AI Is a Survival Skill for Consultants

AI did not just disrupt consulting, it changed what it takes to survive. Steve Cunningham shares how AI nearly wiped out his business, forced a complete reinvention, and ultimately led him to become an AI native full stack consultant. The conversation explores why context, workflows, and AI ready deliverables now matter more than traditional expertise alone. If you are a consultant, agency owner, or service professional wondering how AI is reshaping your role, this episode makes the stakes clear and the path forward practical. *This is a re-run of a previous DTM episode. Today we discussed: 00:00 How AI Wiped Out Steve's Business 03:54 What an AI-Native Consultant Really Is 08:11 Giving AI the Right Context 11:53 Choosing AI Platforms Without Lock-In 14:54 Deliverables for Humans and AI 17:37 Guardrails for Safe AI Work 20:22 Steve and SimpleConsultants Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today! 👉 Get Your Free Prompts:

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AI Is a Survival Skill for Consultants is an episode from Duct Tape Marketing by John Jantsch.

This episode is 20:25 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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