AI consultant for small business
An AI consultant for small business — done with you
You don't need an enterprise consultant or a six-figure budget. We help small businesses find the AI that actually saves time and money, build it with you, and train your team to run it. You own everything.
Most AI advice isn't built for small business
Enterprise consultants quote six figures and talk in strategy decks. The DIY route means watching YouTube at 11pm and never quite finishing. Meanwhile your team is still copying and pasting between tools and answering the same emails every day.
Marin AI sits in the middle: an engineer-led team that works hands-on with small businesses. We start with the one or two workflows worth automating first, build them with you, and train your team so the value sticks. No jargon, no lock-in, real numbers.
Where small businesses get the most out of AI
We work with dental and medical practices, law firms, agencies, accounting firms, real estate offices, and other service businesses. The wins usually look like this:
Win back hours
Automate the repetitive admin — intake, scheduling, follow-ups — that eats your week.
Never miss a lead
Faster, more consistent lead follow-up so more inquiries turn into clients.
Market without a team
A repeatable content and email workflow that runs without hiring an agency.
Cleaner operations
Documented, AI-assisted SOPs so your business runs the same way every time.
Train your staff
Get your whole team using AI safely, with a usage policy and a prompt library for your industry.
Know your numbers
Automated reporting that tells you what's working without the spreadsheet wrangling.
How we'd work together
Free fit call
A 15-minute call to understand your business and where AI could help most.
Opportunity audit
A $1,500 audit that maps your workflows into a prioritized, ROI-ranked plan — credited toward your build.
Build it together
We build the highest-value automations with you and train your team to run them.
Keep it running
Optional monthly support so it keeps working and keeps improving as you grow.
Transparent pricing
Most engagements follow the same path: a paid audit, a fixed-fee build, then optional monthly support. You own everything we build.
AI Opportunity Audit
Start here · 2 weeks
$1,500credited to your build
A prioritized, ROI-ranked roadmap you own — credited 100% toward any build within 60 days.
Done-with-you build
Typically 2–8 weeks
from $4,000
I build the automations with you, inside your own tools, with documentation and team training.
Monthly support
Optional · month-to-month
$1,500+/mo
Keep your automations healthy and keep improving them. Cancel anytime.
Marin AI is founded and led by Kelan Bomar — an engineer (UC San Diego, UC Riverside) who works with AI every day. Every engagement gets senior, engineer-led attention, never handed off to juniors. No hype, no lock-in, and you own everything we build.
Meet the founder →Frequently asked questions
How much does an AI consultant cost for a small business?
Less than you'd think. Most small businesses start with a $1,500 AI Opportunity Audit (credited toward the build), then a build from $4,000 depending on scope. If you just want training, that's $150 an hour. You'll always have a fixed quote before committing.
I have no technical background — is that a problem?
Not at all. That's exactly who this is for. We handle the technical side and translate everything into plain language, and we train you and your team so you're never dependent on us.
What kinds of small businesses do you work with?
Service businesses of all kinds — dental and medical practices, law firms, marketing and creative agencies, accounting firms, real estate offices, and professional services. If your team uses email, documents, and scheduling, AI can help.
Do you work with businesses outside Marin?
Yes. We're based in Marin County and meet local clients in person, but most of our small-business clients work with us remotely over Zoom, anywhere in the US.
Will I get locked into tools or a contract?
No. We build inside your own accounts where possible, hand over documentation, and you own everything. Support is month-to-month — cancel anytime.