Why AI is the Biggest Opportunity for Creators Right Now
There are two ways to create digital products:
- The Old Way – Takes weeks or months
- The AI Way – Takes days or even hours
The old way requires multiple skills you might not have.
The AI way lets you leverage tools that do the heavy lifting for you.
Today I’m going to show you the stark difference between these two approaches so you can see why AI is the biggest opportunity for digital product creators right now.
The Old Way: How Things Used to Work
This is how things worked before AI became mainstream, and honestly, how a lot of people still try to do things today.
Step 1: Product Ideation (The Old Way)
You sit down with a blank piece of paper and try to come up with ideas.
- Maybe you brainstorm for hours
- Maybe you overthink it for weeks
- You second-guess yourself
- You wonder if your idea is good enough
- You compare yourself to others
It’s slow, frustrating, and filled with self-doubt.
Step 2: Content Creation (The Old Way)
Once you finally settle on an idea, you have to write everything from scratch.
If you’re creating an ebook:
- Writing every chapter manually
If it’s a course:
- Scripting every lesson
- Recording every video
- Editing everything yourself
This can take weeks or even months depending on how much content you need.
Step 3: Design (The Old Way)
You need:
- A cover for your ebook
- Slides for your course
- Graphics for your sales page
Unless you’re a designer, this means:
❌ Hiring someone (expensive)
❌ Spending hours watching YouTube tutorials trying to figure out Photoshop or Canva
It’s time-consuming and expensive.
Step 4: Writing Sales Copy (The Old Way)
Most people have no idea how to write persuasive copy.
They know they need a sales page, but they don’t know:
- How to structure it
- What to say
- How to make it convert
So they either:
❌ Hire a copywriter for thousands of dollars
❌ Try to piece it together themselves and end up with something weak and unconvincing
Step 5: Setting Up the Tech (The Old Way)
- Payment processors
- Email platforms
- Membership sites
- Delivery systems
The technical side of launching a product can be a nightmare if you’re not tech-savvy.
You spend hours:
- Troubleshooting
- Watching tutorials
- Getting frustrated
Step 6: Launching and Promoting (The Old Way)
You’ve finally created the product, but now you need to get it in front of people.
You:
- Write emails
- Create social posts
- Maybe run ads
But you’re exhausted from the first five steps, so you don’t have the energy to promote it properly.
Your launch is underwhelming, and you wonder if it was all worth it.
This is the Old Way
Yes, people have built successful businesses this way.
But it’s:
❌ Slow
❌ Hard
❌ Requires skills most people don’t have
The AI Way: How Things Work Now
Every single step I just described can be done faster, easier, and cheaper with AI.
Step 1: Product Ideation With AI
You open ChatGPT and ask:
“Generate 20 profitable digital product ideas for [your niche].”
Within seconds, you have a list of ideas you can choose from.
You can ask AI to validate each idea by analyzing demand.
You don’t sit there overthinking. You have a clear direction in minutes.
Step 2: Content Creation With AI
You use AI to:
✅ Outline your entire product
✅ Write the content
Whether it’s an ebook, a course, or a guide, AI can generate the bulk of the material for you.
You:
- Review it
- Add your personal touch
- Customize it to match your voice
What used to take weeks now takes days.
Step 3: Design With AI
Tools like Canva have AI-powered templates that make design effortless.
You can create:
✅ Professional-looking covers
✅ Slides
✅ Graphics
In minutes, without any design skills.
AI even suggests:
- Layouts
- Colors
- Fonts that work well together
Step 4: Sales Copy With AI
You give ChatGPT details about:
- Your product
- Your audience
And it writes a complete sales page for you:
✅ Headlines
✅ Bullet points
✅ Calls to action
✅ Everything
You can test multiple versions and pick the one that resonates most.
What used to cost thousands of dollars is now free.
Step 5: Tech Setup With AI
While AI doesn’t directly set up your tech, it can guide you step by step.
You can ask ChatGPT:
“How do I integrate my payment processor with my email platform?”
“How do I troubleshoot this error?”
AI becomes your tech support, walking you through every step.
Step 6: Launching and Promoting With AI
AI writes:
✅ Your launch emails
✅ Social media posts
✅ Ad copy
It creates content calendars so you know exactly what to post and when.
It even suggests the best strategies for your niche.
Your launch is organized, strategic, and effective.
The Comparison: Old Way vs AI Way
| Aspect | The Old Way | The AI Way |
| Time | Weeks or months | Days |
| Skills Required | Writer, designer, copywriter, tech expert | Basic AI prompting |
| Cost | $5,000-$15,000+ (if hiring help) | Free or $20-$50/month |
| Energy | Exhausting | Energizing |
| Speed to Market | Slow | Fast |
| Quality | Depends on your skills | Professional-level with AI assistance |
The Bottom Line
If you’re still trying to build digital products the old way, you’re competing with one hand tied behind your back.
The people who embrace AI are:
✅ Moving faster
✅ Launching more products
✅ Scaling their businesses
While others are still stuck in the planning phase.
You Don’t Need to Be a Genius
You don’t have to be:
❌ A tech genius
❌ A writer
❌ A designer
You just have to be willing to:
✅ Learn a few simple tools
✅ Let them do the work for you
Ready to Create Products the AI Way?
Want to see exactly how I use AI to create complete digital products from start to finish?
I’ve put together a detailed training that includes:
✅ Live demonstrations of every tool
✅ Every step of the process
✅ Real examples and case studies
👉 Click here to watch the free training now
The old way is dead.
The AI way is here.
Don’t get left behind.
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