TLDR;
This video outlines nine AI skills with high-income potential that can be mastered today, even from a starting point of zero knowledge. It covers prompt engineering, AI-assisted software development, AI design, video editing, writing, content marketing, no-code AI automation, data analysis, and AI agent development. The video provides actionable steps and strategies for each skill, emphasising practical application and real-world implementation to maximise earning potential.
- Prompt Engineering
- AI-assisted Software Development
- AI Agent Development
Prompt Engineering [0:23]
Prompt engineering, with an income potential of £50-£100 per hour, involves communicating effectively with AI systems. It's as valuable as coding was in the early 2000s. To excel, define the AI's role (e.g., "act as a lawyer"), provide relevant data and examples, make clear and specific requests, and specify the desired output format (bullet points, PDF, etc.). Dan offers his prompt structure PDF on Instagram for those who message him the word "prompt".
AI Assisted Software Development [2:34]
AI-assisted software development, offering £100-£200 per hour, enables non-technical individuals to build custom software using AI coding tools like Cursor, Replit, and Retool. To start, create a course by asking ChatGPT to guide you through building an app using a tool like Replit, find a problem by consulting with consultants or entrepreneurs to identify recurring issues, and then build the solution by actively prototyping and implementing it. The key is to move beyond learning and start building real-world solutions.
AI Design [4:55]
AI design, also with an income potential of £100-£200 per hour, shifts the focus from technical ability to creative ideas. Skills to master include generative photo creation using effective prompts, photo editing with AI tools like Photoshop AI or Topaz, and web design using AI-powered tools like Figma plugins or Reloom.io. These tools allow for faster and more cost-effective website creation.
AI Video Editing [6:42]
AI video editing, with an income potential of £100-£200 per hour, has transformed the field by automating technical tasks. Key skills include clipping (removing silence and creating short-form videos using tools like Firecut or Opus), generative video (creating AI avatars using tools like Vidyard or Synthesia), and B-roll search (using AI to quickly find or generate relevant video footage). This shift allows video editors to focus on creative decisions.
AI Writing [8:47]
AI writing, offering £100-£200 per hour, is about communicating ideas effectively. Essential skills include extraction (breaking down long-form content into key ideas), ideation (using AI to generate new content ideas based on top-performing content), and creation (developing custom AI models that write in a specific tone of voice). This enables businesses to use AI for various writing tasks across departments.
AI Content Marketing [10:56]
AI content marketing, with an income potential of £200-£300 per hour, involves building AI-powered content creation engines. Steps include defining the outcome (e.g., a podcast with 100 episodes), creating content using the AI skills mentioned earlier, and repurposing content (using AI to create clips from longer content). This allows clients to become omnipresent in their industry.
No Code AI Automation [12:21]
No-code AI automation, offering £300-£400 per hour, focuses on streamlining business workflows. Key steps include mapping the workflow to identify bottlenecks, focusing on cash by automating processes that save or make money, and building co-pilots (AI assistants that help employees with their tasks). Tools like Make.com, N8N, Zapier, and Gum Loop can be used to implement these automations.
AI Data Analysis [14:38]
AI data analysis, also with an income potential of £300-£400 per hour, involves leveraging data to make informed business decisions. Essential skills include data cleanup (creating data warehouses or lakes), data enrichment (appending data with contact numbers, credit scores, etc.), and data insight extraction (using AI to identify patterns and insights). This helps businesses make better decisions and improve their performance.
No Code AI Agent Development [16:31]
No-code AI agent development, with the highest income potential of £400-£500 per hour, involves building AI agents to replace employees and automate tasks. Steps include defining the job (mapping out the agent's specialized output), developing the model (training the agent using existing data), and deploying and monitoring (measuring the quality of the agent's output and providing feedback). These agents can work 24/7 and perform tasks consistently.
