That’s a valid question! Hiring a full-time AI Consultant can be an expensive proposition, with annual salaries often surpassing $120,000, plus benefits, depending on experience and expertise. Moreover, finding an AI Consultant who is both available and a good fit for your company’s specific needs can be quite challenging.

With a subscription to theBrianSykes, you gain access to top-tier AI expertise when you need it, without the commitment of a full-time hire. You can adjust your subscription as your needs change, ensuring that you’re only investing in AI consulting when it’s beneficial for your business. This flexible model allows you to leverage AI strategically and cost-effectively.

Once you’re subscribed to theBrianSykes, you can make as many AI strategy, innovation, asset, deliverable and education requests as you need. These requests will be addressed one at a time, allowing for focused attention on each issue to ensure quality results. The goal is to provide thorough and tailored solutions, rather than rushing through a multitude of tasks.

The turnaround time will depend on the complexity of the request. For simpler requests and projects, you can expect a response within a couple of days. For more complex challenges that involve in-depth analysis, strategy development, or training, it may take longer, but I start work right away. You will something to review within a few days via Trello. The goal is to ensure each solution is well-thought-out and tailored to your specific needs, so while speed is a priority, quality will not be compromised.

theBrianSykesYou’ll be working directly with me, Brian Sykes. As the founder (and namesake) of theBrianSykes, I personally handle all the strategic AI planning, education, implementation, consulting and asset production. This ensures that you get the full benefit of my expertise and personal attention. On occasion, for more specialized or complex AI tasks, I might bring in trusted partners who are experts in their respective fields. Rest assured, all work will be overseen by me to ensure it aligns with your business’s goals and strategy, and no pass-through costs to you.

We get that AI strategy and integration can sometimes be an ongoing process with periods of intense work followed by times of implementation and evaluation. That’s where the pause feature becomes beneficial.

Billing cycles are based on a 31-day period. Let’s say you sign up and fully utilize the service for 21 days, and then decide to pause your subscription. This means that the billing cycle will be paused and you’ll have 10 days of service remaining to be used anytime in the future when you’re ready to engage in more strategic planning or need further consulting. This gives you the flexibility to make the most out of your subscription while aligning with your business rhythms.

The core of my work in AI strategy, education, planning, and consulting centers on generative AI. However, within each area of specialization, there are various platforms and applications that may be most beneficial based on the unique needs of the client. I have experience and familiarity with a wide range of AI platforms and tools, including industry-leading solutions as well as emerging technologies. The aim is to identify and utilize the most effective and efficient solutions that align with your business goals and operational needs. Ultimately, the focus is not on the tools themselves, but on how these tools can be leveraged to bring about the best outcomes for your business.

I have found Midjourney, Chat-GPT, Eleven Labs, Adobe’s beta tools) are just a few of the many great tools that can positively impact your business.

Here at theBrianSykes, we aim for a seamless and efficient communication process with our clients. We utilize Trello, a user-friendly and widely used project management tool. You can request AI projects directly via Trello, where you can share your objectives, needs, and any pertinent information about the project.

Common ways clients request projects include directly inputting details in Trello, sharing Google docs, or even recording a brief Loom video (for those who prefer not to write their briefs out). Essentially, if it can be linked to or shared in Trello, it’s perfect. This flexibility allows you to communicate your needs in the manner that’s most convenient for you, ensuring that we’re always on the same page.