Making money with AI in 2026: The ultimate guide to €10,000/month
Imagine this: You wake up, check your phone, and see that you've earned €847 overnight – while you were asleep. No boss, no fixed working hours, no limits. This is no longer science fiction. This is the reality for thousands of people who will be earning money with artificial intelligence by 2026.
In this ultimate guide, I'll show you exactly how to build a profitable online business with AI and earn €10,000 per month – even if you're starting from scratch today.
Why 2026 is THE year for AI business
The AI revolution is unstoppable. While most people are still hesitant, early adopters are already seizing the opportunity of a lifetime:
- The global AI market will grow to $1.8 trillion by 2030.
- 87% of companies are looking for AI experts (and paying premium salaries)
- AI tools automate 80% of the work – you only need 20% effort for 100% results.
- The barriers to entry are lower than ever – no programming knowledge required.
The 7 most profitable ways to make money with AI
1. AI-powered email automation (6 figures/month possible)
The business model: You build automated email funnels for companies that use AI to send personalized messages to thousands of customers – completely automated.
Practical example: Nils from Hamburg (30) now earns a six-figure monthly income. He uses tools like ChatGPT + Klaviyo + Make.com and manages 15 clients who each pay €2,000-€5,000 per month.
Here's how to get started:
- Learn the basics of email marketing (2-3 weeks)
- Master AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper
- Create your first automated system
- Acquire your first customer (starting price: €1,500/month)
- Scale to 10-20 customers
Earning potential: €5,000 - €50,000/month
2. AI content agency (entry-level salary from €3,000/month)
Businesses need content – every day. Blog posts, social media, newsletters, product descriptions. With AI, you can create in 1 hour what others need 8 hours for.
The strategy:
- Use ChatGPT, Jasper, and Copy.ai for content creation.
- Specialize in a niche (e.g., e-commerce, SaaS, coaching)
- I offer content packages (e.g., 20 blog posts/month for €2,000)
- Automate 80% with AI, optimize 20% manually.
Earning potential: €3,000 - €25,000/month
3. AI Chatbot Development for Businesses
Every company will need an AI chatbot for customer service by 2026. You can build these bots – without writing a single line of code.
Tools you will need:
- ChatGPT API
- Voiceflow or Botpress
- Zapier/Make.com for integrations
Pricing model: €3,000 setup + €500/month maintenance per customer
Earning potential: €5,000 - €30,000/month (with 10-15 clients)
4. AI-powered social media agency
Social media management used to be time-consuming. With AI, you can create content for an entire month in 30 minutes.
The workflow:
- AI generates post ideas based on trends
- AI writes captions in the brand voice
- AI creates graphics (Midjourney, DALL-E)
- Automatic scheduling with buffer/later
Earning potential: €2,000 - €20,000/month
5. AI Course Creation & Online Coaching
People want to learn how to use AI. You are the expert who can teach them.
Stock market ideas that will sell in 2026:
- "ChatGPT for entrepreneurs – €10,000/month in 90 days"
- "AI Automation Masterclass"
- "Using AI to create your own online business"
- "AI tools for freelancers – 5x more productive"
Earning potential: €5,000 - €100,000/month (with scaled prices)
6. AI SEO & Content Optimization
Every company wants to be on page 1 of Google. With AI, you can analyze competitors, find keywords, and optimize content – in record time.
Your service offering:
- AI-powered keyword research
- Content optimization with Surfer SEO + ChatGPT
- Automated backlink analysis
- Monthly SEO reports
Earning potential: €3,000 - €40,000/month
7. AI Automation for E-Commerce
Online shops need product descriptions, emails, ads, and customer support. All of this can be automated with AI.
What you offer:
- Automatic product descriptions (1000+ products in hours)
- AI chatbot for 24/7 support
- Personalized email campaigns
- Automated ad copy creation
Earning potential: €5,000 - €50,000/month
The best AI tools for 2026 (must-haves)
Content creation:
- ChatGPT Plus (€20/month): The all-rounder for text, code, ideas
- Claude Pro (€20/month): Better for long texts & analyses
- Jasper (€49/month): Specializing in marketing copy
- Copy.ai (€36/month): Fast ad copies & social media posts
Image & Video:
- Midjourney (€30/month): Best image quality
- DALL-E 3: Integrated into ChatGPT Plus
- Runway ML (€12/month): AI video editing
- Synthesia (€30/month): AI avatar videos
Automation:
- Make.com (€9/month): Workflow automation
- Zapier (€20/month): App integrations
- n8n (free/self-hosted): Open-source alternative
SEO & Marketing:
- Surfer SEO (€59/month): AI-powered content optimization
- Semrush (€120/month): Keyword research + competitor analysis
- Frase.io (€45/month): SEO content briefs
From 0 to €10,000/month: The 90-day plan
Days 1-30: Foundation & Skill Development
Weeks 1-2: Mastering AI Tools
- Experiment with ChatGPT for 2-3 hours daily
- YouTube tutorials on prompt engineering
- First projects: Blog posts, social media content, writing emails
Weeks 3-4: Choosing a niche & positioning
- Choose ONE of the 7 methods above
- Research your target audience
- Create your offer (pricing, services)
- Build a simple website/landing page
Days 31-60: First customers & cash flow
Weeks 5-6: Start acquiring new customers
- LinkedIn: 20 connection requests/day to target customers
- Cold emails: 50 personalized emails/day (created with AI)
- Freelancer platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.de
- Goal: 3-5 discovery calls per week
Weeks 7-8: Acquiring your first customer
- Offer the first 3 customers a discount (50% off)
- Deliver OUTSTANDING results
- Collect testimonials & case studies
- Goal: €2,000 - €5,000 revenue in the first month
Days 61-90: Scaling to €10,000/month
Weeks 9-10: Automating processes
- Create templates for recurring tasks
- Build AI workflows with Make.com/Zapier
- Reduce working time per customer by 50%
Weeks 11-12: More customers, higher prices
- Raise prices to normal price (no more discounts)
- Acquire 5-10 new customers
- Goal: €10,000+ revenue/month
Success story: How Gerd Brako became a young millionaire with AI
Gerd Brako, founder of ONLINE.BROS, started with AI automation in 2023. Today he runs a seven-figure business and helps hundreds of people achieve the same.
Gerd's strategy:
- Specialization: Focus on AI email automation for e-commerce
- Premium pricing: €5,000 - €15,000 per customer/month
- Scaling: Team built, processes automated
- Community: ONLINE.BROS Membership with 2,300+ members
- Diversification: courses, coaching, done-for-you services
"The key isn't to work harder – but smarter. AI makes you 10x more productive. Use it." - Gerd Brako
The biggest mistakes (and how to avoid them)
❌ Mistake #1: Learning too many tools at once
Solution: Start with ChatGPT. Master it. Then expand your toolkit.
❌ Mistake #2: No clear niche
Solution: "AI services" is too broad. "AI email automation for Shopify stores" is perfect.
❌ Mistake #3: Prices too low
Solution: Your time + AI expertise is valuable. Minimum €1,500/month per customer.
❌ Mistake #4: Fighting alone
Solution: Join a community (e.g., ONLINE.BROS) and learn from people who have already succeeded.
❌ Mistake #5: Perfectionism
Solution: Done is better than perfect. Start with 80% and optimize as you go.
Legal & Taxes (Germany)
Business registration:
As soon as you start earning money, you need a business license (approx. €20-60 at the trade office).
Steer:
- Income tax: Progressive up to 42%
- Trade tax: From €24,500 profit/year
- VAT: 19% (Small business regulation possible up to €22,000)
Tip:
Get a tax advisor if your revenue is €3,000 or more per month. It costs €100-200 per month, but saves you thousands of euros.
The future: What comes after 2026?
AI won't disappear – it will only improve. Those who get involved NOW will have an insurmountable advantage in 3-5 years.
Trends for 2027-2030:
- AI agents: Autonomous AI that manages entire businesses
- Multimodal AI: Text, image, video, audio in one tool
- Personalization 2.0: AI knows every customer better than you do yourself.
- No-code is becoming the standard: Anyone can build AI tools without programming.
Your next step: Start NOW
You now have the knowledge. You know the strategies. You know what works.
The question is: Will you implement it?
3 ways ONLINE.BROS can help you:
Option 1: Done-For-You Business Setup (€999)
We build your entire AI business in 24-48 hours. Website, offers, initial customer acquisition – everything is ready.
Option 2: 4-week bootcamp in Pattaya (€14,997)
Intensive training with Gerd Brako personally. 4 weeks, guaranteed profit, lifetime access to the community.
Option 3: ONLINE.BROS Membership (€97/month)
Access to all courses, weekly calls, 2,300+ like-minded people, templates & tools.
Ready to change your life?
👉 Start now with Done-For-You Setup
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need programming skills?
No. 95% of AI tools are no-code. You just need the willingness to learn.
How much start-up capital do I need?
Minimum: €50-100/month for tools. Optimal: €500 for tools + advertising.
How long does it take to receive the first payment?
Realistically: 30-60 days to the first customer. 90 days to €5,000/month.
Can this also be done part-time?
Yes! 10-15 hours per week is enough to get started. You can scale up later.
Isn't the market already oversaturated?
No. 87% of companies are looking for AI experts. Demand is 100 times greater than supply.
Conclusion: 2026 is YOUR year
The AI revolution is here. You can watch – or participate and benefit.
Thousands of people are already earning five-figure monthly salaries with AI. Why not you?
The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is NOW.
See you on the other side.
Gerd Brako & the ONLINE.BROS team
PS: If you're serious about making money with AI, check out our Done-For-You Business Setup . We'll build your entire business in 48 hours – all you have to do is get started.
