A lot of businesses don’t need another AI tool. They need someone who can look at how they operate, find what’s slowing them down, and recommend the right solution. That’s what AI consulting really is. A good AI consultant doesn’t start with software. They start with questions. Where are employees wasting time? Which repetitive tasks could be automated? What customer interactions happen over and over? What processes create bottlenecks? Once you understand the business, the right AI solutions become obvious. Sometimes it’s an AI voice agent. Sometimes it’s an internal chatbot. Sometimes it’s workflow automation. Sometimes it’s as simple as connecting the tools they already use. The businesses getting the best results aren’t chasing every new AI trend. They’re fixing real business problems. If you’re building an AI automation agency, spend less time selling tools and more time understanding your clients’ operations. The tools will change. Good consulting won’t.

I tried to sell AI audits to everyone before and it didn’t work. Here’s what I learned: The best AI audit prospects already have three things: 1. They have repetitive work. 2. They have enough revenue to pay for a solution. 3. They lose money when things slip through the cracks. Selling to the right market is the most important part of the whole thing. You can be the BEST at what you do but if you sell to the wrong people, you’re basically wasting your TIME. It HURTS! I’ve been there…🥲 Here are a few markets I’d target first: • Real estate teams Every lead matters. Follow ups, appointment scheduling, CRM updates, and admin work can all be improved. • Accounting firms Document collection, reminders, client communication, and internal processes are perfect candidates for automation. • Law firms Client intake, document handling, appointment scheduling, and case updates are often repetitive and time consuming. • Home service businesses Roofers, HVAC, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers deal with estimates, missed calls, scheduling, and follow ups every day. • Financial advisors Meeting preparation, client onboarding, document requests, and follow up systems are all valuable areas to improve. One thing all of these businesses have in common: They’re already paying someone to do repetitive work. If you can show them a smarter way to run those processes, an AI audit becomes an easy conversation instead of a hard sale. Don’t sell AI. Sell their problems! What niche has been the easiest for you to book AI audits with?

Getting clients can seem daunting for most beginners, both builders and consultants. I struggled a lot here. Here are my two strategies that consistently work: 1. Build a “Proof Loop” instead of a content calendar. Most people post generic AI tips. Instead, every piece of content should point back to one real result. Start with free clients(testimonials/case studies), then market their outcomes to paying clients. Rule of thumb: build TRUST, it sells more than anything! Example: • The problem the client had. • The automation you built. • How long it took. • The measurable outcome. • What changed for the business. One client success can become: • A LinkedIn post. • An Instagram carousel. • A short video. • A case study. • Cold outreach material. • A sales call example. You don’t need more content. You need more proof. 2. Sell a “workflow teardown” before you sell automation. Rule of thumb: DIAGNOSE before you PRESCRIBE. Specificity sells more! Most agencies jump straight into pitching systems. Instead, offer a teardown of one broken workflow and show exactly where time, leads, or revenue are being lost. Example: • A lead response process that takes too long. • A follow-up sequence that stops after one email. • A manual admin task that eats hours every week.
• A support process that could be handled faster. • A booking flow that loses people before they convert. Then show: • What’s broken. • What it’s costing them. • What should be automated first. • What the result would look like. This works because it feels specific, practical, and low-risk to potential buyers. What marketing strategy has brought you the best clients so far?

I started my Ai agency/ business around 3 4 months ago. Started off going into a builder loophole.... Successfully wasted 6 months 💀 So I did the inevitable pick the phone up and call people ... ( hated it , still hate it).. Landed a tech partnership with an existing company running for 3 4 years. Met with 50+ businesses face to face. Honestly I came really close to signing big deals but ig that comes down to more and more repetitions of sales. As of now I have 1 interested client for a custom ai powered crm ( hoping it goes well and I sign them) If any of you have seen success in the sales part hit me up would love to connect and try new strategies.

I’ve got a knack for sales, communication, and marketing. I’m also pretty good at building but still in the early ages. The consultant path is great for me, however I need someone who is willing to GRIND with me to build an agency. I need someone who is willing to commit to this for life! If that sounds like you, let’s connect. 👌