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The AI Agency Business Model: How Solo Consultants Are Building $50K/Month Practices

The AI agency model is the fastest path to $50K/month for technical professionals.

The Model

Revenue Stream Price Expected/Month
Discovery audits $3-5K each $6-15K
Implementations $10-25K each $10-50K
Monthly retainers $3-8K/mo $9-40K
Digital products $67-297 each $500-5K

Why It Works

  1. Low overhead: No office, no employees, $47/month in tools
  2. High margins: 85-95% (your time is the only cost)
  3. Recurring revenue: Retainers build predictable income
  4. Scalable: Digital products create passive income
  5. Demand exceeds supply: 90% of businesses not yet automated

The 90-Day Launch Plan

Month 1: Reposition, create service menu, post content daily
Month 2: Offer free audits, close first 2-3 clients
Month 3: Deliver, collect case studies, systematize

Complete launch blueprint: wedgemethod.gumroad.com/l/ai-agency-launch-kit

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