š Papito writesā¦
Iām 21 and make $1,200/month helping small businesses automate boring stuff
I started learning automation last year because I hated repetitive work. I wasnāt even trying to āstart a business,ā I just liked solving annoying problems with simple code and tools like n8n.
My first āclientā was a local gym that needed help sending follow-up texts automatically. Then a dental office, then a real estate agent. I charged small amounts at first, but it added up to about $1,200/month ā just from helping people save time.
Lessons learned š
ā Most businesses donāt need AI, they just need fewer manual steps.
ā The fastest way to get clients is by solving one specific pain point well.
ā You donāt need to be an expert, learn as you go, but deliver something that actually works.
ā Once someone sees their time being saved, theyāll gladly pay to keep it running.
š Getting clientsā¦
all word of mouth. I started off messaging business owners I knew asking if they were interested in automating something. And from there my clientele grewā¦
Honestly, the best way to start is by fixing one annoying problem for someone you already know. Small wins build confidence fast, and once people see time being saved, word spreads on its own.
