⚡ Done-for-you AI, built in weeks — not quarters

Bring your business into the AI era — without hiring a tech team.

Cornerbeacon designs, builds, and launches custom AI-first apps and automations for local and small businesses. You keep doing what you do best. We make AI do the rest.

2–4 wks
to first launch
Fixed
price, no hourly
3
apps shipped & live
In one sentence

What is Cornerbeacon?

Cornerbeacon is an AI consulting and development studio that helps small and local service businesses become AI-first. We find the tasks eating your time and money — missed calls, slow quotes, no-show follow-ups, manual admin — and we build the AI tools that fix them. Strategy, build, launch, and training, delivered as a finished product for a fixed price.

Why now

The businesses that built Main Street are getting left behind

AI is no longer a Silicon Valley thing. Your customers already expect instant answers, 24/7 booking, and zero friction. The shops that adopt AI first win the next decade of local business.

📞

Missed calls = missed money

The average local business misses 1 in 4 calls. Each one is a customer who calls the next name on the list. AI answers every time.

🐢

Slow follow-up loses jobs

Leads go cold in minutes. Manual follow-up never keeps up. AI follows up instantly and persistently — and books the appointment.

📋

Admin eats your week

Quotes, scheduling, intake forms, reminders, reviews. AI handles the repetitive work so you and your team focus on the craft.

What we do

Everything you need to go AI-first — handled

🧭

AI Strategy & Audit

We map your business, find the highest-ROI AI opportunities, and hand you a prioritized roadmap — even if you never hire us to build.

🤖

AI Receptionist & Chat

A voice + text assistant that answers calls and messages 24/7, books appointments, and never sounds like a robot.

🔁

Automation & Follow-up

Instant lead response, smart reminders, review requests, and back-office automation that runs while you sleep.

🛠️

Custom AI App Development

Need something that doesn't exist yet? We design and build a custom AI-first app around your exact workflow.

📈

AI Search & Visibility (GEO)

We make your business the answer ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI give when locals ask for what you sell.

🎓

Team Training & Support

We train your people, document the playbook, and stay on call so the tools actually get used — and keep paying off.

Proof we build, not just advise

Real AI-first products, shipped and live

We don't just consult — we're builders. Here are products we've designed, built, and launched ourselves. Your project gets the same hands-on team.

Consumer · Sports

AwayGame Golf

A golf-travel platform that turns trip planning into a few taps — pairing AI itinerary building with course discovery and group booking.

Full app
design → launch
AI-first
recommendations
Mobile · Health

Nightingale

A baby-tracking app that logs feeds, sleep, and milestones, then uses AI to surface patterns and gentle guidance for tired parents.

iOS app
shipped
AI insights
on real data
Fintech · Web

Frontrunner

A trading platform that wraps complex market data in a clean interface, with AI-assisted signals and a real-time, reliable data pipeline.

Live data
at scale
AI signals
built-in

Three different industries — sports travel, parenting, and finance — all built AI-first from the ground up. That range is exactly why we can build the right thing for your business.

Who we serve

Built for the backbone of Main Street

🔧 Home Services

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, cleaning, roofing.

  • 24/7 AI receptionist for after-hours calls
  • Instant quotes & job booking
  • Automated review requests

💼 Professional Services

Law, accounting, real estate, insurance, agencies.

  • AI intake & document summarization
  • Client Q&A and scheduling
  • Proposal & report drafting

🛍️ Retail & Restaurants

Shops, cafes, restaurants, local brands.

  • AI ordering & reservations
  • Loyalty & win-back campaigns
  • Menu / product Q&A on autopilot
How it works

From "we should probably do AI" to live in four steps

Free AI Audit

A 30-minute call. We learn your business and pinpoint the 1–3 highest-ROI AI opportunities. You leave with a clear plan whether or not you hire us.

Fixed-Price Proposal

One scope, one price, one timeline. No hourly surprises. You approve before anything is built.

We Build & Launch

Our team designs, builds, tests, and ships your AI tool — usually live in 2–4 weeks for a first project.

Train & Optimize

We train your team, document the playbook, and tune the system as real results come in.

Questions owners ask

Frequently asked questions

What does an AI consultant do for a small business?

We identify which day-to-day tasks can be automated with AI, then design, build, and launch the tools to do it — typically an AI assistant that answers calls and messages, automated follow-up that books more appointments, and software that removes repetitive admin. You get a finished product, not just advice.

How much does it cost to add AI to my business?

Most businesses launch their first AI tool for a fixed fee in the low thousands, plus a small monthly amount for hosting and support. We price every project up front — no hourly billing — so you know the full cost before any work starts.

Do I need technical skills or staff?

No. We build and run everything for you. The tools are designed for non-technical owners and teams, and we train your staff so daily use is as simple as checking email.

How long until something is live?

A first tool like an AI receptionist or automated follow-up is usually live in two to four weeks. Larger custom apps take six to twelve weeks depending on scope.

Is my data safe?

Yes. We use enterprise-grade providers, keep your data private to your business, and never train public models on your customer information. We'll walk you through exactly how it's handled.

Your competitors are one AI tool away from taking your customers.

Book a free 30-minute AI audit. Walk away with a clear, prioritized plan — no pressure, no jargon.

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