeatable Viral Format
21:40 – Method 5: AI Marketing Automations (Live)
22:03 – Play 1: GoHighLevel Setup-as-a-Service
23:32 – Play 2: ManyChat AI for Instagram + Facebook
24:59 – Play 3: LinkedIn Automation (Carefully)
26:09 – Final Recap: Pick One Path and Stick With It

Alternative Titles for the algo:
– 5 AI Side Hustles I’d Start in 2026 (From Zero)
– How to Make Money with AI in 2026 (5 Methods That Actually Work)
– 5 Ways to Make Money with AI With Zero Audience or Tech Skills
– If I Started Over in 2026, Here’s How I’d Make Money with AI
– 5 Real AI Businesses You Can Start in 2026 (No BS)

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I’m Sabrina Ramonov. I’m on a mission to teach 1 million people AI. I’m also the solo founder of Blotato.com. It’s a SaaS app for creators/entrepreneurs to go viral faster with AI, just like me (0 to 500k+ in 6 months solo).

Today: Started https://Blotato.com to distribute 100+ pieces of content per week. 1000s of creators & entrepreneurs use Blotato to go viral faster with AI.

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49 thoughts on “5 Ways to Make Money in 2026 (with AI)

  1. These 9 AI Businesses Will Make You $1M (With Zero Employees): https://youtu.be/C0ZKtSx8gyA
    Claude Cowork For Beginners: https://youtu.be/1dSNfnFL40c

  2. I appreciate how the video stays engaging without relying on fast edits.

  3. I like the idea 💡 of 🖕•$$$..!

  4. You have such an interesting voice.

  5. The problem with 99% of these methods is they need YOU to go viral first. My grandfather never went viral. He mowed 8 lawns every Saturday for 3 years and saved 20% of everything. By year 4 he owned the lawnmower company. Different mindset completely.

  6. Hey Sabrina thanks. Im.thinking faceless videos 📹 but many chats sound cool.really trying to tap into something that has nothing to do with money and just attention 🤔

  7. I love and hate what you're teaching at the same time…we know we have to market, we know we have to simplify, we know we have to create one feature…do we do it? No. 😂 its like exercising…you know the benefits and that it is good for you….but do most people stick with it? Majority i say is no. Why? People want instant wins and instant gratification. What's the simple win here?

  8. Y SI CON ESTO HAGO TANTO DINERO; PORQUE USTED SE LA PASA HACIENDO VIEDOS DE YOUTUBE…PORQUE NO LE DA LO OTRO???. NO ME CREAN TAN BOBO

  9. Sugar Babies make $1000 extra per week thats $52,000 per year

  10. Discerning viewers can't stand AI slop.

  11. Very good presentation, and great voice you should add voiceover to your profile…

  12. 1 sell people on how to make money even if they don't work, or not as easy as they say they do…. rinse repeat.

  13. Method 1, have a large following.
    Method 55, have a large following and have them buy your “classes”.

  14. You are so Awesome & very wise !

  15. Everything you teach is just a gold mine. When you speak is like finding gold nuggets. Thank you

  16. @Sabrina, you have an amazing talent for making complex topics feel simple. I love how you didn't just teach theory, but gave us clear, actionable steps that I can use immediately. Honestly, your enthusiasm is infectious—I left feeling so energized and confident that I can actually succeed at this! 🤠

  17. i made fuck you money this week using ai to run my photography business. Went from $600 a week to $14,766 in sales and this is week one.

    Starting the product photography aspect next week and it’s expected to triple

  18. are you a he or a she?

  19. Just found out about you, thanks so much! ❤

  20. Have you received Jesus Christ inside of your heart?

  21. One day soon I'll go from having 0 in my bank account and no longer living in a group home to $10K a month with the help of AI! I HOPE lol. Thanks for the great video. 🎉

  22. You are the first person who has ever got through my thick skull, genius , thank you, foreals!

  23. Is there a way to get AI to find viral videos itself, & provide give me the transcript?😮

  24. Great information thank you for sharing😊

  25. Yo, I watched your video 'The laziest way to make money with Claude'. It was there yesterday. I can't find that video. Am I going crazy?

  26. Easier said than done. I’ve run multiple faceless channels on YouTube over the last 14 months and I’m not even close to being monetized which means I can’t even get sponsorships.

  27. Your such a "DOPE UNIT" Huge Compliment !

  28. simplified and much valuable content. Thank you for sharing it !

  29. Money is so incredibly boring and uninteresting.

  30. How can i use AI to help with my e commerce store?

  31. This is so valuable, thanks Sabrina!

  32. I don't understand why every influencer is using the " F" word on YouTube.

  33. This video was amazing, learned a lot.

  34. What would your blueprint be for marketing B2B instead of B2C? I know you said some of your suggestions could be used B2B but that made me wonder what specifically you would recommend for B2B marketing for a vibe coded app?

  35. How can I make an app without knowing how to code?

  36. The Blotato results you mentioned are impressive, 33M views shows the automation approach really works for content creators.

  37. FYI the way these creators make money is by giving you ideas about how to make money; they are leveraging your insecurities for profit. They do not make money from the methods they propose. They make money from you watching them. If you want to learn anything from these people, look at what they actually do. Sell making money to other people — that's how you make easy money.

  38. INSTANT subscribe. Holy $hit this was dope.

  39. RTFM & Let Me Google That For You are forever classic useful ways to earn paper.

  40. The Vibe Coding approach is honestly super appealing. Keeping an app focused on just one feature and making sure users get value in the first 90 seconds is such a smart move.

    But I’m glad you called out the biggest trap too—the whole “if you build it, they will come” mindset. That part hits hard. Switching gears and realizing you have to spend like 90% of your time on marketing after launch is a tough pill to swallow, especially if you’re more of a builder who just wants to keep tweaking the product.

    Appreciate the reality check, Sabrina. Needed that.

  41. This is one of the best and most comprehensive videos I have ever watched on YouTube! Huge fan! 🤘🏼🤓🤘🏼

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