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This is the untold, now told as it's happening, story of how Alston Godbolt became a Millionaire.

  1. 1d ago

    I Tried It: Get Paid Taking Pictures With Your Phone?

    Can you really get paid to take pictures with your phone? I tested a side hustle app that promised $10 to $20 for recording products inside retail stores, and the experience was not what I expected. Building something around a full-time job? The Platform Proof Library has the template, the prompt, and the script already written, so the hour you've got goes into making the thing, not deciding what to make. First week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ THE HOUR TEST: $9, 8 pages, nine apps Every money app I've put a timer on, with the claim in the title next to what it actually paid. Kashkick at $1.84 an hour. The app promising $7.00 a minute where 147 points was worth less than a penny. This Hetal run. Plus the one-hour test you run on whatever app you've got open right now, so the number is yours and not mine: https://platformproof.com/workbook/the-hour-test Watch next, the last one of these I put a timer on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xouJNf9xSQ The idea sounds simple. Download an app, visit a store like Target or Walmart, record specific products on store shelves, upload your videos, and get paid. No special equipment, experience, or complicated setup required. But after spending about an hour driving to Target, walking through aisles, and recording products, I started questioning whether this side hustle was worth my time. In this episode of I Tried It, I'm breaking down what happened when I tested this get paid to take pictures opportunity, including the problems nobody seems to mention. We'll cover how the app works, what the assignments actually involve, how much money you can potentially earn, and the hidden costs that reduce your hourly pay. I'll also explain why finding the right products was frustrating, why store availability matters, and why I still didn't know whether my videos would be approved after finishing the assignment. Here's something worth considering: the person making YouTube videos about these side hustles could potentially earn more than someone actually completing the assignments. That's why I'll show you an alternative that I believe makes much better use of your time: creating content and building income through digital products, affiliate marketing, and YouTube. If you're looking for realistic ways to make money online, watch before spending your time on another side hustle app. Have you ever tried an app that pays you to take pictures or complete store assignments? Let me know what happened in the comments, and like this video if you want more real-world side hustle experiments. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  2. 2d ago

    The Simplest Way To Make $100/Day With Claude AI This Weekend

    Want to make money with Claude AI without quitting your job or spending months building a business? I'm breaking down how I'd use one weekend to build the foundation for a side hustle with the goal of earning $100 per day. WATCH NEXT: the night version, built in one evening: https://youtu.be/S4RpJcySJJM The workbook for this video: all six prompts written out, the math behind $100 a day, and what to use for your sales page. 11 pages, $19: https://platformproof.com/workbook/fifty-dollars-a-seat Free worksheet for this video, so you can do Friday's step tonight: https://notes.platformproof.com/w/100-day-weekend Building something around a full-time job? The Platform Proof Library has the template, the prompt, and the script already written, so the hour you've got goes into making the thing, not deciding what to make. First week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ Most people spend their weekends recovering from another exhausting workweek. I get it. When I worked as an admissions advisor at DeVry, I'd come home on Friday completely drained. But what if you used just a few hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to build something that could eventually pay you? In this video, I'm showing you my exact three-day framework for creating a simple digital product business using Claude AI. Here's what you'll learn: - Friday: Use Claude AI to identify one specific problem you already know how to solve. - Saturday: Turn your experience into a paid live workshop, create supporting resources, and build a sales page. - Sunday: Find your first potential customers through direct messages, free content, and simple promotion. I'll also explain why I recommend charging $50 for a live workshop, how to sell recordings for $9–$17, and how to turn one solution into additional products. You don't need a massive audience, expensive software, or advanced technical skills. You need experience solving a problem and a willingness to help someone else. This isn't a promise that you'll earn $100 tomorrow. It's a practical way to start building an income stream around knowledge you already have. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  3. 5d ago

    The SIMPLEST Way To Make Money Online TODAY With Claude AI In 2027

    Want to make money with Claude AI but don't know what to sell or where to start? In this video, I'm walking you through the exact process I'd use to build an online business from scratch using Claude Code, Google Docs, and knowledge I already have. 👉 Pick What To Sell, the workbook for this video All five prompts printed word for word, the talk-it-out list that finds your niche, the fifteen-minute check that proves people already pay for it, the free tech stack, and the comment filter that writes your first ten videos. 10 pages, $9, yours to print: https://platformproof.com/workbook/pick-what-to-sell The free worksheet (the about-me exercise from the video) List the ten facts about your life that Claude turns into niches, and leave with tonight's first prompt already filled in. It costs you an email address, and that's the whole trade: https://notes.platformproof.com/ The Platform Proof Library Building this around a full-time job? The Library has the templates, prompts and scripts already written, so your hour goes into making the thing instead of deciding what to make. First week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ I'm not giving you another list of AI side hustle ideas and telling you to figure everything out yourself. I'm actually showing you the process. We start with a blank Google Doc. I use voice typing to tell Claude about my interests, experience, and skills. From there, we identify specific problems people have, find digital products that could solve those problems, and create a product people might actually pay for. For this demonstration, I choose first-time volunteer youth coaches. You'll see how I use Claude AI to develop a season of practice plans, research competing products, identify YouTube content ideas, and draft a sales page. But creating a digital product is only part of the business. I'll also explain how to find videos that are already attracting viewers, create your own content around proven topics, and turn that attention into potential customers. One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is thinking they need thousands of followers or a completely original idea. You don't. You need a specific audience, a problem worth solving, and a way to get your solution in front of people. Here's what I want you to understand: You can give people valuable information for free and still sell a digital product. People will pay for something that saves them time, saves them money, or makes their lives easier. If you're trying to make money with Claude AI in 2027, this is a practical place to start. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  4. 5d ago

    I’m Begging You to Sell PDFs Made With Claude Tonight

    Want to sell PDFs with Claude? Before you spend money on Facebook or Pinterest ads, there are two mistakes you need to understand that could cost you time and money. This video is my response to David Kowalski’s “I’m Begging You to Sell PDFs Made With Claude.” Watch his too, it’s genuinely good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC3yQa4wYsU 👉 Sell Your First PDF Tonight, the workbook for this video The five-things inventory, the ten-problems prompt, the talk-first method with the exact prompts, the make-it-human checklist, and the piggyback launch plan. 11 pages, $19, yours to print: https://platformproof.com/workbook/sell-your-first-pdf-tonight The free worksheet (the ten-problems exercise from the video) Pick the thing you already know, list the ten questions people actually ask about it, and leave with tonight’s talking script. It costs you an email address, and that’s the whole trade: https://notes.platformproof.com/ The Platform Proof Library Building this around a full-time job? The Library has the templates, prompts and scripts already written, so your hour goes into making the thing instead of deciding what to make. First week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ I recently watched a viral video about creating and selling digital products with Claude AI. It's a good video, and I recommend watching it. But I think it leaves out two important things beginners need to know: how to actually get customers and why relying entirely on AI to create your product can backfire. In this video, I'll show you how I'd approach selling AI digital products without paying for advertising upfront. We'll talk about why I prefer YouTube over Pinterest for building an audience, how to find video topics people are already searching for, and how to use organic content to figure out what works before spending money on ads. I'll also explain my piggybacking method for finding proven YouTube topics and why I keep repeating certain video formats on my own channel. And when it comes to Claude, I'll show you a better way to create digital products using your existing knowledge, experience, and even your own voice. I've personally lost money running paid ads. That's why I think beginners should understand what they're really buying when they pay for traffic: data, not guaranteed customers. You don't need to be an expert in everything. You need to know enough about a problem to help someone solve it. If you're trying to sell PDFs with Claude, watch this before launching your first product. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  5. Nov 6

    How to make $5,000/mo clipping with AI In 2027

    Want to know how to make money with AI clipping without spending hours editing someone else's videos for pennies? I'm going to show you a better way to use AI clipping to build your own business, grow your audience, and create multiple income streams. 👉 Clip Your Own Content, the workbook for this video The five steps written out: the ten-minute niche pick, the research run that turns 20 channels into 100 to 150 proven video ideas, all five ready-to-paste AI prompts, both clipping routes with their honest drawbacks, and the $5,000 math shown truthfully. 12 pages, $19, yours to print: https://platformproof.com/workbook/clip-your-own-content The free worksheet (the spreadsheet from the video) The exact research tracker I describe: the columns, both research prompts ready to paste, and the ten-minute niche pick. Fill it in online. It costs you an email address, and that’s the whole trade: https://notes.platformproof.com/ OpusClip, the done-for-you clipping route I mention: https://tolt.link/alstongodbolt The Platform Proof Library Building this around a full-time job? The Library has the templates, prompts and scripts already written, so your hour goes into making the thing instead of deciding what to make. First week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ Most clipping side hustles tell you to take videos from popular influencers, turn them into Shorts, and hope you earn money from views. But here's the problem: you're building someone else's brand, and your income depends on campaigns you don't control. I do things differently. In this video, I'll walk you through how I use AI tools like Claude and OpusClip to turn my own YouTube videos into short-form content that gets distributed across multiple platforms. I'll show you how to find a profitable content niche, research successful YouTube videos, generate content ideas, and use AI to speed up editing and repurposing. I'll also explain how one long-form video can become dozens of pieces of content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other platforms. But getting views isn't the entire strategy. The real opportunity comes from turning your content into digital products that solve problems for your audience. I'll explain how you can use AI to create workbooks, guides, sales pages, and simple products based on videos you've already recorded. This is how I'd approach building toward $5,000 per month without needing millions of views or relying entirely on YouTube AdSense. It's a business model, not a guaranteed income shortcut. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  6. Nov 3

    Claude Code Monetized My YouTube Channel In 1 Hour

    Want to monetize your YouTube channel with Claude Code without 1,000 subscribers or waiting for ad revenue? I'll show you a simple five-step process you can use to start selling digital products from your videos, even if you're brand new to YouTube. 👉 One Video, One Product, the workbook for this video The five steps written out, with the decision at each one: how to find a subject that is already working, how to keep the video sounding like you, and the three pieces around the product that people stall on. Plus what to charge, and the order to work backwards through your old uploads. 11 pages, $19, yours to print: https://platformproof.com/workbook/one-video-one-product The free worksheet for this video One page, no cost. The first step on its own: the one thing you know well enough to explain, and the one person who has that problem. It costs you an email address, and that’s the whole trade: https://notes.platformproof.com The $19 product I mention from my second channel The Demonetization Audit: score your channel against the three things that actually cost creators their ad income, then pick the one thing to fix first. 9 pages: https://notes.startthechannel.com/workbook/demonetization-audit The Platform Proof Library Building something around a full-time job? The Library has the templates, the prompts and the scripts already written, so the hour you’ve got goes into making the thing instead of deciding what to make. First week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ Most creators think they need thousands of subscribers, millions of views, or approval from the YouTube Partner Program before they can make money. That's not true. You can build your own products, sell directly to your audience, and start creating income opportunities from your very first video. In this video, I'll walk you through how to monetize YouTube with Claude Code by turning your existing knowledge and video transcripts into digital products people can actually use. You'll learn how to: Find proven video topics using competitor research and AI Create helpful videos without complicated scripts Turn video transcripts into workbooks, checklists, and guides Use Claude Code to build sales pages and product delivery systems Monetize older YouTube videos with digital products Price your first product and eventually create bundles or memberships I'll also share a real example from my Inside YouTube Money channel, where I created a $19 digital product. You don't have to start there. In fact, I recommend testing your first product at around $9. Here's what makes this approach different: You're not selling random AI-generated content. You're packaging your own knowledge, skills, and experience into something that helps your viewers save time or avoid frustration. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  7. Nov 2

    I Tried It: The $400/Hour Woodworking Side Hustle (Day 9)

    I tested a viral $400/hour woodworking side hustle, but the biggest lesson was about YouTube monetization without AdSense. After nearly two weeks, 85 Facebook Marketplace views, and zero sales, I realized there might be a better way to make money. Sell the Shortcut — the workbook for this video You already know how to do something well enough to walk another person through it.: https://www.platformproof.com/workbook/sell-the-shortcut My live listing, still up, judge it yourself: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1631044158498660/ The exact prompts from this video, free, including the “turn this transcript into a workbook” prompt: https://notes.platformproof.com/ The toolkit I mention twice in this video, the Platform Proof Library: the templates, the exact AI prompts, and short step-by-step courses, first week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ Part 1, where this test started: https://youtu.be/Aw59ZSuJfEU In this video, I break down what happened when I tested a woodworking business idea that another creator claimed could generate $400 per hour. I used AI to create product mockups, wrote a Facebook Marketplace listing, and priced the product at $35. The results weren't what I expected. But here's where things get interesting. Instead of spending hours building physical products and hoping someone buys them, what if you could turn the knowledge you already share on YouTube into digital products people actually want? I explain how a woodworking creator with 1.4 million views could potentially sell simple $7–$17 guides, templates, and workbooks instead of relying entirely on ad revenue or donations. You'll learn how to: Test side hustle ideas before investing time and money. Turn YouTube video transcripts into digital products using Claude AI. Create a simple sales page and digital product funnel. Build an email list of actual buyers. Monetize YouTube videos without depending entirely on AdSense. Turn one digital product into bundles, courses, or recurring revenue. I also walk through a hypothetical $98,000 revenue example and explain why it's an illustration, not a guaranteed result. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

  8. Oct 31

    The Simplest Way To Make $150/Day With Claude AI At Night

    Want to make money with Claude AI without creating another product or starting a completely new business? In this video, I'm showing you how to take the $100-per-day digital product strategy from my previous video and add one simple step that could help you earn an extra $50 per day. The exact prompts from this video, free, including the “give me 15 affiliate programs” prompt: https://notes.platformproof.com/ The toolkit I mention twice in this video, the Platform Proof Library: the templates, the exact AI prompts, and short step-by-step courses, first week free, then $7 a month, cancel in two clicks: https://library.platformproof.com/ Last week’s video (watch it first if you haven’t): https://youtu.be/S4RpJcySJJM The best part? You don't have to spend hours building something new. This additional step can take about 20 minutes to set up. First, I'll quickly recap how to use Claude AI to turn your existing knowledge, skills, hobbies, and interests into a digital product. I'll also show you how to find content ideas by looking at questions real people are asking in YouTube comments. Then we'll get into the extra income opportunity: affiliate marketing. Instead of creating another product, you can recommend tools, services, and resources that help your customers get better results. When someone makes a qualifying purchase through your affiliate link, you may earn a commission. I'll walk you through how to use Claude to find affiliate programs in your niche, how to apply, and where to place your affiliate links inside your digital products. You'll also learn why I recommend organizing products using a simple good, better, best system so people with different budgets can find what they need. And I'll explain two affiliate marketing mistakes beginners often overlook: cookie windows and how commissions are attributed. If you're trying to make money with Claude AI, this is a practical way to build on something you've already created instead of constantly starting over. Follow Me On All Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/ Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886 Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/ Tools of the trade: TubeBuddy: The YouTube Advantage: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/agodbolt Camera: https://amzn.to/3W3IvkY Wireless Micophone: https://amzn.to/3L8nnHL Main Light: https://amzn.to/47oumoM Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42Ez0wb Softbox: https://amzn.to/4h8yJaR Backlight: https://amzn.to/4nYBjCT Map: https://amzn.to/4q2VTmZ

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