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AI Transformation Consulting Firm

AI consulting firm using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Zapier, Make, n8n and Replit; solo with a couple of contractors and a developer.

In plain English

Gadoci Consulting helps companies put AI to work in their everyday jobs. Brandon Gadoci trains teams and builds AI helpers with tools like ChatGPT, Claude and simple automation apps. Companies pay for projects and ongoing support. He works mostly alone with a couple of contractors.

Automation50%
Startup costNot disclosed
Time to first $Not disclosed
Monthly range*$80,000 /mo

~$80,000/mo run rate within 5 months (founder-reported in podcast, Jan 2026)

DifficultyMedium
SourceThe Koerner Office Ep. 264 - Brandon Gadoci ↗

Operator: Brandon Gadoci

Operator-Reported

A named, real operator ran this and shared results publicly. The figures are their own.

Not disclosed.

The tool stack

Prices are the vendors' published list prices as researched in Oct 2026 and change often — always check the vendor's pricing page.

Step-by-step setup

  1. Package one clear outcome for one type of client.
  2. Use AI to speed up research and production.
  3. Human expert reviews everything delivered.
  4. Monthly retainers; grow by case studies and referrals.

What's automated vs. the human 50%

The machine does

  • Core AI generation/analysis
  • Billing and onboarding

You still do

  • Product quality and support
  • Distribution and marketing
  • Compliance and edge cases

Overview

AI consulting firm using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Zapier, Make, n8n and Replit; solo with a couple of contractors and a developer.

Operator: Brandon Gadoci. Website: https://gadociconsulting.com/

Estimated split: about 50% of the work automated, 50% human.

Realistic income

On The Koerner Office podcast, Brandon Gadoci described going from launch to an $80,000/month run rate in 5 months (Jan 2026). This figure is operator-reported and not independently verified. This is one operator’s result, often after months or years of work, and doesn’t predict yours. Check the live source — numbers change.

Risks

  • People-heavy delivery limits margins.
  • Results depend on the operator’s expertise.
  • Startup cost and time to first dollar are not disclosed.

*Income figures are illustrative ranges based on public pricing and typical outcomes reported by practitioners, not guarantees. Most new online businesses earn little or nothing at first. Not financial, legal or tax advice.

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