AI Goldrush Workshop: 21 Ways to Make Money with AI in 2026 (Plus the AI Tools I Actually Use at 519Web)
If you’ve been watching AI evolve at lightning speed and wondering, “Am I behind?” … you’re not alone.
I’m Deborah Clarke, owner of 519Web, a digital marketing agency here in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada, and I use AI every single day; in my business and in my personal life. I’m also constantly asked:
“What AI tools do you actually use?”
“Which ones are worth paying for?”
“How do I start without feeling overwhelmed?”
So today, I’m sharing two things:
A practical look at how I use AI in a real marketing agency (not just theory).
Why I’m genuinely excited about a new training from my AI mentor, Chris Luck (USA):
“AI Goldrush Workshop: 21 Ways to Make Money with AI in 2026.”
The Truth: You’re Not Late - You’re at the Start of the Next Shift
Chris is a dad, of two baseball crazy girls, in his mid-forties who is obsessed with AI. I started following him and have been one of the beta users of his Aiville platform more than two years now. Chris has a down to earth way to describe what’s happening right now in a way that really resonates:
AI isn’t just a “new tool.” It’s an opportunity shift - the kind we haven’t seen since the internet went mainstream in the late 90s.
Back then, people who weren’t developers learned basic tools, built websites, started eBay businesses, and got ahead because they were early, not because they were geniuses.
That’s the moment we’re in again.
But the difference is: you don’t have to learn HTML or servers. AI tools are getting so user-friendly that the barrier to entry is dramatically lower. The biggest challenge isn’t complexity, it’s overwhelm.
And overwhelm makes people freeze.
That’s why I like the idea of a workshop that lays out clear “paths” and real examples, instead of leaving you to piece it together from random videos and headlines.
What I Use AI For at 519Web (Real Agency Use Cases)
When people ask me what AI tools I use, they often assume I mean “one magic app.”
In reality, it’s more like a stack, and the real power is knowing which tool for which job, and how to keep quality high.
Here are the main ways I use AI in my business.
1) Content & Messaging (without sounding robotic)
AI helps me speed up:
blog outlines and first drafts
email campaigns
summaries of reports to send in monthly emails to clients
landing page messaging options
FAQs and service page structure
ad headline and description testing ideas
Lesson learned: AI is amazing at options. The win is faster iteration, then I apply brand voice, local context (in Canada local markets matter!), and strategy.
2) SEO & Research Support
AI helps with:
keyword/topic clustering ideas
content brief creation
competitor content pattern analysis (what’s missing, what’s overdone)
schema/FAQ suggestions and metadata drafts
Lesson learned: AI doesn’t replace SEO fundamentals. It accelerates the parts that used to eat time—so you can spend more energy on strategy, intent, and conversion.
3) Systems, SOPs, and Process Documentation
This is one of the most underrated uses.
AI helps me draft:
SOPs for repeatable agency tasks
checklists (launch checklists, onboarding checklists, publishing steps)
client-facing “what to expect” guides
Lesson learned: If you’re busy and scaling, documentation is oxygen. AI makes it finally doable.
4) Creative Direction (not just “make a logo”)
I use AI for:
creative concept exploration (campaign angles, hooks, themes)
rough drafts of social content series
image direction prompts (even when a human designer executes)
helping my customers discover their brand voice!
developing brand guidelines, so all future content, emails, social media is produced in clients brand voice
Lesson learned: AI can accelerate creative brainstorming, but your brand still needs a human “editor-in-chief.”
5) Client Education & Better Explanations
Sometimes the best use of AI is simply helping clients understand:
the difference between traffic and conversions
why a website needs clearer messaging
what a funnel actually is
what “SEO takes time” really means
Lesson learned: Clear communication builds trust. AI helps me say things more simply and more clearly.
The Big Opportunity Most People Miss: Packaging AI as a Service
AI isn’t just for internal productivity. It can become a productized service, especially for business owners, creators, and local companies that want results but don’t want to learn tools.
That’s the heart of what Chris’s workshop is about.
He’s teaching 21 ways people are making money with AI - with real examples, tools, and numbers. And the theme is consistent:
AI can compress hours of work into minutes… and people will pay for the outcome.
This is especially relevant if you’re:
a freelancer, agency owner, consultant, VA, or coach
someone who wants a side income stream
someone who’s great with people and process, not necessarily “techy”
someone who wants to stay employable and valuable as AI evolves
What Chris Luck Covers in the AI Goldrush Workshop (Highlights)
Chris frames the workshop as a “map to the goldmine” - and based on what he shares, it’s packed with examples like:
AI-assisted writing services people pay for repeatedly
design outputs sold without traditional design skills
AI phone agents businesses pay monthly for
rapid website builds without coding
voice cloning, AI avatars, multilingual video
transcript-based video editing workflows
presentation/slide creation as a high-value service
translation services even if you only speak one language
resume writing, children’s books, book trailers, UGC-style videos, and more
The point isn’t that you should do all 21.
The point is: you’ll see what’s possible, then pick the lane that matches your skills, your interests, and your market.
My “AI Reality Check” Before You Dive In
A quick note from the agency trenches:
AI rewards clarity.
If your prompt is vague, your output is vague. The winners will be people who can define:
the audience
the goal
the offer
the tone
the constraints
and what “good” looks like
AI doesn’t remove responsibility.
If you’re using AI to create marketing, claims, or business deliverables, you still need to:
fact-check
edit
ensure brand alignment
respect privacy and copyright considerations
maintain quality control
The money isn’t in the tool—it’s in the packaging.
Clients rarely want “AI.” They want:
more leads
better conversion
faster delivery
consistent content
improved brand assets
saved time
AI is the engine. You are the driver.
Why I’m Sharing This Workshop
I’ve learned a lot from Chris over the past couple of years, and what I appreciate is his focus on making AI feel usable - not intimidating.
If you’ve been curious but overwhelmed, this workshop is designed to replace confusion with clarity, by showing what real people are doing right now and how the pieces fit together.
Find Our More About the AI Goldrush Workshop and Hear From Chris Luck himself.