Chatbots for local businesses: $1,500–$4,000 setup + monthly retainers
A classic AI-agency model: build chatbots for local SMBs like dental clinics and HVAC companies, charging $1,500–$4,000 setup plus $200–500/month retainers. One cited case claims a $3,150 chatbot generated $105,400 in a client's first month — note that's the client's revenue, not the agency's income, and it's unverified. Low capital, high claimed margins, but it lives or dies on your ability to sell directly to businesses.