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636 - The Systematic Approach to Building Bigger AI Consulting Deals with Taireez Niswander
Manage episode 506546844 series 2097618
Why you should listen
- Taireez reveals how AI consultants can identify specific automation opportunities worth significant annual savings for any client role, transforming vague "AI implementation" conversations into concrete ROI discussions.
- Learn the systematic approach to expand your share of client value beyond single platform implementations, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor rather than a technical order-taker.
- Discover a practical tool that helps consultants confidently sell AI automation by providing hard evidence of savings and implementation roadmaps for any job description.
As a SaaS or AI consultant, I know you've been in client meetings where you see massive automation opportunities but struggle to articulate the specific value and ROI. In this episode, I talk with Taireez Niswander, Chief AI Officer and creator of the Automation Goldmine platform, who has solved this exact problem. We dive into how you can identify automation opportunities worth tens of thousands in annual savings for any role, transform your positioning from technical implementer to strategic advisor, and systematically expand your client relationships beyond one-off platform implementations. Join us to discover the tool that's helping consultants prove AI value before the sale.
About Taireez Niswander
Taireez Niswander is the creator of Automation Goldmine and PerfectFit apps. She is a Chief AI Officer and one of the first 100 people globally to earn the International Chief AI Officer Certification. With over four years of hands-on AI experience and two decades of operations expertise, she has demonstrated remarkable business impact—including scaling business operations by 233% and serving as Vice Chair of CHIFOO's Board of Directors.After being laid off in February 2024, she became a Chief AI Officer by September—proving the power of practical AI implementation.
Her work focuses on helping businesses identify and automate high-impact operational processes. Through her Automation Goldmine framework, she’s developed a systematic approach to spotting automation opportunities that deliver measurable ROI. Her solutions help consultants and business leaders transform manual workflows into automated systems without the typical tech complexity.
Resources and Links
- Automationgoldmine.com
- Taireez’s LinkedIn profile
- 589 – AI 1st business with John Munsell
- Songer.co
- Previous episode: 635 - Why Your Sales Problem Isn't Actually a Sales Problem
- Check out more episodes of the Paul Higgins Podcast
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoring
- Join our newsletter
- Suggested resources
BONUS:
Walk into any meeting, paste a job description and salary, and immediately demonstrate $50K+ in hidden value per role. Start with low-hanging fruit to build trust, then scale to bigger automations for longer, more profitable client relationships. It's like having an automation expert in your pocket!
EXCLUSIVE:
This Month: $497/month locked forever (Unlimited spots for podcast listeners)
Next Month: $597/month locked forever (Limited to 50 spots)
After That: $997/month (no rate lock)
Use the code PAUL100 for the Founders' 50 Plan - $497/month USD free until October 31st. This is available only to Paul Higgins Podcast listeners.
Don't miss out - price increases when the month ends!
317 episodes
Manage episode 506546844 series 2097618
Why you should listen
- Taireez reveals how AI consultants can identify specific automation opportunities worth significant annual savings for any client role, transforming vague "AI implementation" conversations into concrete ROI discussions.
- Learn the systematic approach to expand your share of client value beyond single platform implementations, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor rather than a technical order-taker.
- Discover a practical tool that helps consultants confidently sell AI automation by providing hard evidence of savings and implementation roadmaps for any job description.
As a SaaS or AI consultant, I know you've been in client meetings where you see massive automation opportunities but struggle to articulate the specific value and ROI. In this episode, I talk with Taireez Niswander, Chief AI Officer and creator of the Automation Goldmine platform, who has solved this exact problem. We dive into how you can identify automation opportunities worth tens of thousands in annual savings for any role, transform your positioning from technical implementer to strategic advisor, and systematically expand your client relationships beyond one-off platform implementations. Join us to discover the tool that's helping consultants prove AI value before the sale.
About Taireez Niswander
Taireez Niswander is the creator of Automation Goldmine and PerfectFit apps. She is a Chief AI Officer and one of the first 100 people globally to earn the International Chief AI Officer Certification. With over four years of hands-on AI experience and two decades of operations expertise, she has demonstrated remarkable business impact—including scaling business operations by 233% and serving as Vice Chair of CHIFOO's Board of Directors.After being laid off in February 2024, she became a Chief AI Officer by September—proving the power of practical AI implementation.
Her work focuses on helping businesses identify and automate high-impact operational processes. Through her Automation Goldmine framework, she’s developed a systematic approach to spotting automation opportunities that deliver measurable ROI. Her solutions help consultants and business leaders transform manual workflows into automated systems without the typical tech complexity.
Resources and Links
- Automationgoldmine.com
- Taireez’s LinkedIn profile
- 589 – AI 1st business with John Munsell
- Songer.co
- Previous episode: 635 - Why Your Sales Problem Isn't Actually a Sales Problem
- Check out more episodes of the Paul Higgins Podcast
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoring
- Join our newsletter
- Suggested resources
BONUS:
Walk into any meeting, paste a job description and salary, and immediately demonstrate $50K+ in hidden value per role. Start with low-hanging fruit to build trust, then scale to bigger automations for longer, more profitable client relationships. It's like having an automation expert in your pocket!
EXCLUSIVE:
This Month: $497/month locked forever (Unlimited spots for podcast listeners)
Next Month: $597/month locked forever (Limited to 50 spots)
After That: $997/month (no rate lock)
Use the code PAUL100 for the Founders' 50 Plan - $497/month USD free until October 31st. This is available only to Paul Higgins Podcast listeners.
Don't miss out - price increases when the month ends!
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