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Real AI automations running real businesses, including what worked, what broke, and what it cost. Each week, Brooks Conkle opens up the AI agents and workflows behind his own ventures: domain investing, directory sites, and marketing agency clients. No theory, no hype. Just practical AI for small business owners and builders who want to create new income streams themselves. Join 3,000+ builders getting the Build Income Streams newsletter: https://buildincomestreams.com

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October 22, 202610 min

I Let Grok Bot Run My Domain Business for 30 Days

I gave Grok Bot six months to make my 250-domain business profitable. Here's month one. The bots logged 347 hours, graded 700+ names, bought 11, and sent 100+ cold emails. Sales so far: zero. 🔗 Follow the domain business (names we're hunting, what sells, what the bots are doing): https://domainnamelovers.com/ 🔗 Join 3,000+ builders using AI to build income streams: https://buildincomestreams.com/ Here's everything the bots have built in month one. Tools mentioned: Grok Bot, beehiiv, AgentMail, Spaceship, Afternic, NameBio 0:00 347 hours, zero sales 0:31 Why my domain strategy is so passive 1:23 The six-month Grok Bot test 1:46 Follow along (newsletter) 2:23 The research sheet Grok Bot runs 3:22 The 11 names we bought 3:51 What the bots do every day 4:34 The Discord update bot 4:59 Candidate hunts and GoDaddy closeouts 5:14 Building the website and newsletter 6:00 Bot email inboxes and cold outreach 6:32 Emails landing in spam and the warmup fix 7:13 700+ graded names and my favorites 8:07 Using NameBio sales to shape research 8:53 AI made me work more 9:32 The timesheet: 347 hours

June 21, 20267 min

I replaced my $300 designer with Claude AI

I use AI to build income streams & document it all → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/I just replaced a $300 graphic designer with Claude AI — and built a professional media kit in under 60 minutes. In this video, I show you exactly how I used Claude Design to create a polished, client-ready PDF without Canva, without Figma, and without paying a designer.This isn't just for YouTubers — if you're a small business owner, solopreneur, or freelancer who needs professional-looking documents (media kits, proposals, one-pagers, pricing sheets, lead magnets), this same Claude AI workflow works for you too.What you'll learn:→ How to use Claude Design to build a designed PDF from scratch→ The exact prompts I used to get a professional layout→ How this replaces expensive design tools and freelancers→ Why non-technical founders can build pro-level documents with AI00:00 One Hour Media Kit00:17 Start in Claude Design00:57 Gather Brand Screenshots01:56 Answer Brand Questions02:20 Pick Cover and Colors03:08 Personal Brand Example03:59 Export Brand Guide Files04:38 Why Desktop PDFs Win05:32 Build the Media Kit06:49 First Draft Review07:15 Fixes and Final TakeawayDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #buildincomestreams

June 21, 20269 min

Stop Checking YouTube Analytics. Do This Instead.

I use AI to build income streams & document it all → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/00:00 Monthly Analytics Report Demo00:45 Branding and Client Use01:05 Why Not YouTube Studio01:56 API Roadblock Brand Accounts02:25 Newsletter Break and Return02:45 Hybrid Workflow Manual Plus Auto04:24 Manus Setup Scheduling Email05:42 Automation Steps Drive to Dashboard07:14 AI Insights and Recommendations08:35 Was It Worth It ClosingDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #buildincomestreams

April 4, 20268 min

Dario Amodei Just Changed How I Think About AI

Get weekly project ideas that actually generate income → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/Want 100 Money-Making Ideas? Get them here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideasUnlock Alabama: https://unlockalabama.org/Disclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #fulltimesidehustler #buildincomestreams #ai #aitools #automation #businessgrowth

April 3, 20266 min

AI Companies Are Looking to Take Over ALL Computer Work

Get weekly project ideas that actually generate income → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/Want 100 Money-Making Ideas? Get them here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideasDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #fulltimesidehustler #buildincomestreams #ai #aitools #automation #businessgrowth

April 2, 20264 min

The Biggest Lie Being Told About AI Right Now

April 1, 20264 min

AI Is Eating Small Business — And Most Owners Have No Idea

Get weekly project ideas that actually generate income → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/Want 100 Money-Making Ideas? Get them here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideasDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #fulltimesidehustler #buildincomestreams

March 17, 20263 min

Should You Be Afraid of AI?

Get weekly project ideas that actually generate income → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/Want 100 Money-Making Ideas? Get them here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideasDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #fulltimesidehustler #buildincomestreams

February 4, 20267 min

How to Make Money with AI in 2026

Get weekly project ideas that actually generate income → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/Want 100 Money-Making Ideas? Get them here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideasDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #fulltimesidehustler #buildincomestreams

November 20, 20255 min

5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Local Newsletter

Want to learn from other local newsletter creators? Join our private community here! https://localmediacrew.com/ Get weekly project ideas that actually generate income → Join 5,000+ builders: https://www.BuildIncomeStreams.com/Want 100 Money-Making Ideas? Get them here: https://www.brooksconkle.com/100ideasDisclosure: I'm just a dude, and these are just my thoughts. Verify anything I'm saying with other professionals out there. Also, many of these links are affiliate links from Amazon and other companies, meaning that I will make a small commission if you purchase a product or service by using the link. Sometimes I’m able to get you an even better deal through my relationships! No pressure to buy through my links. Love you!#brooksconkle #makemoneyonline #localnewsletters #buildincomestreams