I'm Billy Kennedy, a BMX racer turned AI engineer. I race bikes and build systems that automate businesses. If you're trying to sell AI automation, stop billing by the hour. Clients care about outcomes, not your screen time.
Tools and Setup
Value-First Pricing Model
The first rule: forget your time. With tools like Claude and Gemini, labor is a fraction of the cost. Focus on architecture, reliability, and solving specific problems.
1. Diagnostic & Blueprint ($500 - $1,500) Sell an audit before writing code. Map current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and design custom automation. Deliver a PDF blueprint showing integration with CRMs, emails, and social channels. Even if they don't build it, they still get value.
2. Build & Integration ($2,500 - $8,000) I use n8n as the orchestration engine:
Implementation Details
- Ingestion: Set up webhooks in n8n to capture data.
- Processing: Use Claude for high-reasoning tasks and Gemini for faster processing.
- Execution: Trigger actions like sending emails or updating channels.
Price based on complexity, from simple bots to multi-step systems. I charge for reliability. If the bot screws up, it's on me.
3. Retainer ($1,000 - $3,000/month) I handle monitoring and tweaks as business needs evolve. Think of this like a subscription for their ops team—predictable revenue for you, guaranteed uptime for them.
Tech Stack
My stack is industrial grade:
- OpenClaw: Brain managing context.
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet: For writing and complex reasoning.
- Gemini Pro: Speed demon for tasks requiring less nuance.
- n8n: Connects everything, handles edge cases.
Closing the Deal
The Automation System
Talk about their business needs, not tokens or API keys. Ask: "What would you do with 15 fewer hours a week?" Selling time back is key.
I helped an e-commerce brand drop $15K in salaries by automating customer support. Charged $4,000 for build and $1,500/month for maintenance. ROI was clear.
Stop Trading Time for Money
Don't underprice because of competition. Price based on solving the problem, not just effort. If you save a business $10K monthly, charging $2K is a win.
I built OpenClaw to automate my life and help others do the same. Be the one who delivers working systems that actually scale.
The Tool Stack
If you're ready to stop guessing and start building high-value AI workflows:
Visit OpenClaw today to get started with the exact stack I use for running three brands effortlessly.