How I Used AI Clones to Scale My Brand While Sleeping
How I Used AI Clones to Scale My Brand While Sleeping
When I first heard the term "AI clone," I thought it was just sci-fi hype. But now? My AI clone is like having a 24/7 digital version of myself. It handles tasks I used to spend hours on daily — replying to messages, making personalized videos, writing replies, and even doing brand outreach.
Yes, seriously.
And in this blog, I’ll show you exactly how I’m using AI clones, which tools are the best right now, and how you can get started without any tech skills.
This post isn't just about shiny new tools. It's about scaling you — your voice, your content, your energy — without burning out.
What Is an AI Clone (and Why It’s a Game-Changer)?
An AI clone is a digital replica of you — trained on your voice, style, preferences, and communication behavior. It can respond to emails, make social content, or talk with your audience 24/7.
Think of it as your virtual assistant — but it sounds like you and acts like you.
Unlike standard automation that sticks to templates, AI clones learn, adjust, and operate intelligently. They adapt, personalize, and evolve with how you speak, write, and engage.
Why I Decided to Create a Digital Version of Myself
I hit a point where I simply couldn’t respond to every message or create enough content consistently across platforms. I needed scale — without burnout.
Every day I was losing time:
- Writing similar replies in DMs
- Explaining the same features to leads
- Making onboarding videos
It wasn’t sustainable.
So I turned to AI cloning. Within weeks, I was saving 2–3 hours a day, reaching 3x more people, and driving better engagement — all while focusing on bigger strategy and creative work.
Tools I Used to Clone Myself
1. Synthesia (AI Video Avatar)
This tool lets me create talking-head videos in my own likeness. I use it for:
- YouTube video intros
- Instagram Stories
- Affiliate walkthroughs
- Welcome videos for new leads
I built a mini-course using Synthesia in under 2 hours. It’s wild.
Check my review: Synthesia AI Video Generator
2. ElevenLabs (Voice Cloning)
This is where things get real. I trained my voice with ElevenLabs so my AI clone sounds shockingly like me — even with emotion.
Now I can:
- Narrate videos I never recorded
- Add voice messages to email campaigns
- Sound like I’m personally thanking each new client
3. ChatGPT + MailEmpire AI
By combining ChatGPT with MailEmpire AI, I now:
- Draft blog intros
- Handle customer service messages
- Build warm email sequences
- Personalize affiliate promos on autopilot
It’s like cloning my content brain + marketing execution together.
My usual process: I start by shaping the messaging tone in ChatGPT, refine it using my custom prompt techniques, and then hand it off to MailEmpire AI for seamless distribution and automated follow-ups.
How I Trained My AI Clone
- Voice Samples → I read 2 pages of content into ElevenLabs
- Video Style → Uploaded a 5-minute video for Synthesia to train on my face and expressions
- Trained ChatGPT on 20+ blog excerpts to perfectly mimic my brand voice.
Within a day, I had:
- A virtual assistant that replies like me
- A video avatar that talks like me
- A writing bot that thinks like me
The setup is shockingly fast.
Use Cases That Made Me $$$
Here’s where the ROI gets real:
- Lead Nurturing: My AI clone replies to questions, nurtures leads, and books discovery calls.
- Sales Pitches: Synthesia videos in my voice close deals I used to lose from slow follow-ups.
- Affiliate Campaigns: MailEmpire AI + voice clone makes product promotions feel personal, not spammy.
- Content Scaling: Instead of recording 5 videos a week, I write 1 script, and Synthesia clones 5 formats.
On top of that, my social engagement improved because I could reply faster and with more context.
FAQs I Get About AI Cloning
Q: Isn’t it weird for people to talk to a clone?
A: Only if it's robotic. Mine feels like me because it is trained on me. It's so convincing, most people can't tell—unless I point it out.
Q: Is it expensive?
A: Tools like ElevenLabs and Synthesia have affordable tiers. I started with $30/month and scaled as my ROI grew.
Q: What about privacy?
A: I keep control over all data inputs. Only I can train or approve outputs. Always use tools that offer full transparency and export access.
Tips Before You Start Cloning Yourself
- Start simple: Clone your voice or text style first.
- Don’t go full auto at first: Keep oversight on responses.
- Be ethical: Always disclose when users are interacting with your AI clone.
- Use for growth, not laziness: Your clone is there to expand reach, not avoid effort.
- Test in private before public launch: I used my clone internally for 2 weeks before using it on leads.
- Ask friends for feedback: See if they can spot the difference.
Internal Link Integration for SEO & Context
To build interconnected content that supports ranking and user trust, I link naturally to:
This helps readers discover related content and boosts topical authority for search engines.
Final Thoughts
AI cloning is not the future — it’s the now for smart creators, founders, and solo brands.
If you’ve ever wanted to:
- Show up in more places without working 24/7
- Give your audience more value
- Close more deals
- Create content consistently
…you owe it to yourself to try cloning your best asset: you.
The best part? You don't need a team or a six-figure studio.
Just your laptop, the right tools, and a little bit of curiosity.
Let’s build smarter, not harder.
Start cloning your brand today. And if you’re serious about monetizing it?
Don’t forget to use MailEmpire AI — the secret sauce to automated, personalized email flows that convert.
— Tech Sasaka