From Student to $20K/Month in 2 Years with AI | EP 98

Jun 26, 2025

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Think AI is too technical to make money from? Think again. Ritesh Verma breaks down how he builds and sells AI agents — some with no code — to automate workflows for clients and bring in over $20K/month. Whether you're technical or not, you'll learn how to identify problems, build automation products, and find clients fast using Reddit, YouTube, and smart delegation.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

📌How Ritesh scaled to $20K/month building and selling AI agents — while still working full-time at a Fortune 100 company.

📌The power of delegation: why outsourcing and team-building early can help you grow faster without burning out.

📌Tools like N8N, Make, and Cursor make it possible to build AI agents with little to no code — even for non-technical founders.

📌How to find profitable agent ideas by solving your own problems first — then validating demand through Reddit and YouTube.

📌Why mentorship and personal brand matter — and how Ritesh turned his knowledge into a high-ticket program that tripled his 9-5 salary.

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[00:00] Intro

[02:58]The Journey from College to Entrepreneurship

[09:02] Exploring Web Automation Opportunities

[14:55] Mastering Time Management and Delegation

[21:34] Balancing Full-Time Work and Entrepreneurial Aspirations

[25:42] The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Mindset

[26:35] Learning from Corporate Experience

[32:01] Starting a Business in the Age of AI

[34:21] Finding Problems to Solve in Business

[36:47] Marketing and Selling Your Product

[42:27] The Future of AI Products

[45:02] Building in Public and Personal Branding

[46:32] The Journey of Content Creation

[49:11] Growth Strategies and Mentorship

[56:52] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs