1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,800 All right, so today we're diving deep into AI influencers. 2 00:00:02,800 --> 00:00:03,920 You've been asking about them. 3 00:00:04,280 --> 00:00:08,460 And we found a YouTube video that breaks down like everything, how they work, 4 00:00:08,460 --> 00:00:10,760 the money people are making, all that good stuff. 5 00:00:10,800 --> 00:00:11,020 Yeah. 6 00:00:11,020 --> 00:00:14,160 The thing that really stood out to me was how accessible this all is. 7 00:00:14,500 --> 00:00:18,260 It's not, you know, some crazy futuristic tech anymore. 8 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:23,880 It's tools people are using right now to make these virtual like personalities. 9 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:24,320 Totally. 10 00:00:24,320 --> 00:00:26,800 And it's not just like for fun. 11 00:00:26,920 --> 00:00:28,380 There's serious money to be made here. 12 00:00:28,380 --> 00:00:28,620 Yeah. 13 00:00:28,620 --> 00:00:31,120 This video is showcases Aeonolope. 14 00:00:31,120 --> 00:00:34,560 She's this AI generated influencer and she's earning her creator. 15 00:00:34,560 --> 00:00:37,000 Get this $366 a day. 16 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:37,920 Whoa. 17 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,320 Yeah. 18 00:00:38,320 --> 00:00:38,680 Right. 19 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:40,400 Even Forbes wrote an article about her. 20 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:41,720 We'll link that in the show notes for sure. 21 00:00:41,720 --> 00:00:44,080 But let's break down the how to first. 22 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:44,440 Yeah. 23 00:00:44,480 --> 00:00:44,960 Sounds good. 24 00:00:44,960 --> 00:00:47,120 So the video, it starts with image generation. 25 00:00:47,120 --> 00:00:48,600 They use a tool called run diffusion. 26 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:49,000 Okay. 27 00:00:49,040 --> 00:00:53,480 It has a free trial and then you can get kind of creative to keep using it for free. 28 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:54,280 I've heard about that. 29 00:00:54,280 --> 00:00:54,560 Yeah. 30 00:00:54,600 --> 00:00:58,440 But honestly, the more important part that the video really highlights is using 31 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:01,000 chat GPT to like create these unique images. 32 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:01,840 Oh yeah. 33 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:05,320 Chat GPT is way more than just for writing emails and poems. 34 00:01:05,320 --> 00:01:05,520 Huh. 35 00:01:05,600 --> 00:01:05,920 Right. 36 00:01:05,920 --> 00:01:08,120 It's like the artist behind the scenes. 37 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:08,680 Exactly. 38 00:01:08,680 --> 00:01:11,760 It all comes down to the prompts you give to chat GPT. 39 00:01:12,160 --> 00:01:16,320 The video actually shows the whole process of recreating this image of Aeonolope. 40 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:17,040 Oh cool. 41 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:17,360 Yeah. 42 00:01:17,400 --> 00:01:20,640 And it breaks down the exact prompts they used, which is really helpful. 43 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:26,600 And it emphasizes how you can like tweak all these details, outfits, the pose, even 44 00:01:26,600 --> 00:01:29,720 the background all through these really smart prompts. 45 00:01:29,800 --> 00:01:33,840 We actually included those exact prompts from the video in the show notes, by the way. 46 00:01:33,880 --> 00:01:34,440 Oh nice. 47 00:01:34,440 --> 00:01:34,760 Nice. 48 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:34,960 Yeah. 49 00:01:34,960 --> 00:01:36,680 It just shows how much control you really have. 50 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:40,080 So it's like way more valuable than just a free trial hack. 51 00:01:40,360 --> 00:01:41,000 Definitely. 52 00:01:41,320 --> 00:01:43,560 So let's get to what everyone really wants to know. 53 00:01:43,960 --> 00:01:46,600 How are these AI influencers making money? 54 00:01:46,720 --> 00:01:47,200 Right. 55 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:48,160 I mean, that's the big question. 56 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:50,640 Well, the video lays out like three main ways. 57 00:01:50,640 --> 00:01:53,360 One is through platforms like FanView and OnlyFans. 58 00:01:53,360 --> 00:01:53,760 Oh, which? 59 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:54,040 Yeah. 60 00:01:54,040 --> 00:01:56,040 Tapping into that adult content market. 61 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:59,960 Obviously, they don't go into too much detail there, but they do show how the earnings are 62 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:03,800 structured, you know, based on subscriber numbers and pricing tiers. 63 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:04,800 Yeah, that makes sense. 64 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:09,360 I guess it provides some anonymity for the creators, which might be appealing to some. 65 00:02:09,400 --> 00:02:09,840 Right. 66 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:10,320 Right. 67 00:02:10,360 --> 00:02:15,440 So what are the other ways to like make money with these AI influencers? 68 00:02:15,480 --> 00:02:17,040 Well, another one is merchandise. 69 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:22,400 The video shows how Aeonolope has is used to sell merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, stuff 70 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:22,720 like that. 71 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:23,280 Okay, cool. 72 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:28,080 But the real game changer, at least according to the video is faceless YouTube automation. 73 00:02:28,200 --> 00:02:29,640 Faceless YouTube automation. 74 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:31,440 Okay, I got to know more about that. 75 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:35,560 So basically it's running a YouTube channel without ever having to be on camera. 76 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,520 Oh, wow. 77 00:02:36,560 --> 00:02:38,080 Your AI is the star. 78 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:43,760 The video explains how to create content using, you know, those AI generated images 79 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:45,200 and voiceover technology. 80 00:02:45,240 --> 00:02:46,880 I was just thinking, how do they talk? 81 00:02:46,920 --> 00:02:47,280 Yeah. 82 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:51,800 Well, there are these tools like DID and 11 Labs, and they can actually turn those 83 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:54,440 still images into talking avatars. 84 00:02:54,480 --> 00:02:55,320 That's amazing. 85 00:02:55,600 --> 00:02:59,680 That must save so much time compared to, you know, traditional YouTube where you're 86 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:02,200 constantly filming and editing. 87 00:03:02,240 --> 00:03:02,800 Oh, for sure. 88 00:03:02,840 --> 00:03:03,200 Yeah. 89 00:03:03,720 --> 00:03:08,120 But how do you actually make money from these faceless channels? 90 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:10,080 Is it like similar to regular YouTube? 91 00:03:10,120 --> 00:03:10,600 Exactly. 92 00:03:10,600 --> 00:03:11,520 Yeah, it's the same model. 93 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:16,880 You've got ad revenue, affiliate sales, and you can potentially drive traffic to other 94 00:03:16,880 --> 00:03:19,400 platforms, even, you know, those ones we mentioned earlier. 95 00:03:19,400 --> 00:03:24,840 Ah, so you basically build like this whole ecosystem around your AI influencer with 96 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:27,080 YouTube as like the main hub. 97 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:27,800 Precisely. 98 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:28,640 That's really clever. 99 00:03:28,760 --> 00:03:30,720 But I mean, YouTube is so competitive. 100 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:33,000 How do you get people to actually watch your stuff? 101 00:03:33,200 --> 00:03:34,640 That's where Instagram comes in. 102 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:35,480 Ah, okay. 103 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:39,920 The video explains how you can use Instagram to build this following for your AI 104 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:42,720 influencer, and then you can, you know, direct them to your YouTube channel. 105 00:03:42,760 --> 00:03:43,000 Right. 106 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:44,280 So it's all about cross promotion. 107 00:03:44,280 --> 00:03:47,920 So like, what are the first steps to building that Instagram presence? 108 00:03:47,920 --> 00:03:50,960 Well, you got to start by giving your AI a unique identity. 109 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:55,520 The video gives this example of Luna Pixel, a name they came up with using, you 110 00:03:55,520 --> 00:03:57,120 guessed it, ChatGP2. 111 00:03:57,320 --> 00:03:58,600 Of course, ChatGPT. 112 00:03:58,800 --> 00:03:59,080 Yeah. 113 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:04,600 And then you write this compelling bio kind of drawing inspiration from successful 114 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:09,560 examples like Anna Lopez, who's focused on, you know, Nisha style, seems to be working 115 00:04:09,560 --> 00:04:10,000 for her. 116 00:04:10,040 --> 00:04:11,200 So it's not just about the tech. 117 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:14,160 It's about having a clear strategy and like knowing your audience. 118 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:14,760 Totally. 119 00:04:14,760 --> 00:04:19,960 Totally. And then you fill that Instagram page with those high quality AI images showing 120 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:21,880 different outfits, poses, backgrounds. 121 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:23,840 It's all about variety and depth. 122 00:04:24,200 --> 00:04:28,600 And then the key is consistency, posting regularly to keep people engaged. 123 00:04:29,160 --> 00:04:34,440 It's wild how those same influencer marketing principles apply, whether it's a human or, 124 00:04:34,480 --> 00:04:35,320 you know, an AI. 125 00:04:35,360 --> 00:04:36,000 It really is. 126 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,200 Okay. 127 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:38,320 So we've got YouTube's, we've got Instagram. 128 00:04:38,880 --> 00:04:42,680 Any other ways people are like making money from these AI influencers? 129 00:04:42,680 --> 00:04:44,320 Well, affiliate marketing is a big one. 130 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:48,080 That's where you're promoting other people's products and getting a commission on every 131 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:48,320 sale. 132 00:04:48,320 --> 00:04:49,360 Right. Affiliate marketing. 133 00:04:49,360 --> 00:04:50,360 It's huge these days. 134 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:50,920 It is. 135 00:04:50,920 --> 00:04:56,800 And the video throws a lot of platforms at you like GetRewardful, Impact.com, CPAlead. 136 00:04:56,840 --> 00:04:57,040 Yeah. 137 00:04:57,040 --> 00:04:58,160 It was a lot to keep track of. 138 00:04:58,360 --> 00:04:58,680 It is. 139 00:04:58,680 --> 00:05:03,640 The creator even mentions making like $10,000 from a single product on GetRewardful. 140 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:07,520 And Impact.com apparently TikTok and Amazon use it. 141 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:08,600 That's pretty impressive. 142 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:09,200 Right. 143 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:10,920 It just shows how many options there really are. 144 00:05:10,960 --> 00:05:11,200 Yeah. 145 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:13,160 I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, to be honest. 146 00:05:13,880 --> 00:05:15,640 Where do you even begin with all of this? 147 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:20,320 Well, I think a good place to start is understanding the different models. 148 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:20,800 Okay. 149 00:05:20,800 --> 00:05:24,240 Some platforms like CPAlead, they work on a CPA basis. 150 00:05:24,280 --> 00:05:25,800 That's cost per action. 151 00:05:26,320 --> 00:05:31,040 So you get paid when someone takes a specific action, like, you know, signing up for an 152 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:33,160 email list or downloading an app. 153 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:36,120 So it's not about making a sales more about getting them to take a step. 154 00:05:36,160 --> 00:05:36,760 Exactly. 155 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:40,360 Then you have platforms with like recurring revenue models, like, 156 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:41,680 epidemic sound. 157 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,360 Okay. 158 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:46,320 There you get a cut every month as long as someone stays subscribed to the service you promoted. 159 00:05:46,360 --> 00:05:51,320 Oh, so it's like you're encouraged to promote products that people will like actually stick with. 160 00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:51,520 Right. 161 00:05:51,520 --> 00:05:52,080 Exactly. 162 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:54,760 And of course, there's the Amazon Creator Program. 163 00:05:54,760 --> 00:05:59,440 That pays you $15 for every free audible trial, you know, that you drive. 164 00:05:59,480 --> 00:06:00,880 That's a decent chunk of change. 165 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:01,400 It is. 166 00:06:01,400 --> 00:06:07,200 It shows you how even, you know, those small actions can really add up when you have a big audience. 167 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:08,240 Yeah, for sure. 168 00:06:08,240 --> 00:06:10,480 The video also mentions futurepedia.com. 169 00:06:10,480 --> 00:06:14,840 It's like this directory of AI tools and software. 170 00:06:14,880 --> 00:06:15,360 Okay. 171 00:06:15,360 --> 00:06:19,800 It seems like a really good fit, you know, for promoting those affiliate products, especially 172 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:23,000 if your influencer is, you know, all about tech. 173 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:26,280 Yeah, it's like you're promoting stuff that actually makes sense for your audience. 174 00:06:26,320 --> 00:06:27,200 Precisely. 175 00:06:27,240 --> 00:06:29,400 So you're building trust and credibility that way. 176 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:30,000 Exactly. 177 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:32,880 But don't worry, we won't go through every single platform here. 178 00:06:32,880 --> 00:06:39,480 Luckily, the creator of this video has another video where he actually breaks down all these affiliate programs in detail. 179 00:06:39,520 --> 00:06:40,520 Oh, thank goodness. 180 00:06:40,520 --> 00:06:41,520 That would be a lot to cover here. 181 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:42,520 It would. 182 00:06:42,520 --> 00:06:43,520 We'll link that in the show notes, though. 183 00:06:43,520 --> 00:06:44,520 Awesome. 184 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:50,280 So we covered a lot how to create an AI influencer, the different ways to make money, the platforms 185 00:06:50,280 --> 00:06:54,120 involved, what like stands out to you the most from all this? 186 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:58,480 You know, I think what's really striking is just how fast this whole thing is changing. 187 00:06:58,520 --> 00:07:01,880 These tools and strategies, they're out there and they're really, really, really, really 188 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:02,880 fast. 189 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:06,120 These are out there and people are already using them in such creative ways. 190 00:07:06,120 --> 00:07:09,120 It's not just like a tech demo anymore. 191 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:10,320 It's a real industry. 192 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:11,320 Right. 193 00:07:11,320 --> 00:07:13,280 And it's not just about the tech either. 194 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:17,280 Like we saw how important it is to have a strategy, target the right people and build 195 00:07:17,280 --> 00:07:18,720 a brand around your AI. 196 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:19,720 For sure. 197 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:23,920 And there are so many different ways to make money from YouTube and Instagram to all those 198 00:07:23,920 --> 00:07:24,920 affiliate programs. 199 00:07:24,920 --> 00:07:25,920 Yeah. 200 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:29,320 It's all about finding what works for you and your AI influencer. 201 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:30,320 Exactly. 202 00:07:30,320 --> 00:07:33,800 Well, this is definitely a lot to process, but we're not done yet. 203 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:34,800 Okay. 204 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:36,360 So we've made our AI influencer. 205 00:07:36,360 --> 00:07:37,920 They look amazing. 206 00:07:37,920 --> 00:07:41,480 They've got a great Instagram and a YouTube channel all set up. 207 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:44,200 Now how do we actually like make money from them? 208 00:07:44,200 --> 00:07:45,200 Yeah. 209 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:46,200 That's where it gets interesting. 210 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:49,400 The video goes into specific strategies for each platform. 211 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:50,400 Okay. 212 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:54,320 And it's not as simple as just posting and hoping for the best. 213 00:07:54,320 --> 00:07:55,320 Right. 214 00:07:55,320 --> 00:07:56,400 It seems like there's like a real art to it. 215 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:57,400 There is. 216 00:07:57,400 --> 00:08:00,280 So like starting with YouTube, what kind of content actually works? 217 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:02,200 Works for an AI influencer. 218 00:08:02,200 --> 00:08:04,760 Well, the video highlights a few approaches. 219 00:08:04,760 --> 00:08:11,840 One is like educational content, think tutorials, explainers, even product reviews all delivered 220 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:13,440 by your AI. 221 00:08:13,440 --> 00:08:14,440 Makes sense. 222 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:18,520 And since you're already using AI to create the influencer, why not have them talk about 223 00:08:18,520 --> 00:08:21,000 AI tools or AI trends? 224 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,000 Yeah, that's smart. 225 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:24,840 It positions them as an expert in that area. 226 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:25,840 Right. 227 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:27,960 It's like building a whole brand around AI itself. 228 00:08:27,960 --> 00:08:28,960 Exactly. 229 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:30,760 And educational content, that's one. 230 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:31,760 What else? 231 00:08:31,760 --> 00:08:32,760 Entertainment's another big one. 232 00:08:32,760 --> 00:08:33,760 Okay. 233 00:08:33,760 --> 00:08:37,440 Think skits, comedy, even like music videos starring your AI. 234 00:08:37,440 --> 00:08:38,520 Oh, cool. 235 00:08:38,520 --> 00:08:43,160 And remember, these tools can animate those still images so you can get really creative 236 00:08:43,160 --> 00:08:44,160 with the visual. 237 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:47,600 Yeah, that's where those like advanced prompting techniques we talked about come in handy, right? 238 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:48,600 Exactly. 239 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:51,200 You can really control the expressions, the movements, all of that. 240 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:52,200 Yeah. 241 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:53,680 And then don't forget about storytelling. 242 00:08:53,680 --> 00:08:59,160 Even though your influencer is AI, you can still tell stories about their life, their 243 00:08:59,160 --> 00:09:01,240 experiences, their opinions. 244 00:09:01,240 --> 00:09:02,240 That's a good point. 245 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:04,840 People connect with stories, and that's what keeps them coming back. 246 00:09:04,840 --> 00:09:08,600 So it's not just about like showcasing the tech, it's about using the tech to tell a 247 00:09:08,600 --> 00:09:09,600 good story. 248 00:09:09,600 --> 00:09:10,600 Exactly. 249 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:11,600 Okay, that makes sense. 250 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:13,680 So how does Instagram fit into all this? 251 00:09:13,680 --> 00:09:16,680 Well, think of Instagram as like your visual playground. 252 00:09:16,680 --> 00:09:17,680 Okay. 253 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:21,840 That's where you really showcase your AI's personality and style. 254 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:22,840 Right. 255 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:26,640 So it's not just about quality images or key, but it's also about consistency, you know? 256 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:27,640 Okay. 257 00:09:27,640 --> 00:09:32,560 Posting regularly, engaging with followers, using the right hashtags, all that helps 258 00:09:32,560 --> 00:09:33,560 you grow. 259 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:34,960 It sounds like a lot to manage. 260 00:09:34,960 --> 00:09:38,480 Any tips for like staying organized? 261 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:41,120 The video actually recommends using a content calendar. 262 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:42,120 Oh, smart. 263 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:45,760 Yeah, plan your posts in advance, batch, create images and captions. 264 00:09:45,760 --> 00:09:48,560 You can even use scheduling tools to automate the posting. 265 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:49,560 Right, right. 266 00:09:49,560 --> 00:09:51,840 It frees you up to, you know, focus on the bigger picture. 267 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:55,640 Yeah, so you're basically running a like mini media company here. 268 00:09:55,640 --> 00:09:57,360 It kind of is, yeah. 269 00:09:57,360 --> 00:10:02,080 But ultimately, all this effort is about getting people to those like money making avenues 270 00:10:02,080 --> 00:10:03,080 right. 271 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:04,080 Right. 272 00:10:04,080 --> 00:10:05,080 So let's talk more about those affiliate programs. 273 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,080 Yeah. 274 00:10:06,080 --> 00:10:11,320 And of all the platforms they mentioned, which one seems like the best fit for AI influencers? 275 00:10:11,320 --> 00:10:17,560 Well, since your AI is probably going to focus on like tech and AI trends, Futurpedia.com 276 00:10:17,560 --> 00:10:18,920 seems like a good choice. 277 00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:20,160 Yeah, that makes sense. 278 00:10:20,160 --> 00:10:22,440 It's a whole directory of AI tools. 279 00:10:22,440 --> 00:10:26,360 So promoting those through your influencer is a win-win. 280 00:10:26,360 --> 00:10:30,480 You're providing value to your audience and earning commissions on any sales. 281 00:10:30,480 --> 00:10:32,600 Yeah, it aligns with their brand. 282 00:10:32,600 --> 00:10:33,600 Right. 283 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:36,360 And the AI space is like blowing up right now. 284 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,360 So there's a lot of potential. 285 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:38,360 Huge potential. 286 00:10:38,360 --> 00:10:41,960 And don't forget, we've got that video in the show notes that breaks down all those affiliate 287 00:10:41,960 --> 00:10:42,960 programs. 288 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:44,120 Oh yeah, definitely check that out. 289 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:47,120 So we've got YouTube, Instagram, affiliate marketing. 290 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:48,120 Yeah. 291 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:49,120 Anything else we haven't covered? 292 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:51,640 Well, the video briefly mentions brand partnerships. 293 00:10:51,640 --> 00:10:52,640 Okay. 294 00:10:52,640 --> 00:10:57,000 As your AI influencer gets more popular, brands might actually approach you for sponsorships 295 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:58,000 or clubs. 296 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,080 Oh, interesting. 297 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:02,280 So it's kind of like traditional influencer marketing, but with an AI. 298 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:04,000 Right, an AI twist. 299 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,000 Exactly. 300 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:08,320 Brands are always looking for new ways to reach their target audience. 301 00:11:08,320 --> 00:11:14,720 And AI influencers, they offer this like unique and potentially cheaper way to do that. 302 00:11:14,720 --> 00:11:16,720 It's really interesting how this is all evolving. 303 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:17,720 It is. 304 00:11:17,720 --> 00:11:23,200 It feels like we're just at the beginning of like a huge shift in how we think about 305 00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:24,200 online influence. 306 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:25,720 Yeah, I think so too. 307 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:30,080 But with all this talk about technology and strategy and stuff, it's easy to forget about 308 00:11:30,080 --> 00:11:31,080 the human element. 309 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:32,080 Yeah, you're right. 310 00:11:32,080 --> 00:11:35,200 At the end of the day, even though we're dealing with AI, it's still about connecting 311 00:11:35,200 --> 00:11:36,480 with people, you know? 312 00:11:36,480 --> 00:11:37,480 Right. 313 00:11:37,480 --> 00:11:39,400 Building an audience that trusts your influencer. 314 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:41,000 That's a good point. 315 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:43,240 Authenticity matters, even when it's virtual. 316 00:11:43,240 --> 00:11:44,440 It really does. 317 00:11:44,440 --> 00:11:49,560 So for those people who are maybe a bit hesitant about this whole AI influencer thing, what 318 00:11:49,560 --> 00:11:51,400 would you say to them? 319 00:11:51,400 --> 00:11:53,560 I'd say don't be afraid to try it out. 320 00:11:53,560 --> 00:11:57,960 These tools are getting easier to use all the time and possibilities are like endless. 321 00:11:57,960 --> 00:11:58,960 Yeah. 322 00:11:58,960 --> 00:11:59,960 But be strategic about it. 323 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:03,560 Think about what makes your AI unique, what they offer and how you can build those genuine 324 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:04,560 connections. 325 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,080 So it's like any other business really? 326 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:07,080 It is, yeah. 327 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:08,080 You need a plan. 328 00:12:08,080 --> 00:12:10,800 You got to put in the work and you got to be passionate about it. 329 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:11,800 Totally. 330 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:16,120 And maybe in a few years we'll be talking about your AI influencer as the next big thing. 331 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:17,920 I like the sound of that. 332 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:20,960 So we've covered like a ton in this deep dive. 333 00:12:20,960 --> 00:12:25,640 We talked about how to actually create AI influencers, how to make money from them, 334 00:12:25,640 --> 00:12:30,120 even touched on the importance of the human element, even with all this AI stuff. 335 00:12:30,120 --> 00:12:32,240 Yeah, it's been a really good deep dive. 336 00:12:32,240 --> 00:12:34,520 But now we want to hear from you guys, our listeners. 337 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:38,960 Yeah, I'm always interested in hearing different perspectives on this stuff. 338 00:12:38,960 --> 00:12:39,960 Totally. 339 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:41,880 So let's jump into some of the questions we've been getting. 340 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:42,880 Sounds good. 341 00:12:42,880 --> 00:12:48,320 Okay, this one comes from Alex and he asks, with all these different platforms, like how 342 00:12:48,320 --> 00:12:51,880 do I know where to focus my efforts? 343 00:12:51,880 --> 00:12:55,680 Which is like a really great question, especially if you're just getting started. 344 00:12:55,680 --> 00:12:58,080 Yeah, it can be a lot to take in for sure. 345 00:12:58,080 --> 00:12:59,080 It can. 346 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:04,360 I think it really comes back to knowing your audience and your AI influencers strengths. 347 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:09,720 If they're really good with visuals and short form storytelling, Instagram might be a good 348 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:10,720 place to start. 349 00:13:10,720 --> 00:13:11,720 Yeah, start there. 350 00:13:11,720 --> 00:13:17,000 But if they're better suited for longer tutorials or entertainment stuff, YouTube might be a 351 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:18,000 better fit. 352 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,000 Totally. 353 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:20,240 It's about playing to their strengths. 354 00:13:20,240 --> 00:13:21,240 Exactly. 355 00:13:21,240 --> 00:13:22,240 Okay, here's another one. 356 00:13:22,240 --> 00:13:23,240 This is from Sarah. 357 00:13:23,240 --> 00:13:30,000 She asks, how do I deal with negative comments or people who are skeptical about my AI influencer? 358 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,920 Because I mean, that's going to happen, right? 359 00:13:31,920 --> 00:13:33,120 Oh yeah, definitely. 360 00:13:33,120 --> 00:13:37,440 Not everyone's going to be on board with this whole AI thing. 361 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:40,120 And some people might be pretty critical. 362 00:13:40,120 --> 00:13:41,120 For sure. 363 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:47,080 The key is to be transparent and authentic, be upfront about the fact that, hey, this 364 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:53,440 is an AI influencer, but also emphasize the value they bring. 365 00:13:53,440 --> 00:13:54,440 Focus on the positive. 366 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:55,440 Exactly. 367 00:13:55,440 --> 00:13:58,520 Build a community of people who appreciate what you're doing. 368 00:13:58,520 --> 00:13:59,520 Like anything new, right? 369 00:13:59,520 --> 00:14:00,520 It is. 370 00:14:00,520 --> 00:14:04,440 There's going to be those early adopters and then those who are a bit more skeptical. 371 00:14:04,440 --> 00:14:06,120 Focus on the people who get it. 372 00:14:06,120 --> 00:14:07,720 One last question before we wrap things up. 373 00:14:07,720 --> 00:14:09,400 This one is from John. 374 00:14:09,400 --> 00:14:13,880 And he asks, what's the future of AI influencers? 375 00:14:13,880 --> 00:14:17,720 Are they going to replace human influencers altogether? 376 00:14:17,720 --> 00:14:19,680 I mean, that's the big question, right? 377 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:23,000 It is a big question and one that a lot of people are talking about. 378 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:28,040 Personally, I don't think AI influencers are going to completely replace human influencers. 379 00:14:28,040 --> 00:14:31,960 I think there's always going to be that desire for that human connection. 380 00:14:31,960 --> 00:14:33,560 All right, that authenticity. 381 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:34,560 Exactly. 382 00:14:34,560 --> 00:14:36,760 I do think we're going to see some big changes. 383 00:14:36,760 --> 00:14:37,760 Okay. 384 00:14:37,760 --> 00:14:42,040 AI influencers are only going to get more sophisticated and we'll probably see them 385 00:14:42,040 --> 00:14:45,400 integrated into all sorts of online stuff. 386 00:14:45,400 --> 00:14:46,400 That's true. 387 00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:52,740 I mean, we might even see human and AI influencers collaborating or even totally new types of 388 00:14:52,740 --> 00:14:55,360 digital content that we haven't even thought of yet. 389 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:57,720 It's kind of exciting and scary all at the same time. 390 00:14:57,720 --> 00:15:02,400 It is, but it just shows that we're living in a really interesting time, a time of so 391 00:15:02,400 --> 00:15:04,040 much innovation and change. 392 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:05,040 It's true. 393 00:15:05,040 --> 00:15:10,720 So, as we wrap up this deep dive into AI influencers, what's the one thing you hope 394 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:13,120 our listeners take away from this? 395 00:15:13,120 --> 00:15:16,560 I really hope they come away feeling empowered. 396 00:15:16,560 --> 00:15:21,000 This technology is becoming more and more accessible and can really open up new opportunities 397 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:24,680 for anyone who's creative and wants to try something new. 398 00:15:24,680 --> 00:15:25,680 Absolutely. 399 00:15:25,680 --> 00:15:29,080 It's an exciting time to be exploring this whole AI influencer thing and we can't wait 400 00:15:29,080 --> 00:15:30,880 to see what you guys create. 401 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:33,000 Thanks for joining us for this deep dive. 402 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:36,480 Be sure to check out the show notes for all the links and resources we talked about. 403 00:15:36,480 --> 00:16:02,760 And until next time, keep exploring, keep experimenting and keep diving deep.