The $715/Month AI Business Stack
The exact tools and costs to run a solo AI consulting business. Every subscription, every integration, every dollar accounted for — so you can launch with confidence and without overspending.
Everything You Need to Launch for $715/Month
Most people think starting an AI consulting business requires tens of thousands in software licenses. They're wrong. This breakdown shows the exact stack that powers a six-figure solo operation — for less than the cost of a part-time employee.
- Complete tool-by-tool cost breakdown ($715/month total)
- AI Tools ($60/mo): Claude Pro ($20), ChatGPT Plus ($20), Cursor Pro ($20)
- Business Operations ($35/mo): Notion ($10), Canva Pro ($13), Calendly ($12)
- Marketing & Growth ($63/mo): ConvertKit ($29), Carrd ($19), Buffer ($15)
- Infrastructure ($57/mo): Vercel ($20), Supabase ($25), Domains ($12)
- Budget alternatives for $200/mo, $500/mo, and $1,000/mo tiers
- Integration map showing how every tool connects
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What's Inside the Breakdown
Three detailed sections covering every layer of the solo AI business stack, with pricing comparisons and setup guides.
AI Tools Layer
Claude Pro for deep research and writing. ChatGPT Plus for rapid iteration and plugins. Cursor Pro for AI-assisted development. Together they cover 95% of your AI workload for just $60/month.
Business Operations
Notion as your second brain for client projects and SOPs. Canva Pro for polished deliverables in minutes. Calendly to eliminate the back-and-forth of scheduling. Streamlined ops at $35/month.
Marketing & Infrastructure
ConvertKit for automated email sequences that nurture leads while you sleep. Carrd for fast landing pages. Vercel and Supabase for production-grade web apps. Your growth engine at $120/month.
Stacks for Every Budget
Not ready for the full $715 stack? The download includes alternative configurations for every stage of your journey.
$200/Month Stack
The bare minimum to get started. Free tiers of most tools, one AI subscription, and open-source alternatives. Perfect for testing the waters while keeping your day job.
$500/Month Stack
The sweet spot for most beginners. Paid AI tools, basic marketing automation, and a professional web presence. Enough firepower to land your first five clients.
$1,000/Month Stack
The full arsenal with premium tiers, advanced analytics, and additional AI models for specialized work. For operators ready to scale past six figures.
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