Why Thinking Like an AI Technician Keeps You Broke

Описание: You've built the perfect AI workflow. Client loves it. Then they ask: "So who hosts this? Who manages the API keys? What about maintenance costs?"

If you freeze when this question comes up, you dont have a technical knowledge problem. You have a business model problem.

In this video, I break down the 3 delivery models that separate $5K one-off freelancers from $25K/month AI consultants.

Learn when to use each model and how to position yourself as a strategic consultant instead of a workflow builder for hire.

[Timestamps]

0:00 - The Hosting Question That Freezes AI Freelancers
0:34 - Why This Is a Business Model Crisis
1:41 - The 3 Delivery Models That Actually Work
2:32 - Model 1
8:59 - Model 2
15:31 - Model 3
20:27 - Your Action Plan: What to Do Next

[ABOUT ME]

If you're new here — I’m Mansel.

In 2011, I left South Africa with nothing but a laptop and a digital piano.

I taught myself IT, broke into cybersecurity in London, and built two consulting businesses — one in cyber, one in cloud — scaling solo to $52K+/month.

Today, I run atomicOps — an AI consultancy based in New York — where we help mid-market companies turn AI chaos into scalable systems.

I also help AI Automation Experts escape underpaid gigwork and build $25K+/month consulting businesses using the same frameworks I used to scale mine.

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