The Skills AI Is Killing (And What to Learn Instead)

Send us Fan MailWilliam Rivera scaled Ecom Degree to over $30 million using webinar funnels, personal branding, and paid ads — and now he's revealing which skills AI is making obsolete and what online business owners should learn instead. In this episode, we break down how AI tools like Manus, Claude, and Meta's ad platform are replacing copywriters, media buyers, and graphic designers, and why creativity, focus, and idea execution are the skills that will survive. Whether you're choosing between e-commerce, info products, or affiliate marketing, Will shares exactly how he evaluates online business models and why he pivoted from info to Medicare for recurring revenue and a real exit.You'll also learn why Will says we're in a "trust recession," how to pick one mentor and stop consuming conflicting advice, and why boring businesses paired with AI systems are the biggest opportunity right now for digital marketers. If you're an entrepreneur trying to figure out what to build next, this conversation will give you serious clarity.Drop a comment with the AI tool you're using most right now, and subscribe for more episodes on building real businesses.#aibusiness  #onlinebusinesstips  #entrepreneurmindset TIMESTAMPS00:00 – How William Rivera Built a $30M Info Business03:11 – How AI Is Changing E-Commerce and Online Business05:52 – Best AI Tools for Ad Creatives and Scripts07:44 – Info Products vs E-Commerce vs Affiliate Marketing10:23 – Why People Think Making Money Online Is a Scam12:04 – Trust Recession in the Online Course Market13:48 – How Medicare Brokers Make Recurring Revenue16:55 – How to Pick One Business Model and Stay Focused24:55 – Why Boring Businesses Are the Biggest AI Opportunity27:25 – What Jobs AI Is Actually Replacing Right Now30:48 – Why Middle-Skill Workers Are Most at Risk from AI36:31 – Skills AI Is Killing: Copywriting and Media Buying39:14 – Why Creativity and Ideas Still Beat AI41:42 – What to Learn at 18 Instead of Going to College43:41 – Warren Buffett's One-Word Success Secret: FocusConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala