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#81 · How to Choose the Right AI Model for Your Automations

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What tips do you have for a 17‑year‑old high schooler wanting to sell automation services, and should they work as an agent or start an agency?

Avoid reels and short-form content; instead, send personalized Loom DMs to influencers you admire, offering a quick 30-second solution to a problem they may not even know they have. Focus on minimizing friction, not making their life too easy. Check out my main channel and the 'How to start an AI automation agency in 2025' playlist for business fundamentals that help high schoolers launch quickly.

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What advice would you give to someone that wants to grow a school community and also run an automation business? Should I focus on one at a time?

Well, this is pretty funny because you probably didn't just wake up one day wanting to run a school community and an automation agency. You're likely looking for a means to an end, so ask yourself what end you think running a school community and automation business would help you achieve. In my case, I make a ton of money with this stuff, so the end I see is money. But consider that a 17‑year‑old might say they want to make $100 million in 10 years—you need to clarify whether that's revenue, profit, bank account, etc. More importantly, recognize that your values and goals will shift over time; you won't want the same things in 10 years that you want today. So you have to be mature about that and accept that you're a changing organism whose goals evolve.

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What is the lowest age to enter the automation business?

I'd say around 17, because then you can start on platforms like freelancer.com, which are low‑hanging fruit. It will be tougher if you're younger, but you can still do it—I'd encourage you to go out there, find success, and come back and tell me. Just know there are more important things to focus on at that age.

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I'm a complete beginner in high school trying to learn automations, but I don't understand how to set them up without knowing the business's internal systems. Should I start selling now or spend more time learning?

If you're in high school, you have a solid technical foundation, but you may face credibility challenges. I suggest first watching a few of my videos to get comfortable with the platforms, then start learning the specifics of how businesses operate. Once you have that knowledge, begin selling—still engage with customers to understand their needs, but make sure you’ve practiced the automation setups on your own first.

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