The Truth About AI Experts: 3 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring One
In today’s business world, the buzz around AI and automation is everywhere. Scroll through your feed, and you’ll see dozens of “AI experts” offering shortcuts to success. But here’s the truth: not everyone who claims to be an expert actually is.
At SOLO LINK, we’re passionate about helping small business owners avoid costly missteps. So before you hand over your hard-earned progress to someone promising AI magic, here are three red flags to look for—and the key questions you must ask.
1. Are They New to This?
Would you give the keys to your business—your life’s work—to a 16-year-old who just learned to drive? Probably not. So why trust an AI “expert” who has no track record?
Ask them directly:
How long have you been doing this?
Can you show proof of success with real businesses like mine?
If they fumble the answer or can’t point to past results, that’s a red flag.
2. Is This Their Main Focus—or a Side Hustle?
Some people chase trends. When AI became hot, opportunists showed up. But is helping small businesses with automation their core mission, or just a quick cash grab?
Ask them:
Is this your full-time focus or a side gig?
Do you run other businesses—or is this the one you’ve committed your energy to?
If they’re stretched thin, you’ll feel it in the level of support (or lack of it) you receive.
3. What Does Support Actually Look Like?
It’s easy to sell access to software. But do they help you implement it?
Ask for specifics:
Do you help set it up—or am I on my own?
Is support limited to online documents, or can I talk to a real person?
Are there weekly live calls or community Q&As?
If you’re a busy business owner, you don’t have time to become a tech expert. You need real help—quickly.
How We Do It at SOLO LINK
At SOLO LINK, this isn’t a trend or a side hustle—it’s what we do. We’ve spent over six years helping real business owners—from franchises and nonprofits to coaches and retailers—streamline operations and reclaim their time through automation.
And we’ve built SOLO LINK to be different:
Done-for-You Onboarding
We don’t hand you a checklist. We ask you a few key questions, then set your system up for you.
24/7 Live Chat with Real People
Got a question at 2am? No problem. Our team is here for you 24/7 with real answers tailored to your business.
Weekly Live “Ask Me Anything” Sessions
Every few days, you can hop on a video call with us to get your questions answered, hear what other entrepreneurs are doing, and get inspired.
We even travel the country in our SOLO LINK RV, hosting in-person workshops where you leave with a working system. It’s not hype. It’s hands-on help.
