I’ll be real with you. I didn’t think I’d be saying this, but setting up AI tools for others has become one of the easiest ways I make money online. It sounds fancy, I know. But trust me, if you can follow simple steps (like baking cookies or fixing your phone’s Wi-Fi), you can do this too.
And yes, I really earn around $100 a day doing this.
Let me walk you through how I got started — and how you can too.
Wait, What Does “AI Tool Setup” Even Mean?
Great question.
Right now, tons of businesses and people want to use AI tools like:
- ChatGPT
- Notion AI
- Jasper
- Canva AI
- Zapier (for automation stuff)
But guess what?
Most of them have no clue how to use or set them up.
That’s where you (and I) come in.
We simply help them connect things.
Click a few buttons.
Make the AI tool work for them.
They get value.
We get paid.
Win-win.
How I Got My First $100
I started small.
I made a post on LinkedIn saying:
“Hey! I can help set up AI tools for your business. Simple stuff like automations, ChatGPT workflows, Canva AI — whatever you need. DM me if you’re lost!”
That was it.
. No website.
. No resume.
. Just one clear message.
And you know what?
A small business owner messaged me within 2 days.
He wanted help setting up ChatGPT to write his weekly email newsletter.
I jumped on a quick Zoom call.
Asked him what he needed.
Set it up in less than an hour.
He paid me $120 on the spot.
I couldn’t believe it.
What Skills Do You Need?
Honestly? Not much.
If you can:
- Watch YouTube tutorials
- Follow easy instructions
- Stay calm when things don’t load
- Talk to people nicely
…you’ve got all the skills you need.
And no, you don’t need to code.
I still don’t know how to code. I just know how to copy, paste, and click.
Where to Find Clients
Here’s where I started (and still find people):
- LinkedIn — Make posts. Be helpful. People notice.
- Fiverr — Offer “AI Tool Setup” as a gig.
- Upwork — Apply for small AI tasks.
- Facebook Groups — So many people ask for help.
- Word of Mouth — My first client told two others.
You don’t need a huge audience. You just need one person to say yes.
What to Charge
Here’s a simple way to price your service:
- Basic setup (30 mins) → $50
- Full setup with calls (1–2 hours) → $100+
- Ongoing support → Charge monthly ($150-$500/month)
Once you get a few good reviews, you can charge more.
People pay for results, not how long it takes you.
A Day in My Life (Yes, It’s Chill)
- 9:00 AM — Check messages, reply to clients
- 10:00 AM — Set up a Notion AI dashboard
- 11:30 AM — Walk my dog, make coffee
- 1:00 PM — Zoom call with a new client
- 2:00 PM — Automate some tasks with Zapier
- 3:30 PM — Done for the day
Not every day is the same. But it’s always flexible.
And yes, I work from my couch.
Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)
- I said “yes” to jobs I didn’t understand.
- I undercharged at first ($10/hour? Never again).
- I didn’t ask for reviews (always ask!).
But I learned. And I got better. You will too.
Final Thoughts (Let’s Wrap This Up)
You don’t need a degree, years of experience, or fancy tools.
You just need a laptop, curiosity, and the guts to start.
People are already looking for help with AI tools.
If you’re even a little tech-savvy, you can set these up.
If not? You can learn in one weekend.
Start small.
Be honest.
Deliver value.
And you’ll make more than just money — you’ll build confidence too.
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