The author shares their experience of using ChatGPT Pro as a substitute for a first hire in running a one-person company. They emphasize the AI's ability to provide consistent, patient support, answering questions regardless of complexity. The Pro subscription, costing $200 a month, is compared to other subscription services, highlighting its significant return on investment. The author notes that, in a single month, the time saved on coding could equate to thousands of dollars in traditional developer costs, making the subscription highly economical. Before adopting ChatGPT Pro, the author faced high expenses due to a patchwork of SaaS products. Now, their operational costs have dropped from about one-third to between three and five percent of revenue, resulting in an impressive profit margin of 95-97%. They reflect on past decisions about their music distribution strategy, suggesting that earlier insights from the AI could have saved time and resources. The author stresses that while ChatGPT assists with research and planning, the creative work of composing music remains their own. With a year of experience using the AI, the author feels prepared for future hiring, understanding the skills needed for their eventual first hire. They argue that successful AI integration relies on how users approach the technology, treating it as a collaborator. The author acknowledges the privilege of accessing advanced tools early and advocates for broader access to AI in education, believing that cultivating effective collaboration with these models is key to future learning.