AI Agencies & ServicesSource date: April 3, 2026Last reviewed October 20, 2026

A Brooklyn consultant makes $11K a month building AI agents for small companies

Dmytro Negodiuk automated his own businesses first, then sold the same systems to others.

Subject: Negodiuk AI Consulting (Dmytro Negodiuk)AI automation consulting for $1M to $10M companies

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Case Overview & Background

Dmytro Negodiuk runs a solo AI consulting business in Brooklyn for small and mid-size companies. He first built AI systems for his own businesses, including an AI customer service agent for an Amazon store, a voice bot and a lead research system, then people asked him to build the same for them.

How AI Is Used

He builds AI agents and systems inside existing businesses, such as an agent that sends 800 personalized emails a month.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 01Automate your own business

He built AI systems for his Amazon, granite and paint businesses.

Step 02Write vertical guides

He published 33 articles such as AI for property management.

Step 03Sell the same systems

Readers emailed him asking for the same builds.

Customer Acquisition & Distribution

SEO articles on specific industries, daily LinkedIn posts and Reddit comments.

Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes

What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:

  • Self-reported figure
  • Solo consulting income depends on his own hours
  • Client results are not independently shown

Key Takeaways

  • Clients buy solved problems, not AI
  • Vertical how-to articles bring inbound leads
  • Prove the system on your own business first

Sources

Interview SiteApril 3, 2026

Starter Story: I Make $11K/Month Building AI Agents For Companies

Note: Founder interview. States $11,000 revenue/mo and the first client from a blog post.

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