一份简单实用的 AI 指南：利用 AI 赚取你的第一个 500 美元及更多收益，并实现流程自动化

This guide helps you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Codex, Cursor, or another AI tool to find a service you can sell online, create an offer, find customers, and work toward your first $500–$1,000.

AI can't do all the work without your input. You still need to choose a real problem, contact real people, sell clearly, and deliver the service properly.

The AI will help you think then write then plan then research and then create. You are still responsible for action.

How to Use This Guide

Create a folder in your computer to save these. Every time AI gives you an answer, copy the useful parts into the document.

Use the output from one step as input for the next one, go sequentially.

Don't skip steps.

The goal is to finish this guide with:

• one service to sell
• one target customer
• one clear offer
• one price
• one proposal
• one prospect list
• outreach messages
• content ideas
• a sales script
• a 14-day action plan

Step 1 - Let AI Interview You

Purpose

Before choosing a business idea, the AI needs to understand you.

It should know:

• what you are good at
• what you enjoy
• what tools you can use
• how much time you have
• what kind of work you do not want to do
• whether you want fast money or a bigger long-term service

What to do

Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

Answer the questions honestly.

Do not try to sound impressive. The goal is to find a realistic service.

Prompt

1You are my AI business strategist.
2Interview me to find a realistic online service I can sell.
3Ask one question at a time. Wait for my answer before asking the next question.
4Find out:
5My skills
6My interests
7My experience
8Tools I know how to use
9How much time I can work per week
10What type of work I prefer: writing, design, coding, research, automation, video, sales, consulting, or operations
11Who I prefer to sell to: individuals, creators, small businesses, startups, or companies
12How quickly I want to make my first money
13Whether I prefer something easy and fast or harder but more profitable
14What kind of work I want to avoid
15After the interview, suggest 5 online services I could sell.
16For each service, include:
17service name
18short explanation
19target customer
20problem it solves
21why people would pay
22difficulty from 1–10
23speed to first sale from 1–10
24suggested starter price
25suggested premium price
26what I need to deliver
27how AI can help me deliver it
28first 3 steps
29Then rank the 5 services from easiest to hardest.
30Finally, recommend the best service for me to start with.

Save this output

Copy these into your business plan:

• the 5 service ideas
• the recommended service
• the easiest service
• the highest-value service
• the target customers mentioned

Step 2 — Choose One Service

Purpose

You do not want 5 ideas. You want one service you can actually sell.

A beginner mistake is choosing the most exciting idea instead of the easiest sellable idea.

At this stage, choose based on:

• speed to first sale
• simplicity
• customer demand
• ability to deliver
• low risk
• price potential

What to do

Take the 5 service ideas from Step 1 and paste them into this prompt.

Prompt

1Here are the 5 service ideas the AI suggested:
2
3[PASTE THE 5 SERVICE IDEAS HERE]
4
5Help me choose the best one to start with.
6
7Judge each idea by:
8
9speed to first sale
10difficulty
11demand
12delivery risk
13price potential
14how easy it is to explain
15how easy it is to find customers
16how well it fits my current skills
17
18Create a table comparing all 5 ideas.
19
20Then recommend:
21
22The best service to start with
23The easiest backup option
24The option I should avoid for now
25
26Be practical. Do not choose the most impressive idea. Choose the service most likely to get my first paid customer.

Save this output

Copy into your business plan:

• chosen service
• why it was chosen
• backup service
• what to avoid

Example:

Chosen service: AI-powered websites for local businesses

Backup service: SEO audit for local businesses

Avoid for now: full custom SaaS development

Step 3 — Choose the Target Customer

Purpose

A service is not enough.

You need to know exactly who you are selling to.

Bad example:

“I sell websites.”

Better example:

“I sell modern websites to local restaurants that have outdated websites and no online reservation flow.”

The more specific the customer, the easier it is to find them, message them, and explain the value.

What to do

Use your chosen service from Step 2.

Ask the AI to suggest customer groups.

Prompt

1My chosen service is:
2
3[INSERT CHOSEN SERVICE]
4
5Help me choose the best target customer for this service.
6
7Suggest 10 possible customer groups.
8
9For each customer group, include:
10
11who they are
12what problem they likely have
13why they would pay for my service
14where I can find them online
15how urgent the problem is from 1–10
16how easy they are to reach from 1–10
17how much they may be willing to pay
18whether they are beginner-friendly for me
19
20Then rank the customer groups from best to worst.
21
22Recommend one target customer to start with.
23
24Also give me 3 backup customer groups.

Save this output

Copy into your business plan:

• main target customer
• 3 backup customer groups
• where to find them
• why they would pay

Example:

Service: AI-powered websites

Target customer: local restaurants with outdated websites

Problem: weak online presence, poor mobile layout, no clear CTA

Where to find them: Google Maps, Instagram, local directories

Step 4 — Define the Customer Problem

Purpose

People do not pay because you “offer a service.”

They pay because they have a problem.

Before creating your offer, you need to understand the pain clearly.

What to do

Use your chosen service and target customer.

Ask the AI to describe the customer’s real problems in simple language.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9Help me understand this customer’s problems.
10
11List:
12
13The obvious problems they know they have
14The hidden problems they may not realize
15The business impact of those problems
16What happens if they ignore the problem
17What result they actually want
18What words they would use to describe their problem
19What I should avoid saying because it may sound too technical
20
21Then summarize the problem in one simple sentence.

Save this output

Copy:

• top 3 customer problems
• desired result
• simple problem sentence
• non-technical words the customer uses

Example:

Problem sentence:

Many local restaurants lose potential customers because their website looks outdated, loads poorly on phones, and does not make it easy to book or call.

Step 5 — Create the Offer

Purpose

Now turn your service into an offer.

A service is what you do.

An offer is what the customer gets.

Bad:

“I build websites.”

Better:

“I create a modern mobile-friendly website that helps local restaurants look professional, show their menu clearly, and get more calls or reservations.”

What to do

Use your service, target customer, and problem from the previous steps.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9The main problem I solve is:
10
11[INSERT CUSTOMER PROBLEM]
12
13Create a simple offer for me.
14
15Include:
16
17offer name
18one-sentence explanation
19what is included
20what result the customer gets
21why this is valuable
22what makes the offer easy to say yes to
23what I should not promise
24a simple version I can explain in one sentence
25
26Keep it practical, clear, and non-technical.

Save this output

Copy:

• offer name
• one-sentence offer
• included deliverables
• result promised
• things not to promise

Example:

Offer: Modern Website Setup for Local Restaurants

One sentence: I create a clean, mobile-friendly website that helps restaurants look professional and make it easier for customers to view the menu, call, or book.

Step 6 — Price the Service

Purpose

You need a price before contacting customers.

Do not ask the customer, “What is your budget?” before you even know your own value.

Start with simple pricing.

You can raise prices later.

What to do

Use your offer from Step 5.

Ask the AI to create 3 price options.

Prompt

1My offer is:
2
3[INSERT OFFER]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9My current skill level is:
10
11[BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED]
12
13Help me price this service.
14
15Create 3 packages:
16
17Starter
18Standard
19Premium
20
21For each package, include:
22
23price
24what is included
25delivery time
26who it is best for
27why the price makes sense
28
29Also recommend:
30
31the best first-client price
32the minimum price I should accept
33what I can charge later after getting results
34whether I should offer monthly recurring service
35
36Keep the pricing realistic for a beginner trying to get the first few clients.

Save this output

Copy:

• starter price
• standard price
• premium price
• minimum acceptable price
• first-client price
• possible monthly service

Example:

Starter: $300 one-page website

Standard: $750 full website

Premium: $1,500 website + SEO + lead system

Monthly: $100–$300 maintenance/content/SEO support

Step 7 — Create the Proposal

Purpose

Now you need a short message that explains your offer clearly.

The proposal should not sound technical.

It should answer:

• what you do
• what problem you solve
• what result they get
• how much it costs
• what the next step is

What to do

Use the offer and price from the previous steps.

Prompt

1Create a short sales proposal for this service:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5Target customer:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9Main problem:
10
11[INSERT PROBLEM]
12
13Offer:
14
15[INSERT OFFER]
16
17Price:
18
19[INSERT PRICE]
20
21The proposal must explain:
22
23What I do
24What problem I solve
25What result the customer gets
26What is included
27The price
28The next step
29
30Rules:
31
32keep it under 150 words
33do not use technical language
34make it sound valuable, not cheap
35be confident but not aggressive
36do not overpromise
37end with a simple call to action

Save this output

Copy the final proposal into your business plan.

You will use it later for email, DMs, and calls.

Step 8 — Find Potential Customers

Purpose

Now you need people to contact.

Do not wait for customers to find you.

Your goal is to build a list of 50 potential customers.

What to do

Use your target customer.

Ask the AI where and how to find them.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9Help me find my first 50 potential customers.
10
11Give me:
12
13best platforms to search
14search terms to use
15signs that someone needs my service
16what information to collect
17how to organize the list
18how to prioritize the best prospects
19
20Create a simple prospect tracking table with these columns:
21
22business/person name
23website or profile link
24contact method
25problem noticed
26why they may need my service
27priority from 1–5
28contacted yes/no
29follow-up date
30notes
31
32Also give me 20 search phrases I can use today.

What to do after this prompt

Create your prospect list.

Your first target is not 500 prospects.

Your first target is 50.

Do not contact random people. Look for signs they actually need your service.

Examples:

• bad website
• no website
• weak social media
• poor Google profile
• no clear CTA
• slow page
• unclear offer
• outdated design
• no booking/contact flow

Step 9 — Write Outreach Messages

Purpose

Now you need to contact people.

The message should be short.

Do not send a huge proposal first.

Start a conversation.

What to do

Use your service, customer, problem, and proposal.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9The problem I noticed is:
10
11[INSERT PROBLEM]
12
13My offer is:
14
15[INSERT OFFER]
16
17Write outreach messages for me.
18
19Create:
20
21A short cold DM
22A short cold email
23A follow-up message after 2–3 days
24A softer message for someone I already know
25A message where I mention a specific problem I noticed
26
27Rules:
28
29sound natural
30keep each message short
31do not sound spammy
32do not overpromise
33focus on their problem
34end with a simple question
35avoid technical language

What to do after this prompt

Choose 1–2 messages.

Customize each message before sending.

Mention something specific about the customer.

Bad:

“I can help your business grow.”

Better:

“I noticed your menu is only available as a photo on Instagram, and there is no clear booking button. I help restaurants fix that with a simple mobile-friendly website.”

Step 10 — Create Content That Attracts Customers

Purpose

Outreach helps you find customers directly.

Content helps customers trust you.

You do not need to become an influencer.

You need to post useful proof that you understand the problem.

What to do

Ask the AI to create content around your service and target customer.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9The main problem I solve is:
10
11[INSERT PROBLEM]
12
13Create 30 content ideas that attract potential customers.
14
15Include:
16
17educational posts
18before/after posts
19mistake posts
20“problem I noticed” posts
21mini case studies
22build-in-public posts
23offer posts
24simple tips
25
26For each idea, include:
27
28hook
29post format
30main point
31why the target customer would care
32
33Then write 10 ready-to-post tweets or LinkedIn posts.
34
35Keep the posts simple, useful, and not too salesy.

What to do after this prompt

Post once per day for 14 days.

Your content should show:

• you understand the customer
• you notice problems
• you can explain solutions simply
• you are actively building or improving your service

Step 11 — Prepare for Sales Conversations

Purpose

If someone replies, you need to know what to say.

Do not immediately push the sale.

First understand the customer’s situation.

What to do

Use this prompt to create a simple sales script.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9My offer is:
10
11[INSERT OFFER]
12
13My price is:
14
15[INSERT PRICE]
16
17Create a simple sales conversation script.
18
19Include:
20
21how to start the conversation
2210 discovery questions
23how to explain the problem
24how to explain my offer
25how to present the price
26how to handle “too expensive”
27how to handle “I need to think”
28how to handle “send me more info”
29how to close politely
30how to follow up
31
32Keep it natural, simple, and not pushy.

What to do after this prompt

Practice the script.

Do not memorize it word for word.

Use it as a guide.

The goal of the conversation is to find out:

• do they have the problem?
• do they care about fixing it?
• can they pay?
• do they trust you enough to start?

Step 12 — Create the First $500–$1,000 Plan

Purpose

Now turn everything into action.

You need a simple execution plan.

The goal is to get your first paid customer or your first few small payments.

What to do

Use your chosen service, customer, price, and available time.

Prompt

1My service is:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5My target customer is:
6
7[INSERT TARGET CUSTOMER]
8
9My offer is:
10
11[INSERT OFFER]
12
13My price is:
14
15[INSERT PRICE]
16
17My available time per week is:
18
19[INSERT HOURS]
20
21Create a realistic 14-day plan to make my first $500–$1,000.
22
23Include:
24
25daily actions
26how many prospects to find
27how many people to contact
28what content to post
29how to follow up
30how to handle replies
31what to do if nobody responds
32what to deliver if someone buys
33how to ask for a testimonial
34how to ask for a referral
35
36Make the plan simple and realistic.

What to do after this prompt

Follow the plan exactly for 14 days.

Track these numbers:

• prospects found
• messages sent
• replies
• calls booked
• proposals sent
• sales closed
• money earned

If nothing works, do not quit immediately. Use the numbers to adjust.

Step 13 — Improve the Offer

Purpose

Once you have completed the outreach process manually, the next step is to automate repetitive work.

Coding agents can help you save time by handling prospect research, lead qualification, outreach preparation, follow-ups, reporting, and other repetitive tasks.

Do not automate everything immediately.

First understand the process manually, then automate the parts that are predictable and repeatable.

What to do

Document your current workflow and identify tasks that take the most time.

Then use the prompt below to create an automation plan.

Prompt

1I have validated this service and completed the process manually.
2
3Here is my current workflow:
4
5[DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS]
6
7My tools:
8
9[LIST TOOLS]
10
11Tasks I repeat every day or week:
12
13[LIST TASKS]
14
15My goal:
16
17[DESCRIBE GOAL]
18
19Act as an automation consultant and coding agent architect.
20
21Analyze my workflow and tell me:
22
23Which tasks should be automated first
24Which tasks should remain manual
25What coding agents I should build
26What tools, APIs, or integrations I should use
27How to automate prospect research
28How to automate lead qualification
29How to automate outreach preparation
30How to automate follow-ups
31How to automate reporting and tracking
32How to automate delivery where possible
33The risks of over-automation
34A step-by-step implementation plan
35
36Give me the simplest automation system that saves the most time with the least complexity.

Step 14 — Scale After Your First Sale

Purpose

If you have reached this step, you already have your first paying customer.

Now the goal is not validation.

The goal is to improve delivery, increase capacity, and build systems that help you serve more customers efficiently.

Focus on strengthening what is already working instead of chasing a new business idea.

What to do

Use this prompt after completing your first client project or while delivering it.

The objective is to turn a successful service into a repeatable system that can handle more customers.

Prompt

1I have already made my first sale for this service:
2
3[INSERT SERVICE]
4
5The customer paid:
6
7[INSERT AMOUNT]
8
9What I delivered or will deliver:
10
11[INSERT DELIVERY]
12
13Help me scale this service into a repeatable business.
14
15Tell me how to:
16
17improve and standardize delivery
18automate client onboarding
19automate repetitive delivery tasks
20create reusable templates and workflows
21improve quality control
22collect testimonials automatically
23turn completed projects into case studies
24raise prices strategically
25create a recurring monthly offer
26generate referrals automatically
27reduce manual work with AI and software
28build a system that can serve the next 10 customers
29
30Give me the next 5 scaling and automation upgrades in order.

Final Checklist

By the end of this guide, you should have:

• one chosen service
• one target customer
• one clear customer problem
• one offer
• one price
• one short proposal
• one prospect list
• outreach messages
• content ideas
• sales script
• 14-day action plan
• result tracking system
• automation plan

If you do not have all of these, go back and finish the missing step.

Do not overthink the business.

Pick one service, contact real people, learn from replies, automate repeatable tasks, and continue improving the system.