The Vibe Consultant’s New Superpower: Why One Person Can Now Outperform a Team of 60

How Claude, CoWork, and Manus Agents are changing the game for AI consultants (and why AGI is closer than you think)

February 21, 2026
Read Time: 7 minutes

Let’s be honest: the game has changed. If you’re still thinking about AI consulting as “just” audits, or even as building automations for clients, you’re missing the real revolution that’s happening right now.

I’ve been deep in the weeds with Claude, CoWork, and Manus agents over the last few weeks, and I can say this with total conviction: we are on the edge of a world where one consultant can punch at the weight of 60. Not six, sixty.

From Consultant to Leverage Machine

Here’s what most people don’t realize: the tools we have now aren’t just about saving a few hours or automating a couple of workflows. They’re about fundamentally changing what’s possible for a solo operator.

With Claude Code, you can now develop SaaS applications for yourself, tools that used to take a team of engineers and months of work. You can build solutions that not only make your own business run smoother, but that you can turn around and offer to other consultants, or even to your clients as a product.

If you want to see this in action, check out Alex Becker’s recent video on his business channel. He breaks down exactly how he’s using Claude Code to build and launch new SaaS tools at a speed that would have been unthinkable even a year ago.

CoWork and Manus agents are taking this even further. You’re not just automating tasks. You’re orchestrating entire projects, managing client communication, and even running parts of your business on autopilot.

The Marketing Against the Grain podcast did a great episode on how they’re using Manus agents to automate marketing campaigns, content, and even parts of their sales process. It’s not theory, it’s happening right now.

And if you want a broader perspective, Greg Isenberg’s channel has some fantastic breakdowns of how Claude Code and CoWork are being used to build real businesses, not just side projects.

What Does This Mean for Vibe Consultants?

It means leverage like we’ve never seen before.

• You can build, test, and deploy custom solutions for your clients in days, not months.

• You can create internal tools that make your own consulting business 10x more efficient.

• You can productize your best workflows and sell them as SaaS, with almost no extra overhead.

• You can serve more clients, deliver more value, and do it all without hiring a massive team.

We’re not just talking about “working smarter.” We’re talking about a step change in what’s possible. The solo consultant is now a force multiplier.

AGI Is Closer Than You Think

I know it sounds like hype, but the pace of change is insane. The stuff I’m seeing with Claude and Manus agents is getting very close to what most people would call AGI. We’re not there yet, but we’re a hell of a lot closer than anyone expected.

What does that mean for you?
It means the window is wide open for consultants who are willing to learn, experiment, and build. The people who get in now, who start building their own tools and leveraging these agents, are going to be the ones who dominate the next decade.

How I’m Using This Right Now

I’m not just talking theory. We’re building solutions for all the consultants in our community, tools that automate outreach, streamline audits, and even help with implementation. I’m using Claude Code to develop SaaS apps that solve my own problems, and then turning around and sharing them with others.

The best part? You don’t need to be a technical genius. The tools are getting easier and easier to use. If you can describe the problem, you can build the solution.

What Should You Do Next?

• Start experimenting with Claude Code, CoWork, and Manus agents.

• Watch the videos from Alex Becker, Marketing Against the Grain, and Greg Isenberg to see what’s possible.

• Look for the bottlenecks in your own business and build tools to solve them.

• Think about how you can productize your best workflows and offer them to others.

• Don’t wait for “AGI” to arrive. The leverage is here now.

The consultants who win in 2026 and beyond are the ones who embrace this new wave of leverage. One person, with the right tools, can now do the work of an entire team.

If you want to talk through how to use these tools in your business, or see what we’re building for the community, book a call with me. The future is here. Don’t get left behind.

See you next week,

– Andrew

P.S. If you’d like to start your own AI ‘Vibe’ consulting firm, click here, and if you are a business looking for AI strategy and implementation then click here