The explosion of AI tools this year has created a whole range of new and exciting business opportunities. For budding entrepreneurs, there are so many new business opportunities that it has become a little overwhelming to keep track.
If you’re looking for a way to make your mark with AI tools and technologies, then you’re going to want to read this article. We break down 5 emerging business ideas using one of the most exciting (and controversial) new AI tools: the AI text-to-voice generator.
The opportunity is huge.
What is an AI text-to-voice generator?
An AI text-to-voice generator takes your written text and turns it into spoken words using artificial intelligence.
These AI tools have been trained to master pronunciation, intonation, and pacing. This technology is developing rapidly, and AI voices are starting to sound unbelievably realistic.
Did you hear some of the AI-generated songs using voice clones of Drake, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber that went viral? All of these songs were made using AI powerful text-to-speech tools.
Is it easy to start an AI voice business?
AI text-to-speech tools like Speechify are making it incredibly easy to start a business using AI voices.
The low barrier to entry means anyone (yes, including you!) can start an AI business. This low barrier to entry also means that it could become saturated quickly, so it’s best to start sooner rather than later to get the first-mover advantage over your competitors. Often in business, those who start first gain an insurmountable advantage. The best time to start was yesterday, the next best time is now.
Here are 5 business ideas you could start using AI text-to-voice speech tools.
Idea 1: AI Voice Podcasts
The chances are, you have listed to a podcast. It’s an industry that just keeps on growing. The global podcasting market was valued at $18.5 billion in 2022, and all the signs suggest it won’t slow down any time soon.
Before AI Voice Tools
Producing high-quality podcasts typically requires expensive equipment and a great deal of charisma (and time)… barriers that can be prohibitive for many aspiring podcasters.
With AI Voice Tools
You can use AI voice generators to create podcasts on any topic you can think of. Rowan Cheung, for example, has big plans for his AI news podcast. He uses AI tools to generate the script, and an AI voice to present it.
I'm on a mission to create a Top-10 Tech Podcast in 30 days.
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) May 22, 2023
My secret weapon? Using AI to generate the entire thing from a tiny script.
This will either rewrite podcasting history or be a gigantic flop.
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Using AI voices in podcasting also offers huge opportunities for unique content creation. For instance, you could easily produce a multi-character drama podcast using different AI voices, something that would be difficult and costly to do with human voice actors.
Idea 2: Faceless YouTube Automation
Faceless YouTube channels make videos that have a voice-over narrator telling a story or providing education on a particular topic. The videos then feature slideshows, images, and stock footage that go with the voice-over.
Faceless videos are all over YouTube, and I’d be shocked if you haven’t seen one before. If you haven’t, here is a good example (it has 10 million views):
Before AI Voice Tools
Many people shy away from creating YouTube content due to the perceived need for high-quality video production, a charismatic on-screen presence, or privacy concerns.
With AI Voice Tools
Now, with AI voice tools like Speechify, your voice is not even needed. Using an AI voice generator, you can produce high-quality narrations for your videos, whether it’s for educational content, listicles, explainer videos, or story-driven animations.
These tools can send your productivity through the roof by drastically reducing the time and effort required for audio recording and editing.
If you’re interested in making a faceless youtube channel, make sure you check out the first idea in the video below.
3. Short-form content (Instagram and TikTok)
With the increasing popularity of short-form video content, businesses and individuals can create huge brands by creating engaging and shareable content that captures the attention of their audience. These brands leverage their audience on Instagram and TikTok to sell products and make lots of money through sponsorships and affiliate deals.
If you’ve ever doomscrolled through Insta or TikTok, then you’ll have noticed that every other video uses a voiceover to narrate written text… do you see where I’m going with this?
Before AI Voice Tools
Creators faced many challenges in producing short-form content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. High-quality audio was often hard to achieve without investing in expensive microphones or professional voice-over services.
Also, generating large volumes of content was time-consuming, as it required drafting scripts, recording audio, and syncing it with visuals.
With AI Voice Tools
Using AI voice tools, creators can increase their content production rate and consistently deliver high-quality audio narratives to their audience. Before, you would be lucky to record, edit and post one video in one hour. Now, you could probably do it in a few minutes.
4. Content Translation Services
MrBeast, the person with the most subscribers on YouTube, has had huge success translating his videos into different languages. If you’re unfamiliar with his strategy, check out the video below.
Most YouTubers and other content creators don’t have the time or know-how to translate their content into other languages. That’s where you (with a little help from our good friend, AI) come in.
Before AI Voice Tools
Professional translation and voice-over services are expensive. Like, really expensive. It can also take weeks. The vast majority of content creators don’t have the time or budget for this type of service.
With AI Voice Tools
Using AI voice generators like Speechify, you can offer a service that translates and dubs content in various languages.
You can use AI transcription services like Speak to turn the video (in its original language) into a written text. Then you would use an AI translation tool like DeepL to translate the script into the target language. To make sure the translation is high-quality, you could ask someone to proofread the translation on Fiverr.
Then, upload the script to Speechify. It has a whole range of different languages and accents that can narrate the script.
5. Voice as a Service
Out of all the business ideas, this is the quickest way to make money. Rather than making your own podcast, Youtube channel, or Instagram page, you’re going to sell voice as a service.
There are thousands of businesses looking for voice actors to narrate videos, podcasts, audiobooks, and other forms of video content. You’re going to sell it to them.
Before AI Voice Tools
Professional voice-over actors are expensive, and not everyone has the skills or equipment to do it themselves.
With AI Voice Tools
You can use AI voice generators to make high-quality voice-overs for a variety of content. This could include anything from ad creatives and social media content to podcasts and audiobooks.
To get started, you could offer your services on Fiverr and Upwork. When you have some experience under your belt and a solid portfolio, you can build your own website and start looking for higher-ticket clients.
I want to learn about more AI tools and business ideas!
If one of these ideas sounds interesting to you, then it’s time to take action. You can use AI tools to help you with almost every area of your business (copywriting, writing emails, building a website, starting a blog, Instagram marketing, and much more). If you want to stay up to date with the latest AI tips and tricks, make sure you are subscribed to the WGMI newsletter.
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