Beyond the Hype: The AI Blueprint for Agencies

Transform AI from an overwhelming buzzword to operational advantage. Get a proven methodology that embeds AI as a core competency in your organization—not just another set of tools.

The digital agency landscape is shifting faster than ever. You know AI isn't optional—but between the endless tools, conflicting advice, and fear of making the wrong investment, many agencies are stuck in analysis paralysis or burning through resources on scattered experiments.

I specialize in helping digital agencies cut through the noise and build self-sustaining AI operating systems that deliver measurable results.

Your Guide Through the AI Maze

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Hi, I'm Katie, and I've been helping digital agencies navigate operational challenges since 2017. For the past two years, I've focused on AI implementation—attending conferences, completing certification courses, and embedding AI tools into my own daily workflows —which means I can help you separate the hype from what actually works.

I understand the unique pressures you're facing. You need to stay competitive, but you can't afford to waste time or money on the wrong approach. You want to empower your team, not replace them. And you need to manage legal exposure while building client trust.

That's why I developed the AI Blueprint for Agencies—a proven methodology that helps you create a new, self-sustaining operating system for AI innovation. My approach isn't about replacing your team with robots; it's about finding smart ways to amplify what your people already do well while staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

The Ai Blueprint for Agencies: A Proven Methodology to Transform Your Digital Agency

Agencies face immense pressure to adopt AI, but the path is unclear. The opportunity is massive, but so are the risks—legal exposure, team resistance, and wasted investment on the wrong tools. This leads to inaction, inefficiency, and the danger of being left behind by more agile competitors.

My Solution: An Operating System for Innovation

The AI Blueprint for Agencies is a holistic program that combines strategic governance, cultural enablement, and rapid, measurable wins to embed AI as a core competency in your organization

The Transformation Journey

Phase 1: Audit & Foundation

I establish a safe foundation for AI use while identifying your highest-impact opportunities. Deliverables in this phase include.

  • Leadership Workshop: Guidance on governance and foundation building.

  • AI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): A policy to ensure safe and ethical AI use.

  • MSA & Contract Revision Guide: Updated language for your client contracts.

  • AI Opportunity Scorecard: A data-driven roadmap of prioritized AI initiatives.

Phase 2: Enablement & Mobilization

I build the human infrastructure and cultural mindset necessary to turn your AI strategy into a reality. Deliverables in this phase include

  • Leadership Sponsorship Playbook

  • Customized AI Literacy Curriculum for your team

  • A Commissioned, Cross-Functional AI Council

Phase 3: Pilot & Proof of Value

I guide your AI Council through a 90-Day Value Sprint to deliver a measurable win and create a repeatable system for success. Outcomes of this phase include:

  • A Successful, Documented Pilot Project

  • A Centralized AI Knowledge Hub

  • A Scalable System for Future Innovation


Phase 4: Scale & Systemize

I transition your agency from executing pilots to running a self-sustaining program of continuous improvement, ensuring AI becomes part of your DNA.

What Agency Leaders Say

“Katie has advised our marketing agency for a couple of years in many areas, including staff retention, client success, team culture and long-term business strategy. She is a stellar business strategist, coach, mentor and agency leader.

— Dale Bertrand - President, Fire & Spark

“Her role as COO is fractional, but her impact and presence has felt like a full time, proactive colleague who is invested in our success. She’s asks smart questions, solves problems independently, and raises the quality of the conversations in our leadership team.

— Ben Cash - CEO Reason One

Why It Works: Your ROI

Investing in the AI Blueprint for Agencies costs less than the annual salary of a single junior employee but is designed to unlock exponential value:

Massive Efficiency Gains: Automate repetitive tasks and free up your team for high-value strategic work, potentially saving hundreds of thousands in operational costs.

New Revenue Streams: Leverage AI to create and deliver innovative new services for your clients, increasing your agency's value proposition.

Proactive Risk Mitigation: My governance framework protects you from costly legal issues and builds client trust from day one.

Durable Competitive Advantage: Move beyond simply using AI tools to become an AI-native organization, securing your relevance for the future.

Engagement Packages

Ready to build your ai blueprint?

Your competitors are either stuck in the same paralysis you are, or they're wasting resources on unfocused experimentation. This is your opportunity to gain a real competitive advantage.

The agencies that move decisively—with the right strategy—will dominate their markets. The ones that don't will be left behind.


Still on the fence? Book a free 30-minute AI strategy session to discuss your specific challenges and see if this approach is right for your agency.