How I deliver a $999 AI assessment with Claude

Selling AI tools assessments to non-technical small business owners earning $500K to $5 million annually provides a high-margin, beginner-friendly business model. This process centers on a 60-minute discovery call to identify operational bottlenecks, which are then addressed by prescribing off-the-shelf software tools that either increase revenue, save time, or enhance service quality. By utilizing Claude to analyze transcripts and generate reports featuring an impact-versus-effort matrix, practitioners deliver high-value insights without needing technical or coding expertise. Charging $999 per assessment, this model typically requires only two hours of work. Beyond the one-off assessment, the strategy functions as a lead generator for recurring "AI concierge" retainers, where consultants help clients implement these tools and build custom AI workflows, ultimately scaling the engagement into a consistent monthly revenue stream.