For Trades & Service Businesses

AI, Made Practical.

Most AI audits tell you what you can automate. I tell you what you shouldn't — and build the rest. Real workflow analysis from someone who's spent years inside operations, not just software.

2–3 wks
to go live
From $3,500
+ $500/mo
AU-Wide
remote
START HERE
AI Readiness Audit
$350
Credited toward your Strategy Day
A scored readiness report showing exactly where AI fits your operation — and where it doesn't. Includes a short walkthrough call to talk through the findings. The fastest way to know if there's a real opportunity before committing to anything bigger.
// THE LADDER

Start with clarity. Scale into a system.

Three ways to work together. Pick the right step for where you are right now.

TIER 01ONE-TIME

Strategy Day

From $1,500
3–6 hour working session (remote or Brisbane)

A focused operational deep-dive. You walk away with a documented tech stack map, automation priority list, 90-day AI roadmap, and delegation plan. No build — just clarity on exactly what to do next.

Tech Stack Map90-Day RoadmapDelegation Plan

Fee credited in full toward a system build.

TIER 03MONTHLY

Advisory Retainer

From $1,000/mo
Async-first · 2–4 check-ins per month

For clients running live systems who want ongoing architecture. A fractional AI director on call for workflow decisions, vendor reviews, and operational direction — without the full-time hire.

Fractional AI DirectorAsync-FirstPriority Access

Complex or multi-system build? Pricing redesigns, ops restructures, pipeline architecture — scoped individually. Book a call →

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// WHO WE ARE

Built by an operator.
Not a developer.

AP Consulting was founded in Brisbane by a systems builder with a background in finance, operations, and business development across multiple industries.

We don't resell tools. We design and install AI-powered operational systems — built specifically for owner-operated businesses that are tired of losing leads, chasing jobs, and doing everything manually.

Background spanning operations, commercial management and two years evaluating private businesses for hands-on ownership — before AI consulting was a title.

PROBLEM 01
Leads come in after hours — and go cold before you call back
PROBLEM 02
You're spending hours on follow-ups, reminders, and admin that could run automatically
PROBLEM 03
You're the bottleneck — nothing moves without you

This isn't a people problem. It's a systems problem.

// THE REAL COST

Every week without a system
is a week of lost revenue.

Missed leads. Manual follow-up. Repeat admin. These aren't one-off problems — they compound. Every month you operate without automation infrastructure, the gap between you and competitors who have it gets wider.

78%
of leads never get a same-day response
11hrs
lost per week to tasks automation handles in minutes
more revenue per operator in systemised businesses

*Indicative industry figures. Results vary by business type and implementation.

// THE AP DIFFERENCE

Why AP?

01AI

I map where automation creates real leverage — lead capture, booking, follow-up, CRM sync — using Make, Airtable and AI agents.

02PRACTICAL

Years operating and evaluating real businesses means I know what breaks. I'll tell you what to leave alone, not just what to sell you.

03BUILT, NOT JUST ADVISED

The audit isn't the end product. It's the map. I build the system that follows.

// WHAT WE BUILD

Services built around
how your business runs.

★ Most Popular
01FLAGSHIP

AI Lead & Booking System

Automated lead capture, instant follow-up, and 24/7 booking — responds in under two minutes, even when you're on the tools.

From $3,500 setup + $500/month
02STRATEGY

Strategy Day

A focused operational deep-dive. You walk away with a documented tech stack map, automation priority list, 90-day AI roadmap, and delegation plan. Fee credited toward a system build.

From $1,500

Every system is scoped, built, and integrated specifically for your business.

// THE PROCESS

How We Build Your System

01
Discovery Call
20 mins, no charge. We map your current lead and operations workflow.
02
System Audit & Proposal
You receive a clear scope: what we'll build, how it connects, and what it costs.
03
Build & Integration
We wire the system into your existing tools — CRM, scheduling, messaging.
04
Launch, Train & Support
Your team gets a handover. You own the system outright.

Most systems are live within 2–3 weeks.

// GUARANTEE

Fixed scope. Fixed price.

If your system isn't live and working exactly as scoped, you don't pay. No surprise invoices, no lock-in.

// PRE-CALL INTAKE

Come prepared. Leave with clarity.

Takes 90 seconds. Tell us what's broken — we'll come prepared.

Your details are never shared. We'll only contact you about your enquiry.

// WHO WE WORK WITH

Built for owner-operated businesses across Australia.

Electricians & Plumbers
Builders & Concreters
Security & Surveillance
Professional Services

If you run an owner-operated business and you're losing leads or drowning in admin — we can help.

// WHY AP CONSULTING

Not a software reseller. Not an agency.
An operational infrastructure partner.

Operator Background

Founded by someone who has worked in operations, finance, logistics, and business development — not just tech. We understand how businesses actually run.

Custom-Mapped Systems

We don't bolt on tools and call it done. Every system is designed around your actual workflow, your team, and your existing software stack.

You Own It

Full documentation, team training, and handover on every build. You're not dependent on us to keep the lights on — that's the point.

Brisbane-based. Working Australia-wide.
Remote delivery on all engagements.
Book a call with us
// FAQ

Common Questions

Our flagship AI Lead & Booking System starts at $3,500 for setup and an optional $500/month Care Plan for ongoing support and maintenance. A separate $1,000/month Advisory Retainer is available for clients who want ongoing strategic direction (see below). We also offer custom scoped engagements depending on complexity.

No. We build around your existing stack — whether that's a CRM, booking platform, or just a phone and email setup.

Most systems are live within 2–3 weeks from the point of sign-off.

Yes. You own the system. We offer an optional Care Plan for ongoing support, updates, and optimisation — but it's not mandatory.

Yes. We handle the build and integration. You and your team receive a full handover so you can run it without technical knowledge.

A receptionist works set hours, calls in sick, and costs $50,000–$65,000 per year in salary alone. This system runs 24/7, responds in under 2 minutes, never misses a lead, and costs less than $500/month to maintain after setup. It doesn't replace your team — it handles the volume your team can't.

We don't resell software. The $500/month covers API licensing for the tools your system uses, continuous AI model tuning, system monitoring, security updates, and direct support access. It keeps the system sharp and running — it's an optional, cancel-anytime Care Plan, not a lock-in contract.

The $500/month Care Plan keeps your built system running — monitoring, API licensing, model tuning, and support. The $1,000/month Advisory Retainer is a separate, optional service: a fractional AI director for businesses already running systems who want ongoing architecture and workflow decisions. Most clients only need the Care Plan.

No lock-in. The setup fee covers the full build. The $500/month Care Plan is optional and can be cancelled with 30 days notice. You own the system outright after delivery.

// GET STARTED

Ready to stop
losing leads?

Book a free 20-minute audit call. We'll map your current lead and booking workflow and show you exactly where you're losing time and revenue.

0487 827 972WhatsApp availableAustralia-wide