How much does AI automation consulting cost?

Seismomedia engagements start with a free 48-hour scan: a written diagnosis of your top bottleneck, what to automate, and rough effort and cost. Custom builds run $5,000 to $10,000 depending on scope and ship in 5 business days. The Speed-to-Lead Agent is $2,500 one-time plus $297/month. Fractional retainers run $1,000 to $3,000/month. Most clients see 300 to 500 percent ROI within 90 days.

How long does it take to implement AI automation?

Most custom AI automations are built and deployed within 5 business days, including a deep-dive workflow audit, custom development, and full handoff with training and SOPs.

What business processes can be automated with AI?

High-ROI automations include lead intake and qualification, client onboarding, support ticket triage, appointment scheduling, data entry, CRM updates, weekly reporting, invoice processing, and email follow-up sequences.

Do I need technical knowledge to use AI automations?

No. Seismomedia builds turnkey solutions that integrate with tools you already use. Every engagement includes Loom walkthrough videos, written SOPs, and a 14-day support window.

What is an AI workflow audit?

An AI workflow audit is a systematic analysis of business operations to identify which processes cost the most time and money and which have the highest automation potential. The deliverable is a custom AI roadmap with projected savings and a prioritized implementation plan.

What makes Seismomedia different from other AI consulting firms?

Unlike large firms charging $50K+ for strategy decks, Seismomedia delivers working automations in days. We focus on business owners, professional practices, and service businesses, build on existing tech stacks, and document the ROI math up front in the free scan before any build engagement begins. Every build engagement carries a 30-day performance guarantee: if the automation does not save at least 10 hours per week within 30 days, we rebuild it free.

What industries does Seismomedia serve?

Seismomedia serves 12+ industries including dental practices, HVAC companies, law firms, real estate agencies, accounting firms, marketing agencies, e-commerce, healthcare clinics, property management, insurance agencies, restaurants, and construction companies. Each industry gets tailored AI automation solutions for its specific workflows.

Is Seismomedia based in Phoenix, AZ?

Yes, Seismomedia is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and serves clients locally and nationwide. We work with business owners and service-based companies across the US with particular expertise in professional services, healthcare, real estate, and e-commerce.

What is the S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Method?

The S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Method is Seismomedia's proprietary 7-step framework for AI automation: Survey workflows, Evaluate dollar impact, Identify highest-ROI automation, Spec solution on your stack, Make it real, Integrate with your team, and Confirm the ROI. It's designed to deliver measurable results in 5 business days.

AI consulting for operators

AI for operators. Planned, built, and running.

Seismomedia is an AI automation consulting firm in Phoenix, Arizona that helps business owners, professional practices, and service businesses with 2 to 50 employees adopt AI without the enterprise-consulting tax. The front door is a free 48-hour scan: a written diagnosis of your top operational bottleneck, what to automate, and rough effort and cost. From there, productized offerings or custom builds.

What we ship

Free 48-hour scan — written diagnosis of your top bottleneck. No call required. No commitment.
Speed-to-Lead Agent — $2,500 one-time plus $297/month. Texts back missed calls in under 60 seconds and books on your calendar. Live in 5 business days.
AI SEO Agent — $297 to $997 per month. Autonomous SEO with the AI search layer (llms.txt, GPTBot/ClaudeBot/PerplexityBot rules, structured data) most agencies do not touch.
Custom AI builds — $5,000 to $10,000. Live in 5 business days. 30-day performance guarantee.
AI Toolkits — $29 each. 90+ prompts and 5 ready-made automations per industry.

Why it works

Five business days from signed engagement to a live automation. 30-day performance guarantee on every build: if it does not save at least 10 hours per week within 30 days, we rebuild it free. Built on your existing stack (CRM, calendar, helpdesk, email, Slack), never rip-and-replace. Documented ROI math up front before any engagement begins.

The S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Method

A 7-step framework for AI automation ROI: Survey workflows, Evaluate dollar impact, Identify highest-ROI automation, Spec on your stack, Make it real, Integrate with your team, Confirm the ROI at day 30. Read the full framework.

Industries served

Dental practices — appointment scheduling, no-show reduction, insurance verification
HVAC companies — dispatch routing, quote generation, seasonal demand forecasting
Law firms — document review, intake, conflict checks, billing capture
Real estate agencies — lead scoring, listing syndication, CRM follow-up
Accounting firms — data entry, client onboarding, tax season throughput
Healthcare clinics — scheduling, claim acceptance, intake automation
Marketing agencies
E-commerce
Property management
Insurance agencies
Restaurants
Construction companies