How I Built an Automated Shorts Content Machine (With Proof)
Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this automated content system, and it’s actually pretty wild. You know how much of a pain it can be to constantly come up with new videos, edit them, and put yourself out there? Well, I built a system that basically does all that for me. Seriously, it’s like having a mini content creation factory running 24/7.
I even figured out how to clone my own voice so it sounds like me in the videos, which is a huge win because those generic AI voices can be a bit much. The best part? It’s super affordable – like, $65 a month for the software, or $82 if you want the voice clone feature. That’s way cheaper than hiring someone to do all this!
And the results? Insane! In the last 28 days alone, I’ve racked up almost 30,000 views, mostly from YouTube Shorts, and gained 592 new subscribers. My Instagram Reels are pulling in over 2,000 views a month too. And get this: my niche is e-commerce brand owners, which is a pretty specific group, so those numbers are even more impressive. I only started this on April 29th, and I’m already up over 800 subscribers in just two months.
This is super useful because it frees up so much of my time. Instead of spending hours on content creation, I can focus on other parts of my business or just, you know, relax! It’s perfect for anyone who wants to grow their online presence and reach more people without the constant grind of manual content production.
If you’re curious about how I set this whole thing up, I actually made a YouTube video that goes into all the nitty-gritty details of the process and results. I also have an Instagram Reel that shows the whole automated Shorts and Reels process in action. It’s a game-changer, trust me.
Automated YouTube Video Thumbnails with Your Face
In this YouTube video, I walk you through how to completely automate the process of creating YouTube thumbnails—with your own face on them—without lifting a finger. Seriously, once you set up this system, all you have to do is grab the link of a popular YouTube video you like (preferably one that’s racking up views), and drop it into Airtable.
From there, the magic happens automatically. The system checks out what the original thumbnail looks like, figures out the vibe and main elements, and then uses AI to create a brand new version—but with your face perfectly blended in. It looks super realistic, like you actually posed for it. It’s honestly wild how accurate and natural the results are.
If you’re curious how it all works and want to see some examples, definitely check out the video. I show the whole step-by-step so you can set it up for your own channel and start cranking out custom thumbnails on autopilot. Pretty cool, right? Give it a watch!
Instagram Quote Poster
So basically, what we did was set up this really cool automation that let us create 360 Instagram posts in just one hour. We used a bunch of different quotes from our agency, so every post is a bit unique. The best part is, the automation actually handles posting them for us every single day. That means we don’t have to worry about making or uploading new content for an entire year—it’s all completely hands-off now. Honestly, it saves us so much time and effort, and it’s awesome knowing our IG feed is sorted for the next twelve months without us having to lift a finger!

Linkedin Post Generation Automation
We built this AI agent that seriously makes life so much easier for anyone who uses Slack and has to deal with a ton of little tasks. The way it works is, you just drop a voice note in a Slack channel—no need to type anything out or remember all the details. The AI listens to your message, writes out a transcript, and then figures out what you actually want to do. For example, if you mention setting up a meeting, it’ll look at your calendar and help schedule it. If you want to send an email, it’ll draft one for you. And if you have an idea that would make a good LinkedIn post, you can just talk about it off the top of your head. The AI will take that idea and turn it into a full LinkedIn article.
The best part is, you get a chance to review the draft before anything goes live. So you can make quick edits or add your personal touch if you want. Once you’re happy with it, you just update the status in Airtable, and the agent will automatically post the article straight to your LinkedIn profile.
This is super useful for professionals because everyone knows how important it is to keep sharing content and staying visible online—especially on LinkedIn if you’re trying to build your brand or generate leads. But let’s be honest, coming up with posts and actually writing them takes a lot of time and energy most people don’t have. With this tool, you get 90% of the work done for you. All you have to do is polish things up and hit post. It saves so much time and helps make sure you never miss out on sharing your ideas just because you’re too busy or tired to write.

Drop a Video in Dropbox—AI Handles Your YouTube Upload, Title, Description, and Publishing Automatically
We set up an automation that makes uploading YouTube videos way easier. Here’s how it works: Whenever you finish recording a raw video, all you have to do is drop the file into a specific Dropbox folder. That’s literally it. From there, AI takes over everything else. It listens to what you said in the video, figures out the main topics, and then writes a YouTube title and description that actually match the content. After that, it uploads the video to YouTube, fills in the title and description for you, and publishes it automatically.
This is super useful because coming up with titles and descriptions is honestly one of the most annoying and time-consuming parts of posting on YouTube. Plus, making sure everything matches what’s in the video can take a lot of mental energy, especially if you’re uploading often. With this automation, you save all that effort. You don’t need to rewatch your own videos, brainstorm catchy titles, or try to summarize everything you said—AI does all that instantly. You just upload the file and move on with your day.
In terms of time savings, think about how long it usually takes to write a good title and description for each video—maybe 10 to 20 minutes per upload, sometimes longer if you’re stuck or tired. If you post regularly, that adds up fast. This automation gives you all that time back, so you can focus on creating more videos or just doing something else you actually enjoy. It’s honestly a huge boost in productivity and takes a lot of hassle out of the process.

Generate and Post Podcasts with Your AI Voice clone automatically
Let’s be real: recording and editing podcasts can be a huge time sink. That’s why we built something a little wild—an automation that basically does everything for you. Here’s how it works: first, we clone your voice (yep, your actual voice, not some generic robot). Then, whenever you have a podcast idea, you literally just send a text with your topic. The system automatically writes the entire podcast script for you—no staring at a blank Google Doc for hours.
But here’s where it gets crazy: the script goes straight into your AI voice clone, which reads it out loud in your voice, complete with all your natural intonations and style. The end result? A 10-minute podcast that sounds like you actually sat down and recorded it yourself. And you don’t have to lift a finger—it even creates the headlines and descriptions, then posts it right to your podcast platform.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “No way that voice is gonna sound like me. It’ll just be another lifeless robot.” Trust me, I thought the exact same thing. But honestly? It’s shockingly close. If you know my voice, you’ll hear it—my tone, my pacing, even my little quirks. It’s not stiff or robotic at all.
Don’t just take my word for it, though. Here’s a 10-minute episode I made using nothing but this setup. Give it a listen—if you know me, you’ll probably do a double-take. This whole thing was generated by AI (yeah, really), and I barely had to do anything. Welcome to the future of podcasting!
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109 FB Ads in One Hour Using AI + Automation
Let’s talk about speed and scale.
Recently, we teamed up with another brand to try something a little wild: using AI voice and automation to crank out tons of Facebook ad creatives. The goal? To see how quickly and efficiently we could produce high-quality ads and test a ton of different hooks, scripts, and visuals—all without burning out our creative team.
The Challenge
Creating fresh, engaging ad content at scale is tough, especially when you want to keep things personalized and relevant. Usually, building 100+ ad creatives would take days (sometimes even weeks). But what if we could do it all in an hour?
The Process
Here’s how we pulled it off:
- AI Voiceover: We used cutting-edge AI voice generation to create dynamic voiceovers for each ad (no studio time needed).
- Automated Video Creation: Our automation tools took the scripts and visuals, then churned out video after video—no manual editing required.
- Bulk Output: We ended up with 109 unique video creatives ready for Facebook (and honestly, we could have done more).
You can check out the full batch here: 109 AI Video Creatives
The Results
Let’s be real—out of 109 ads, not every single one is a winner. But that’s the beauty of this approach: you get to test lots of ideas quickly and cheaply. Some of the videos are actually pretty solid and worth launching; others, not so much (but hey, that’s part of the process).
Want Your Own Custom Ad?
If you want to try this for your own brand:
- Fill out this Google Sheet with your text ideas (and add your name in the “idea generator” column).
- We’ll generate your custom video ads and send them back to you as shareable URLs.
- You pick your favorites, and we’ll run them on Facebook to see what sticks.
It’s that simple.
Why does this matter?
Because testing is everything. When you can rapidly create and launch dozens of ad variations, you massively increase your chances of finding those standout winners—the ads that scale, convert, and drive ROI.
If you’re curious about how AI and automation can supercharge your creative process (and free up your team for bigger-picture work), let’s chat. Or just drop your ideas in the sheet and see the magic for yourself.
TL;DR:
109 FB ads. 1 hour. AI + automation. Some flops, some gems, but all ready to test—and way faster than doing it by hand.
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