A two-founder agency tying AI systems together for businesses says it reached $10,000 a month
Chat Agency AI builds bespoke AI systems for clients who were frustrated with off-the-shelf AI software.
Subject: Chad Vavra (Chat Agency AI)Bespoke AI integration and automation projects for companies
Case Overview & Background
Chad Vavra co-founded Chat Agency AI in New York with one partner and two employees. He told Starter Story the agency is at $10,000 a month in revenue, building systems that connect several AI tools for clients rather than relying on a single product.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
Clients frustrated with hyped AI software.
Demonstrate automating a slow manual process.
Building in public brought inbound interest.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- Self-reported revenue and client results
- Bespoke work is hard to scale
- Rapid AI tool changes can make builds obsolete
Key Takeaways
- Connecting tools can be worth more than any one tool
- A demo of a client's own process sells better than a pitch
- Keep the client involved in each step
Sources
Starter Story: I Built a $10K/Month Business Helping Businesses Use AI
Note: Founder interview with revenue, team size and approach.
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