Your AI Transformation Partner
We Find the AI Opportunities Hiding In your business - then we build them
You know AI could be doing more for your business. You’re just not sure where to start, or who to trust. We understand. We can help.
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A Trained Team
A Competitive Advantage
The Cost of “Figuring It Out Later”
Most businesses are using AI. Few are using it well.
Every week there’s a new tool, a new headline, a new “game-changer.” It’s impossible to know what’s real and what’s hype. Asking ChatGPT is a start—but it’s not an AI strategy. You know that. You’re just not sure what the real thing looks like.
Meanwhile, you’re watching competitors make moves and wondering: Do they know something I don’t?
The truth is, most of them are guessing too. But the ones who win won’t be guessing for long.
The AI Opportunity System
A done-with-you system for finding, prioritizing, and capturing the AI opportunities hiding in your business. We audit your operations, train your team, and build the systems that deliver results.
What You Get...
Clarity
A prioritized roadmap of your top AI opportunities — ranked by ROI, not hype.
Adoption
Training designed for your team, your work flows, your business. Adoption that sticks.
Results
Custom systems built around how your business actually works.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Erik Bledsoe
Erik Bledsoe has spent 20+ years building businesses—including helping grow his family holding company to $453M in annualized revenue across 21 companies.
He’s the Adjunct Graduate Professor of AI & Entrepreneurship at Lipscomb University and coaches at AAA Accelerator—the largest AI development community in the world—where he’s seen hundreds of AI implementations across every industry. He’s learned one thing for certain: most AI projects fail because they start with technology instead of business problems.
Rock Castle AI exists to flip that.
Your business comes first. AI comes second.
How It Works
Get Started
Fill out a short form so we understand your goals, your challenges, and whether we’re a fit.
Education
If it’s a match, we book your AI Opportunity Audit and get to work mapping your business.
Development
You walk away with a prioritized roadmap, a trained team, and systems built for your business—ready to scale.
Ready to get started?
Why 95% of AI Projects Fail
According to MIT’s 2025 study, The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business, 95% of AI pilot programs fail to deliver measurable ROI.¹ But here’s what’s interesting: it’s not a technology problem. It’s a process and implementation problem.
The research shows AI projects fail when companies:
• Start with technology instead of business problems
• Use internal teams instead of specialized outside partners²
• Build things they don’t actually need
• Skip training—so adoption never happens
Rock Castle AI exists because we’ve seen this pattern hundreds of times—and we know how to solve it.
Your business comes first. AI comes second.
It Starts With the Audit
“What if we’re not sure where to start?” — That’s exactly what the audit solves. You don’t need to know where the opportunities are. That’s our job.
Before we touch any technology, we dig into how your business actually runs. Stakeholder interviews. Process mapping. Pain points. Revenue leaks. We identify your top 10-15 AI opportunities—ranked by ROI, not hype.
You walk away with a prioritized roadmap. Not a generic recommendation. A specific, actionable plan built for your business.
Then We Train for Adoption
“What if my team isn’t technical?” — They don’t need to be. We meet them where they are.
Most AI training is generic—a workshop, a slide deck, and a “good luck”—which just leaves you with information but no integration.
We do it differently. Our training is designed around how your team actually works—your workflows, your tools, your daily reality. We don’t just teach AI concepts. We build AI into the way your team operates.
Then We Build for Results
When we build, we build for you. Not a demo. Not a template borrowed from another industry. Custom systems designed around your operations, your goals, your competitive landscape.
And we don’t disappear after delivery. We stay on for optimization—because AI systems need refinement as your business evolves.
“How long until we see results?” — Most clients see quick wins within the first 30 days of training. Custom builds vary by scope, but we prioritize high-ROI opportunities so you see value fast.
The Result?
Clarity on where to focus. A team that’s actually using AI. Systems that deliver ROI. And the confidence that you’re not falling behind—you’re pulling ahead.
This isn’t theory. We’ve watched this approach work across dozens of industries and hundreds of businesses.
If you’re a business leader who’s ready to stop experimenting and start scaling, we should talk.
¹ MIT Project NANDA, The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025
² MIT study found vendor/partner solutions succeed 67% of the time vs. 33% for internal builds
Testimonials
Zack Swanson
National Account Manager
LP Business Solutions
Rock Castle AI has transformed both our team communication and client engagement process. They've easily reduced my turnaround time by 90+%, saving me at least 30 hours in the first 6 weeks.
Ashley Lumpkins
Founder & CEO
Ashley Lumpkins Media - SMMA
Rock Castle AI built a custom app solution that has been a game-changer for me. It's amazing, so helpful, so time-saving! No more fighting with ChatGPT – I just enter my data and it spits out a months worth of content. You need a tool like this!
Albert Samuels
Marketing Manager
Merlin Entertainments
My mind is blown! Rock Castle AI has changed the way I do business. If you're looking to grow you clientele, to acquire that new contract – Rock Castle AI is a game-changer. I guarantee you, if you give this a try, this will change it for you too.
Are You Leaving AI Opportunities on the Table?
Most business leaders suspect they are—but aren't sure where.
Take the AI Opportunity Scorecard. In 5 minutes, you'll know where you stand on strategy, adoption, and results—and what to focus on next.
No sales call. No pitch. Just clarity on where you stand.
Your Competitors Aren't Waiting
The gap is widening. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start capturing the AI opportunities hiding in your business, we should talk.
FAQs
Answers to Your Top Questions About AI Solutions
How much does this cost?
Audit start at $5,000 and scales based on company size. After that, you'll have a roadmap with our recommendations—and you decide the pace and scope of implementation. No surprises. No pressure.
What if this isn't in our budget right yet?
We have a community for that. It's for small businesses and startup founders who want to implement AI themselves. Weekly coaching, practical frameworks, and a network of founders on the same path. Build it yourself, but not by yourself. Come back when you're ready for more.
Do we need technical staff on our team?
No. We handle the technical side. Our training is designed for how your team actually works—not their technical background. If they can use the tools they already have, they can use what we build.
What happens after we get started?
We start with the audit—about two weeks to map your business and identify opportunities. Then we deliver your roadmap. From there, you choose what to implement first. We train your team, build the systems, and stay on until it's working.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on scope. Once the audit is complete, training and quick wins happen within the first 30 days. Full custom builds typically take 4-8 weeks. We set clear expectations upfront and keep you updated throughout.
How do we know if this is right for us?
Take the AI Opportunity Scorecard. Five minutes, no sales call. You'll see where you stand on strategy, adoption, and results—and what to focus on next.
Will this work with our current systems?
Yes. We build around your existing systems, not over them. We handle the technical complexity—you focus on results. And if something won't work, we'll tell you upfront.
Will Rock Castle AI solutions work in my industry?
Yes. AI success is about process, not industry. We start with your business, find the opportunities, and build from there. We've done it across dozens of industries—and the approach works because we design around you, not a template.
What makes Rock Castle AI different from other AI service providers?
We start with your business, not the technology. Most AI projects fail because they start with a tool and look for a problem. We do it the other way around—audit first, then build. Your business comes first. AI comes second.