How I Built AI Models to 5‑Figures Using $0 (TikTok Carousels, DMs & Shorts — 90‑Day Playbook) Skool post:
Want to market an AI model without spending a penny? This is the exact, battle‑tested playbook (platform‑by‑platform) you can copy and run — but it will cost time and hustle, not cash. Quick TL;DR - Paid gets fast results — but zero‑dollar marketing works if you grind. - Best organic channels: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, X/Twitter, and one brutal but effective method — manual DMs. 1. TikTok - Use a phone + target SIM (US/UK recommended for high-value audience) or start on your own phone. - Post image carousels and trend formats — carousels get swipes and engagement. - Follow trends, but avoid stolen face-swap content unless licensed/paid. 2. Instagram - Warm a new account for ~2 weeks before heavy posting. - Focus Reels + Explore optimization. Post consistent short-form (quality > quantity). - Use Stories + DMs to convert followers into paid users/subscribers. 3. YouTube Shorts - Invest early — Shorts scale reach and prepare you for future long-form content. - Repurpose your best TikTok/IG clips into Shorts consistently. 4. X / Twitter - Leech virality: comment under trending viral posts, stoke engagement, then drop a hook to your profile. - Controversy and bold takes can drive follows — but use carefully (brand risk). 1. Manual Outreach (the grind that pays) - DMing competitors’ followers at scale can convert quickly (example: students doing 12+ hours/day). - It’s brutal work but profitable — consider it short‑term to bootstrap revenue, then scale. 90‑Day Action Plan (simple) - Days 1–14: Create & warm accounts (IG/TikTok). Plan 30 content pieces (images/carousels + short videos). - Days 15–45: Post daily: 1 TikTok carousel, 1 IG Reel, 1 YouTube Short. Start light DM outreach (1–2 hrs/day). - Days 46–90: Double down on what’s working. Increase targeted DMs. Test small paid boosts once profitable. Copy you can paste into DMs / profile - Profile bio: "AI model that [main benefit] • Free demos in DMs • Built for [audience]" - DM opener (short): "Hey — saw you like [competitor/interest]. I built an AI that [benefit]. Want a free demo?"