The day I realized I couldn’t keep working for someone else, my company was going through yet another round of layoffs.
I opened LinkedIn — every job had 100+ applicants. I didn’t even bother applying.
That night, frustrated and stuck, I thought:
“Is there a way to create passive income with AI instead of chasing jobs?”
I opened ChatGPT and started brainstorming ideas.
It wasn’t instant. I stumbled, I pivoted, and after learning basic skills like Canva, I finally built something real.
And then it happened — my very first sale. 🥂
A few weeks later, I woke up, checked my phone, and saw:
$137 — made while I slept.
That moment changed everything.
I realized passive income with AI wasn’t just possible — it was real.
Now I want to show you the exact steps I took (and the free tools I used) to make it happen — even if you’re starting from scratch.
Step 1: How I Used ChatGPT to Find Passive Income Ideas
If you’re wondering how to make money with ChatGPT, it starts here.
I asked ChatGPT a simple prompt:
“Give me 10 easy digital product ideas I can create using AI.”
From the list, I picked a product idea that matched my skills (or honestly, one that just sounded fun).
If you’re serious about building passive income with AI, asking smart questions like this is your shortcut to great ideas.
Step 2: How I Made My First Digital Product in Canva
Once I had my idea, I jumped into Canva — a free, easy-to-use design tool perfect for beginners.
If you want to make money with Canva, you don’t need to be a professional designer.
I used templates, asked AI for feedback, and spent about 1–2 hours creating a simple but polished product.
Tip: Don’t overthink it. Done is better than perfect when you’re building passive income streams!
Step 3: How I Made My First Sale and Built Momentum
I listed my product on Gumroad, a platform that’s perfect for beginners.
No complicated website setup needed.
After sharing it once on social media and setting up a basic product page, I made my first $137 sale — while I was sleeping.
This was the real start of my passive income with AI journey, and it only grew from there.
💡 The 4 Tools I Used
- ChatGPT – For idea generation and writing
- Canva – For design
- Gumroad – For selling
- Pinterest – For promoting
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