The Startup Ideas Podcast

The Most Overlooked $10K/mo AI Startup Anyone Can Start


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Get the exact blueprint to from $0 to $25K+ MRR (Diagram Included): https://www.gregisenberg.com/startup-blueprint

On this episode I present my three-phase approach to building an AI startup. Begin with a "leveraged agency" model, unlike traditional VC-backed startups, this method starts with manual service delivery to understand edge cases. Then implement AI agents to automate processes while maintaining pricing. And finally scale through multiple tiers and content distribution. This approach allows founders to be profitable from month one, retain equity, and build based on real customer pain points.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the leveraged agency approach
00:51 - Explanation of the three phases
06:24 - Finding an AI Startup Idea
07:06 - Timeline expectations for growth
09:13 - Building in public and content strategy
11:34 - AI Agent Systemization
12:24 - Pricing System
13:57 - Why this Approach Works

Key Points:

• Start with a manual service agency focused on one boring, painful task ($1K-$5K/month)

• Transition to using AI agents to automate processes, doubling margins and scaling clients

• Create multiple pricing tiers (enterprise, self-serve, API) to reach $5M ARR

• Build an audience through daily content creation to drive customer acquisition

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