A self-taught programmer built a GPT-3 copywriting app that brings in about $30,000 a month
Malcolm Tyson's nichesss sold $100,000 in its first month on AppSumo.
Subject: nichesss (Malcolm Tyson)AI copywriting and business-idea software
Case Overview & Background
Malcolm Tyson got GPT-3 access in November 2020 and built nichesss, which suggests business ideas and writes blog posts, ads and social posts. It launched on AppSumo in January 2021 and sold $100,000 in the first month.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
He got GPT-3 access by tweeting an OpenAI co-founder.
He built a working version in about a month.
The deal sold $100,000 in its first month.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- Built on a third-party AI API
- Lifetime deals can cap future revenue
- Figure is from 2022 and may have changed
Key Takeaways
- Early API access can be a head start
- Marketplaces like AppSumo can deliver a big first month
- Price below incumbents to win volume
Sources
Starter Story: This Self-Taught Programmer Built A $360K/Year GPT-3 App
Note: Founder interview. States about $30,000 a month and $100,000 in the first AppSumo month.
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