- Aug 21, 2023
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Hey BHW,
I’ve been lurking for months, reading other people’s “journey” threads, feeling simultaneously inspired and terrified. And then I realized… if I don’t start now, I’ll just keep scrolling forever. So here we go.
About Me
I’m not a marketer. I’m not an influencer. I’m just a regular person who’s burned money on dropshipping, affiliate nonsense, and a few “get rich quick” schemes that were anything but. But OFM caught my attention — it’s part sales, part psychology, part chaos… basically the perfect storm for someone like me.
Also, AI is my new “silent partner.” I don’t have a team. I don’t have experience. But I do have ChatGPT, MidJourney, and a stubborn desire to not fail spectacularly.
Why AI?
Because I’m lazy, obviously. But also because it’s kind of fun.
It’s a little scary, but also empowering — like having a cofounder who never sleeps, never complains, and occasionally says something ridiculous.
Current Situation
Goals
Plan of Attack
Why I’m Posting
For accountability, mainly. But also because maybe sharing my mistakes will help someone else avoid them. Or at least make them feel better when they fail too.
Next step: outreach starts today. Coffee is ready. AI is ready. Ego… mostly intact.
Let’s see if stubbornness + AI can turn into something real.
I’ve been lurking for months, reading other people’s “journey” threads, feeling simultaneously inspired and terrified. And then I realized… if I don’t start now, I’ll just keep scrolling forever. So here we go.
About Me
I’m not a marketer. I’m not an influencer. I’m just a regular person who’s burned money on dropshipping, affiliate nonsense, and a few “get rich quick” schemes that were anything but. But OFM caught my attention — it’s part sales, part psychology, part chaos… basically the perfect storm for someone like me.
Also, AI is my new “silent partner.” I don’t have a team. I don’t have experience. But I do have ChatGPT, MidJourney, and a stubborn desire to not fail spectacularly.
Why AI?
Because I’m lazy, obviously. But also because it’s kind of fun.
- ChatGPT writes outreach messages that sound slightly less like a robot.
- MidJourney/Stable Diffusion creates promo content while I’m still scouting models.
- AI helps me brainstorm captions, TikTok scripts, and… honestly, some very questionable flirting lines.
It’s a little scary, but also empowering — like having a cofounder who never sleeps, never complains, and occasionally says something ridiculous.
Current Situation
- Models signed: 0
- Budget: ~$600 (all I can spare this month)
- Platforms: Reddit, TikTok, IG — starting from scratch
- Time: 4–6 hours/day (mostly nights because daytime = “responsible adult mode”)
Goals
- Short-term: sign my first model in 2 weeks.
- Medium-term: $1K/month.
- Long-term: $5K/month, a small roster, and a system that doesn’t make me lose my mind.
Plan of Attack
- Outreach – 20–30 DMs/day. AI helps me sound human-ish and slightly charming.
- Content – a mix of real posts + AI-generated SFW promos to keep socials alive.
- Traffic – Reddit first, TikTok second. Paid ads only if ROI makes sense.
- Monetization – chatting starts with me. AI templates speed up follow-ups. Eventually, maybe I’ll hire humans.
Why I’m Posting
For accountability, mainly. But also because maybe sharing my mistakes will help someone else avoid them. Or at least make them feel better when they fail too.
Next step: outreach starts today. Coffee is ready. AI is ready. Ego… mostly intact.
Let’s see if stubbornness + AI can turn into something real.
