Make Money with AI
How operators, founders, and indie hackers are actually making money with AI — monetization playbooks, tool breakdowns, and the business stories behind every big AI headline.
About the show
AI Hustle is the business podcast for the AI era. Three times a week, Jaeden Schafer and Jamie McCauley break down how to actually make money with AI — from building AI consulting firms and agencies to monetizing brand-new technologies like smart glasses, AI agents, and ChatGPT’s application layer. They also cover the business side of every major AI move: OpenAI’s Hiro acquisition, the real financials behind Sora being shut down, Anthropic vs. OpenAI for the DoD contract, Canva acquiring Cavalry, and Suno AI hitting $300M ARR. Expect numbers, pricing, and step-by-step strategy, not “future of work” vibes.
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Recent episodes
In this episode, we explore the revenue opportunities presented by ChatGPT Images 2.5 in the digital art market. New functionalities are enabling creators to monetize their work more effectively than ever before.
In this episode, we reveal how Instagram's crackdown on AI influencers might open up new avenues for income through authentic content creation. We discuss strategies for capitalizing on the shifting landscape.
In this episode, we look at how Google's new Pics may affect your earnings using Canva. We explore potential strategies for freelancers to adapt to this emerging competition.
In this episode, we discuss the lucrative opportunity of AI music royalties, sharing a story of making $2,949. Discover the different avenues for monetizing AI-generated music.
In this episode, we uncover opportunities to monetize the groundbreaking memory functionalities of Claude. Discover strategies to leverage these changes for profit.
In this episode, we examine the hustle behind a local sign business generating $15,000 per month. Get tips on how to replicate this success for your own ventures.
In this episode, we highlight the reasons behind the collapse of AI-driven business initiatives. Learn how to identify and prevent these issues in your own projects.
In this episode, we reveal the secrets to using AI to optimize your wholesaling ventures in real estate. Learn actionable tips that can increase your income potential.
In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind Anthropic's impressive $65 billion run rate. These insights can inspire entrepreneurs in the world of AI.
Anthropic Watermark Jailbreak
In this episode, we reveal unconventional ways to generate income through Facebook. Tap into creative side hustles that leverage your online network.
In this episode, Jaeden and Jamie examine Anthropic's decision to implement watermarks on text generated by Claude to comply with the new EU AI Act. They discuss the potential impacts on businesses and content creation, and explore whether…
Hosts
Jaeden Schafer is the founder of AI Chat Daily and host of the AI Chat podcast — the daily AI news show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Jamie McCauley co-hosts the AI Hustle podcast with Jaeden Schafer, covering how operators, creators, and founders are actually making money with AI.
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Frequently asked
AI Hustle is co-hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Jamie McCauley. Both are operators building AI-first businesses and have used AI to scale multiple companies.
AI Hustle publishes three new episodes every week — typically Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
AI Hustle is a business podcast about how to make money with AI. Episodes cover monetization playbooks, AI consulting firm strategy, the business story behind every major AI acquisition or launch, and how operators are using tools like Claude and ChatGPT to run leaner, faster businesses.
Most episodes are 15–20 minutes — focused enough to cover a single playbook or news story without padding.
AI Hustle is free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and every major podcast app. It’s also available via RSS.
Yes — it’s specifically written for founders, operators, and indie hackers trying to ship AI-powered products and services. The focus is revenue, pricing, and step-by-step playbooks, not ‘future of work’ commentary.
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