I Automated My Content Side Hustle with Notion, ChatGPT, and Zapier — Here's the Exact Workflow

I built and tested a fully automated content system using ChatGPT, Notion, and Zapier to run my side hustle on autopilot. This article breaks down the exact setup, real results (like time saved and affiliate revenue), and what needs fixing. It’s a real-world automation experiment — receipts included.

Intro: The Dream of Passive Productivity

Everybody's going on about AI and automation. Does it really work, though, if you are an individual creator who wants to create a side income?

I experimented: I set up an automated system to write, schedule, and post my content solely with ChatGPT, Notion, and Zapier. My aim was straightforward — to find out whether or not I could save time, generate passive income, and cut down on content creation burnout.

No smoke-and-mirrors. No "just believe me" assertions.

This is day-by-day how I did it, what I cabled up, and what ...