#209 · Fully Automated AI Video Outreach in 2026

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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 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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I'm 16 years old with $200. What should I do to get started?

My answer is similar to the $100 starter guide: start an automation agency with a small budget, focus on a single service you can deliver, and double that money by reinvesting the profits. The key is to get a simple system up and running, then scale it as you earn.

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As an 18‑year‑old passionate about tech and AI, I’m stuck in self‑doubt about whether automation is real, if people will pay, and if this path is worth betting everything on; how did you push through doubt and lock in your path?

I don’t have everything figured out, and neither do the most successful people. At 18, committing to a path might only mean a few months of your life, not your whole adult life. Treat it as a season—give it an honest go, make something happen, or decide it’s not for you; that’s totally okay. The people who succeed see business as enjoyable play. You just need to push through until you get a positive result, which will dissolve the self‑doubt.

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