My process

  • Book a consultation

    Pick a time, pay securely, and lock in your session.

  • Share context

    You’ll fill out a short intake form and share any current tools, workflows, or goals you’re exploring. I’ll review it before our call.

  • Strategy session

    We’ll meet live via Google Meet. You’ll get direct feedback, opportunity spotting, and a grounded implementation plan.

  • Optional

    ongoing support

    Need help managing adoption, vendors, or execution? I can stay involved on a flexible basis

Is this right for you?

Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or stuck trying to make it work inside a growing company, we’ll meet you where you are and move you forward.

This is a good fit if you are:

  • A founder or CEO exploring AI to streamline operations
  • A marketer looking to enhance productivity or performance
  • An ops or systems lead needing support building better processes
  • A small to mid-sized business that wants AI to add leverage, not confusion

What AI implementation actually looks like in your business

Most AI conversations are either too technical or too vague to be useful.

Businesses don’t need another tool list—they need clarity.

I help companies translate AI into business value by identifying the right use cases, choosing tools that play nicely with existing systems, and planning implementation in a way that actually sticks.

Aligning AI with real business outcomes

The first mistake many companies make is jumping into AI without anchoring it to a clear business case.

Before you license anything or sign up for a pilot, we look at your actual pain points. Where are you losing time? Where are decisions getting bottlenecked? Which processes are ripe for automation?

Every recommendation ties back to one of four things: better performance, increased efficiency, reduced cost, or faster delivery.

If we can’t tie a use case to a clear ROI or productivity gain, we don’t move forward.

“Rodney gave me an incredible roadmap for my startup’s marketing. His insights were sharp, actionable, and exactly what I needed to feel confident moving forward.”

— Allison Cass, Goliath Nutripower

Avoiding the “Frankenstein stack”

Most teams don’t need more tools; they need smarter systems.

I help you avoid building a patchwork of disconnected platforms. Instead, we identify tools that work with your CRM, your project management system, your email platform, and your actual day-to-day operations.

A few things I look at:

  • Will this tool integrate cleanly with what you already use?
  • Does your team need to context-switch to use it?
  • Will this require new roles, training, or support?

We build systems that scale. Not stacks that stall.

“Rodney built a real relationship with us—he truly cared about our growth and it showed. His marketing and SEO knowledge helped skyrocket our visibility across Los Angeles.”

— Marc Mazza, Patio Covered

Moving from pilots to permanent systems

Running a one-off AI pilot is easy. Turning it into a repeatable, dependable part of your operations takes planning.

I help businesses operationalize:

  • Automations that reduce repetitive admin
  • Smart prompts and workflows that improve marketing and content creation
  • Reporting systems that update in real time, not weeks later
  • Customer support or sales assist tools that actually help, not hurt, the experience

The goal is to go from testing to transformation, without burning out your team or stalling progress.

De-risking your implementation before it starts

Even good tools can create bad outcomes if you don’t think through the impact.

That’s why I also help businesses install the right guardrails early:

  • Privacy and compliance issues (especially if you handle sensitive data)
  • Brand voice protections in AI-generated content
  • Over-automation that removes too much human judgment
  • Team adoption planning so people know what’s changing—and why

The tech alone won’t save you.

But paired with thoughtful rollout and change management, AI can radically increase how much you get done without growing headcount.

“Rodney anticipated our marketing needs before we even knew them. His strategic leadership helped us create a more effective brand presence that drove real results.”

— William Elliott, Elliot Dental

Why work with me?

I’ve spent over 20 years helping businesses scale smarter through better strategy, systems, and execution.

As a founder and advisor, I’ve implemented process automation, marketing systems, and team structures for growing businesses across industries—and now I help those same kinds of businesses add AI to the mix in a responsible, useful way.

You’re not getting a tool pusher.

You’re getting someone who understands how businesses work—and how AI can support that growth without disrupting what’s already working.

Ready to take the next step?

Book a consultation and start turning AI into a real business advantage.

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FAQs about working with me

Do I need to know anything about AI before the consultation?

Nope. I’ll meet you wherever you’re starting. You don’t need technical knowledge—just a willingness to explore smarter systems.

Yes. If you’re comparing tools like Jasper, Copy.ai, Zapier, Make, or internal AI capabilities in HubSpot, ClickUp, etc., I’ll help you choose based on fit—not flash.

That’s great. I can help you review what’s working, what’s stalled, and where to focus next. We’ll turn scattered experiments into scalable systems.

Yes. I help create adoption plans that include training, SOPs, and phased rollouts so your team feels empowered, not replaced.

No. I focus on strategy, planning, and implementation frameworks. If you need developers or engineers, I can recommend trusted partners.

A one-hour AI consulting session is $350. This includes a pre-call review, our live session, and a full recording you can reference afterward.

Yes. If you need more hands-on involvement with vendor management, SOP building, or quarterly check-ins, I offer custom consulting based on your needs.

No.

I don’t offer free consultations because I believe real expertise deserves real attention—and real attention deserves real value.

When you book a session with me, you’re getting direct, personalized advice you can immediately put to use—not a sales pitch disguised as a “free call.”

The investment for a consultation is $350 for a focused, one-hour session, including pre-call research and a recording of our session with actionable next steps.

About Rodney

I’m Rodney Warner—founder of Connective Web Design and a strategic advisor to growth-minded businesses across the U.S.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve helped companies scale through smarter marketing, better systems, and practical operations strategy. Now, I help those same companies think critically and act intentionally when it comes to AI.

Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or looking to roll out AI at scale, I’ll help you move from hype to implementation.