15 proven strategies (with implementation checklists for each one)

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Hey Guys,

Everyone's shouting about AI automation, but here's something you need to see: the people actually banking serious money are doing something completely different.

There's a massive divide happening right now. One side? People flooding the internet with average AI content. The other side? Smart marketers building "boring" directory sites that quietly print cash while everyone else fights over the latest ChatGPT prompt.

I've curated 15 strategies that cover the entire spectrum—from leveraging AI to clone yourself, to the specific "human-only" sales tactics closing $100k enterprise deals.

➡️ Your Complete Implementation Guide

Before we dive in, I want you to know about something that's going to save you hours of work. I've created a complete implementation package for every single strategy in today's newsletter.

​Access the Complete Implementation Package Here​

Inside, you'll find:

✅ 4-paragraph summaries of each strategy

✅ 25 key takeaways from every video

✅ Step-by-step checklists you can start using today

No fluff. Just actionable frameworks you can implement immediately. Bookmark that link—you'll want to reference it while reading through today's strategies.

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1. The $32k/Month "Pay-Per-Job" Model

Most local SEO agencies charge flat retainers or sell leads for $50. Seth flipped the script entirely. Instead of selling the lead, he acts as the sales arm for contractors, taking a 5-10% commission on the entire job. The result? He's turning $150 leads into $15,000 commissions.

Here's what makes this work: "Pay Per Job" yields 10x more revenue than "Pay Per Lead." He uses "Micro-Sites" to dominate local search results, and here's the genius part—contractors who refuse to pay for leads will happily sign a commission split because there's zero upfront risk.

​Watch the full breakdown →​

2. The $50k Funnel on Autopilot

Prabath stopped using 12 different tools and simplified everything into one ecosystem. He's built a low-ticket offer that acts as a gateway to high-ticket backend sales, and he breaks down exactly how he did it.

The key insight? Simplifying your tech stack actually increases conversion. He uses a "Survey Quiz Funnel" to tag and segment users for hyper-personalized email marketing. Plus, keeping global fonts and colors consistent reduces friction and increases sales—simple stuff that most people overlook.

​Watch the success story →​

3. How to Get DR 90 Links (CNN, MSN, Yahoo)

Link building is hard, but Digital PR is the cheat code. Gabby reveals the exact "Newsjacking" formula she uses to get massive media outlets to link to affiliate sites.

Here's the play: tap into the "Mood of the Nation" to create viral studies. "State by State" comparison maps are catnip for journalists. She also shares the exact email structure to send to journalists (and why you should never follow up more than twice).

​Watch the PR masterclass →​

4. Build a Directory Site from Scratch (Step-by-Step)

Directories aren't dead—they're just misunderstood. David walks through the technical build of a Classified Ads website that can replace a full-time salary.

You'll see the exact WordPress plugins needed to turn a basic site into a money-making ecosystem, how to use AI to auto-write listing descriptions for your users, and how to set up Stripe payments and recurring membership levels.

​Watch the tutorial →​

5. The "3 C's" of Personal Branding

Neil Home went from posting "cringe" content to hosting events with Gary Vee. He explains why the old social media playbook is broken and why "How To" content is being replaced by "How I" content.

The framework: use the five personal pillars (Food, Faith, Family, Fitness, Fashion) that build actual connection. Stop selling the appointment and start selling the "bridge" (webinar/lead magnet). Move from "Information" to "Connection" to beat AI saturation.

​Watch the branding guide →​

6. Surviving Meta's "Andromeda" Update

If your Facebook ads performance tanked recently, this is why. Meta's new ad recommendation system, "Andromeda," focuses on hyper-personalization, and it's changed everything.

The fix? You need more creative volume, not less. Segmenting audiences manually is now hurting your ROI. Build creative diversity that hits different desires (status vs. savings vs. speed).

​Watch the ad strategy update →​

7. Selling Low-Ticket to Fund High-Ticket

Maria has generated eight figures selling low-ticket courses ($27-$200). She reveals how this "self-liquidating" ad strategy builds a list of buyers that effortlessly ascend to $5k coaching offers.

The critical insight: your low-ticket offer must be "hyper-specific" (e.g., "Selling on Stories" vs. "Business Growth"). You need an Average Order Value (AOV) of at least $50 to scale ads. Use the "Thank You" page to book high-ticket sales calls immediately.

​Watch the speech →​

8. Niche Directories: The "Boring" Cash Machine

Frey Chu explains why unsexy niches (like luxury porta-potties and comic book stores) are the biggest opportunity in digital real estate right now.

Here's why this works: AI can't replicate the data enrichment of a well-curated directory. You can rank with simple on-page SEO and monetize via display ads or selling leads. Build these sites as assets that can be sold for 2.5x revenue.

​Watch the interview →​

9. Ranking Newsletter Growth Tactics (Tier List)

Matt McGarry manages millions in ad spend for newsletters. He ranks every growth tactic from "S Tier" to "F Tier" based on actual revenue data.

The shocking stat: organic subscribers are worth 6,000% more than subscribers from paid recommendations. "Co-Registration" networks might be destroying your deliverability. He reveals the top 3 channels you should actually focus on (and why TikTok is only C-Tier).

​Watch the tier list →​

10. How to Rank in ChatGPT & Perplexity (AI SEO)

David Quaid debunks the myths of "Generative Engine Optimization." It's not about citations—it's about "Query Fanout."

The mechanism: LLMs break a prompt into multiple Google searches to find answers. Your rankings in AI chatbots change based on the specific date appended to the query. Use Google Search Console to find the "Evaluate" keywords LLMs are using to find you.

​Watch the SEO guide →​

11. Brute-Forcing a Directory Build

Sometimes, the best automation is manual labor. Frey Chu shows how he manually built a "Haunted Hotels" directory page-by-page to ensure quality.

The workflow: use "Pillar Pages" for state-level SEO dominance. Use Claude Code to write unique, non-hallucinated descriptions for 300+ hotels. Implement a simple internal linking strategy that spiders the bot through your whole site.

​Watch the build process →​

12. The 5 Stages of Business Automation

Are you the "Hero" of your business? If so, you're the bottleneck. This discussion breaks down the journey from "Heroic Effort" to a business that runs itself using AI.

The gap: crossing the "Swamp" between Stage 1 (You) and Stage 2 (Leadership Team). Use the "Master Prompt" to have AI write accurate job descriptions and SOPs. Use AI for routine tasks so humans only handle "Exceptions."

​Watch the framework →​

13. Creating Hollywood Ads with AI Tools

Jack, a VFX artist, reveals how tools like Nano Banana, Veo 3, and Sora 2 are allowing solo creators to make Nike-level commercials for zero cost.

The breakthrough: use "Nano Banana" to keep characters and products consistent across different shots. Use ChatGPT to write the prompts that direct the video AI. Create "Spec Ads" for brands to win five-figure contracts without a camera crew.

​Watch the demo →​

14. The Anti-AI Content Revolution

While everyone zigs to AI, Omar explains why you should zag to "Classified Content." These are the 5 content types AI literally cannot create.

Classified Content: screenshots of your camera roll build more trust than polished graphics. Candid Content: the power of "Third Person" BTS footage. Conversion Content: the 3-slide story sequence that warms up buyers instantly.

​Watch the episode →​

15. The $1M to $10M Enterprise Sales Playbook

Jen Abel drops a masterclass on B2B sales. Her controversial take? The mid-market doesn't exist. You're either SMB or Enterprise.

The pricing: charge $100k immediately (and why $10k deals hurt you). Sell to Tier 1 logos (Walmart, Stripe) first because they're the actual early adopters. Stop selling "Problem/Solution" and start selling "Alpha/Opportunity."

​Watch the sales masterclass →​

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🚨 URGENT: Is ChatGPT Recommending Your Competitors Instead of You?

I started to build out some free tools to use as lead magnets.

Here's the first one.

​Inspired by Matt Diggity post a few days ago.

Here's a snippet from Matt's post…

"Most businesses accidentally block AI bots without realizing it.

Check your robots.txt file right now. Make sure you're not blocking ChatGPTbot or OAI-SearchBot.

Many security tools started automatically blocking these in July 2025. Your site could be invisible to AI without you knowing."

Free tool i built

🤖 AI Bot Checker - Free Tool

👉 https://aibotchecker.site​

What it does:

* Scans your robots.txt

* Checks 35+ AI crawlers

* Shows what's blocked vs. allowed

* Tells you EXACTLY how to fix it

The results? Eye-opening.

Big brands ARE accidentally blocking AI.

Meanwhile, competitors who allow it are getting all the AI traffic

This is lead gen gold for anyone in:

- Local services

- B2B SaaS

- E-commerce

- Professional services

Try it + let me know what you find 👇

(P.S. This is the first of several free marketing tools I'm building. Keep an eye on the newsletter, we will add a new one weekly,
or join the WhatsApp group for a free Daily Tool for the next 30 days!)

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Don't Forget Your Implementation Package

Remember, every strategy in this newsletter has a complete breakdown waiting for you. I've done the heavy lifting—extracted the key frameworks, created actionable checklists, and organized everything so you can start implementing immediately.

​Get Your Complete Implementation Package Here​

Inside you'll find:

• 4-paragraph summaries for quick reference
• 25 key takeaways from each video
• Step-by-step checklists you can follow today

Your Next Step

Here's the reality: information without action is just entertainment. You've just seen 15 proven strategies from people generating real revenue. Pick ONE that resonates with your current business model and implement it today.

Whether it's setting up your first directory site, testing the Pay-Per-Job model in your local market, or finally building that self-liquidating funnel—the competitive advantage goes to whoever moves first.

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

Talk soon,

- Tony