Applied Agency AI — Metro Detroit

Applied Agency AI — AI automation, websites, and SEO for Metro Detroit small businesses, starting with a $297 AI readiness audit

A $297 audit that maps where you're losing hours to manual work — and where you're losing customers to a slow website or weak follow-up — ranked by ROI, with a 7-day plan to fix the biggest wins first.

Delivered by a sales and operations leader who spent 15+ years in global automotive — most recently Head of Sales at a Tier-1 supplier, selling to Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and Rivian — brought to your business without the enterprise price tag.

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Free questionnaire · 45-min Zoom · report in 48 hrs · $297

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Sample AI Readiness Audit report — the written deliverable Applied Agency AI sends Metro Detroit SMBs within 48 hours
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The Efficiency Gap

The busy-work trap

Wasted human hours

Your best talent is stuck performing repetitive data entry and manual follow-ups that could be handled in milliseconds.

Inconsistent execution

Human error in lead management or project handoffs is leaking potential revenue every single month.

Stalled growth

You can't take on new clients because your current infrastructure is already at a breaking point.

Sound familiar? The audit identifies which of these apply to your business specifically — and builds you a plan to fix them in 7 days.

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AI Readiness Audit — $297

One audit. Then two ways to grow.

Every engagement starts here. A 10-min questionnaire → 45-min interview → written report in 48 hours that pinpoints where you're losing time to manual work and where you're losing customers to a weak website or slow follow-up — ranked by ROI, with a 7-day plan.

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Where the audit points, we build. Most businesses need one of these — some need both.

Automate your operations

Give back the hours your team loses to repetitive work.

Fractional Chief AI Officer

Ongoing AI leadership on retainer — strategy, tool selection, and continuous builds as your business grows.

Grow your pipeline

Get found, get leads, and turn your website into your best salesperson.

AI-powered website

A fast, modern site built to convert — with the AI behind it capturing and following up on every lead automatically.

SEO & GEO growth

Rank on Google and get cited by AI search. Local SEO, content, and generative-engine optimization for Metro Detroit SMBs.

What becomes possible.

  • Reclaim your time

    Automating scheduling, reporting, and routine follow-ups typically returns 5–10 hours per week to you and your team.

  • Increase revenue

    Instant lead responses and follow-up sequences so no opportunity falls through the cracks.

  • Eliminate headaches

    Stop worrying about whether a task was done. Build a business that operates with certainty.

Sample AI Readiness Audit report showing pain points, impact-vs-effort matrix, and ROI summary for a Metro Detroit SMB
24%
of your workweek spent on tasks that can be automated
The audit tells you exactly which 24% to attack first.
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Leonardo Viviani, founder of Applied Agency AI, Metro Detroit Michigan
Who we are

Applied Agency AI

At Applied Agency AI (AAAI), we believe every small and medium business deserves enterprise-grade AI strategy without the enterprise overhead.

Led by Leonardo Viviani—15+ years in global automotive, most recently Head of Sales at a Tier-1 supplier—we bridge the gap between business needs and practical AI implementation.

We don't just recommend tools. We build the systems, the websites, and the automations, train your teams, and drive the kind of measurable growth you can see in hours saved and leads won.

48 hrs
Report turnaround
$297
Fixed-scope audit
FAQ

Questions we get a lot

What is a Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO)?
A Fractional Chief AI Officer is a part-time senior AI leader embedded in your business on a monthly retainer. They own your AI strategy and its execution — identifying the highest-ROI automation opportunities, deploying the systems, and training your team. Applied Agency AI's fractional CAIO program starts with a fixed 4-week build sprint before any ongoing retainer.
How much does an AI Readiness Audit cost?
The AI Readiness Audit at Applied Agency AI is $297. It is a one-week, fixed-scope engagement that maps your operations, identifies your two or three highest-ROI automation opportunities, and delivers a written report with specific tool recommendations and implementation steps — with no commitment to an ongoing engagement.
Do you offer AI consulting in Metro Detroit?
Yes. Applied Agency AI is based in Wixom, Michigan and serves SMBs across Metro Detroit and Oakland County — including Troy, Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Novi, Northville, Rochester Hills, and Detroit. In-person strategy sessions are available.
What AI automations deliver the fastest ROI for small businesses?
The five highest-ROI AI automations for SMBs are: (1) lead response automation — responding to inbound inquiries in under 60 seconds; (2) invoice and receipt data entry automation; (3) client intake and scheduling automation; (4) a 24/7 FAQ assistant; and (5) a weekly KPI digest. Most businesses see a payback window under 60 days from their first automation.
How long does it take to implement AI in a small business?
Most first AI automation projects can be designed, built, and deployed within four to six weeks when starting from the AI Readiness Audit. The audit itself takes one week and delivers a prioritized roadmap. The Applied Agency AI 4-Week Build Sprint then moves directly from strategy to deployed automation — with capability transfer to your team built into week four.
Does Applied Agency AI build websites for small businesses?
Yes. Applied Agency AI builds fast, modern, conversion-focused websites for Metro Detroit small businesses, with AI-driven lead capture and follow-up built in. Website projects typically start from an audit that maps where your current site is losing leads, then move to a fixed-scope build.
What is GEO (generative engine optimization)?
Generative engine optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing a business's online presence so it gets cited by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews — not only ranked in classic search results. It relies on structured data, clear factual content, FAQ markup, and consistent entity information across the web. Applied Agency AI offers GEO alongside traditional SEO for Metro Detroit SMBs.
Do you offer SEO for Metro Detroit businesses?
Yes. Applied Agency AI provides local SEO and content for small businesses across Metro Detroit and Oakland County — including Novi, Troy, Wixom, and Detroit — plus generative-engine optimization (GEO) so your business shows up in both Google and AI-powered search.

Let's talk about what's possible for your business

A 30-minute conversation on where simple changes could make the biggest difference.

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leo@appliedagencyai.com

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Metro Detroit, MI

Available for local workshops & strategy sessions.