Can I learn five to ten automations for one niche, apply them there, and then expand to other niches?
Yes, you certainly can learn five to ten automations for one niche, apply them there, and then expand. I actually recommend picking three niches to start. Since you have no coding experience, you don't need any—none of this requires coding. If you want to see what it looks like, check out my recently published video where I cover exactly this question. I sourced some questions from the daily updates channel; you can head over to the 100KI expert answers for your most common questions. We were trying a new format where one of the questions was 'what niche should I pick?' and 'what automation should I sell?' So I give you a packaged version of that.
Great question. I actually just published a video that breaks this down, so I’ll point you there. The basic framework is a two‑column chart: the left side shows the types of automation you should avoid selling, and the right side lists the high‑ROI services you can sell. All of those right‑side items have been covered in videos on my channel over the past year, so you can stitch together a blueprint, add your own twists, and make sure it feels like your own offering rather than just a re‑branded template. Focus on a handful of high‑ROI automation services, customize them for your niche, and you’ll have a solid, marketable package.
Yeah, I think that's a great question. I highly recommend targeting multiple niches, not just for automation but for any service. The first reason is leverage: attacking three niches doesn't mean three times the work because the same messaging often works across niches, giving you three times the market surface for maybe 1.5 times the effort. When input and output diverge, that's leverage - take those opportunities. Second, as a beginner picking a single niche, you might choose one that sucks and spend months fighting uphill. It's better to hedge uncertainty by trying two or three niches simultaneously, see which are easiest to push, then double down on the validated one. This approach reduces risk and increases chances of finding a winning niche early.
Focus on three niches. By concentrating on fewer markets you can maximize the manpower advantage you have as a small team and deliver higher quality work. It’s better to be strong in three areas than spread thin across six.
First, keep your current income streams (barbering, ATV repair) while you allocate a small portion—maybe $300 a month—to learning one automation tool, such as Make.com or Zapier. Focus on mastering a single tool rather than juggling many; think of it as a pickaxe you can use for everything. Spend a few days watching a comprehensive course (e.g., my 6‑hour Make.com course) until you’re comfortable. Then take three concrete steps: 1) Choose a niche you want to serve. 2) Build an Upwork profile targeting that niche. 3) Start cold‑email outreach using the formula I described earlier. 4) Join relevant communities to network and share content. Keep the niche practical—look for markets where people are already spending money. Follow this five‑step plan, reinvest earnings into tools and education, and you’ll gradually shift from time‑for‑money work to a remote, AI‑enhanced business.