Back in the early days of the internet, people were buying up domain names for a few dollars and flipping them for millions.
Kyle, co‑founder of Wealthy Affiliate, recently shared how he missed out on that opportunity. An example he mentioned was one of the most famous being Business.com, which eventually sold for $350 million. He was there, he saw the wave, but he didn’t ride it. And while that might sound like a regret, the real lesson is this: there’s always another wave of opportunity. You may read his full post here I Missed Out on Selling Business.com for $350 Million.
Today, that wave is AI.
The Internet .com Boom vs. the AI Revolution
The domain name boom was the internet’s first gold rush so to speak. Those who acted early reaped massive rewards. But Kyle in his post, points out that AI is moving 5–10 times faster than the early internet.
That means the window of opportunity is shorter, but the potential is even greater. AI is changing not just how we work, but who gets to create. With the right tools, anyone can build a brand, reach an audience, and earn an income online.
The question is: will you watch this wave pass by, or will you ride it?
Affiliate Marketing + AI = A Powerful Combination
Affiliate marketing has always been one of the simplest ways to start an online business:
- Sign up for an affiliate program and get your unique tracking link.
- Share your link on your blog, social media, YouTube, or email.
- Someone clicks & buys, and you earn a commission.
- You get paid, sometimes a few percent, sometimes 50% or more.
Now add AI into the mix. AI can help you:
- Brainstorm blog post ideas.
- Outline content faster.
- Polish your writing.
- Create visuals and infographics.
But here’s the key: AI is an assistant, not a replacement.
“AI Slop = Bad”
Kyle recently commented on a Wealthy Affiliate discussion created by Jay of magistudios (WA’s official live video training coach) with a blunt reminder: “AI slop = bad.” The original post can be read here Stop AIing for Pennies in WA
He explained that copying and pasting raw AI output is obvious, uninspiring, and won’t be rewarded. Platforms (including WA) are cracking down on it, and audiences can spot it from a mile away.
Instead, AI should be used to create the foundation of your content, developing your ideas. The responsibility is still yours as the creator to put your name, your voice, and your perspective behind every piece you publish.
If you don’t enjoy reading your own content, why would anyone else?
The Blueprint to Passive Approach
At Blueprint to Passive, I believe in blending modern tools with timeless principles.
- Use AI to speed up the process.
- Use affiliate marketing to build income streams.
- Use my own voice, tone and experience to build trust.
I believe this is the formula for creating content that not only ranks but resonates.
Final Thoughts
Kyle may have missed out on selling Business.com for $350 million, but he and the people behind the scenes at Wealthy Affiliate are helping members catch the AI wave by including AI to help build an online affiliate marketing business that can become a passive income source.you.
The opportunity is here, right now. The tools are available. The only question is whether you’ll take action.
Join Wealthy Affiliate Today
If you’re ready to start building your own online business leading to a passive income, then join me on this journey combining affiliate marketing with the power of AI. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be riding the wave instead of watching it pass by.