This Entrepreneur Tweets His Struggles & Makes $1,000+ Before Lunch


Inside the mind of an entrepreneur who turned radical transparency into a money machine (and why everyone’s watching what he does next).

3 years ago, I left my government job to become a full-time writer.

When you come from a middle-class family and leave a conventional job to pursue a creative career, you don’t have the luxury of just seeing where it goes.

You’re always looking for new ways to earn. Relying on a single income stream as a creator is risky and unrealistic.

With AI making it easier than ever to build systems and automate work, this is the best time to explore more side hustles. Lately, I’ve been exploring ways to integrate AI into my workflow to earn more without adding extra to my plate.

A few days ago, I was scrolling through Twitter when I saw this guy who’s building 52 startups in 52 weeks. My first reaction? “It’s impossible.”

But when I checked his profile, I was stunned to find he has MULTIPLE apps that make $3000+ a week.

I knew I needed to do a deep dive.

This article is my take on Ernesto Lopez, the startup whiz who has given me new entrepreneurship goals.


$700 on “Bad” Days

Building an app is one thing, anyone can do it today with the help of AI. The real challenge lies in turning those apps into a consistent income source. Ernesto has cracked the code.

One of his apps pulled in $9,300 within just 14 days of launching. Even on slow days, it still brings in $700.

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This caught my attention. I’ve done a deep dive into his process from launching the app to making it reach the right audience successfully.

Here’s a step-by-step guide he swears by:

  • Don’t obsess over finding brand-new ideas. Look for what’s already working in the market, identify the gaps, and make it better, simpler, or more user-friendly.
  • Pick a proven niche, something people are already paying for, so you’re not doing guesswork.
  • Don’t stop once you’re done building the final product. Marketing is the real bit that actually gets you paid.
  • Reach out to at least 250 influencers every day. Offer them $1–$3 per 1,000 views with no upfront cost. Solid negotiation skills can help you better here.
  • Double down on influencers who bring results. One viral video can take you from zero to $10K MRR.
  • Keep an eye on user feedback to improve the product.
  • Hire a VA to handle outreach once everything is set up.

Ernesto has other side hustles that make him $3000/Week.

He has shared the cold calling script he uses to make this insane amount of money on his YouTube channel. It shows the guy knows what he’s doing.