I started my call center cold calling for clients. I easily closed more than 10k a month in clients but eventually shifted to other methods. When we got larger I eventually hired a few sales reps who eventually closed a solid 7 figures or so.

Quickbooks is still easy to use at this level.

I wouldn’t build a new AI. I would do a service based biz surrounding AI.

Become a consultancy helping smbs implement solutions and streamline ops with existing AI tools.

Saves them money on current processed and supercharges their decision making, gives them more clarity on their business and puts them ahead of their competitors operationally.