u/tarzondy

So yeah. I quit my job.

Not because I was bored. Because I genuinely believe what I'm building is worth betting on — and I couldn't do it half-heartedly while sitting in an office 9 hours a day.

I run AI-generated YouTube channels. Full cinematic content, mythology, devotional themes — stuff that actually gets views and builds a real audience. Not just AI slop. I'm talking properly directed, visually intentional content that takes real effort to produce.

The problem? The free and mid-tier tools have taken me as far as they can. To get to the next level of quality — the kind that actually competes and converts — I need access to Kling 3.0 and Seedance 2.0. The motion quality, the consistency, the realism... there's just no substitute right now.

But the funds aren't there yet. And monetization takes time. You know how it is.

So I'm putting this out here honestly:

1. Has anyone found legit ways to access premium AI video tools on a tight budget? — group buys, creator programs, grants, anything I might not know about?

2. Is there anyone out here who's funded a small creator before — or would consider co-investing in exchange for a rev share once the channel hits monetization? I'm not asking for charity. I'm asking for a bet on something that's already showing traction.

I'm not going back to a desk. This is the direction. Just need the right tool at the right moment.

If you've been in this spot or know someone who has — drop a comment or DM. Let's talk.

I'll keep it straight.

I have a technical background — know my way around code, data, and how things are built under the hood. Recently stepped back from the traditional job path to figure out what I actually want to build.

Right now I'm torn between two directions:

Option A — Content Creation

I've already started. Got a niche, got a voice, posting consistently. But it's slow, it's uncertain, and everyone tells you it takes 1-2 years before it becomes real income. I genuinely enjoy it though.

Option B — Building AI Apps / Tools

My tech background gives me a head start most creators don't have. AI tools, micro-SaaS, automation products — the market is moving fast and there's real money if you ship the right thing. But it pulls focus away from content completely.

The obvious answer is "do both" — but I've tried that. Focus splits and neither moves.

So my actual questions:

If you have a tech background, is content creation still worth it or is building the smarter play?

Anyone here pivot from creator to builder (or vice versa)? What happened?

Is there a version where the content becomes the distribution for what you build?

Not looking for motivation. Looking for clarity.

Hey r/IndiaSideHustle r/MakeMoney r/AiMoneyMaking r/sidehustle r/digitalincomepath,

6 months ago I got laid off. Instead of panicking I went all-in on AI content creation.

Today I'm running 4 pages built 100% with AI. Combined 1M+ views organically. No paid promotion. Just consistency and the right tools.

I want honest feedback on these two specifically —

📿 @hanumaanmode — spirituality meets fitness, Hindu motivation content

🛍️ @awareitems — product and lifestyle content

I'm looking for 3 things:

1. Honest feedback

Go check both pages and tell me what's working, what's not, what you'd do differently. Brutal truth over empty compliments any day.

2. Collabs

If you're a creator in fitness, spirituality, lifestyle or product space — let's talk. Content swaps, joint projects, anything that makes sense.

3. Clients

If you're a brand or business that needs —

AI generated reels or short form videos

Product content

Brand kits

Social media content at scale

I can build it. DM me or drop a comment below. 🙏

Hey r/IndiaSideHustle r/MakeMoney r/AiMoneyMaking r/sidehustle r/youtubeautomation,

Keeping it real — got laid off 6 months ago. Instead of sitting around I went all-in on AI content creation.

Where I am today:

Running 4 content pages across platforms

800,000+ views generated organically

Content mix — AI videos, cinematic reels, automated pipelines, Shorts

I figured out the content side. Now I'm stuck on the money side.

What I'm trying to figure out:

How are people actually monetizing AI content pages at this scale?

Brand deals, AdSense, digital products — what's working right now?

Any communities or people already doing this I can learn from?

What I bring to the table:

Tech background (CSE, Python, SQL)

Can build tools, automate workflows, and scale fast

Open to collab, knowledge exchange, building together

800K views with zero monetization is honestly painful to look at. If you've cracked this or are figuring it out too — drop it in the comments.

Not looking for generic advice. Looking for real people doing real things.

Thanks 🙏