Applied Agency AI is a consultancy based in Metro Detroit that specializes in developing practical AI automations and systems tailored for small to mid-sized businesses, without the high costs associated with Fortune 500 companies or theoretical approaches from Silicon Valley. We begin with a 45-minute AI Readiness Audit, which provides clients with a written report, a prioritized list of tools, and a detailed action plan they can implement right away. Following this, we offer fixed engagements, either as 4-Week Build Sprints or through a retainer as a Fractional Chief AI Officer, with clearly defined scopes and outcomes and no open-ended arrangements. Our founding team has over 15 years of operational leadership experience with automotive suppliers for major companies like Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and Rivian. Clients often identify 3 to 5 workflows that can be automated within the first week. We serve businesses in Oakland County, Metro Detroit, and throughout Michigan.