Calara

I’d probably go for digital products or online courses since they don’t need much startup cost. You can use a lot of free tools, and honestly, you end up learning a lot just by building things as you go.

AI might take over some influencer roles, but people still tend to connect more with real personalities and genuine life experiences.

Honestly, I stopped focusing only on marketplaces. For AI automation and RPA, a lot of good clients do not even come from Upwork or Fiverr anymore. I started getting better results from direct outreach and LinkedIn where businesses actually need automation solutions, not just cheap freelancers.

Yeah, I’ve done it for small businesses too used Codex to build simple websites for their services and contact pages, and I charged around 200 per page.

I spent around $700 promoting my YouTube channel through Google Ads and YouTube Studio, and gained nearly 11k subscribers. Once I stopped running ads, new videos barely got 30 views, and almost none came from subscribers. Engagement vanished fast. From my experience, ads can inflate numbers, but they don't always build a real audience.

If I had to pick one right now, I’d probably go with Runway. It’s not perfect for full long videos, but for building solid scenes and then stitching them into something longer, it’s the most reliable for me.

I use it the same way mostly for ideas and when I’m stuck, but I always add my own touch before posting. It works best as support, not replacement.

I’ve also started using AI lately, mostly for quick meeting notes through a tool I’ve been testing and for handling email outreach. I haven’t really tried AI calling assistants yet though, I’m still a bit unsure about trusting them. For now, I’m sticking to other outreach channels and methods that feel more reliable to me.

I was honestly so overwhelmed by it that I ended up switching my whole direction

I think it’s a bit of both honestly. Early adoption always comes with over-trust, especially when the output looks polished and “data-driven.” The challenge is that AI makes things feel more certain than they actually are, so people skip the verification step without realizing it.

WorkFx AI can generate and publish content automatically and also create a monthly content calendar, making content planning much easier and more consistent.

The more I use AI, the more I realize everyone seems to have a different pain point. What's the one thing that frustrates you most? Generic answers, too much back-and-forth, lack of industry knowledge, or something else? Genuinely interested in hearing real experiences.

Same here most tools look good at first but don’t last. For me, ChatGPT for ideas and Notion AI for organizing tasks have actually made a real difference in workflow.

AI is moving so fast right now, and I've been experimenting with it quite a bit in marketing. Some things have worked really well, while others haven't been as useful as I expected. I'm curious: 1. Where do you think AI still falls short in marketing? 2. Are there any acquisition channels that only make sense because of AI? 3. What tools, workflows, or experiments have given you the best results and which ones haven't? Interested to hear what's been working for others.

My name is Clara, and I’m new here. I’m really glad to join this forum. I’ve been looking through some of the discussions and I really like the vibe here, so I felt it would be a great place to be part of. I’m interested in marketing and AI, and I’m here to learn new things, explore fresh ideas, and connect with like-minded people. Looking forward to being part of the community!