How I Hit $25,000/mo Selling Automation Services (Roadmap & Guide)

[@nicksaraev]

My new step-by-step program to get you your first automation customer is now live! Results guaranteed. Apply fast: skool.com/makerschool/about. Price increases every 10 members 🙏😤

[@rafatullah7257]

Damn! idk how every video you upload is something I'm looking for! Nick thanks for giving the quality for free. I found your channel like 2 weeks ago and started watching and building the same scenario's as yours on the video, The whole motivation Rn for me watching all this is to make real money out of it. I am halfway done with your "3 DOZEN hrs of videos" and eventually start outreaching by the end of this week. Will surely update as I get my first client after applying and integrating some of my ideas with your roadmap. PS: That graphic designer is still looking for the sharp jawline.

[@nicksaraev]

Let's gooooo Rafat 🙏 you got this

[@AjayyAI]

Bro! Any updates? Did you get your first client?

[@hashblast3r]

One of the best things is that you can use all the automation processes you sell to others in your own business. Its like compound interest!

[@nicksaraev]

Agree 100%

[@leshuafierro776]

Tbh you're just inspiring every time, I will put the work in no matter what.

[@AIMakeAutomation]

1am here while watching the video and it resonate so well, Nick thank you for the value added and the boost of motivation, your message about “I basically wake up in the morning and get to fix other business and industry I would have never know” is what make me realize why I love the automation so well! Best of luck to everyone and I’ll see you in the community lets go 🎉

[@GuluMammadli]

So much value packed in a single video! Thanks Nick, keep up the good work!

[@nicksaraev]

Thank you for the support ❤

[@TheComeBackClub]

I really loved the framework you followed to get your first doller and scale your campaign. Thank you very much

[@mutiso-muathime]

You are a beast, a truly valuale person.

[@nicksaraev]

😤😤 thanks man

[@harissablanche1249]

Damn! This is gem 💎 valued at no price. It may looks simple but necessary. Ur voice, your flow are really captivating. I was cycling , listening this video. Back home I was super motived. I was already but now, even better. Cheers man. I will get back to you within a month

[@cocreatorsgroup]

You are an inspiration Nick! Landed at 15k job for my first one but it's really complex. We should resell!

[@nicksaraev]

$15K for your first job is no small feat, fantastic work. If you're up for it, send me an email ([e-mail]) and I'll share your win with my community

[@bowen-feng]

Super motivating and at the same time very practical. Glad to have discovered your channel! Great work!

[@Renee_egan]

Loving your videos 🙌🏼💯🙏🏼 thank you for the no-holds-barred, full disclosure, ai industry exposé! Its incredibly rare (and really refreshing) to be able to find a great resource, to get to the end of the video, or whatever the medium is, and not be pitched something that entire time; so an even bigger thank you for being the exception to the norm. Ugh I hate that is so normal to be berated by sales, always msgs new wonder about alterior motives, or if someone actually believes in what theyre pitching or if theyre just after a sale... If I had desposible income, I would 100% invest it in learning from you, (I know thats not what you were going for, just a weird juxtaposition that I had to point out😂). Honestly the past two months have been f**^ked and I forgot I was part way through your make course playlist, definitely gotta get back to that tonight... I may need that knowledge sooner than I thought, corporate politics, brutal Thank you 👌🏼👌🏼

[@nicksaraev]

Really appreciate feedback like this. Thanks Renee 🙏

[@juniorheinrichs1599]

This vídeo was really really my salvation today! Thank you soo much!

[@BooO542]

Man! i have been on youtube watching quite a lot of educational videos, however this video and the personality you are, got my attention instantly. Love the confidence in your abilities and skills! Definitely a subscriber! Looking forward going through the whole course!

[@matthewstewart3684]

Great Video Nick! The roadmap attached I highly recommend to everyone. So helpful and contains a ton of value.

[@invisble99]

Nicky got my subscribe at exactly 5:40, 💯 % relatable. Then Riggins doubled down on relatability at exactly 6:32, guy just described the last 3 months of my life. Best vid I've seen in my life. Game changer

[@denorosu]

Great video, Nicky! -- You have an amazing way of presenting very complex concepts in easy to digest manner.❤

[@MatthewSooHo]

Ouch, I feel like you were speaking directly to me when you were talking about low ROI activities and making small tweaks to your website, etc. In the process of transitioning to an automation agency after being an automation freelancer, getting a TON of value from your content - thanks Nick!

[@nicksaraev]

Hell ya Matthew 😤

[@jasoncampbell9050]

Thanks for the video. Looking forward to no forward to starting this process for myself.

[@smuhv7534]

This is super detailed compared to typical 'how to's

[@chetansuri672]

You're awesome Nick. Thanks for putting it all out there...

[@rubenstom1684]

Really love your videos thanks for all the valuable information! 🔥🔥🔥 I’m very interested in learning more about how you share your ‘end products’ with clients. If someone would hire you for an automation, what would happen after you completed the product? For example, do you transfer the automation to a new user account and give them the password or do you offer some kind of monthly subscription for maintenance, or how would you handle this?

[@GivenMoila]

Bro! Like you are just GOLD!!! Period!!! Thanks a Million

[@ProBotSolutions]

Hello Nick, wow totally blown away from this video! I would like to learn how to be an Automation Specialist. I really enjoy the way you deliver the content in a confident manner with an understanding of the different levels of your audience watching really informative I’m starting from zero, but I would love to learn how to do this. I do understand automation and the value for the customer/business that needs these services.

[@lucyn.7501]

Hi Nick. This is truly Gold ❤ thank you so much for sharing. I have put myself down on the waitlist fingers crossed.

[@Renee_egan]

And yes, definitely interested in videos on scaling past $25k/mo, will need that one day 😉

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

What a great breakdown. 👍 Thanks 👍 Great mindset. Client acquisitions tips and points just cut through all the hype and out dated techniques.

[@nicksaraev]

Huuge compliment thank you 🙏

[@davideylerYT]

The door to Narnia, indeed. Thanks as always!

[@ataimebenson]

At 22:02, when you say warm up for 14-21 days, what does it mean ? Does it mean we can't start sending the mails immediately we purchase the domains ?

[@domenicoscarangella-ws4cj]

good stuff - you are a smart man.

[@drnicwilliams]

Your vids are wonderful and generous. You’re a good egg Nick.

[@kamikaze-ub9kz]

I'm starting today. Thanks for everything Nick.

[@nicksaraev]

You got this 🙏

[@Jan-Gess]

Great value, Nick. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

[@nicksaraev]

My pleasure, Jan

[@lukeneedhamfx]

Amazing video mate. Very grateful for this.

[@arieltabibov3114]

Starting today. I’ll let you know what’s happening with me in a month

[@nicksaraev]

👀 keeping tabs-keep me posted on progress

[@arieltabibov3114]

Hey ​@@nicksaraev, Ive been grinding away these days. I want to start reaching out and getting clients, but Im not sure what service/niche to target. Any tips?

[@arieltabibov3114]

@@nicksaraevyou still keeping tabs?

[@nicksaraev]

Typically digital agencies, coaches, consultants. Anyone you can source leads from that are internet adjacent. Where are you at ATM? Launch cold email yet?

[@arieltabibov3114]

@@nicksaraev Thanks for checking in! So I am ready to launch a campaign and want to start outreaching to digital agencies, but I don’t know which automation to offer them in the email. Any advice on which automation they would be interested in, or maybe what has worked for you to outreach with? I really appreciate all your help!

[@tutushism]

What do you mean by "warm up" on 36:04 ? Can you please elaborate on this, that seems to be the most complex part and you said nothing about it

[@ZiahOrion]

Same question on a number of your videos - thank you for sharing!

[@oscars99]

Thank you, Nick. I found this content very valuable. I already started this process. Oscar S.

[@sirishkumar-m5z]

Amazing accomplishment! There are several options to consider if you're seeking for more solutions to improve your automation services.

[@nealbrown6345]

Guys, remember Nick is a G.A.O.T, with GOAT level experience. When he says ‘it will take 10 minutes’ x that by 5 or 10 times unless you too have GOAT experience 😊 However long it takes, it’s worth it. See you at the top 🚀

[@prawnsolo1714]

One day… or Day 1? Let’s GOOOO Bruh! 😎

[@xrocker30]

Would love to see a breakdown of the different projects that got that $70k

[@Charles-Bo]

I like your clear, un-gimmicky delivery. Thanks Nick. When signing up for Upwork and Fiverr, what's the suggested starting rate to charge clients if we're new at automation but experienced in, say ,content strategy and marketing? I want to start at $70/hour but don't want to turn away potential work just to get started. Thank you

[@frank4pickerson]

Great video! But I wish you gave a hands on example and how every point you mentioned in this video maps to it. For e.g., how to create an email with the domain you listed for testing automation.

[@nicksaraev]

Appreciate this Firas & I'll add a more detailed breakdown to the queue

[@aditya4899]

Thanks! any software suggetions on which i can make case studies/portfolio pieces?

[@SaadBelcaid]

I love MMWM highlight of 2024 ♥

[@nicksaraev]

❤🔥

[@lopdaddy2001]

Great video. I need to start, I know it. How do you “deliver” these services to someone once you have built the template and the system? If it’s not a software you are developing and everything is through make, I am curious how the client uses the services you created. Thanks Nick.

[@ObeyKhadija]

I always wonder this as well

[@chimoji608]

Do you have like a ready to go contract you use with your clients or something? When they become clients?

[@chimoji608]

Did you explain why you create 9 email Accounts? Because missed that part, the "why"

[@nicksaraev]

Yes, definitely! I use a PandaDoc template and prefill variables with data from a Typeform.

[@nicksaraev]

Re: 9 email accounts-lets you send significantly higher cold email volumes (~30/mailbox/day as of the time of this writing).

[@Thomas-nx5vo]

Hi Nick, Great stuff! I'm confused as to how to setup the secondary emails in google workspace and instantly ai. I've setup the users on workspace, but can't seem to sign in to those secondary addresses on gmail. The secondary domains have gmail activated from the workspace, but I can't seem to get them setup with instantly. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@nicksaraev]

Hey Thomas-glad you enjoyed. It's hard to say without more context, but assuming you've set up your domains in Google Workspace as "Secondary Domains", and then added mailboxes specific to those domains (with their own passwords), you should be able to sign in. I usually do this in an incognito tab for convenience. Afterwards, you just have to change IMAP settings on each and then open up an Instantly tab to connect them one-by-one. Hope this helps 🙏

[@afksam1581]

Hi Nick, first of all thank you so much for all this knowledge sharing, always love a non-gatekeeper ! Small question, I see a lot of people in the automation business creating socials (Tiktok, youtube, etc.) Is that only to get more leads? Get revenue from social platforms? or else?

[@desjoshbpbo8212]

Can we use zapier and Microsoft automate to do the automations and how many tools do we need to learn ?

[@pash_vc]

3:50 Nick what percentage of your AI Automation revenue came from the clients that watched your KZbin videos? Thank you for sharing your way ❤️

[@nicksaraev]

0% - only until quite recently have I made any money off of KZbin 🙏

[@nomadicgodking]

Hey Nick….. I enjoyed the plumbing business automation video you did. Could you do one for smoke shops that sell cannabis and vapes etc?

[@bradleylambert3284]

Hi Nick, thought I would try here as I would love to see you make a video on Webhook fails and what to do if/when they don't fire for some reason, do you have a scenario that would use an API to check if there's something missing for example? I'm sure I remember you saying you have something like this in a video but can't remember which one. I know that sometimes the Shopify orders webhook doesn't always fire and it's recommended to have some type of failsafe which is why I normally use the HTTP module instead and call an API which always has what I need although I would prefer to use webhooks but they don't always fire which makes me nervous but I do use more operations this way by calling the API at certain intervals. Thanks Nick!

[@andreisas1621]

Hey Nick, how does a 5K monthly retainer look like?

[@ShaneM-m1s]

Where do you get your email list from

[@officialjessecarr]

Question, For recurring are you just referring to the clients coming to to have something else automated? Or have you found a way to sell a retainer service in this space? How do you set up a recurring pricing model for a service that is run by AI? Meaning no extra work for you really, once you have set up the automation.

[@syntays]

What are you charging for monthly? I got a client where I fully automated their onboarding process. But it was a one time project and now I go further into his business and keep automating stuff. But what and how should I charge for it? Monthly or per project?

[@ssohi662]

Looking to get into this aswell how are you starting to keep automating stuff wdym by that?

[@alex-j7f1h]

Dude show some proof of funds! I’m tired of KZbinrs saying they made 25k + with no receipts

[@mertyildirim744]

Value packed.. Are you proficient on Computer Science before all your automation journey started Nick ? Even Make is a no code/low code tool. I am just wondering that whether studying computer science is necessary. What's your take ? Thanks a lot.

[@nicksaraev]

Thank you Mert! I did self-teach CS but I use maybe 5% of it. You can do everything I've shown you in my course with just a little bit of JSON. Hope this helps 🙏

[@mertyildirim744]

@@nicksaraev Btw, are you checking your X/Twitter DM box ?

[@soocratess]

Bro this video is fcking awesome

[@FunDadAdventures]

I think I could do this but I just don't understand this industry at all. Do you have any example of videos that show something a client that you helped and what the automation looks like? I just don't understand what this will do.

[@ataimebenson]

Please, what service do you use for your mail boxes ?

[@nicksaraev]

Hey Okodi-Instantly or Smartlead are both great options.

[@ataimebenson]

@nicksaraev I mean for buying the domains and emails

[@nicksaraev]

Namecheap/Porkbun for domains, Google Workspace/Inboxlogy/CheapInboxes for the emails

[@adamholter1884]

Hi Nick, I wish I'd found your channel sooner! I'm 16 now and started my AI journey at 14. Initially, I focused on learning everything about ChatGPT and prompt engineering. I landed an internship doing social media with ChatGPT and then moved to AI consulting. Currently, I have two clients, including Sojourn Digital, a marketing company in Canada. I'm building a content dashboard that automates topic research and content generation for them. I'm also working on a lead generation project. I'm looking to set up more foundational systems. Can we discuss this in a meeting? How much would you charge for your time?

[@ammarkhan7036]

Can i do it for as a appointment settlers? Personally I do web design stuff in my free time and i am working for a company as an SDR

[@juliuszosowski7388]

How cross RODO email policy barrier?

[@Moawiah_Jamal]

I fucking love you man

[@nicksaraev]

Haha thank you Moawiah 🙏

[@abhishekrawat8249]

who pays 50K for the automation? can u give a real time use case of the 50K automation ?

[@photomack1]

This was it!!!

[@nicksaraev]

Appreciate this Mackenten 🙏

[@SaidThaher]

Dont you think this nich ( automation) is getting saturated right now ?

[@kashigi3573]

This is fire but needs time stamps!

[@zionport]

10pm CST Starting Today!

[@paidoclock]

Why not a subdomain?

[@processnatives]

Unfortunately You cannot template everything. My clients ask for custom solutions. Unless You work with one niche and limit your revenue then You can create templates.

[@LeChaimWine]

Is it just me, or are the projects listed on Upwork for automation super cheap? Like people don't want to pay much at all (ie I'm not automating your marketing asset generation with AI for $25 an hour).

[@nicksaraev]

It's not you! There are plenty of low paying jobs on Upwork. I use a custom RSS feed to filter out ones that aren't within my criteria. But tbh if you're starting you should just apply to those anyway-have had plenty of $20-$30/hr proposals turn into $4K+/mo retainers (also learning to upsell is a valuable skill)

[@Lineage2Ragnarok]

i love

[@hasnaintariq2386]

Hello Nick i'm a junior game developer ..I AM CONFUSED! just answer which one has more money unity 3d Developer or Make/Monday.. i also completed Make Course from their website But Your Videos have too much content that i never heard before really appreciate i need your suggestion please on above q/s.Thanks

[@Opeyemi.sanusi]

Funny this came up

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[@BrusselsAI.Agency]

Hi everyone! I offer white label AI automation services specifically for automation agencies worldwide. If you're interested, feel free to reach out. Rest assured, it's completely white label, so your customers will always remain yours and I will never directly interact with them.

[@kubasmide223]

Hey everyone, all what Nick is saying in this video is the truth. Just watch it and try to implement.

[@arpitvermaaa]

Hey bro, I really need your help. I’ve put together a range of services specifically for doctors, especially dentists and private practitioners, and I just need some feedback. This is my agency luminaai ( I can't send you the link because of the KZbin guideline please comment me I'm giving you my agency link so you can roam my website)Can you please guide me? I need 5 minutes of your life. I’m following all the steps you’ve mentioned in your videos

[@louiskent3081]

Hi @nicksaraev, great watch & thanks for sharing, how does this look in terms of then contract with clients? i've seen a few angels of this but would be intreged to learn more from your POV

[@nicksaraev]

Np Louis. I keep contracts minimal and combine them with my proposals to minimize friction. Ends up being less than a page of legalese which covers most bases. I don't worry about edge cases aside from that (not a lawyer ofc, YMMV)

[@Hygreev551]

Awesome mate u r the best,respect bro 🫡

[@nicksaraev]

Keep crushing it my bro 😤

[@mikoajmarwitz1591]

🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@nicksaraev]

🫡🙏

[@ahmadsindy6222]

Love it man please keep going you're providing valuable Things to people god bless you 👏🤍🙌

[@nicksaraev]

You too Ahmad-keep going bro 🙏