Starter Story Meet The Kid Who Made $1M with ChatGPT | Starter Story
Aug 15, 2025
Joe Popelas, a 20-year-old computer science student and house music DJ, shares his remarkable journey of making $1 million through AI-generated e-books. He reveals how he identified market opportunities and leveraged ChatGPT for content creation. Joe discusses the importance of financial insights and navigating profit margins, achieving a stunning valuation of $930k. His marketing strategies, especially using Pinterest ads, play a pivotal role in boosting revenue. Join him as he explores the booming world of AI publishing and encourages others to tap into this unique opportunity.
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Building AI Book Business
- Joe Popelas started building AI-generated ebooks after seeing a publishing company make $2 million monthly from simple books.
- He created 40 AI books within two months, reaching his first profitable day by October 3.
Start Smart with AI Books
- Learn how generative AI models work and master prompt settings to get the best output.
- Find a niche with high traffic and ambitious people to emotionally connect and sell your product effectively.
Evolving from Poor First Book
- Joe's first AI-generated book was poorly structured, but competitors' books taught him what to include.
- Using ChatGPT to create detailed outlines and chapters improved book quality and customer enjoyment.