JAMES SCHLAUCH San Diego · California

Clear scopes. Clear starting points.

Start with the amount of help you need now. Every first call is free, and every paid engagement has a defined scope.

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Focused advice

Advisory

For one important AI decision that needs an experienced, independent answer.

You might need this if

You are choosing a vendor, testing an idea, planning an investment, or trying to decide what to do first.

What's included

A free 30-minute first call
A workshop or two-to-six-week review
Direct access to James throughout
A clear written recommendation and next step

Starting point

Workshops start in the high four figures. Focused strategy and technical reviews usually start in the mid five figures.

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Ongoing guidance

Fractional Leadership

Ongoing support

For a business that needs experienced AI leadership each week without hiring a full-time executive.

You might need this if

AI decisions keep reaching the owner or leadership team, but no one is responsible for setting priorities and checking the technical work.

What's included

One or two days per week with James
A six-month minimum
Priorities, vendor decisions, hiring, and delivery oversight
Plain-language updates for owners, leadership, customers, or investors
A plan for permanent internal ownership

Starting point

Retainers usually start in the low five figures per month.

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Build and launch

Implementation

For a business with a useful AI opportunity that needs senior hands-on help to become a dependable system.

You might need this if

You know what should improve, but your team needs help choosing the approach, building it, testing it, and putting it into daily use.

What's included

A three-to-nine-month hands-on engagement
Design, build, testing, security, and launch
Connection to your existing software where practical
Monitoring, operating instructions, and a rollback plan
Training and handoff to your team

Starting point

Most implementation work starts in the low six figures per quarter, with milestones agreed in advance.

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Team and system

Build & Scale

For a business that needs more than one project: a working AI capability that can keep growing after the engagement ends.

You might need this if

You need to build the system, hire or train the team, choose vendors, set safeguards, and create clear ownership at the same time.

What's included

A twelve-to-twenty-four-month program
One or more working AI systems
Hiring, team structure, vendor selection, and operating safeguards
Training for the people who will own the work
A planned handoff to an internal leader and team

Starting point

Programs usually start in the mid six figures across the full engagement and are contracted by milestone.

Discuss a build-and-scale program

What's free

Every first call. There is no obligation and no automated sales follow-up.

Where we work

Based in San Diego County. On-site work is available across Southern California; remote work is available nationwide.

How many engagements

James accepts a small number of active clients so every engagement stays hands-on.

Next step

Not sure which option fits? Start with a conversation.

Bring the problem, the idea, or the decision you are facing. James will help you understand the practical next step—even if that step is to wait or use a simpler tool.

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