7 AI Tools That Help You Build a One-Person Business — and Make Money While You Sleep Who needs a team? These seven AI tools let you automate everything, scale like a beast and reclaim your time.

By Ben Angel

Key Takeaways

  • Ready to build a business that runs itself? This video is your blueprint for making money in your sleep.

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Most entrepreneurs are still using AI like a sidekick, just scratching the surface with basic tools that save a few minutes here and there. But what if AI could run your business for you while you sleep? This isn't about chatbots or rewriting blog posts. This is about building a lean, one-person business powered by automation, speed and strategy.

Inside this video, I'm revealing seven powerful AI tools from the "Black Book"— hand-picked for solo entrepreneurs who want to scale without a team and unlock true freedom.

  • Website conversion and sales amplifier: Discover a free Google AI tool that audits your site like a conversion expert, spotting costly mistakes and giving you data-backed recommendations to boost leads and sales (no coding required).
  • Hidden market insights at your fingertips: Uncover the AI research engine that reveals untapped market gaps and competitor weaknesses in seconds, without spending $200 per month on bloated SEO software.
  • No-code agent creation made simple: Learn how to build your own AI agents to automate client onboarding, handle admin tasks, and even make smart decisions — freeing up your time for growth and strategy.
  • Instant presentation builder: Turn any blog, transcript, or outline into a polished, professional deck in minutes—perfect for selling ideas, landing clients or creating lead magnets on autopilot.
  • Social media intelligence extractor: Access a pre-trained AI bot that scrapes platforms for viral trends, top-performing posts, and competitor engagement data, giving you a content edge without guesswork.
  • Data reporting on autopilot: Use the same AI analysis tool trusted by universities to transform raw numbers into smart, visual insights — ideal for optimizing campaigns, funnels, and offers.
  • The ultimate solo founder AI toolkit: Explore the "app store of AI" where you can clone voices, analyze sentiment, and plug into hundreds of advanced tools that extend what one person can achieve.

I'll walk you through each tool step-by-step, no tech background needed. If you're ready to build a high-performance business that works while you sleep, this video is your blueprint.

Download the free "AI Success Kit" (limited time only). And you'll also get a free chapter from my brand new book, "The Wolf is at The Door - How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World."

Ben Angel

Entrepreneur Network Contributor

Tackle AI's toughest questions with Ben Angel, mapping the business terrain for 20 years. Master the AI landscape and reach peak productivity and profits with insights from his latest work, "The Wolf is at The Door — How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World." Click here to download your 'Free AI Success Kit' and get your free chapter from his latest book today.

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