Join me as I chat with Jacky Chou, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into growth hacking opportunities. Jacky shares his strategies and frameworks for how to growth hack businesses using SEO and keyword research.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:34 Most AI companies are leaving money on the table
10:52 Paid Ads for InteriorAI
14:51 How to beat VC-funded startups with Reddit
21:01 Other Neglected Platforms to beat VC-funded startups
24:44 Startup Idea 1: NSFW AI O.F.
35:31 Community Building in 2025
1) Most AI companies are leaving money on the table
Case study: InteriorAI (by Pieter Levels)
– Missing out on ~50K/month
– Could monetize through affiliate content
– Should create blog targeting high-value keywords
– Opportunity for "retail rank & rent" ($1-2K/month per placement)
2) How to beat VC-funded startups with Reddit:
– Find keywords where Reddit ranks #2 (tons right now!)
– Share your product as a "user" (no links!)
– Target all related long-tail keywords
– Look at AI-related terms (massive growth)
– Replicate across Quora, Medium, LinkedIn
3) Keyword Research Gold:
"AI video generator" trends:
– Search volume is exploding
– Reddit ranking #2 consistently
– CBC around $1.50
– Huge opportunity for indie hackers
– Most big players ignoring UGC platforms
4) Dark Horse Opportunity: Adult AI Market
– Extremely low keyword difficulty (KD: 2)
– High search volume
– Most competitors doing poor execution
– AI chat + OF management tools needed
– Mid 6-7 figures/month potential
(Not for everyone, but opportunity exists)
5) Community Building in 2024:
– @JackieChou hitting $80K/month
– Built from 15K YouTube subs
– Key: Sell transformation, not just community
– Focus on membership benefits
– Bundle partnerships/tools
Key Takeaway:
To win in 2024: Do what VC-funded startups won’t:
– Target neglected platforms
– Create authentic content
– Build real communities
– Ignore "brand concerns" early
– Focus on actual user value
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