By Godswill Akan
Successful AI Automations Expert
2025 is the year to position yourself as an AI automations expert. No long talk. AI isn’t just another trend, it’s the new electricity. If you’re sleeping on this, you’re leaving serious money on the table.
Since ChatGPT exploded and became the fastest-growing software in human history, everything changed. The first time I used it, I was stunned. I typed one command and boom, instant results like I had my own personal assistant sitting beside me.
That’s when I knew: this thing is going to disrupt how we work, talk, and even run our businesses.
Now, with the way AI is spreading like wildfire, businesses across every sector, big and small, need help navigating this shift.
They need someone to guide them, implement automations, and unlock the full potential of AI. And guess who can be that person? You.
So let’s get into the 3 steps you need to take in 2025 to become a successful AI automations expert.
Step 1: Learn the Skillset (and don’t overthink it)
The beautiful thing about AI automation is that it’s versatile. With this skill, you can:
● Work as a freelancer on platforms like Upwork and pick up extra cash
● Land a job as an in-house AI specialist for a company
● Or even launch your own AI agency (yup, just like I did)
Learning these skills isn’t rocket science. You don’t need a tech degree.
Give it a few months of intentional learning and practice, compare that to becoming a lawyer or doctor that takes years, and you’ll be well on your way to making six figures.
The best part? This space is still fresh. No gatekeepers. No one with 25 years of experience ahead of you. The field is wide open for anyone willing to learn fast and execute.
Step 2: Master Prompt Engineering and Understand the AI Landscape
Let’s start with prompt engineering, this is your foundation. A prompt is basically the instruction you give an AI tool to get a specific result. For example, if you ask ChatGPT to
“Write a bedtime story in the voice of a Nigerian grandma,” that’s your prompt. The output? A cozy, culturally-rich story that sounds like grandma is sitting next to the child.
The quality of your prompt determines the quality of the response. So, don’t just say “Write a story” be detailed. Add tone, style, context, length, audience… the more specific you are, the better the magic.But don’t stop there.
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking AI is just ChatGPT. Nah. That’s like saying Facebook is the internet.
There are hundreds of AI tools out there. Some write articles, others design graphics, generate videos, translate languages, build marketing funnels, you name it. To win in this game, you’ve got to explore these tools yourself. Don’t just binge YouTube videos. Sign up for free trials. Click buttons. Play around. That’s how you truly learn.
Step 3: Learn How to Build AI Chatbots (No Coding Required)
This right here is your money maker. AI chatbots are taking over. Why? Because they save businesses serious money on customer service and sales reps. Instead of hiring five people to answer the same questions 24/7, a business can train a chatbot once and let it handle things forever.
These bots can:
● Answer FAQs
● Help people buy products directly from Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger
● Book appointments
● Collect leads
● Give 24/7 support without complaining or calling in sick
Even better, you don’t need to know how to code to build them. Most of these bot-building platforms are no-code. Drag. Drop. Click. Connect. Done.
Once you understand how they work and how to structure the flow of conversations, you’re good to go.
These bots can live on Facebook, Instagram, websites, SMS, and more. Just imagine someone trying to order flowers via DM and the bot immediately responds: “Here are our top 3 bouquets. Click to buy.” That’s the future of sales and service, and it’s already happening.
2025 is already shaping up to be a breakout year for people who are ready to leverage AI in practical, profitable ways. Don’t wait until the industry is saturated before you move. This is your cue.
Now go build.
