If you are a freelance developer charging $50-100/hr, AI consulting projects routinely pay $10K-$50K each.
Step 1: Reposition (Week 1)
Old: "Full-Stack Developer | React | Node.js"
New: "AI Automation Consultant | Helping businesses save 20+ hrs/week"
Step 2: Build Social Proof (Week 2)
- Case study: automate something in your own business
- Content: 5 LinkedIn posts about AI with specific data
- Free offer: 30-minute AI operations audit
Step 3: Get First Client (Week 3)
Free audit converts at 35-45%. With 500 LinkedIn connections posting 3x/week: ~1 client/week.
Step 4: Deliver and Scale
- Discovery audit ($3-5K)
- Implementation ($10-25K)
- Retainer ($3-8K/month)
One client through all stages = $50K-$100K+ over 12 months.
Revenue Math
| Scenario | Monthly Revenue |
|---|---|
| 1 project + 0 retainers | $10-25K |
| 2 projects + 2 retainers | $26-66K |
| 2 projects + 5 retainers | $35-90K |
Pricing Bible: wedgemethod.gumroad.com/l/ai-consulting-pricing-bible
Agency Launch Kit: wedgemethod.gumroad.com/l/ai-agency-launch-kit
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