AI Tools That Actually Make Money

For: Freelance writers and content agencies. Produces first drafts, headlines, email sequences, and ad copy at scale. Writers using Jasper handle 3-5x more client work. The tool pays for itself with one additional client.

For: Designers offering AI-enhanced design services. Generates concepts, mockups, and illustrations. Pair with Canva or Figma for polished deliverables. The market for "type your prompt" is dead — the market for "complete design packages using AI as one tool" is growing.

For: Marketing consultants, automation specialists, and anyone selling AI-augmented services. Use as the backbone for client deliverables — strategy docs, copy, analysis, email sequences. Clients pay for your judgment and results, not word count.

For: Automation consultants. Businesses pay $1,000-$5,000 per project to connect and automate their tools. You diagnose which workflows to automate and build them in Zapier. Retainer opportunities at $500-$2,000/mo for maintenance.

For: Video editors and podcast producers. Text-based editing is dramatically faster than timeline editing. Handle more clients in less time. Filler word removal, transcription, and clip generation all automated.

For: Presentation designers and consultants. Create pitch decks, sales presentations, and training materials. AI generates the structure; you add the strategy and polish. Charge per deck or monthly retainer.