AI Agents ROI:
The Real Math

Most AI vendors promise vague "efficiency gains" and "productivity improvements." We're going to do something radical: show you the actual math.

The Formula

AI agent ROI is straightforward:

Starter Package: The Two-Week Payback

Let's calculate for our most common deployment — the $2,000 Starter package (Email Triage + Calendar Briefing):

After the first two weeks, every hour saved is pure profit. Over 12 months, the Starter package delivers roughly $28,000 in time value on a $2,000 investment. That's a 14x return.

Pro Package: The Security Multiplier

The $5,000 Pro package adds security monitoring, executive assistant, and ops alerting. The ROI calculation changes because you're now preventing losses, not just saving time:

The Hidden ROI: Headspace

The hardest thing to quantify — but the most valuable — is cognitive freedom. When you stop worrying about whether your servers are secure, whether you missed an important email, whether you're prepared for tomorrow's meetings... you think better. You make better strategic decisions. You're less stressed.

Our clients consistently report this as the #1 benefit, even above the time savings.

Comparison: Agents vs. Alternatives

Try the Math Yourself

Here's a quick exercise:

1. How many hours/week do you spend on email? Multiply by your hourly rate.
2. How many hours on meeting prep and calendar management? Same calculation.
3. What would a security breach cost your business? Even a rough estimate.
4. Add it up. Compare to our one-time setup fees.

For most small business owners, the answer is the same: AI agents pay for themselves in weeks, not months.