Stop leaving intelligence
on the table.
Your business generates data every day. Most of it goes unread, unused, and unconnected. Blackline helps small and mid-size businesses turn that data into a competitive advantage — with AI strategy and implementation that actually works.
The technology isn’t the problem.
The organization is.
Small businesses are told AI will transform their operations. So they buy a tool, hand it to one person, and wonder why nothing changes. The problem is never the software. It’s the absence of a clear strategy, connected data, and someone who has actually run a business and knows how to make both work together.
A clear process from first conversation
to measurable results.
Every engagement follows the same five-stage framework — structured enough to deliver consistent results, flexible enough to fit your industry and scale.
Three stages. Complete clarity
at every step.
Every engagement follows the same structure — from a focused first conversation to a defined project to ongoing support if you need it. No hourly billing, no surprises. Every project includes an estimated ROI before work begins.
Discovery Call — $500
A 1–2 hour structured consultation — virtual or in person — where we map your business operations, technology landscape, data environment, and biggest pain points. This is not a sales call. It is a working session with a real deliverable.
What you receive within 3 business days:
The $500 Discovery Call is a flat fee. No upsell pressure. You will leave with a clear picture of your opportunities whether or not you proceed further.
Project Engagement — A La Carte
Every project is scoped individually and quoted as a flat fee. Pricing is based on complexity, integration requirements, and the size of the ROI we’re building toward — not on your company size. Every proposal includes an estimated ROI before you commit to anything.
Typical project types include:
Every project is quoted as a flat fee with a defined scope. Every proposal includes an estimated ROI.
Ongoing Retainer — By Scope
Some businesses need more than a project. A retainer gives you ongoing access to strategic and technical support — priced based on the size and scope of what you need.
A retainer may be right for you if:
Retainer pricing is discussed and agreed upon based on the scope of engagement. Reach out to start that conversation.
You don’t need a software vendor.
You need someone who has run a business.
Most AI consultants come from technology. I come from operations. I’ve spent 25+ years building and running businesses in one of the most data-intensive, compliance-heavy industries that exists — clinical laboratory and healthcare diagnostics. I have been the person staring at disconnected systems, manual workflows, and teams that don’t speak the same language. I know exactly where AI creates real value and where it creates expensive noise.
Currently Chief Commercial Officer at Mako Medical and CEO at Centennial State Laboratory. Founder of Global Medical Imaging — built from zero, INC 5000 three consecutive years, taken through acquisition. Blackline is my fractional consulting practice, now focused on helping businesses of every kind compete smarter with AI.
From data chaos to continuous intelligence.
Every AI engagement covers the same core disciplines. The depth of each depends on your tier, complexity, and where the biggest opportunity lives.
The methodology is universal.
The application is specific to you.
AI creates value across every industry because every industry has repetitive processes, underused data, and alignment problems. The use cases change. The framework doesn’t.
Healthcare & Diagnostics
Lab operations, revenue cycle, compliance documentation, patient communication, and clinical workflow automation.
Construction & Trades
Job costing, scheduling, bid analysis, materials forecasting, subcontractor management, and project performance tracking.
Retail & Hospitality
Inventory optimization, demand forecasting, customer segmentation, loyalty, and automated communications.
Professional Services
Client intake automation, document processing, billing intelligence, and performance analytics for legal, accounting, and consulting firms.
Distribution & Logistics
Route optimization, demand planning, supplier performance, and automated exception handling.
Any Business With Data
If your business generates data, there’s an AI opportunity. We work with any industry where repetitive processes, underused data, or alignment problems exist.
Straight answers.
Ready to find out where AI can create
real value in your business?
Let’s talk.
The $500 Discovery Call is the fastest way to go from “we should probably do something with AI” to a clear, prioritized plan built around your actual business.
Book Your Discovery Call →ryan@blackline1.com · I respond personally and promptly.