Fixed-Scope AI Consulting Engagements

Done-With-You.
Then Done For Good.

I come into your business, map the highest-leverage AI opportunities, build the systems, train your people, and hand you the keys — with an Extended Runway so nothing dies on the vine after handoff. Two engagement sizes. Fixed prices. No surprises.

The problem with most AI consulting

Decks don't
run your business.

Most AI consulting shops show up, run a "discovery," and ship you a beautiful slide deck full of opportunities. Then they leave. You're holding a roadmap but no one to drive it — and six months later nothing has changed.

  • Strategy memos that never become working software.
  • Vendors who disappear right after the invoice clears.
  • Teams who were never trained, so nothing sticks past week two.
  • Zero accountability after handoff — it's your problem now.
DECK
Shelf. No results.
WORKING
SYSTEMS
Running on day 30.
How It Works

Audit. Build. Train.
Hand Off + Runway.

Every engagement runs the same four phases — scope determines whether it's 3 days or 5. Real systems running at the end, not a plan to make a plan.

1

Audit

We map your operations, bottlenecks, and data flows in week one. I'm looking for the 3–5 places where AI can buy you the most time or money — not the flashiest features, the most impactful ones. You walk out of week one with a clear build list even if we stop there.

2

Build

Weeks two and three are heads-down execution. I build the automations, AI workflows, and integrations we scoped — wired directly into the tools your team already uses. No new platforms to learn unless a new platform is exactly what you need. You see working software, not mockups.

3

Train

Week four is about your people. I run focused sessions — not generic AI training, but training on the exact systems we built for your business. Your team leaves knowing what to run, how to maintain it, and when to call an audible. Ownership transfers on day 30.

4

Handoff + Extended Runway

You get documented systems, a training library, and built-in follow-through support after handoff: 30 days for The Spark (2 check-in calls), 60 days for The Foundation (3 check-in calls) — plus async support throughout. Questions get answered. Things that need tuning get tuned. Nothing is left to rot. Most consultants call day one "done" — this is what makes these engagements different. Extended Runway retainer ($3,500/mo) available if you want ongoing support beyond the included window.

What's included

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Every engagement — Spark or Foundation — is complete: audit, build, training, and follow-through. No line-item surprises.

01

Full Operations Audit

A structured, week-one deep-dive into how your business actually runs — tools, team workflows, data, bottlenecks, and opportunity gaps. You get a written AI opportunities brief, prioritized and scoped.

02

Custom AI System Builds

Working automations, AI workflows, and integrations — built specifically for your team and your stack. Not plug-and-play templates. Purpose-built for the opportunities we found in your audit.

03

Team Training Sessions

Live, hands-on training with your actual team on the exact systems we built — not a generic "AI basics" workshop. Everyone walks out knowing how to run what we shipped.

04

System Documentation

Every system we build gets documented — how it works, how to maintain it, what to do when something breaks. Your team isn't dependent on me to keep things running.

05

Built-In Follow-Through Support

Async support built into every engagement: 30 days for The Spark, 60 days for The Foundation. Questions answered. Tuning done. If something breaks or a new opportunity surfaces, you're not on your own. This is the follow-through that makes the engagement actually stick. Extended Runway retainer ($3,500/mo) picks up where the included window leaves off.

06

Source Files + Full Ownership

You own everything we build — code, prompts, automations, documentation. There's no lock-in, no monthly fee to keep your own systems running. You leave with keys, not a rental agreement.

The follow-through guarantee

The part most
consultants skip.

Handoff day is where most engagements go to die. The consultant is done. The team is overwhelmed. The new systems get quietly abandoned within a month. This is the exact problem the built-in follow-through runway — and the optional Extended Runway retainer — fixes.

  • 30 days (Spark) or 60 days (Foundation) of async support bundled into the base price — no upsell.
  • Real questions get real answers, fast. Not a support ticket queue.
  • Systems that need tuning get tuned — not just documented and abandoned.
  • New edge cases that surface after handoff are handled, not ignored.
  • If it's not working within the runway window, something went wrong and we fix it.
Timeline
W1
Audit & plan
W3
Build complete
D30
Handoff day
30d / 60d
Follow-through runway (Spark: 30 days · Foundation: 60 days)
Delivery options

Remote or In the room.

The Spark and The Foundation run fully remote or as compressed in-person intensives — same outcome, different pace.

Fully Remote

Async-first with weekly live calls. The standard format for The Spark and The Foundation — no travel, no disruption to your existing operations. Works for any team, anywhere.

  • Async communication with same-day responses.
  • Weekly progress calls + demos.
  • Live team training sessions via video.
  • No travel surcharge — included in base price.

In-Person Intensive

I fly out to you and we run The Spark or Foundation as a compressed on-site sprint — move faster, align faster, train the room in real time. Travel billed at cost. Best for leadership teams that want to see the build happen live.

  • Compressed timeline — more done in fewer days.
  • In-room team alignment eliminates async lag.
  • Real-time training as systems are built.
  • Travel + logistics handled — see intensives page for details.
Learn about intensives
Pricing

Straight numbers.
No surprises.

Two fixed-scope engagements. Everything included — audit, build, training, documentation, and the follow-through runway. Every engagement begins with a $1,200 Discovery Sprint to scope the work before we start.

3-Day Engagement

The Spark

$12,000 + travel at cost
  • Full operations audit
  • 2–3 custom AI system builds
  • Team training sessions
  • Full documentation + source files
  • 30-day async follow-through (2 check-in calls)
  • Travel billed at cost — no markup
Book a Discovery Call
5-Day Engagement · Most Popular

The Foundation

$22,000 + travel at cost
  • Everything in The Spark
  • Expanded build scope — 4–6 systems
  • 60-day async follow-through (3 check-in calls)
  • Recorded training library for your team
  • Executive summary + ROI brief
  • Option to convert to ongoing contracting
Book a Discovery Call
Add-on · Retainer

Extended Runway

$3,500 /month
  • Ongoing async support after handoff
  • Tuning, edge cases, and new opportunities
  • Monthly live check-in call
  • System maintenance + documentation updates
  • Priority response time
  • Cancel any time
Ask about the retainer
How we start: Discovery Sprint — $1,200

Every engagement begins with a paid $1,200 Discovery Sprint — a structured half-day that maps your operations, identifies the highest-leverage opportunities, and produces a clear build plan with a fixed-price quote. If we proceed, the $1,200 applies toward your engagement. If not, you keep the map.

After The Spark or Foundation, engagements can also convert to ongoing remote contracting — a natural extension, not a restart.

Who it's for

Built for businesses
ready to move.

These engagements aren't for people who want to explore the idea of AI. They're for operators who've decided it's time and want to do it right — with someone who executes, not just advises.

  • Small-to-mid-size businesses with real operations to optimize.
  • Founders who want AI running in their business, not just talked about.
  • Teams who've tried to DIY AI and hit a wall — need someone to ship it.
  • Leaders who want their team trained and capable, not dependent on a vendor.
  • Operators who want to own what gets built — no SaaS lock-in.
Not a fit
  • Still deciding if AI matters
  • Looking for a strategy deck
  • No team to hand off to
Great fit
  • Ready to ship, not explore
  • Has a team + operations
  • Wants ownership, not SaaS
Common questions

Before you reach out —
quick answers.

What's the difference between The Spark and The Foundation?

Scope. The Spark is a 3-day engagement — right for businesses with a clear, focused opportunity and a lean team. The Foundation is 5 days and covers broader operations, more build tracks, and more complex team training. We nail down which one fits during the Discovery Sprint.

What is the Discovery Sprint and why is it required?

It's a paid $1,200 half-day that maps your operations and produces a concrete build plan before any engagement starts. It protects both sides — you don't commit to a $12,000 or $22,000 engagement before you know exactly what you're getting, and I don't start building until I've seen how your business actually runs. If we proceed, the $1,200 applies toward your engagement fee.

What AI tools do you build with?

It depends on what fits your stack and your team's capabilities. I'm not locked to any single platform — I pick the tools that solve the problem with the least long-term maintenance burden. We talk through this in the audit, so nothing gets built that your team can't run.

My team isn't technical. Is that a problem?

No. I build for the humans who will operate it, not for engineers. Training sessions are hands-on and practical — your team doesn't need to understand how something is built to run it well. Most of the systems I build are zero-code from the user's side.

Can this turn into an ongoing arrangement?

Yes — and it's the most natural path. After handoff you can add the Extended Runway retainer ($3,500/mo) for ongoing async support, or transition to remote contracting if you want me operating what we built full-time. We know each other's working style, the systems are already built — it's an extension rather than a restart.

What if I want this done in person instead of remotely?

I fly out. The in-person intensive option runs The Spark or Foundation scope as a compressed on-site sprint. Travel is billed at cost. It's faster, more collaborative, and some teams just get more out of working in the room. See the intensives page for how that works.

Ready to get started?

Tell me what your business
actually needs.

Start with a Discovery Call — I'll ask about your operations, your team, and what's costing you the most. You'll walk away with a clear picture of whether The Spark or The Foundation is the right fit, even if we don't work together.