# Fractional chief AI officer for mid-size companies

An experienced operator sits in leadership meetings for companies without a technology chief, finds where AI helps, and builds or teaches the team to build it. It is billed as a monthly retainer, and a paid training day often leads into it.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Services and freelancing | 92% |
| Earns from | Subscriptions | 85% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Under $100 | 55% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Part-time | 65% |
| Where | Online and in person | 66% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 90% |

Owner-reported (not verified): John Cheney): retainers from $10K a month, training days $10K to $15K; the host introduces it as a $2M revenue first year.

Source: [How He Built a $2M Fractional Chief AI Officer Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP7LC4JTJ-w), Ryan Doser, with Ryan Doser, 2026-04-10
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/fractional-chief-ai-officer-for-mid-size-companies-7a899f

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