How to make your first €1000 using AI?

Introduction

Let’s be honest—making money online isn’t as easy as those YouTube gurus make it seem. If it were, we’d all be sipping margaritas on a beach while an AI assistant named "Claude 2.0" handled our passive income streams. But here’s the good news: AI has lowered the barrier to entry for countless money-making opportunities. Whether you're a student, a side hustler, or just someone tired of their 9-to-5, AI can help you pocket your first €1000 faster than you’d expect.

Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is capturing almost every market. It has offered a completely brand new turf along with the required tools to grow money. Yet so many people I see are not even able to realise its true potential.

Why AI is Your Secret Weapon

Before we dive into the how, let’s address the why. AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a productivity multiplier. It can:

• Automate repetitive tasks (freeing up your time)
• Generate content (text, images, videos, code)
• Analyze data (spot trends before others do)
• Enhance decision-making (because gut feelings are overrated)

In short, AI lets you do more with less effort. And in the world of making money, efficiency is everything.

5 Proven Ways to Make €1000 Using AI

1. Freelance AI Services (The Fastest €1000)

If you need quick cash, freelancing is the way to go. Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal are flooded with AI-related gigs. Here’s how to capitalize:

• AI Content Writing: You can use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Jasper to draft blog posts, product descriptions, or social media content. Depending on the attention to details you gave, the topic and how well known that topic is, you can charge anywhere between €20–€200 per piece.
• AI Graphic Design: I believe, everyone is already aware of Canva by now. Canva’s AI tools + MidJourney/DALL·E let you create logos, social media graphics, or even book covers without being a pro designer.
• AI Coding Assistance: If you know basic programming, GitHub Copilot can help you build simple apps or automate tasks for clients. And if you know programming well, even then AI assistants will help you write code faster, using their auto-complete or help debug your code much quicker. This will save you a lot of time which translates to more projects done in the same amount of time.

2. Sell AI-Generated Digital Products

Digital products are the holy grail of passive income. The best part? AI can create them in minutes.

• Ebooks & Guides: As outlined in the previous section, you can use ChatGPT to outline and draft a short ebook (e.g., “10 AI Tools to Boost Productivity”). Sell it on Gumroad or Etsy. I have already helped a few people set up their Etsy stores. Their sales are low, but I have already provided them with insights on how to scale that up.
• Print-on-Demand Designs: I know a few people who just recently started a print-on-demand web store and are earning really good now. It took a while for publicity to spread the word, but now they are profitable already. You too can generate quirky AI art using platforms like MidJourney or just ChatGPT and sell them on Redbubble or Teespring if you do not want to set up your own store right away. If you want to set up a store, I recommend the sponsor of this blog post, BinaryOats, a small web dev agency based in Germany, which offers a 25% discount for using the coupon code MTS-25.
• Stock Photos & Videos: The Photo industry is the worst hit with the launch of AI tools. Many professional photographers are running out of business because of the tools like Runway ML that can help you create unique AI-generated visuals to sell on Shutterstock or Adobe Stock. So now, you can add another title on your resume - "AI Photographer"

3. Start a Niche AI-Powered Blog or YouTube Channel

Yes, blogging and YouTube are crowded. But AI lets you produce content 10x faster.

• Pick a Niche: I have seen so many people already dumping weird videos on YT. There are many gurus also claiming to have found the silver Bullet for YoutTube automation. I tried a few programs ( I won't name the creators but you probably have seen them selling you a program in Instagram ads). I can confirm the ones I tried, are all crap. So, for you, I would recommend instead of creating a generic YT video for “AI,” go for “AI for Real Estate Agents” or “AI-Powered Cooking Hacks.”
• Generate Content: You already know that you can use ChatGPT for blog outlines, but there are other platforms also like Descript for video editing, and ElevenLabs for voiceovers. Use these platforms to scale your production speed.
• Monetize Fast: Reach out to possible leads for affiliate marketing (promote AI tools like Jasper or Copy.ai), ads (once you hit 1k views), or sponsorships.

4. Flip AI-Created Businesses (The Underrated Goldmine)

Here’s a little-known secret: People pay good money for pre-made, AI-assisted businesses.

• Build a Simple SaaS: Many existing tools offer APIs also for using their product. You can hire a developer to use the APIs or even better, use the combination of Bubble.io + ChatGPT to create a no-code tool (e.g., an AI resume builder). You can also sell it on Acquire.
• Flip AI-Generated Blogs: If you are good at writing or proofreading an already written blog post, you can start a niche blog, publish 20 AI-assisted posts, then sell it on Flippa for €500–€2000 in total. I also recommended this to a friend of mine who is earning an additional €500 monthly by just putting in one to two hours per week.
• Automated Stores: This one I found on a blog myself. I have not used it personally, nor do I know anyone using it. But I felt leaving it out would not be doing justice to this blog post. You can use Shopify + AI product descriptions to set up a dropshipping store, then sell it once profitable.

5. Offer AI Consulting (For the Non-Tech Savvy)

You don’t need to be an AI expert to consult—just know more than your client. I learnt this the hard way, unfortunately, after shutting down my two startups, which went bankrupt. Here is my advice on how to do consulting in this AI era.

• Small Business AI Optimization: You can approach local businesses to help them automate their emails using ChatGPT, their social media using Hootsuite AI, or customer service using Zapier + AI chatbots.
• AI Tool Workshops: Once you have set up some pipelines yourself, you have gathered experience, you can then host a webinar teaching freelancers how to use AI for productivity. Charge €50–€200 per attendee.

The One Rule You Must Follow

AI is a tool, not a magic wand. The key to making money isn’t just using AI—it’s adding your unique value. Whether it’s editing AI content for personality, customizing designs, or providing strategic insights, the human touch is what sells. AI is here to help, and it is here to stay.