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How to Create an AI Influencer That Pays You

The last "How to", actually can make you millions. Probably the most obvious controversial type of influencer - and yes you can use AI to curate it

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Sharif York
Nov 02, 2025
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Spin up a believable on-camera “host” without showing your face. Use AI video avatars + voice cloning to publish short, useful content daily—then monetize like any creator (affiliate, UGC, sponsorships, digital products).

Why it works

  • Consistent output without filming days or bad hair days

  • Nicheable and multilingual on demand

  • Easy to A/B test scripts, styles, and hooks

  • Scales to multiple channels/characters

Fast examples (steal one)

  • “Notion Ninja” — 30-sec Notion tips; sells templates + affiliate links

  • “AI for Realtors” — 1 workflow/video; sponsors = CRM, lead tools

  • “Money Myths” — daily finance myth → reality; monetizes via newsletter + affiliates

  • “Study Coach” — Pomodoro, memory tricks; sells printable PDFs + Study Notion packs

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Curated Smart Steps

  • Pick a tight niche + promise

“30-sec [niche] tips you can use today.” Keep it outcome-first.

  • Design your AI host

    • Avatar tools: Synthesia, HeyGen, D-ID (photo → talking head)

    • Style: human, semi-stylized, or animated—match your niche vibe.

  • Clone (or choose) a voice

    • ElevenLabs, Play.ht, Descript Overdub

    • Record 2–5 minutes of clean audio → pick 1–2 speaking styles (calm/energetic).

  • Write 30-sec scripts with AI

Prompt:

“Write a 90-word TikTok script for [niche]. Format: Hook (1 line) → 3 crisp steps → CTA (1 line). Tone: practical, friendly, zero fluff.”

  • Assemble & batch

    • Edit: CapCut, Descript, Premiere Rush

    • B-roll: Pexels, Storyblocks, or in-tool stock

    • Add captions (auto), 1 branded end card, and on-screen CTA

  • Publish + iterate

    • Cadence: 1–2 shorts/day (TikTok, Reels, YT Shorts)

    • Track: 3-sec view rate, 100% watch rate, saves, follows, CTR on link-in-bio

    • Keep top 10% formats; kill the rest

The toolkit (start lean)

  • Avatar: Synthesia / HeyGen / D-ID

  • Voice: ElevenLabs / Play.ht / Descript

  • Edit: CapCut / Descript

  • Scripts: ChatGPT (you’re here)

  • Planning/Links: Notion, Beacons/Linktree

  • Optional: Runway (bg removal), Gling (auto-edits), Canva (thumbnails)

Cost: Free–$40/mo to start (avatar trials + voice credits + CapCut). Scale later.

7 scripts you can post this week

  • Hook: “Stop wasting 10 hours on proposals.”

Steps: Duplicate template → swap 3 fields → send with this subject.

CTA: “Comment ‘PROPOSAL’ for the template.”

  • Hook: “This Notion view fixes messy to-dos.”

Steps: Add board → group by status → filter by priority.

CTA: “Save this. Build it in 2 minutes.”

  • Hook: “Creators: 1 email that doubles replies.”

Steps: Compliment → relevant win → 1 specific ask.

CTA: “DM ‘OUTREACH’ for the exact script.”

  • Hook: “3 AI tools I actually use daily.”

Bullets: What → Why it matters → 1-line how.

CTA: “Link in bio—full stack + discounts.”

  • Hook: “Client ghosting after invoice?”

Steps: Payment schedule → kickoff doc → weekly check-in.

CTA: “Comment ‘ONBOARD’ for my pack.”

  • Hook: “The 20-minute YouTube thumbnail rule.”

Steps: Big face → 3-word promise → contrast edge.

CTA: “Try it. Tag me with results.”

  • Hook: “Your pricing is confusing—do this.”

Steps: 3 tiers → name by outcome → remove hourly.

CTA: “Grab the pricing sheet in bio.”

Monetization (stack 2–3)

  • Affiliate links (tools you already use)

  • Sponsorships (after ~10–30k followers; $100–$500/short to start)

  • Digital products (PDFs, templates, prompt packs)

  • UGC for brands (you produce AI-hosted videos for them; $300–$1,500/video)

  • Newsletter funnel (own your audience → higher-ticket offers)

Metrics that matter

  • Hook hold (3-sec view rate): aim ≥ 70%

  • Average watch time: ≥ 75% of video length

  • Saves + shares: quality signal

  • Link CTR: ≥ 1–3% on profiles with intent offers

Legal & trust (don’t skip)

  • Disclose AI use when it prevents confusion (“AI-generated presenter”).

  • Only use voices/images you own the rights to (or the tool licenses).

  • Avoid deepfakes of real people or misleading endorsements.(Please don’t use this crap of other people.)

  • Follow platform ad/sponsor policies; mark #ad when applicable.

3-day launch plan

Day 1: Pick niche + avatar + voice; write 10 scripts

Day 2: Produce 5 shorts; set up Link-in-Bio with 1 lead magnet/offer

Day 3: Post 2/day; reply to every comment; A/B test 2 hooks per topic

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You’ll get:

  • Ready-to-paste Avatar Style Guide

  • Voice cloning checklist + sample training scripts

  • 50 hooks, 20 ready-to-post scripts, 10 caption formulas

  • 30-day content calendar (includes 2-shorts/day variant)

  • Monetization sheets (affiliates, sponsors, digital products, UGC)

  • Outreach templates for brands, affiliates, and collabs

  • Automation recipes (Zapier/Make) + Notion workflow board

  • KPI dashboard with starter benchmarks

  • Legal/trust checklist to avoid platform strikes

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