How to Start an AI Automation Agency in 2026
An AI automation agency goes beyond chatbots and voice agents — you automate entire business workflows using AI. Think lead routing, follow-up sequences, data entry, report generation, and CRM updates. Businesses will pay premium prices for automation that saves them hours every week.
What is AI Automation Agency?
You identify repetitive, manual processes in businesses and replace them with AI-powered automations. This includes connecting tools (CRMs, calendars, email, Slack), building AI workflows, and creating intelligent automations that run without human intervention. Clients pay for the time and money you save them.
How to Get Started
- Learn the basics of automation tools (Make.com, Zapier, n8n) plus AI integration
- Choose a niche where manual workflows are painfully obvious
- Audit a prospect's current workflow and identify automation opportunities
- Build a proof-of-concept automation that saves measurable time/money
- Propose a retainer for ongoing automation management and expansion
- Deliver, measure ROI, and use case studies to land more clients
How Much Can You Earn?
Skills You Need
- Automation platform proficiency
- Process analysis
- API integration basics
- Business consulting
Pros & Cons
- Higher perceived value than chatbot-only
- Deep client relationships lead to long retainers
- Combining AI + automation is a rare and valuable skill
- Scalable once you build repeatable playbooks
- Requires understanding of business operations
- More complex delivery than simple bot deployments
- Scope creep risk if not managed well
How ConvoCore Helps
ConvoCore's AI agents can be the front-end of your automation workflows — capturing leads via voice/chat, qualifying them, and feeding data into your client's CRM, calendar, and email sequences automatically. Stack ConvoCore with Make.com or Zapier for end-to-end automation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between an AI agency and an AI automation agency?
An AI automation agency focuses on end-to-end workflow automation (connecting multiple tools and processes), while a standard AI agency might focus specifically on chatbots or voice agents.
What tools do I need for an AI automation agency?
Start with an automation platform (Make.com, n8n, or Zapier), an AI agent builder (ConvoCore), and integrations with common business tools (CRMs, calendars, email).
How do I price automation services?
Charge setup fees ($2,000–$10,000) plus monthly management retainers ($1,000–$5,000). Price based on the ROI you deliver, not the hours you work.
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