Time/week spent: 5h - 20h

Initially, time was spent learning and setting up systems, which included researching AI models, understanding training data, and setting up necessary tools. As the side hustle progressed, time was divided between client work (training models, fine-tuning, and testing), administrative tasks (scheduling, invoicing), and marketing (networking, social media presence). The time commitment was higher at the start and became more consistent as processes were streamlined. Online, people often mention that the time investment can vary widely depending on the complexity of projects and client demands, with some spending more time upfront and less as they gain efficiency.