AI automation, LinkedIn gold mines, and the psychology behind pain-based marketing

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Hey Guys,

Ever wonder if one simple change in your strategy could be the difference between stagnating and scaling to seven figures?

Today, we're diving into the minds of marketers who've cracked the code on everything from AI-powered content machines to the subtle psychology of high-converting offers. The answer to your biggest marketing challenge is likely hiding in one of these threads...

TLDR: This edition is packed with actionable strategies on AI automation, organic traffic systems, LinkedIn dominance, high-converting offer creation, and the psychology behind pain-based marketing.

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1. A Life-Changing Prompt for Marketing Mastery

Ever feel like you're stuck in the weeds of your marketing operations? James Ebringer shares a powerful prompt designed to transform your AI assistant into a 180-IQ strategic operator.

This isn't just about generating content - it's about re-engineering your entire marketing engine for exponential growth.

What makes this different:

• Forces you to think like an empire builder, focusing on 10x returns on energy
• Your AI will pinpoint leaks in your funnel, weaknesses in your copy, and bottlenecks in your scaling
• Each interaction delivers a hard truth, a detailed action plan, and a direct execution challenge

​Check out the full prompt here​

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2. The Dark Arts of Info-Product Marketing

Zayn breaks down a brutally effective (if ethically questionable) info-product that monetizes loneliness. This post is a masterclass in understanding and leveraging deep emotional triggers to drive sales.

It's a fascinating look into the psychology of pain-based marketing.

Here's what's working:

• The ad copy directly targets the core insecurities of its audience
• The landing page is engineered to break down the reader's self-perception before presenting the solution
• A low-cost initial challenge leads into a recurring monthly subscription for a "support group"

​See this controversial marketing strategy in action​

3. Scaling a B2B Service to $36k/mo with LinkedIn

Think LinkedIn is just for job hunting? Paolo Trivellato proves it's a goldmine for B2B services, sharing the exact content and funnel strategy used to scale to over $36,000 a month.

If you're targeting SaaS, E-commerce, or agency clients, this is a must-read.

The breakdown:

• Demonstrates the power of mastering one platform for consistent lead flow
• A step-by-step breakdown of a high-performing LinkedIn marketing system
• Perfect for anyone looking to connect with and sell to other businesses

​Get the full B2B LinkedIn strategy​

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4. The Simple Machine for Organic Traffic

Stop chasing trends and praying for viral moments. DC lays out a straightforward approach to building a consistent organic traffic system that works 24/7.

This thread is for anyone tired of the content hamster wheel and ready for a sustainable strategy.

Why this works:

• Focus on building a machine that attracts leads and builds trust on autopilot
• The core of the strategy is knowing your audience's pain points and creating content that solves them
• This method emphasizes consistency and strategy over follower count

​Learn how to build your organic traffic machine​

5. $94k/Month from Reposting AI Clips

Daffy reveals a health page with over 300,000 followers that's generating nearly six figures a month by reposting AI-generated clips with affiliate links.

This is a powerful example of leveraging automated content for massive results without a personal brand.

The simple playbook:

• Pick a niche, repost consistently, and monetize with links
• Proof that you can build a highly profitable online business without showing your face
• This model is designed for anyone to replicate and potentially earn $10-20k a month

​See the breakdown of this AI-powered strategy​

6. An AI Agent for Viral Instagram Reels

Mike Futia unveils an incredible automation that scrapes and analyzes trending Reels in your niche. This system, built with n8n and Airtable, is a game-changer for anyone creating content on Instagram.

What it does:

• Eliminates hours of manual scrolling and trend analysis
• Gemini AI extracts the hook, proof point, and theme from each trending video
• Get a clear, organized view of what makes a Reel successful in your niche

​Discover this powerful Instagram automation​

7. Your Personal Alex Becker AI Chatbot

MAX has trained a custom AI on the business content of Alex Becker, a well-known internet marketer. This tool allows you to get direct, Becker-style advice on everything from building offers to scaling your business.

What you get:

• Ask questions as if you were talking directly to a seasoned marketing pro
• Get insights on ads, offers, traffic systems, product building, and more
• Use the AI to refine your business model and competitive positioning

​Check out this custom AI marketing coach​

8. A Free Scraper for 150M+ Local Business Leads

Setu is giving away a Trustpilot scraper that can generate a massive list of local business leads in under a minute. For anyone in B2B or local marketing, this is an incredibly valuable and free resource.

Here's what you get:

• Access a database of over 150 million local businesses
• A powerful scraper that costs you nothing
• Scrape leads in just 60 seconds

​Get your hands on this free lead generation tool​

9. A YouTube Commentary Niche Head Start

Caleb Theos offers an insane opportunity for aspiring YouTubers in the commentary niche: an account with over 2,000 raw videos that have a proven track record of pulling in millions of views.

He shares his formula for scaling faceless channels to $40,000+ a month.

The opportunity:

• Get a massive head start with a library of high-potential video clips
• Learn the systems behind a 15.6 million subscriber network
• The same strategy that took him from $0 to $10k in his first month

​Learn more about this YouTube opportunity​

10. The Untapped Billion-Dollar Market on LinkedIn

Freddie Pott exposes LinkedIn as a "haven for $10k+ B2B deals." He argues against the "cringy" reputation of the platform and shares a guide on landing high-ticket clients without ads or daily posting.

Why LinkedIn matters:

• LinkedIn is positioned as the go-to platform for seven-figure contracts
• Focus on mass DMs and content systems instead of constant posting
• Stop fighting for scraps on more saturated platforms like Instagram and YouTube

​Uncover the LinkedIn gold rush​

11. n8n's New AI Workflow Builder is a Game Changer

Lian Lim breaks down the groundbreaking new AI Workflow Builder from n8n. This update allows you to build complex automations simply by describing what you want in plain English.

Why this matters:

• Convert a text prompt into a complete workflow in under a minute
• Anyone can now build sophisticated automations without being a developer
• AI automation is quickly moving from a competitive advantage to a business necessity

​See why this changes everything for automation​

12. Two Tips for 50 Million Viral Video Views

Tim Chesney shares a quick but powerful example of how he used two methods to turn one video idea into four viral hits, accumulating over 50 million views.

The framework:

• The first method helps in finding a proven video format
• The second method allows you to scale that single idea into multiple viral videos
• A practical example of how a simple system can lead to tens of millions of views

​Check out the inspiration for 50 million views​

13. How to Hire a Killer Scriptwriter for Your Faceless YouTube Channel

Scaling a YouTube channel often comes down to hiring the right talent. Tim Chesney provides a three-step process for finding and managing excellent scriptwriters for as little as $8/hour.

What you'll learn:

• How to leverage affordable talent to grow your channel to $31,000 a month
• A process to find skilled scriptwriters who can deliver
• Applicable for both YouTube Shorts and long-form content

​Find out how to hire the right scriptwriter​

14. The Simple Path to Your First Digital Product

DC demystifies the process of creating and selling digital products. He argues against the need for a large audience or complex courses, breaking it down into three simple components.

The framework:

• All you need is basic AI knowledge, a profitable niche, and a simple traffic source
• Overcome the overthinking and planning that prevents so many from launching
• A complete breakdown of how to build, launch, and sell your first digital product

​Get the blueprint for your first digital product​

15. $75,584 in Two Nights: A Whop Case Study

Tomy Nguyen shares a quick look into a massively successful launch on the Whop marketplace, collecting over $75,000 in just 48 hours. He's offering a full breakdown of the strategies and standard operating procedures they used.

The results:

• A real-world example of a highly profitable, short-term launch
• Access the SOPs and strategies behind this impressive two-day sale
• Insights into what works on this popular platform for digital products

​See the results of this massive launch​

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The marketers making serious money aren't just reading about these strategies – they're implementing them with proven systems that actually work.

Ready to Turn These Insights Into Results?

Look, you've just gone through 15 battle-tested strategies from marketers who are actually getting results. Not theory. Not hype. Real revenue numbers and proven systems.

But here's the truth - information without action is just entertainment.

Here's what I want you to do right now:

Pick ONE strategy from this edition that resonates with your current business situation. Just one. Maybe it's the LinkedIn B2B approach if you're in services. Maybe it's the AI automation workflow if you're drowning in manual tasks. Or maybe it's that organic traffic machine if you're tired of the content hamster wheel.

Whatever you choose, commit to implementing it in the next 48 hours. Not next week. Not when you "find time." This weekend.

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- Tony

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