What I Can Do for You + Ballpark Pricing
The AI Consulting Services of Gabriel Cassady
Featured In Trusted By
Published Voice on AI
Contributing writer for the Springfield Business Journal — addressing AI strategy, workforce disruption, and practical adoption for Midwest businesses. Not a pundit. A practitioner who publishes.
Invited Speaker
Presented on AI strategy and implementation for the Missouri Press Association, the Missouri Assoc. of Manufacturers, and the Springfield Contractors Assoc. — translating generative AI expertise into plain language for business people and journalists across Missouri.
Competition-Tested Builder
Built WorkVibe — an AI-powered workforce matching platform — in 24 hours at the Codefi Foundation Vibeathon (St. Joseph, March 2026). Placed 3rd among Midwest competitors. Real product. Real deadline. Real result.
Agency-Seasoned Strategist
Co-founder of 2oddballs Creative — a full-service marketing, PR, and advertising agency built from scratch in 2017 and still running. I know what it takes to grow a business because I'm doing it too.
3+ Years Deep in Generative AI
Working hands-on with LLMs, workflow automation, custom GPT design, and AI integration since 2022 — before it was trendy, and long before every LinkedIn profile suddenly listed "AI expert" in the headline.
Perspective That's Actually Earned
Cancer survivor. Tribal member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. Lived and worked in Ecuador, Taiwan, and the U.S. Some consultants bring a whiteboard. I bring a life with actual stakes in it.
Practical help for business owners who know AI matters — but do not want to waste time or money figuring it out alone.
You do not need to become an AI expert to make smart AI and tech decisions. You need a trusted person in your corner who can tell you what is real and what is hype, what is useful and what is expensive overkill, what to test now, and what should wait.
I help organizations in Springfield, the Ozarks, and beyond in two main ways:
Trusted advisor on retainer — someone you can call when you need a reality check, vendor review, roadmap, second opinion, or help thinking through AI and technology decisions.
Hands-on builder and implementation partner — someone who can scope, design, and build practical systems, automations, integrations, and custom AI-enabled solutions.
How I Work
Retainer Advisory
Best for leaders who want an expert in their back pocket — available, consistent, and contextually aware of your business.
Scoped Projects
Best for organizations with a specific outcome to design, build, or launch — defined scope, defined deliverables.
Hourly Advisory
Best for targeted reviews, second opinions, and early-stage exploration before a bigger commitment.
Retainer Advisory Options
AI Advisor on Retainer
$995/mo + substantive work at $195/hr- Owners who want a trusted sounding board
- Businesses evaluating tools and vendors
- Organizations needing clarity before committing
- Unlimited quick questions (<5 min)
- Priority response within 1 business day
- Monthly 30-min strategy call
- Monthly AI + tech signals brief
- Continuity — no starting from zero
Strategic AI Partner
$1,695/mo + substantive work at $175/hr- Businesses actively testing or adopting AI
- Leaders wanting more proactive guidance
- Teams that want recurring strategic support
- Same-business-day response priority
- Monthly 60-min strategy session
- Proactive vendor and initiative monitoring
- Meeting support for leadership conversations
- Quarterly roadmap and risk review
Fractional AI Leadership
$2,500+/mo Custom scope. Starting at $2,500/mo.- Organizations with active AI initiatives
- Multi-stakeholder projects needing leadership
- Teams needing strategy + execution oversight
- Recurring leadership guidance
- Vendor and project oversight
- Roadmap ownership
- Internal coordination and rollout support
- Executive-level decision support
Project Offerings
AI Opportunity Audit
Starting at $3,500A structured starting point for businesses that know AI matters but are not yet sure where to begin.
- Current-state review
- Top opportunity map
- Risk and readiness assessment
- Prioritized 90-day roadmap
- Concise leadership summary
Automation Foundation Sprint
Starting at $3,950A focused build sprint to eliminate friction in one high-value workflow.
- Intake and lead-routing automation
- CRM, form, scheduling, or proposal setup
- Handoff automation between tools
- Internal notification and follow-up systems
Custom AI Build / Integration
Starting at $8,500For organizations that need a more tailored, custom solution.
- Retrieval-based knowledge assistants
- Internal AI helpers and copilots
- Multi-step workflow automations
- Website and system integrations
- Public-facing AI experiences
Larger Implementation Partnership
$15,000 — $45,000+For broader rollouts requiring strategy, design, build, training, documentation, and launch support.
- Multi-phase implementation plans
- Full team training and change support
- Documentation and process design
- Ongoing post-launch advisory
Hourly Advisory Work
Good Fit For
- Second opinions before a major tech decision
- Vendor review and comparison
- Contract and policy review support
- One-off strategy sessions
- Early scoping before a project
Time is billed in 15-minute increments after an initial complimentary quick-question window. Fixed-fee project work is preferred when scope is clear. Some early or founding-client arrangements may qualify for different pricing.
Problems I Help Solve
Why Clients Hire Me
Plain Language, Not Jargon
I translate technical complexity into business clarity. You will always know what is happening and why.
Human-First Judgment
I am not here to force AI where it does not belong. Good advice sometimes means telling you to wait.
Local, Direct Access
You work with me — not a faceless agency handoff chain. Springfield-based, Midwest-focused.
Practical Implementation
I care about what actually works in the real world, not what looks good in a deck or a pitch.
Early-Client Advantage
My pricing for new clients will not move downward over time. If you are in early, you are in at the best rate I will offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if we are not ready for AI yet?
That is a valid outcome. A good engagement can save you money by telling you what not to do yet. Clarity has real ROI.
Do you only work on AI projects?
No. I also help with adjacent technology, automation, systems integration, workflow design, and digital operations — anything in the AI and tech intersection that affects how your business runs.
Do you replace our IT provider, developer, agency, or attorney?
Usually no. I often help clients make better use of the people and tools they already have — not replace them.
Do you offer founding-client pricing?
Sometimes. For strong-fit clients who move early, I may offer limited founding arrangements that are not broadly published. Ask when we talk.
Ready to Talk?
If you are trying to make sense of an AI or technology decision, that is a fine place to start. You do not need to have all the answers before we talk.
- Tell me the vendor, tool, or workflow you are evaluating
- Tell me the bottleneck you want to fix
- Tell me the project you want scoped
- Or tell me the opportunity you think you may be missing
Book a Fit Call
You do not need to know the right technical language before we talk. That is part of what you are hiring me for.