How Consultants Can Help Clients Adopt AI That Actually Sticks With Thiago Ferreira

Look into the "3 Ways to Generate Leads With Your Podcast" E-book for free here on our website! (https://ghapodcast.com)**********************************************************************AI is everywhere, but real adoption is still rare. Thiago Ferreira built Elevate AI Consulting to help close that gap, working with teams that want results, not demos or oversized “AI initiatives.” As a consultant, educator, and Chief AI Officer, Thiago focuses on lightweight automations, applied training, and systems that reduce manual work without disrupting culture. His work sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and change management, where most AI projects succeed or fail. In this episode, we talk about how Thiago built his consulting practice, how he helps clients move from curiosity to execution, and what other consultants can learn from his people-first approach to AI adoption. ********************************************************** Proposed Interview Structure: 1. What got you into consulting, and what ultimately pulled you into focusing on AI adoption specifically? 2. What core problem do your clients come to you with today, and why do you think AI adoption is where so many organizations get stuck? 3. Who are your ideal clients right now, and who inside the organization usually needs to be convinced for an AI engagement to move forward? 4. How have you built visibility and trust for Elevate AI Consulting, and what’s worked best for attracting the right clients? Current Acquisition Channels: Referral, Content, Webinars, Podcast (guesting), Speaking engagements Sub Question: What’s your take on podcasts as a marketing tool for consultants and educators in the AI space? 5. When clients are interested in AI but hesitant to commit, how do you typically guide the sales conversation toward a clear yes? 6. Once a client starts working with you, how do you retain them, and what do you do intentionally to build long-term relationships and repeat engagements? 7. Where do you find yourself most stuck right now as a consultant building an AI-focused practice, if at all? 8. Looking ahead, where do you see the biggest opportunities for your work with AI over the next few years?*********************************************************************Know more about Thiago FerreiraWebsite Link: https://www.elevateaiconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-ai-consulting/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevateAIConsultingConnect with Thiago Ferreira on LinkedInLinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiagoef/Apply to be a guest on Consulting Leaders:https://ghapodcast.com/application-to-be-a-guest-on-consulting-leaders/