AI Readiness Roadmap

A clear, 12-month view of how to safely modernize your business with AI

You’ll get a clear, 12-month view of where AI and automation can improve your operations - where stability is needed first, and how to move forward without adding risk.

Built for founder-led service businesses in the $1–5M range. This is not an AI tool, software, or implementation service — it’s a business-first roadmap for owners who want clarity before investing in automation.

Not for owners seeking “AI tips” or prompt lists.

This is strategic modernization for real companies.

Why This Matters Now

Most owners don't feel unprepared for AI. They feel operationally stretched and unsure which changes actually matter.

AI is already reshaping how customers decide, how teams work, how competitors scale, how operations run and how profit margins behave.

But here's the truth most experts will never say out loud:

“AI doesn’t fix a broken business.

It amplifies the problem.”

If you have:

  • Inconsistent profit

  • Undocumented workflows

  • Unclear roles

  • Owner bottlenecks

  • Poor data hygiene

  • Reactive operations

AI will accelerate the chaos ... not solve it.

The real issue isn’t AI. The real issue is readiness.

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What Is the AI Readiness Roadmap?

The Roadmap is a 12-month modernization blueprint showing:

  • Where you’re structurally fragile

  • Which technologies you should (and shouldn’t) use

  • The exact order to modernize safely

  • What must be fixed before AI enters the picture

This is not a tool or tutorial - This is not a software training product

This is a business-first readiness diagnostic.

What's Included?

AI Readiness Assessment

A non-technical pre-assessment that captures how your business currently operates across profit, workflows, data, capacity, and decision flow.

Diagnostic Call (20 Minutes)

A short evaluation to confirm context, pressure points, and whether a full Roadmap is the right next step.

Findings Review Call

A guided conversation walking through structural risks, sequencing priorities, and modernization considerations specific to your business.

AI Readiness Roadmap (12 month View)

A custom roadmap outlining what to stabilize, what to modernize, and how to approach AI and automation safely over the next year.

Who Is This For?

This is for Owners who ...

  • Feel behind on modernization

  • Want clarity before investing in automation

  • Carry too much operational weight

  • Have teams already dabbling in AI

  • Want efficiency without chaos

  • Need direction, not hype

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services? You're in the right place!

What is an AI Readiness Roadmap?

The AI Readiness Roadmap is a 12-month modernization plan that shows how your business can safely use AI and automation — based on how your operations actually function today.


It clarifies:

- what’s stable enough to modernize now

- what needs structural attention first

- and how to sequence change without creating risk


The assessment simply informs the roadmap — it is not the outcome.

What does my AI Readiness result actually tell me?

Your results place your business into one of three readiness ranges, which determine how modernization should be approached — not whether you’re “good” or “bad.”

High Readiness (70–100): Your foundation can support modernization now.

Mid Readiness (40–69): Some structural tuning is needed before AI is applied safely.

Low Readiness (0–39): Stabilization should come first to avoid amplifying risk.


Each range points to a different, appropriate next step.

What happens after I complete the assessment?

You’ll receive:

- a clear readiness summary

- insight into structural strengths and risks

- a recommended next step based on your current stage


From there, you’ll be guided into the pathway that fits your situation — whether that’s a Roadmap conversation, a deeper structural diagnostic, or a stabilization-focused session.

Do I need technical knowledge to use the AI Readiness Roadmap?

No. Modernization is not a technical problem — it’s an operational one.

The Roadmap evaluates how your business is structured and run, not your familiarity with AI tools or software.

What if I already use ChatGPT or automation tools?

That’s common — and it’s exactly why the Roadmap exists. Most businesses adopt AI before their structure is ready to support it.

The Roadmap helps determine whether your current foundation can sustain deeper automation — or whether adjustments should come first.

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