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Up in the AI is the no BS podcast for solopreneurs, consultants, and business owners who are sick of AI hype and want it to actually make them money.

  1. FEB 17

    Before You Install OpenClaw… Watch This

    Thinking about installing OpenClaw? Watch this first 👇 Join FREE: https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Every AI influencer is hyping OpenClaw. Very few are talking about the risks. In this episode, James and Tanya break down what OpenClaw actually is, how it works, how it connects to Claude Code, and whether it’s ready for serious business use. They cover security concerns, VPS vs local installs, the real setup complexity, and whether OpenClaw can actually replace a PA, ops manager, or even run a business autonomously. This isn’t hype. It’s a grounded look at what’s possible right now and what’s still fantasy. If you’re considering installing OpenClaw, this episode could save you serious time and serious risk. Chapters 00:00 – OpenClaw Explained (Why Influencers Are Obsessed) 01:01 – Our First Experiences Using OpenClaw 05:07 – Installation Mistakes & Security Risks 08:59 – The Real Learning Curve (Are You Ready?) 10:51 – OpenClaw vs Claude Code: Key Differences 18:49 – Does OpenClaw Actually Add Value? 23:05 – AI Hype vs Reality in 2026 24:07 – What Claude Code Really Powers 27:56 – BS or No BS: OpenClaw Big Claims 34:35 – What Happens Next With AI Agents Key Points • OpenClaw is powerful but risky • Installing locally without guardrails is dangerous • VPS setup is safer for most users • Planning matters more than tools • Claude Code knowledge should come first • Most people are not ready for OpenClaw • The hype is ahead of reality • The long-term potential is enormous Section Summaries 1. Hype vs Reality OpenClaw is impressive, but most creators exaggerate what it can do today. 2. Security Is Not Optional Blind installs create serious exposure risks. Guardrails matter. 3. Claude Code First If you don’t understand Claude Code, you’re not ready for OpenClaw. 4. Planning Is Everything The people getting value are obsessing over structure, not automation. 5. Long-Term Potential Autonomous agents running serious revenue is coming. It’s just not plug-and-play yet. Links Join our FREE Skool Community 👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Njin (AI + Automation Agency) 👉 https://njin.co/ CONNECT WITH JAMES Website: https://jameskillick.co/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killick Instagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestrator CONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tanyajackman_inspects Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanyajackman_inspects #MakeMoneyWithAI #OpenClaw #UpInTheAI

    38 min

  2. FEB 3

    Why Vibe Coding Isn’t as Easy as Influencers Say

    Vibe coding sounds easy. It isn’t. Learn what actually works 👇Join FREE: https://skool.com/make-money-with-aiYou’ve seen the clips.One prompt. Full app. Instant SaaS.But is vibe coding really that simple, and can it actually make money?In this episode, James and Tanya break down what vibe coding really is, where it works, where it falls apart, and why most people misunderstand its limits.They cover how AI tools like Lovable and Cursor are changing website and SaaS development, why developers still matter, and how businesses can use vibe coding to gain real leverage without creating fragile systems.If you’re thinking about building apps, SaaS products, or websites with AI, this episode will help you avoid expensive mistakes and focus on what actually creates value.Chapters:00:00 – What Vibe Coding Really Is00:29 – Can AI Build Apps From One Prompt?03:01 – Getting Started With Vibe Coding Tools06:01 – Why Developers Still Matter08:58 – What You Can Actually Build Today12:02 – The Future of SaaS With AI14:40 – SEO and AI Website Strategy17:30 – Generative Search Optimisation Explained20:05 – The Next Frontier in Vibe Coding23:13 – Final Advice Before You Build27:45 – Up in the AI End ClipKey Points• Vibe coding is powerful but misunderstood• Simple apps and websites work best• Fully scalable SaaS still needs developers• AI often creates bloated, fragile code• Prototypes are the strongest use case• Websites are the fastest monetisation path• SEO and GEO now work together• Services plus software beat pure SaaS playsSection Summaries1. What Vibe Coding Actually IsPrompt-based building works, but only within clear limits.2. Where Influencer Advice Breaks DownMost people underestimate the complexity of real software.3. Making Money With Vibe CodingWebsites, prototypes, and productised services win first.4. SaaS Is Changing FastCustomisable, AI-driven experiences will replace rigid platforms.5. The Smart PlayUse vibe coding to amplify services, not replace fundamentals.LinksJoin our FREE Skool Community👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-aiNjin (AI + Automation Agency)👉 https://njin.co/CONNECT WITH JAMESWebsite: https://jameskillick.co/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killickInstagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestratorCONNECT WITH TANYALinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackmanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tanyajackman_inspectsInstagram: https://instagram.com/tanyajackman_inspects#MakeMoneyWithAI #VibeCoding #UpInTheAI

    28 min

  3. JAN 28

    AI Agents Are Failing at Scale. Here’s Why

    95% of AI agents failed last year. Don’t build another one that'll end up in the graveyard 👇Join FREE: https://skool.com/make-money-with-aiEveryone promised AI agents would run businesses in 2025.What they didn’t tell you is most of them quietly failed.In this episode, James and Tanya break down what AI agents actually are, why so many are sitting in a graveyard, and how business owners should really be thinking about them heading into 2026.They call BS on fully autonomous agents, explain the hidden cost risks with APIs, and walk through how to build agents that solve real problems instead of creating new ones.This is practical, experience-based advice from building and breaking AI agents inside real businesses.If you’re experimenting with AI agents or thinking about deploying them in your business, this episode will save you time, money, and frustration.Chapters:00:00 – The Reality of AI Agents00:52 – What an AI Agent Actually Is03:27 – BS or No BS: AI Agent Myths04:23 – Why Most AI Agents Fail06:25 – Strategy Comes Before Agents09:37 – API Costs and Hidden Spend12:16 – How to Build Agents Properly15:05 – Why Fully Autonomous Agents Break17:50 – Where AI Agents Actually Work19:52 – Final Advice Before You BuildKey Points• 95% of AI agents failed due to poor strategy• Most failures are leadership issues, not technical ones• Fully autonomous agents are risky for most businesses• API costs can spiral fast without limits• Event-based agents are safer than scheduled ones• Build simple automations before agents• Human-in-the-loop is non-negotiable• Killing a bad agent is often the right moveSection Summaries1. What AI Agents Really AreAgents make decisions autonomously. That power is also the risk.2. Why the AI Agent Graveyard ExistsMost agents were built without a real business problem to solve.3. Cost and Security Blind SpotsAPIs cost real money and mistakes compound quickly.4. How to Build Agents SafelyStart simple, test with humans involved, then scale carefully.5. Where Agents Actually Add ValueSales qualification, support, and customer success outperform hype use cases.LinksJoin our FREE Skool Community👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-aiNjin (AI + Automation Agency)👉 https://njin.co/CONNECT WITH JAMESWebsite: https://jameskillick.co/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killickInstagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestratorCONNECT WITH TANYACONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanyajackman_inspects#MakeMoneyWithAI #AIAgents #UpInTheAI

    22 min

  4. JAN 20

    How to Get Ahead of 99% of AI Users in 2026

    Most AI advice will leave you behind in 2026. Join FREE: https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Everyone says AI will replace teams, run businesses, and make you rich overnight. Most of that is nonsense. In this episode, James and Tanya break down what actually gets you ahead of 99% of people using AI in business as we head into 2026. They call BS on the biggest AI myths, explain why most AI initiatives fail, and walk through what beginners, intermediates, and experts should actually focus on if they want real leverage. This is not theory. It’s based on building, breaking, and scaling AI systems inside real businesses. If you are a business owner, consultant, or operator who wants practical advantage with AI, this episode will give you clarity and direction. Chapters: 00:00 – Why 2026 Changes Everything 00:57 – BS or No BS: “AI Will 10x Everything” 02:18 – Measuring Real ROI With AI 03:23 – Will AI Replace Your Team? 04:50 – Agentic AI Running Businesses (BS Explained) 07:04 – Do You Need Perfect Data Before AI? 09:03 – AI Is Not a One-Off Project 10:32 – Beginner Level: Mastering One AI Tool 17:07 – Intermediate Level: Delegation and Automation 22:25 – Expert Level: AI Orchestration Explained 26:18 – Monetising Your IP With AI 29:35 – Turning Knowledge Into AI Products 32:11 – How to Actually Get Ahead of Others Key Points • AI amplifies bad systems as fast as good ones • Most AI myths collapse in real businesses • Mastery beats chasing tools • Automation only works with clear workflows • Orchestration is where real leverage lives • IP is the real long-term asset • Being two steps ahead is enough to teach others Links Join our FREE Skool Community 👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Njin (AI + Automation Agency) 👉 https://njin.co/ CONNECT WITH JAMES Website: https://jameskillick.co/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killick Instagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestrator CONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tanyajackman_ai Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanyajackman_ai #MakeMoneyWithAI #UpInTheAI #AIRealityCheck

    33 min

  5. JAN 13

    Most Businesses Get AI Lead Gen Completely Wrong

    AI isn’t fixing your lead problem. It’s exposing bad sales systems 👇 Join FREE: https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Businesses are desperate for leads, so AI has become the latest “set and forget” promise. Buy a tool. Load a list. Watch the pipeline fill. Right? Wrong. In this episode, James and Tanya break down AI lead generation and call BS on the myths that are burning brands, killing response rates, and annoying buyers at scale. You’ll learn why AI is making lead gen harder for most businesses, where it actually works, and how to combine AI with human thinking to build pipelines that convert instead of spam. If you’re a solopreneur, consultant, or small business owner trying to grow without wasting money on tools that don’t deliver, this episode gives you the real framework. Chapters: 00:00 – AI Lead Gen: Breakthrough or BS? 01:07 – Contacts vs Real Leads (The Core Mistake) 02:55 – Why AI Is Flooding Inboxes With Noise 03:48 – Are Qualified AI Leads a Myth? 04:44 – Where AI Actually Works in Sales 06:20 – Why Most Businesses Will Get This Wrong 07:41 – AI vs AI: Spam Filters Are Fighting Back 08:28 – Personalisation That Actually Gets Replies 09:34 – When AI Destroys Brand Trust 10:42 – How to Start AI Lead Gen the Right Way 12:26 – The “Unscalable First” Sales Rule 13:56 – From Zero to Scalable Lead Systems 15:18 – Why Most People Quit Too Early 17:59 – Outreach vs Ads vs Organic Content 18:48 – How Meta’s AI Changed Paid Ads 21:22 – Why Generic Content Is Dying 23:04 – Can AI Create Anything Original? 25:49 – What Real Creators Do Differently 27:10 – The Lead Gen Playbook Coming Next Key Points • AI doesn’t magically create leads • Contacts are not conversations • Cold outreach reply rates are collapsing • AI makes spam easier, not sales • Human judgement is the real leverage • Personalisation beats automation • Most businesses scale too early • Getting it wrong creates huge opportunity for those who get it right Join our FREE Skool Community 👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Njin (AI + Automation Agency) 👉 https://njin.co/ CONNECT WITH JAMES Website: https://jameskillick.co/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killick Instagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestrator CONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanya_ai_mumpreneur #AILeadGen #MakeMoneyWithAI #UpInTheAI

    29 min

  6. JAN 6

    Most Influencers Are Lying About AI Money

    Most AI “money tools” are pure BS. We tested them so you don’t have to 👇 Join FREE: https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Every influencer is selling a new AI side hustle. Most of them don’t work. In this episode, James and Tanya break down the top 10 AI tools everyone says will make you money in 2026 and call BS on the ones that won’t. This isn’t theory. It’s real experience from building, selling, and breaking AI systems inside actual businesses. You’ll learn which tools can realistically be monetised, which ones only work if you already have skills, and where the real opportunities still exist before they get saturated. If you’re a solopreneur, consultant, or small business owner trying to work out how to actually make money with AI, this episode will save you months of wasted effort. Chapters:  00:00 – AI Money Myths (Calling BS on the Hype) 02:07 – ChatGPT & Claude: Can LLMs Really Make You Money? 04:45 – Prompt Engineering: Opportunity or Overhyped? 09:21 – Voice AI Agents (VAPI): Real Businesses Making Real Money 12:37 – Automation Tools Explained: Zapier, Make & n8n 18:52 – Who Automation Is Actually For 22:11 – Cursor AI: Can Non-Coders Build Apps? 25:09 – AI Website Builders vs Full-Stack Development 26:20 – Canva Magic Studio: Easy AI Income or Saturated Market? 30:58 – Jasper AI: The Simplest Way to Monetise AI Content 33:57 – Notion AI: Powerful Systems or Too Complex? 41:29 – GoHighLevel: The AI SaaS Business Model Explained 45:57 – Midjourney & AI Art: Is the Opportunity Gone? 49:21 – Descript & AI Editing: Sellable Skills in 2026 51:42 – The Biggest AI Tool Missing From This List 52:50 – Final Verdict: Can You Actually Make Money with AI? Key Points: • Most AI tools don’t make money on their own • Skills beat tools every time • Voice AI agents are one of the strongest opportunities right now • Automation only works if you understand business bottlenecks • AI website builders are viable but not for complex apps • Content tools still work but the window is closing fast • SaaS models like GoHighLevel are powerful if done properly • The easiest AI plays are rarely the ones influencers push Join our FREE Skool Community 👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai Njin (AI + Automation Agency) 👉 https://njin.co/ CONNECT WITH JAMES Website: https://jameskillick.co/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killick Instagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestrator CONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanya_ai_mumpreneur #MakeMoneyWithAI #AIRealityCheck #UpInTheAI

    54 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    AI Trends That Will Blindside Solopreneurs in 2026

    AI is about to flood the internet with noise and most solopreneurs won’t survive it 👇 Join FREE: skool.com/make-money-with-ai Everyone says AI will make small business owners unstoppable. The reality? The next 12 months will blindside anyone chasing shiny tools without real domain expertise. In this episode, James and Tanya break down the AI trends that actually matter heading into 2026. From the rise of the Dead Internet Theory to why human connection, industry-specific AI models, and real-world authority are becoming your only moat. If you’re a solopreneur, consultant, or small business owner trying to work out where AI fits without losing your edge, this episode cuts through the hype and shows what to focus on before everyone else catches on. Chapters 00:00 – AI Hype vs Reality for Solopreneurs 00:35 – Why the “Dead Internet” Is Becoming Real 04:02 – The Content Slop Problem No One Is Talking About 08:49 – Using AI Without Losing Your Credibility 13:21 – Why Human Connection Is the Real Advantage 18:12 – AI Agents: Overhyped or Just Getting Started? 24:47 – Domain-Specific AI Models Explained 29:21 – What Smart Operators Should Do Next Join our FREE Skool Community 👉 skool.com/make-money-with-ai Njin (AI + Automation Agency) 👉 njin.co CONNECT WITH JAMES Website: jameskillick.co LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-killick Instagram: instagram.com/ai_orchestrator CONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman Instagram: instagram.com/tanya_ai_mumpreneur #AITrends2026 #SolopreneurAI #DeadInternetTheory #AIRealityCheck #UpInTheAI

    34 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Influencer AI Advice: What's BS and What Actually Works

    Get our Make Money with AI mega prompt & access to the Lovable GPT: https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai From faceless channels to prompt engineering courses, we break down every major influencer pushed AI monetisation strategy and rate them on real ROI. Discover what's genuine opportunity vs pure distraction. Chapters: 00:00 - Start with ChatGPT: legit or overhyped? 02:18 - Prompt engineering courses: worth it? 06:42 - Faceless AI content: top 1% or time sink? 12:15 - Building an AI automation agency: the real path 18:30 - AI image generation for marketing: closing window 24:17 - Virtual AI influencers: distraction or opportunity? 29:25 - Productivity courses: when they work vs when they don't 35:40 - Vibe coding: the game changer for 2025 42:00 - Why websites still matter (and apps don't, yet) Join our FREE Skool Community 👉 https://skool.com/make-money-with-ai When everyone's chasing AI monetization strategies that sound too good to be true, this episode separates signal from noise. Whether it's vibe coding with tools like Lovable and Cursor, understanding if faceless content is worth your time, or deciding between prompt engineering courses and just diving in, we give you the real ROI breakdown. We cover AI automation agency models that actually work, why web development AI is the play right now, and which influencer advice on AI business models is pure distraction. If you're wondering whether ChatGPT alone can make you money or trying to figure out which path leads to genuine results, this conversation gives you the honest answer. Njin (AI + Automation Agency) 👉 https://njin.co CONNECT WITH JAMES Website: https://jameskillick.co LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-killick Instagram: https://instagram.com/ai_orchestrator CONNECT WITH TANYA LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanya-jackman Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanya_ai_mumpreneur #AIMonetization #VibeCoding #FacelessContent #PromptEngineering #AIAgency #MakeMoneyWithAI

    48 min
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    2025 - 2026
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