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How to Calculate the Real ROI of AI Automation (The 3-Layer Math No Vendor Shows You)

The direct cost layer is obvious. The opportunity cost layer is bigger. The compounding layer is where the 40%+ revenue lift hides. Here's the spreadsheet to model all three.

What We'll Cover

  • Layer 1
  • Direct cost: the obvious build vs run comparison
  • Layer 2
  • Opportunity cost: what your CEO hourly rate means for the math
  • Layer 3
  • Compounding: how the 40%+ revenue lift compounds over 24 months
  • The downloadable 3-layer ROI spreadsheet
  • Sensitivity analysis: what the numbers look like if build costs double.

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