# One-person AI consultancy for small teams

A solo consultant advises teams of five to two hundred people on AI, starting with a paid inbox audit that is credited toward a longer retainer.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Services and freelancing | 95% |
| Earns from | Subscriptions | 68% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Under $100 | 49% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Part-time | 54% (low) |
| Where | Online | 73% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 80% |

Owner-reported (not verified): Inbox audit at $1,500 credited toward a retainer; retainers from about $2,500 a month with a 90-day minimum.

Source: [How He Alone Built a $50K/Month Business with 500 AI Agents](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyB7vGaCgQc), The Side Hustle Show, Simon Bergeron, with Nick Loper, 2026-10-27
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/one-person-ai-consultancy-for-small-teams-fa1a5a

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