The $2K/Month AI Coaching Model

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Why done-with-you is the most underrated pricing model in AI consulting right now

June 7, 2026
Read Time: 7 minutes

Most businesses want AI help. But not all of them are ready to commit to a $50,000 project.

They know they need to adopt AI. They know their competitors are moving faster. They know their manual processes are costing them time and money. But when you put a big implementation proposal in front of them, they hesitate.

Not because they don't see the value. Because they're not ready to take that leap yet.

And that's exactly where this model comes in.

The Gap Most Consultants Miss

Most AI consultants offer two things: audits and implementations. The audit is the entry point, and the implementation is the big ticket. But there's a huge gap between those two things, and a lot of businesses fall right into it.

They've had the audit. They've seen the opportunities. They know what needs to be done. But they're not ready to hand over $50K and trust someone to build it all for them.

What they want is to step into it. To learn as they go. To have someone in their corner, helping them solve problems week by week, without the pressure of a massive upfront commitment.

That's the done-with-you model. And for small local businesses, it's one of the most powerful and profitable offers you can make.

What the Done-With-You Model Actually Looks Like

The concept is simple. Instead of doing the work for the client, you do it with them. You meet regularly, work through specific problems together, and use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT live on the call to build solutions in real time.

Here's how it works in practice:

Step 1: The Mini Audit (Intake Call)
Before anything else, you run a mini audit. You send them a short survey to understand their business, their pain points, what they're struggling with, and what they want to automate. Then you get on a call, usually just with the business owner or maybe one other person, and you dig deeper.

This is where you identify the top three to five problems worth solving. You're not mapping the entire organization like a full audit. You're finding the quick wins and the most painful bottlenecks.

Step 2: The Ongoing Coaching Calls
From there, you meet regularly. Once a week, once a fortnight, or once a month for a longer session, depending on the price point and the client's needs. Each call has a clear agenda set in advance: "This week we're solving X."

You show up, open Claude or ChatGPT, and work through the problem together. You're not just advising. You're building, testing, and implementing live on the call. The client learns as you go, and they leave each session with something tangible.

Step 3: The Ongoing Document
Everything gets tracked in a shared document. Where you started, what's been done, what's next. It's a living record of the engagement that keeps both sides accountable and makes the progress visible.

This is important. When clients can see a growing list of problems solved and solutions implemented, they feel the value of what they're paying for every single month.

Why This Works So Well for Small Businesses

This model is specifically designed for small local businesses, typically one to ten people. And there are a few reasons why it works so well at this size.

First, there's usually only one decision-maker. The business owner is the person you're working with, the person you're solving problems for, and the person who signs the check. There's no committee, no procurement process, no layers of approval. Just a direct relationship with the person who matters most.

Second, the problems are simpler and more immediate. A ten-person business isn't dealing with complex enterprise integrations or multi-department transformations. They're dealing with things like manual invoicing, repetitive customer emails, disorganized data, and time-consuming admin tasks. These are exactly the kinds of problems you can solve live on a call using Claude or ChatGPT.

Third, the commitment is lower on both sides. You're not managing a massive project with dozens of stakeholders. You're having a focused conversation with one person, solving one problem at a time. It's clean, simple, and deeply satisfying.

How to Price It

The beauty of this model is the flexibility. You can price it based on the size of the business, the frequency of calls, and the complexity of what you're solving.

Here's a simple framework:

$1,000/month: One call per month, typically 60-90 mins. Great for very small businesses or owners who just need a monthly check-in and some hands-on help.

$1,500 to $2,000/month: Biweekly calls, 45 to 60 minutes each. The sweet spot for most small businesses. Enough frequency to make real progress without overwhelming the client.

$3,000 to $5,000/month: Weekly calls, plus ongoing support via WhatsApp or Slack. For businesses with more complex needs or owners who want faster results.

The key is to match the price to the value you're delivering, not just the time you're spending. If you're helping a business owner save 10 hours a week and grow their revenue, $2,000 a month is an absolute bargain.

How to Sell It

The easiest way to sell this model is as a bridge between the audit and a full implementation.

After you've delivered an audit and the client is excited but hesitant about the big project, you say:

"You don't have to commit to the full implementation right now. What we can do instead is start with a monthly coaching program where we work through these problems together, one by one. We'll meet every week or two, solve specific issues live on the call, and build out the solutions as we go. It's a lower commitment, and you'll start seeing results immediately."

Most clients who were hesitant about $50K will say yes to $2,000 a month without much resistance. And here's the beautiful part: once they start seeing results, once they realize how much value you're delivering, the conversation about a bigger engagement becomes much easier.

The done-with-you model isn't just a lower-priced alternative. It's a trust-building machine that naturally leads to bigger, longer, more profitable relationships.

Why This Creates the Best Kind of Recurring Revenue

Recurring revenue from retainers and maintenance contracts is great. But this model creates something even better: recurring revenue tied to ongoing, visible value.

Every month, the client sees new problems solved, new automations built, and new time saved. The value is tangible and growing. That makes renewals almost automatic and churn almost nonexistent.

And because you're working closely with the business owner every week or two, you're building the kind of relationship that leads to referrals, case studies, and long-term partnerships.

The Bottom Line

Not every business is ready for a $50K implementation. But almost every small business can afford $1,000 to $2,000 a month for hands-on AI coaching that actually moves the needle.

This model fills the gap between the audit and the big project. It generates consistent recurring revenue. It builds deep client relationships. And it creates a natural path to larger engagements when the client is ready.

See you next week,

– Andrew

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