My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Build AI-powered personalized video service
Technical entrepreneurs or those who can outsource development via platforms like Replit
1-2 months for MVP launchWhat Success Looks Like
Automated system generating personalized deepfake videos (e.g., Santa messages) at $35 per video with minimal manual intervention after initial setup
Steps to Execute
Define video concept and script template with variables
Create bounty on Replit or similar platform with detailed specifications
Test multiple developers and select best implementation
Set up payment processing and simple order form
Create sample videos for marketing
Launch with social media campaign targeting parents
Automate delivery system
Scale with additional characters/themes
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Development budget ($2-5K for initial build)
- High-quality source video of character
- Script templates with variable insertion points
- Basic understanding of AI video generation
- Marketing budget for initial traction
Outputs
- Revenue per video ($35 suggested pricing)
- Automated video generation system
- Customer database for future campaigns
- Reusable technology for other character themes
Example
“Create AI Santa that generates personalized Christmas videos mentioning child's name, achievements, and specific messages from parents. Charge $35 per video, target parents through Facebook ads during holiday season. Process 1000+ orders with minimal manual work.”