I Tried It: The 5-Minute Google Hack To Make Money Online (How To Make Money Online 2026)

<p>Can you really make money with an AI side hustle using a simple 5-minute Google hack? One creator claims you can find local businesses and charge $300–$500 per month for AI services. But is it really that easy?</p><p><br></p><p>Free notes and worksheets for every video I make: https://notes.platformproof.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Not sure what YOU’D sell? The Finder is a 2-minute quiz that hands you your product AND the buyer already looking for it ($17, once): https://finder.platformproof.com/</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of I Tried It, I&#39;m breaking down how this Google side hustle works, the pros and cons, and what most people don&#39;t realize before getting started.</p><p><br></p><p>I&#39;ve actually done a version of this business model before. Years ago, I found local businesses, contacted them through phone calls and postcards, and offered WordPress website services with recurring monthly payments. So I know firsthand what it&#39;s like to find clients, close deals, and keep them happy.</p><p><br></p><p>We&#39;ll look at how the AI agency model works, why recurring revenue is attractive, and how tools like GoHighLevel can help businesses generate leads. But we&#39;ll also discuss the challenges that rarely make it into side hustle videos.</p><p><br></p><p>Finding clients isn&#39;t always easy. Setting up software takes time. And even after landing customers, you&#39;re responsible for keeping them satisfied month after month.</p><p><br></p><p>I&#39;ll also share what I&#39;d do instead: create helpful content, attract potential customers, build an email list, and monetize through digital products or services.</p><p><br></p><p>This approach gives you an opportunity to build something that doesn&#39;t depend entirely on cold calling or constantly chasing new clients.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;re researching AI side hustle ideas or looking for realistic ways to make money online in 2026, this video will help you decide whether this business model is right for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me On All Socials</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alston.godbolt</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alston-godbol/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alstongodbolt/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/godbolt5234</p><p>Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineMarketingFansOf/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564365647886</p><p>Blog: https://alstongodbolt.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Tools of the trade:</p><