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An AI Consultant Who Doesn't Leave After the Project

Most AI consultants deliver a strategy deck and move on. Our embedded specialist builds your systems, trains your team, and stays to operate them.

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An AI Consultant Who Doesn't Leave After the ProjectMost AI consultants deliver a strategy deck and move on. Our embedded specialist builds your systems, trains your team, and stays to operate them. Businesses using Ironback see 0 reports left unimplemented.

$50K+Guaranteed annual savings
7Operational categories covered
StaysNot a one-and-done project
2 weeksFrom assessment to first automation

The Problem

You hired an AI consultant. They spent 6 weeks analyzing your business. They delivered a beautiful 80-page report. Then they left. Six months later, that report is collecting dust because nobody had time to implement it.

What Ironback Is

  • An embedded AI consultant who implements — not just advises
  • Stays after the strategy phase to build, deploy, and operate every system
  • Dedicated to your company — attends your meetings, accesses your tools, knows your crew
  • Covers all 7 operational categories, not just one niche

What Ironback Is Not

  • ×Not a traditional consultant billing $300/hr for advice
  • ×Not a project-based firm that disappears after delivery
  • ×Not a generic tech consultant learning contractor ops on the fly
  • ×Not a call center or answering service

How It Compares

Embedded Consultant (Ironback)Traditional AI ConsultantFreelance AI DeveloperManagement Consulting Firm
Stays after strategy✓ IndefinitelyLeaves after projectProject-basedLeaves after project
Builds the systemsRecommends✓ But narrowRecommends
Operates ongoingNoNoNo
Cost (Year 1)$42K–$66K$50K–$200K$40K–$80K$200K+
Trade expertiseRarelyNeverNever
$50K guaranteeNoNoNo

Results You Can Expect

0Reports left unimplemented
$95K+Average annual savings identified
StaysYour specialist doesn't leave after the project

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you call it 'embedded'?

Because your specialist is embedded inside your operation. They join your team meetings, have admin access to your software stack, and are available during business hours. Think of them as a remote team member, not an outside advisor.

What if I already worked with a consultant and have their recommendations?

Bring the report. Your Ironback specialist will evaluate which recommendations are worth implementing and build them. Many clients come to us specifically because they have a great strategy that never got executed.

How is this priced compared to traditional consulting?

Traditional consultants charge $150–$500/hr or $50K–$200K per project. Ironback starts with a $7,500 assessment (refundable if we can't find $50K in savings) followed by $2,500–$5,500/month for ongoing embedded operations.

Do you work with service businesses outside the trades?

We work best with trade contractors in the $2M–$15M range who have 25–50 employees and an actual office operation. If you're outside that, we can still take a look — book a call and we'll tell you straight.

Ready to embed an AI operations specialist?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll map out where your operations are leaking money and show you the ROI timeline.

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