What does an AI consultant do?

An AI consultant helps businesses identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to improve operations, reduce costs, and increase productivity. At The Chatbot Genius, Jay Tarzwell specializes in people-first AI implementation that empowers employees rather than replacing them.

How much does AI consulting cost in Ottawa?

AI consulting packages at The Chatbot Genius range from $2,500 CAD for a half-day AI Mindset training workshop to $42,000 CAD for a complete AI integration program. Most businesses start with an AI Readiness Audit at $15,000 CAD, which provides a clear roadmap for AI adoption.

Can AI help my small business?

Absolutely. AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can help small businesses automate repetitive tasks, improve customer communications, streamline reporting, and create content faster. The Chatbot Genius specializes in practical AI implementations that deliver immediate ROI for businesses of all sizes.

What is ChatGPT training for businesses?

Business ChatGPT training teaches your team how to use AI tools effectively and responsibly in their daily work. Jay Tarzwell's training focuses on developing an AI Mindset — the habit of strategically asking how AI can improve any task. Training is available in-person in Ottawa or virtually across Canada.

How do I implement AI in my company?

Start with an AI Readiness Audit to understand where you are today, then build an AI governance policy, and finally roll out hands-on training for your team. The Chatbot Genius offers a structured 3-phase consulting pathway that takes organizations from AI uncertainty to strategic advantage.

What's the difference between ChatGPT and Claude?

ChatGPT (by OpenAI) and Claude (by Anthropic) are both powerful AI assistants, but they have different strengths. ChatGPT excels at creative tasks and has a large plugin ecosystem, while Claude is known for longer context windows, nuanced reasoning, and strong safety features. Jay Tarzwell is an expert in both platforms and can help you choose the right tool for your needs.

What AI consulting services do you offer in Ottawa and internationally?

I offer comprehensive AI consulting including ChatGPT implementation, Claude AI integration, privacy-focused AI solutions, custom chatbot development, and AI strategy for businesses. Based in Ottawa, I serve clients locally, across Canada, and internationally through remote consulting.

How much does AI consulting cost?

AI consulting projects typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on scope and complexity. I offer free initial consultations to assess your needs and provide a detailed quote. Payment plans are available for qualified businesses.

Do you work with businesses outside Ottawa?

Yes! While I'm based in Ottawa, I work with clients across Canada and internationally. Remote consulting via video conferencing allows me to serve businesses worldwide with the same high-quality AI expertise.

What makes you different from other AI consultants?

My unique background as a former military analyst combined with deep expertise in both AI and privacy sets me apart. I focus on practical, secure solutions that deliver real business value, not just technology for technology's sake. Plus, I'm an author of multiple AI books and have real-world implementation experience.

AI & agentic systems for businesses that want work to run itself

I design, build, and run AI systems that handle real work — publishing, intake, follow-up, reporting — every day, without anyone touching them.

In person in Ottawa. Online everywhere. Proven by live products, not slideware.

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What I Do

Four ways to put AI to work in your business — every one of them running in my own operations first.

🤖 Agentic Automation Builds

AI systems that run your busywork — intake, publishing, reporting, follow-ups — on schedule, without a human in the loop.

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🎓 AI Training

Hands-on training for teams and individuals: Claude Code, agentic workflows, and the judgment to use them well. Workshops in Ottawa or live online.

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📍 Hyperlocal SEO / GEO / AEO

Get found by Google and by AI assistants. The same approach that brings my client site 100% of its leads inbound — zero ad spend.

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🧭 AI Consulting

A clear-eyed read on where AI actually helps your business — readiness, policy, and a plan your team can execute.

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Proof, Not Promises

These aren't demos. They're live systems with real users — built and operated with the same methods I bring to client work.

Hush Hollow

Personalized AI bedtime stories, read in the parent's own cloned voice, delivered nightly by an automated pipeline. All four subscription tiers selling.

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Barrhaven Bugle

A hyperlocal news operation run by a six-agent AI team — sourcing, writing, publishing, and growing a real audience on a real schedule.

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Ottawa Handiman

A local service business that gets 100% of its work from inbound search — no advertising — through hyperlocal SEO, GEO, and AEO.

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An Airing of Grievances

An interactive guide that owns its niche — five years of Canadian Armed Forces grievance expertise, structured for the people who need it.

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Why People Trust Me With This

I founded Claude Code Pirates — a community of ~300 builders learning to ship real things with AI — and I teach there every week.

I'm a former military analyst and a published author; my books double as the course materials in my training practice.

And everything on this site — the blog pipeline, the AI news briefing, the Saturday column — is run by the same agentic systems I build for clients.

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What I can help with:

Building agentic automation that runs your busywork itself

Training your team on Claude Code and agentic workflows

Getting your business found by Google and by AI assistants

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