The AI Gold Rush Is Fool's Gold? (How To Make Money Using AI in 2026)

Everyone is treating AI like a wealth cheat code, but here's the brutal truth: if your offer is garbage, AI just scales garbage faster. In this video, I break down why the "AI Gold Rush" is fool's gold for most people and reveal the timeless business fundamentals that actually build wealth.

If you're tired of faceless channels and prompt libraries that don't convert, this video is your wake-up call. It's time to master the old rules to win with the new tools.

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If this is your first time here, hi, I’m Michael!
I’ve spent the last decade running digital marketing campaigns that manage millions in ad spend every month, and for the past 3 years I’ve been obsessed with building AI + automation systems that save businesses real time and money. Along the way, I’ve become a top 1% Upwork freelancer with over $500k earned helping companies grow and scale.

But this channel isn’t about me, it’s about you. Too many people talk theory when it comes to AI and automation. I’m here to cut the fluff and show you real systems, real builds, and real strategies you can copy and use to actually work smarter (not harder).

My goal is to help you build smarter systems that free up your time, grow your business, and ultimately give you more freedom in life 🙏

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Why AI Won't Make You Rich (The Hard Truth)
0:28 - The "AI Gold Rush" is Fool's Gold
2:19 - 3 Skills AI Cannot Replace (Master These)
2:29 - Skill #1: Sales Psychology & Emotional Intelligence
3:04 - Skill #2: Strategic Thinking & Judgment
3:31 - Skill #3: The Execution Grid (Resilience)
3:56 - "Boring" Strategies That Outperform AI Tools
4:05 - Direct Response Marketing vs. AI Copy
4:50 - Why Trust & Referrals Beat Algorithms
6:21 - Outro: AI is a Force Multiplier (Not a Saviour)

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