Hey ForgeEdgeAI Crew,
Welcome to the forge—where we craft honest AI tools for real solopreneur growth. I'm Shane, building this with xAI-inspired truth: No hype, just practical prompts that work when you put in the effort. This free issue shares 7 straight forward prompts to spark a $10k/month side gig. Paid subs ($10/mo) get deeper breakdowns, templates, and community Q&A—because sustainable wins come from shared learning.
Why These Prompts? They're drawn from open-source AI best practices and solopreneur forums (think Reddit's r/SideProject). Test them in free tools like Grok or Claude—they're designed for ethical use: Transparent outputs, no black-hat tricks.
7 Prompts to Forge Your $10k Hustle (Copy-Paste Ready):
Niche Hunter: "Act as a market analyst. Analyze [your interest, e.g., fitness apps] for 2025 trends. List 5 underserved sub-niches with estimated search volume >10k/mo (based on common tools like Google Trends). For each: Key pain point, competitor gap, and one ethical $10k/month path (e.g., affiliate education). Output as a simple bullet table."
Product Blueprint: "You're a no-nonsense solopreneur guide. For [niche from #1], outline an MVP: 3 core features, free/no-code stack (e.g., Bubble or Zapier), realistic 30-day launch timeline, and fair pricing ($29-$99 based on value). Include 3 honest LinkedIn outreach messages for beta feedback."
Content Engine: "Step-by-step: 1. Brainstorm 10 practical X thread ideas on [niche] with AI tips. 2. For the top 3, draft 280-char hooks + 5-tweet outlines focused on real value. 3. Suggest 3 ethical Midjourney prompts for visuals (credit sources). Aim for genuine engagement, not tricks."
Lead Magnet Forge: "Create a free lead magnet for [niche]: A 5-page Notion template packed with prompts. Outline sections clearly, embed 3 useful ones (e.g., 'Generate 10 honest email subject lines for [niche] outreach'). Add a simple Gumroad setup note, emphasizing user consent."
Automation Hammer: "As an automation expert: Map [hustle step, e.g., lead follow-up]: Trigger (e.g., form submit), actions (Gmail reply + Airtable entry), and 3 refinement prompts for tools like Grok. List as numbered steps with privacy tips (e.g., GDPR basics)."
Monetization Edge: "Objective audit: Evaluate [your idea] for $10k scalability. Pros/cons table. Suggest 3 passive streams (e.g., affiliates with disclosure) and 2 active ones (e.g., consulting with clear scopes). Include a prompt for a transparent upsell email (20% conv realistic with trust-building)."
Scale Simulator: "Project ethical 3-month growth for [hustle]: Weeks 1-4: Organic acquisition (X/Reddit shares). Month 2: Retention via value emails. Month 3: Sustainable MRR levers. Use basic math: 100 leads @ 5% ethical conv = X revenue. “
Note: Results vary by effort.
Your Action Item: Run one in a free AI tool today—share your honest take in replies (I'll respond openly). This is about your growth, not mine.
Ready for more?
Forge honestly,
Shane
Founder, ForgeEdgeAI
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