Learning Path 01

AI for Business

Build AI systems that work while you sleep. From free APIs to autonomous content engines that generate revenue around the clock.

Lessons 8
Estimated Time 6-8 Hours
Level Beginner to Advanced
Instructor David Hall
Curriculum

8 Lessons. Zero Filler.

01
The Free AI Toolkit
Overview of genuinely free AI tools and APIs that you can start using today. No credit card required, no trial period traps.
45 min

What You Will Learn

Which AI APIs are actually free, which ones have hidden limits, and how to evaluate them for production use. We cover the tools we use every day in our own content engine.

Tools Covered

Gemini Groq Cerebras Mistral Ollama

Key Resource

Free APIs Research Document -- a living document tracking every free AI API with rate limits, capabilities, and gotchas.

Action Step

Set up 3 free API accounts and make your first successful API call with each one.

02
Prompt Engineering That Works
How to write prompts that produce consistent, usable output. Frameworks for every use case, from content generation to data analysis.
60 min

What You Will Learn

The difference between casual prompting and production prompting. How to build prompts that deliver reliable output at scale, including the Hook/Retain/Reward and IMPACT frameworks we use in our content pipeline.

Tools Covered

Claude Gemini Prompt Optimization

Frameworks

Hook/Retain/Reward for content. IMPACT formula for structured output. Chain-of-thought for complex reasoning tasks.

Action Step

Build 10 production prompts for your business and test each one with at least 3 different inputs.

03
Building Your First Automation
Connect AI to real workflows. From lead capture to CRM to email sequence -- build an automation that saves you hours every week.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How to identify manual processes worth automating, connect tools together with Zapier or Make, and build a complete lead-capture-to-email-sequence pipeline.

Tools Covered

Zapier Make HubSpot SendGrid

Example Workflow

Lead capture form to CRM entry to automated email sequence to task creation -- fully automated, zero manual steps.

Action Step

Automate one manual process in your business that currently takes more than 30 minutes per week.

04
The Content Engine Blueprint
Architecture of an autonomous content production system. 18 modules that discover, produce, quality-check, and distribute content.
60 min

What You Will Learn

The full architecture behind our proprietary content engine. Four stages -- Discovery, Production, QC, and Distribution -- with 18 modules that handle everything from topic research to final upload.

Modules Overview

Discovery Research Scripting Voice Video QC Distribution

Key Resource

Content Creation Master Guide -- the complete reference document for building your own content pipeline from scratch.

Action Step

Map your own content pipeline. Identify which of the 18 modules you need and which you can skip.

05
Voice Cloning & Audio Production
Create professional voiceovers without hiring talent. Voice design, cloning, and audio post-production for any use case.
45 min

What You Will Learn

The difference between voice design and voice cloning. How to create custom voices, process audio for broadcast quality, and integrate voice generation into automated workflows.

Tools Covered

ElevenLabs Qwen3 TTS FFmpeg

Key Concepts

Voice design vs voice cloning. Audio normalization and mastering. Batch processing for content at scale.

Action Step

Clone one voice and produce a 30-second professional voiceover clip.

06
Video Production with AI
From images to finished video using Remotion, FFmpeg, and AI. Build a video production pipeline that runs on code, not clicks.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How to build programmatic video production using Remotion and FFmpeg. Generate thumbnails, compose scenes, add captions, and render final output -- all through code.

Tools Covered

Remotion Krea AI Pexels FFmpeg

Key Resource

Video Generation Skill -- a reusable template for producing short-form video at scale.

Action Step

Produce one 30-second video using the tools and techniques covered in this lesson.

07
Digital Products at Scale
Build and sell digital products with minimal overhead. From lead magnets to premium offerings, design a product value ladder.
45 min

What You Will Learn

How to design digital products that sell themselves. The value ladder from free to premium, distribution platforms, and how to use AI to accelerate product creation.

Platforms Covered

Lemon Squeezy Gumroad

Product Strategy

Free lead magnets to paid templates to premium toolkits. Each tier builds on the last and funnels buyers upward.

Action Step

Create and list one digital product on Lemon Squeezy or Gumroad.

08
The Revenue Machine
14 revenue streams from one content engine. How to turn content into cash flow through multiple monetization channels.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How a single content engine generates revenue across 14 different streams. From AdSense to affiliates to digital products to consulting referrals -- every path mapped out.

Revenue Streams

AdSense Affiliates Digital Products Consulting Licensing

Key Resource

Revenue Attribution Map -- a visual framework showing how content flows into each revenue stream with expected conversion rates.

Action Step

Identify 3 revenue streams for your business and create a 30-day activation plan for each one.

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