The 6 Most Profitable AI Businesses to Start in 2026

What’s the smartest AI business to start before 2026?Inside Martell Ventures, I’ve built and scaled multiple AI companies, and today I’ll break down the 6 I’d start from zero.You’ll see why the data says these markets are exploding, how much they cost to start, and how much they can make.No get-rich-quick BS.Just real AI opportunities that are growing fast.✅ Get your FREE Executive Assistant Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4oCwS0c👥 Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me: https://go.danmartell.com/4rTLVFqTools Mentioned:https://youratlas.com/getstartedhttps://www.fyxer.comhttps://www.opus.prohttps://www.descript.com▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

Lowering prices won’t save your customers.Price isn’t why they cancel.I’m Dan Martell, CEO of a $100M portfolio, and retention is our secret weapon.Here’s the simple 7-step process we use to keep customers paying and increase profit fast.✅ Get your FREE Cancellation Capture System here: https://go.danmartell.com/4iD1ywS ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

Most people end the year exactly where they started… but you don’t have to.I’ll show you the process that helped me break out of the cycle and transform my life in 30 days.If you’re ready to step into a new version of yourself before 2026, this is the roadmap.✅ Want help to grow your business? Apply to work with me here: https://go.danmartell.com/43Ryyv9▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

AI has completely changed how businesses scale.In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 4 automations I use to grow companies without hiring more employees.These are proven, real-world systems, no fluff, no theory.✅ Get your FREE Sell by Chat Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/48pqVxy👥 Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me: https://go.danmartell.com/4oqbRFTTools:Revio: https://bit.ly/3MsuVprYour Atlas: https://bit.ly/4rm9V3XHello, Frank: https://bit.ly/48CZDF4Precision: https://bit.ly/3KtPEssDataBox: https://bit.ly/4rhYgmy

AI is about to change business forever, and almost nobody is ready.I spend my days building and launching AI companies, and the trends I’m seeing will create massive opportunities for anyone who understands them.In this episode, I’ll share the 5 biggest shifts coming and the strategic + tactical moves you can make right now to stay ahead.✅ Get Your FREE AI Company Operating System here: https://go.danmartell.com/4ihuhHw ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

I became a multi-millionaire at 28, but if I had to make my first $10M in the next 12 months, here’s exactly how I’d do it.This isn’t for everyone.If it sounds “too hard,” building real wealth might not be for you.But if you’re willing to do the work, this is the blueprint.✅ Get your FREE Sell by Chat Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4oSDyrq

Most entrepreneurs stay stuck working 100-hour weeks because they never learn how top-level founders actually run their businesses.After meeting multiple billionaires, I learned one thing: the higher you go, the less you work, and the more you make.In this episode, I’ll show you what each level of entrepreneurship looks like and how to adapt so you can finally build the freedom you started your business for.✅ Get your FREE Executive Assistant Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/3JEHGfC▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

You can achieve any goal when you build the right systems, and AI makes it easier than ever.In this episode, I’ll show you how to use AI to create systems that help you grow your business, health, and relationships without burning out.Stop relying on willpower, start building systems that win for you.✅ Get your FREE Pre-Loaded Year Template here: https://go.danmartell.com/4i0JyMF👥 Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me: https://go.danmartell.com/447bEjl

If your business runs you instead of the other way around, this is for you.I’ll walk you through the 6 phases I’ve used to scale dozens of companies, from buying back your time to building a predictable growth engine and installing leadership systems.This is how to go from chaos to empire.✅ Get your FREE Scale Your Business Workbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4oEePHN

If you want to make your first million with AI, this is the playbook.I’ve built and invested in dozens of AI companies, and I’ll walk you through the 3-step process we use to generate millions, without writing a single line of code.✅ Get your FREE Offer Template in my SBC Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/3Xdb8MW👥 Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me: https://go.danmartell.com/3JPOqr9Tools:Hello, Frank: https://bit.ly/4ot62bxAtlas: https://bit.ly/4qOyfuYPrecision: https://bit.ly/4qOEwXA▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78