AI Consulting · Local Business · Clearwater, BC
Your competitors are figuring out AI. Let's make sure you're ahead of them.
Practical, plain-language AI consulting for small and medium businesses. No jargon. No fluff. Just what actually works for a business like yours.
$200/hr · Based in Clearwater, BC · Available in-person across the Thompson-Okanagan or remote
The situation
Interior BC is behind. That's a window — but it won't stay open long.
In Vancouver, AI is already built into how businesses operate. In Clearwater and most of interior BC, the majority of business owners haven't touched it yet. That gap is closing — and fast.
I run AI meetups in Clearwater. I build these systems for real businesses. I've seen firsthand how much of a lift even simple automations give to owner-operated companies. A missed-call text-back system alone recovers jobs that were walking out the door.
The question isn't whether AI will affect your business. It's whether you're the one using it or the one getting outcompeted by someone who is.
What we actually fix
The problems that cost you money every single week.
You're losing leads while you're working
If your phone goes to voicemail and you don't call back within 5 minutes, 80% of those leads call someone else. AI can close that gap automatically.
Your follow-up is inconsistent
Most small businesses lose jobs not because they quoted too high, but because they didn't follow up fast enough. AI can send the right message at the right time without you lifting a finger.
Your competitors are getting ahead
This isn't happening in 5 years. The businesses in your area that adopt AI systems in the next 12 months will have a structural advantage that's hard to close. The gap is opening now.
You don't know where to start
There are thousands of AI tools. Most of them are not useful for a trades company in Clearwater. Knowing which ones matter for your specific situation is exactly what this consulting is for.
How to work together
Three simple entry points.
All engagements billed at $200/hr. Packages below are flat-rate for convenience.
AI Readiness Assessment
A focused deep-dive into your business. Where AI can save you time today, what your competitors will be doing in 18 months, and an honest answer on what's actually worth doing first.
Deliverable
Written report + 90-day action roadmap
Half-Day Workshop
Hands-on session for you and your team. Live demonstrations of the tools your industry is already using, plus a clear map of your top 3 opportunities — with implementation steps.
Deliverable
Workshop summary + team implementation guide
Monthly Advisory
A standing monthly call plus async support between sessions. Ideal for owners who are actively implementing AI and want a plain-language resource to lean on as they go.
Deliverable
Monthly strategy call + email/Slack access
Who this is for
Owner-operated businesses that run on reputation and hustle.
You don't have a tech team. You don't have time to become an AI expert. You need someone to cut through the noise and tell you exactly what's worth doing for a business like yours, in a market like this.
Working in local or provincial government?
Municipal, regional, and Indigenous governments have specific needs around AI policy, staff training, and procurement. There's a dedicated page for that.
Ready to start?
Start with 30 minutes. No commitment.
A free call is the fastest way to find out if this is useful for your specific situation. If it's not a fit, I'll tell you.
Based in Clearwater, BC. Available in person in the Thompson–Nicola region and remotely across Canada.