YouTube changed their algorithm, LinkedIn revealed a 57-week playbook, and AI just got scary good

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Hey Guys,

We're two weeks into 2026, and the digital landscape is already shifting under our feet.

YouTube just rolled out a massive search update that might be killing your Shorts reach, Alibaba launched an "AI Co-founder" agent that actually works, and someone just revealed a $225k LinkedIn strategy built on posting 3 times per day.

Here's the thing - information without action is just entertainment. So I've packed this edition with 15 actionable breakdowns. Whether you're into SEO, paid ads, content automation, or selling eBooks, there's a blueprint here you can implement this week.

Quick Hits:

• YouTube's new "Prioritize" metric is changing the game
• The exact 57-week roadmap to $225k on LinkedIn
• Claude can now build n8n workflows in under 7 minutes
• A calculator that tells you exactly what to spend on link building

Let's dive in.

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1. The $3,000/Month AI eBook Sprint

Manu Sisti is putting a deadline on passive income. He claims you can build a $3k/mo asset before February 2026 using AI-generated eBooks, and he's giving away his entire system.

Here's what matters:

• He's offering a complete tutorial (usually $79) for free right now
• This isn't about writing a masterpiece - it's about packaging information fast
• AI handles the heavy lifting so you can hit the market before everyone else

Speed wins. While others are planning their perfect eBook, you could already be selling.

🔗 Get the tutorial here​

2. The "Dumbest" Way to Make $1M

Nick Di Fabio calls it "dumb" because it's simple. At 45, he's made over $1M by ignoring complex funnels and focusing on one thing: self-publishing eBooks.

The numbers:

• Consistent $100/day baseline that scales up
• No fancy marketing automation required
• Just selling information on platforms that already have traffic

You don't need to be a guru. You need to copy a proven model and execute faster than the next person.

🔗 Read the breakdown​

3. Stop Guessing Your Link Building Budget

After managing $2M+ in SEO budgets, Noel Ceta built a calculator to determine exactly what you need to spend to rank. No more guessing, no more burning cash.

Why this matters:

• Most companies either wildly overspend or underspend on backlinks
• This uses math to calculate the precise "Link Gap" between you and page 1
• You'll know your exact link acquisition cost based on competition levels

Stop throwing money at SEO and start using data.

🔗 Get the calculator system​

4. $10M Revenue with Zero Ad Spend

Sounds impossible in 2026, right? This DTC skincare brand hit $10M annual revenue in just 32 months without spending a dime on ads.

The playbook:

• Pure organic search and social media
• Specific content strategy targeting high-intent search terms
• They own the distribution instead of renting it from Zuckerberg

Sustainable growth is possible when you control your traffic sources.

🔗 See the complete playbook​

5. YouTube's Major Algorithm Update (January 2026)

On January 10th, YouTube changed the game. They introduced a "Prioritize" metric and new search filters that could crush your views if you rely on Shorts.

What changed:

• "Popularity" now weighs engagement/completion rates higher than raw views
• Users can now filter search results to hide Shorts completely
• Strategy shift: Use Shorts for testing, but double down on 10+ minute videos

The algorithm is rewarding long-term engagement now. Adjust or get buried.

🔗 Read the full algorithm analysis​

6. 50 Faceless YouTube Niches for 2026

If you want to leverage the new YouTube algorithm without showing your face, Tryahd compiled the definitive list of "Money Printer" niches.

High-value categories:

• High CPM: Business case studies, Tech explained, Finance simplified
• Viral: True Crime narrations, Celebrity downfalls, "Dark" motivation
• Low effort: Sleep stories and Ambient storytelling for long-tail traffic

Pick one niche and start shipping content today.

🔗 Bookmark the list of 50 niches​

7. The $225,000 LinkedIn Roadmap

Alex Groberman started from zero 57 weeks ago. He just revealed the exact system that generated $225k in revenue and 12k connections.

The routine that works:

• 3 posts per day: Morning (Proof), Afternoon (Carousel), Evening (Lesson)
• Reply to comments within the first hour to trigger the algorithm
• Hooks without data fail - "I made X doing Y" outperforms generic advice every time

This is a complete 30-day growth plan you can swipe.

🔗 Steal his growth plan​

8. Grow Traffic 148% Without New Content

You don't need to write more - you need to update what you have. Matt Diggity doubled traffic to 36.5k visitors/month by targeting where people actually search now: AI chat, Reddit, TikTok.

The strategy:

• Search behavior has moved beyond Google
• "Refresh" old content to answer queries users ask ChatGPT and Reddit
• Turn one successful post into 10+ format variations

Work smarter, not harder.

🔗 Get the case study​

9. Claude + n8n: The End of Manual Coding

Alton Syn demonstrates something that feels like magic. Using the Synta MCP plugin, Claude can now access your n8n instance to build and debug workflows in real-time.

Why this matters:

• Complex workflows built in 7 minutes instead of days
• The AI watches the workflow run and fixes bugs instantly
• We've moved from "AI-assisted" to "AI-operated" development

This is the future of automation, happening right now.

🔗 Watch the demo​

10. The 60-Second Creative Studio

Need a pitch deck or social strategy? Lorenzo shows how combining "Nano Banana Pro" with Gamma creates a full creative studio in your browser.

The results:

• Generate hyper-realistic presentations in under a minute
• From prompt to full slide deck instantly
• He's sharing 500+ prompts to get you started

Speed of execution just got a lot faster.

🔗 See the tool in action​

11. The "Buy vs. Build" Reddit Strategy

Why spend years building a community when you can buy one? Sabyr Nurgaliyev shares a controversial but effective tactic: acquiring Subreddits.

How it works:

• Find niche subreddits → DM Moderators → Buy the community
• Instant access to thousands of targeted leads
• You gain moderator status, pinning rights, and first look at market insights

He grew a sub from 1k to 5k members using this exact approach.

🔗 Get the acquisition script​

12. Grok 4.1: The Economic Cheat Code

Grok 4.1 is powerful, but only if you make it uncomfortable. Alex Prompter shares 10 prompts designed to extract million-dollar business insights from X's AI.

The secret:

• Standard prompts get standard answers
• You need "uncomfortable" prompts to find edge cases and alpha
• Use these to stress-test business ideas and find market gaps

Ask better questions, get better answers.

🔗 Steal the 10 prompts​

13. Alibaba's "Accio" is Your New Co-Founder

Sourcing products is usually a nightmare. Greg Isenberg tested Alibaba's new "Accio" AI agent, and it automates the entire product development chain.

What it does:

• Spots trends → Designs products → Matches suppliers
• Reads bad reviews of competitors to engineer better products automatically
• Feels less like a tool and more like an eCommerce co-founder

This is the kind of AI application that actually changes how you do business.

🔗 Watch the breakdown​

14. Free Voice Over Tool for Content Creators

Stop paying for expensive voice actors. Adeyemo shares a totally free tool called NoteGPT that handles text-to-speech with amazing quality.

What you get:

• Clone competitor voices or use high-quality presets
• 100% Free
• Perfect for faceless YouTube channels or ad creatives

Zero excuses for not having professional voiceovers anymore.

🔗 Access the tool​

15. The "TOBI" Facebook Takeover

If your Facebook reach is down, you aren't using TOBI. Andy Skraga reveals that "Text-On-Background" images are currently dominating the FB algorithm.

The format:

• Simple text overlays on seasonal backgrounds
• High engagement + monetization potential
• He's dropping a file of proven captions that are going viral right now

Simple, effective, and working in real-time.

🔗 Get the TOBI captions​

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Take Action Today

Here's the thing - you just got 15 proven strategies that are working right now in 2026. Most people will read this, feel motivated, and do absolutely nothing.

Don't be most people.

Pick ONE strategy from this list and implement it today. Not next month. Not when you have more time. Today.

Speed of execution beats perfection every single time. While everyone else is still planning, you'll already be collecting data and making money.

The person who ships first usually wins.

Talk soon,

- Tony

P.S. - Which strategy are you implementing first? Hit reply and let me know. I read every response.