

AI Hustle: Make Money from AI
Jaeden Schafer and Jamie McCauley
Welcome to the AI Hustle podcast, your go-to spot for blending the innovative world of artificial intelligence with the gritty hustle of entrepreneurial ventures. Every week, we bring you the latest in AI news, dive into tools that can fuel your side hustle, and chat with the top entrepreneurs who are making it big with a little help from AI. Tune in, get inspired, and discover how you can turn the AI wave into your next revenue adventure!
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Apr 14, 2026 • 16min
Monetizing ChatGPT's Application Features
They explore ChatGPT's new app integrations like DoorDash, Spotify, and Uber. Conversations cover using image-based workflows for home remodeling and turning the assistant into a Siri-style planner. Debates touch on when to pick Claude over ChatGPT and skepticism around no-code AI platforms. Funding moves and a new $100M ZeroShot fund are also highlighted.

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Apr 10, 2026 • 9min
Crafting a Lucrative Consulting Firm with AI
Discussion of building a high‑income consulting firm centered on AI tools and workflows. Comparison of products like Rocket, Claude, and Notebook LM for generating reports and decks. How extensive data sources and time savings create premium value. Strategies for packaging and pricing AI‑driven research to resell at higher fees.

Apr 8, 2026 • 10min
Anthropic Changes: Fees for OpenClaw
They dig into Anthropic charging users extra for OpenClaw and the Twitter storms that followed. Conversation covers switching to Claude Cowork for building sites and automations, and how rate limits and subscription tiers mask true compute costs. They debate agent overuse, startup demos versus real workloads, and which AI tools and setups make the most sense for entrepreneurs.

Apr 6, 2026 • 13min
AI Bosses: Trust Issues and Opportunities
They dig into a surprising stat that 15% of Americans would work for an AI boss. Conversation covers AI-run companies, automated task managers, and solo founders building massive value with AI. They debate trust gaps between heavy AI use and lingering skepticism, plus real-world support wins and fails that shape public faith.

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Apr 1, 2026 • 11min
How Claude Cowork Is Disrupting AI Workflows in 2026
Jamie & Jaeden explore Anthropic's rising popularity with Claude Cowork and other AI innovations, highlighting its financial success and user growth. They also discuss why Claude Cowork is becoming a preferred tool over traditional chatbots for automating tasks and streamlining workflows.Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the top 70+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1LImqg8nX1MChapters00:00 Introduction to Anthropic and Claude Innovations02:42 The Shift from ChatGPT to Claude Cowork06:01 Comparing Claude and ChatGPT: User Experience and Growth08:31 The Future of AI Tools for Non-Coders

Mar 31, 2026 • 11min
Why OpenAI Shut Down Sora: The Hidden Financials
Jaeden & Jamie discuss the astonishing costs that led to OpenAI's decision to shut down its Sora video generation model and discuss how other AI video companies are managing to stay afloat. They also explore the future of AI video technology and some surprising, viral use cases of Sora before its complete shutdown.Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the top 70+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zzm9Ly3-Ie8Chapters00:00 The Shutdown of Sora: A Major Shift09:52 The Future of AI Video Tools10:38 Exploring Alternatives and Market Dynamics

Mar 19, 2026 • 11min
Cursor Automates AI Coding Agent Tasks
They break down Cursor Automations, a new agentic coding tool that automates code maintenance and task triggers. The conversation covers real-world use cases like incident triage, nightly PR cleanup, and prospecting automation. They compare developer-focused agent tools with no-code migrations and discuss scheduling challenges and industry momentum around automated AI workflows.

Mar 17, 2026 • 13min
Google Gemini Integrates into Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive
Discussion of Google Gemini adding AI features across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive. Covers automatic meeting summaries and follow-up note drafting. Explores in-editor writing assistance with style and format matching. Shows how Sheets and Slides can auto-generate editable visuals and decks. Highlights smarter Drive search that finds files by context rather than keywords.

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Mar 13, 2026 • 16min
Anthropic vs. OpenAI: The DoD Contract
A heated clash over a Department of Defense contract sparks a surge in one AI app and a dip in another. Discussion covers leaked usage, ethical red lines for military applications, and whether install spikes really matter. The hosts debate market impact, contract maneuvers, and whether this controversy will change global AI usage.

Mar 11, 2026 • 12min
Suno AI Reaches $300M ARR
A fast dive into Suno AI hitting $300M ARR and what that means for AI music tools. They cover Suno’s DAW features and why professionals are adopting it. Legal controversies and training-data questions get debated. A real-world case study shows how AI-generated music can be monetized and marketed.


