Hire an AI Consultant
The AI expertise your business needs, when you need it.
You need AI expertise, but hiring a full-time AI specialist does not make sense for most businesses. Hiring an AI consultant gives you expert guidance when you need it without the commitment, cost, and overhead of a permanent hire.
I am Zack Shields, and I provide the AI expertise businesses need to transform their operations. From strategy through implementation to team training, I deliver the results you would expect from an internal expert without the ongoing expense.
My consulting provides access to proven AI expertise with the flexibility to scale engagement based on your needs. Start with strategy consulting and expand to implementation, or jump straight to hands-on project work.
Whether you need a one-time project or ongoing advisory, hiring a consultant gives you the expertise without the commitment of building internal AI capability.
The AI Expertise Gap
AI implementation requires specialized expertise that most businesses do not have internally. Hiring full-time AI staff is expensive and often unnecessary for the scope of work required.
Without expert guidance, AI initiatives often fail or underdeliver on their promise. The technology is increasingly accessible, but effective implementation requires experience that comes from multiple projects.
Software vendors have products to sell, not objective advice. You need independent expertise focused solely on your interests, not on selling you a particular solution.
What You Get When You Hire Me
I provide comprehensive AI consulting covering every aspect of AI adoption:
Strategic Guidance
AI strategy development and roadmap creation tailored to your specific business situation and goals.
Hands-on Implementation
Hands-on implementation of AI solutions using proven methodology that has worked across 60+ businesses.
Team Training
Training for your team to ensure successful adoption and build ongoing capability to manage AI tools.
Ongoing Advisory
Continued advisory and support as your AI capabilities evolve and new opportunities emerge.
Benefits of Hiring an AI Consultant
Expert Guidance
Access to AI expertise without the cost and commitment of hiring full-time staff.
Objective Advice
Independent, vendor-neutral recommendations focused solely on your best interests.
Faster Results
Experienced implementation gets you to results faster than learning through trial and error.
Flexible Engagement
Scale consulting up or down based on your needs and budget as projects progress.
How Consulting Works
My consulting process delivers results with clear structure:
Discovery
We discuss your business, goals, and AI opportunities in a free consultation call.
Proposal
I provide a detailed proposal for the engagement with clear scope and outcomes.
Execution
I deliver strategy, implementation, or both based on your needs and timeline.
Support
Ongoing support and advisory to ensure continued success and handle new opportunities.
Why Hire Me as Your AI Consultant
I bring 60+ successful implementations and proven expertise from working across multiple industries. My background includes running real businesses that use AI daily, so I understand both the technology and business realities.
My money-back guarantee provides confidence in the engagement. If implementations do not deliver 100+ hours saved monthly, you pay nothing for the implementation work.
Why Work With Me:
- 60+ successful implementations across industries
- Business owner who uses AI daily in real operations
- Money-back guarantee on implementation outcomes
- Vendor-neutral recommendations in your interest
- Flexible engagement options from advisory to implementation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the investment to hire you?
Engagements start at $2,500 for focused projects. Comprehensive implementations vary based on scope.
How long do engagements typically last?
Initial implementations take 2-6 weeks. Ongoing advisory relationships continue based on your needs.
Have more questions?
Ask them in your free strategy session →About Your Consultant
I am Zack Shields, a business and technology consultant with a unique background that combines real business operations with deep technical expertise. Unlike consultants who only advise, I run multiple businesses where I use the same strategies and tools I recommend to clients.
My experience includes managing real estate operations worth hundreds of millions in Silicon Valley, operating short-term rentals with over 700 stays annually, and owning a bar where I built enterprise-level inventory software from scratch. This hands-on experience means my recommendations come from practical reality, not just theoretical knowledge.
When you work with me, you get a partner who understands both the technical possibilities and the business realities you face. I focus on solutions that deliver measurable results and provide a money-back guarantee on automation implementations to demonstrate my confidence in delivering value.
My approach prioritizes practical outcomes over impressive technology. Every recommendation is evaluated based on its potential to save time, reduce costs, and grow your business. I believe in building long-term relationships with clients rather than one-time engagements, and many of my clients have worked with me for years as their businesses have evolved.
Getting Started is Simple
The first step is a free 30-minute strategy session where we discuss your business, challenges, and goals. There is no obligation, no sales pressure, and you will leave with actionable insights whether we work together or not.
Book Your Call
Schedule a convenient time for a free 30-minute video consultation using the link below.
Share Your Challenges
During our call, you will describe your business situation, goals, and current pain points.
Get Your Roadmap
You receive specific recommendations and a clear path forward, with no obligation to proceed.
Ready to Hire an AI Consultant?
Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your AI consulting needs.