Answers
Straight answers.
The questions that come up before every discovery call, answered here so you don’t have to spend the call asking them.
What does an AI automation consultant do?
I design and build the systems that run your business's repetitive work — lead follow-up, booking, onboarding, renewals, and re-engagement — using AI where it adds judgment and automation where it adds speed. You get done-for-you workflows on tools you own, not another dashboard to babysit.
How much does business automation cost?
It depends on scope, which is exactly what the free discovery call is for. Most clients start with a fixed-scope Systems Audit so there's a clear price and plan before any build begins — and you keep the plan either way. From there, projects and retainers are quoted against the specific systems we agree to ship.
Which tools do you build on — GoHighLevel, Make, or Zapier?
Primarily GoHighLevel + Stripe, because they let me build capture-to-retention systems you actually own rather than a fragile chain of third-party connectors. When a custom app makes more sense, I build on Next.js and the OpenAI stack. The right tool is whichever keeps the system reliable and ownable.
What tasks can AI actually automate in a small business?
The busywork that eats your day: replying to and qualifying new leads in seconds, booking and reminding, onboarding new clients, recovering failed payments, and re-engaging people who've gone quiet. AI handles the judgment calls — intent, routing, personalization — so the automation feels human, not robotic.
How long does a build take?
A Systems Audit is fast — usually a couple of weeks. A Client Journey System or Retention Engine typically ships in a few weeks depending on complexity. You'll have a clear timeline in the blueprint before anything goes live, so there are no open-ended engagements.
What happens if it's not a fit?
Then you owe nothing. The discovery call is free and scoped to figure out whether I can actually help. If I can't, I'll tell you — and often point you toward the simpler fix. No pitch, no obligation.
Still have a question?
Ask it on the call. Thirty minutes, no pitch — and if I can’t help, I’ll tell you that instead.