The solo consultants winning right now?
They’re not working harder, they’re working smarter—with AI.
You don’t need 50 tools.
You need 5 that save time, boost quality, and free you up to do what actually matters.
Here’s what’s worth your attention:
1. ChatGPT
Think of it as your Swiss Army knife.
Write emails, summarise meetings, brainstorm offers, rewrite bios.
Use custom GPTs to train it on your voice and processes.
2. Notion AI
Meeting notes. Blog drafts. SOPs.
One click and your brain is on paper.
Perfect for packaging your IP.
3. Descript
Create short videos without being a video editor.
Remove filler words, edit the script after recording, and export clean clips quickly.
Great for LinkedIn content or client explainers.
4. Tally + Zapier + Airtable
AI-enhanced lead gen.
Clients fill out a form. Zapier auto-routes the info. Airtable sorts and stores it.
Add ChatGPT to qualify leads instantly.
Zero code. Full automation.
5. Claude or Gemini (for longer thinking)
Upload a client doc.
Ask questions.
Get instant insights and summaries.
Ideal for audits, proposals, and project prep.
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You don’t need to be a tech expert.
You need to be efficient.
Your clients don’t care what tools you use.
They care that you show up fast, sharp, and prepared.
Let AI handle the grunt work.
So you can focus on strategy, results, and growing your business.
