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# 169 How I'm finding all my AI services clients
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- Build With AI
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 895
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Summary
In this solo episode, I walk through seven ways to land clients for your AI services business — starting with the method that personally got me seven qualified leads in about two hours of total effort. I cover everything from hosting a local AI meetup to knocking on doors to LinkedIn outreach to building agency partnerships, and I break down exactly what to say and do at each step. Every method ties back to one simple foot-in-the-door offer that converts cold strangers into paying clients. By the end, you'll know where to start, what to prioritize first, and how to stack these methods to build a real pipeline fast. Join AI Operator Academy where we go even deeper on selling AI services, finding clients, and building an AI Operating System: https://aoa.community/ https://app.excalidraw.com/l/4z8Z2Lyybfg/jhXBCxthrX Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:00 – Method 1: Host a local AI for small business meetup 02:24 – The follow-up that makes the meetup worth it 02:50 – Method 2: Door knocking local service businesses 04:47 – Method 3: LinkedIn outreach without being spammy 06:30 – Method 4: Free audits for people in your network 07:10 – Documenting wins and building early testimonials 08:10 – Method 5: Partnering with agencies, coaches, and consultants 09:35 – Method 6: Hosting AI office hours at a co-working space 11:56 – Method 7: Posting your wins on LinkedIn 13:30 – Where to start: the three methods to do first Key Points Hosting a local AI for small business meetup is the single best method to start with. Find a free venue (library, co-working space, or a realtor's office), set up an Eventbrite or Luma page, give a 20-minute talk on basic AI tools, and capture every name, phone number, and email at the door. The magic is in the follow-up within 24 hours. The foot-in-the-door o…