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AI consultant for Long Island, NYC, and the New York metro. 100+ AI automation implementations across 8 verticals — for businesses that actually want to ship. Book a strategy session, get a 90-day plan, or work directly with Dave.

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AI Training · Automation · Business Growth

Stop Losing Time to Work AI Can Do.

Learn how to use AI to automate workflows, follow up with leads, create better marketing, clean up paperwork, and grow your business without drowning in manual tasks.

I help business owners and ambitious professionals turn AI from confusing hype into real systems that save time, drive revenue, and make work easier.

Book an AI Strategy CallSee What I Can Build
100+ Implementations·8 Verticals·Since 2020
Built by Dave

Proof, not pitch decks

I don't just pitch AI — I ship it. These are the projects I'm building and operating right now. Live projects open in a new tab.

Beta

Tennis Buddy

AI-powered matchmaking and scheduling for tennis and pickleball players — find partners, courts, and games near you.

Next.js 16SupabaseClaudeOpenAI
Live

OpenWPAgent

Multi-tenant SaaS that puts AI agents in charge of your WordPress and WooCommerce site — content, products, support, automated.

Trigger.devVercelStripeSupabase
Personal Lab

Hermes — Claude OS

A daily operator console for my entire AI stack — Claude sessions, API spend, skills ROI, and a 7 AM "Dream" prescription.

TanStack StartBunTypeScript
Live

Organic Skincare

E-commerce store I built and run end-to-end — homepage v2 took mobile LCP from 18.4s to 3.2s while keeping CLS at zero.

WordPressWooCommerceWP RocketCloudflare
Live

iLift Booking Funnel

My own $297 AI Strategy Session funnel — Stripe paywall, Cal.com Teams scheduling, custom domain, refund safety net.

Cal.comStripeNext.js middleware
Personal Lab

Marketing Command Center

The content + engagement ops system behind ILift’s own social channels — research, draft, approve, publish, log.

Codex CLIMarkdownApproval workflow
Work with Dave

Three ways to level up

Whether you need a quick roadmap, hands-on training, or a fully-managed AI stack — pick your level.

AI Strategy Session

$2971-hour intensive

Walk away with a 90-day AI roadmap tailored to your business — even if you never work with us after.

  • 60-min 1-on-1 with Dave (recorded)
  • Custom 90-day AI implementation plan
  • Honest assessment: build, buy, or skip
  • Refunded if we agree it's not a fit
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AI Mastery Intensive

$997Full-day intensive · 9 AM – 2 PM

One day with Dave — power through setup, signups, discovery, and building. You leave with your AI stack live and a working app you built yourself.

  • Single 5-hour day, 9 AM – 2 PM, one-on-one with Dave
  • AI subscription signup walkthrough — the right tools for your use case
  • Discovery + mini consulting: what you should build first and why
  • Hands-on app build during the session — you ship something real

Embedded AI Growth Partner

Long-term, hands-on partnership for mid-market & enterprise teams. 3 to 12+ months.

  • AI strategy + custom app builds
  • Team training + AI playbooks
  • Part-time or full-time embed
  • Built for mid-market & enterprise
Or grab a 45-min intro on Cal.com →

Our Success Stories

See how we've transformed businesses across industries with stunning, high-converting websites and AI automation.

Serenity Spa & Wellness

Calming, luxurious website with integrated booking system and service menu.

Online booking systemService menu with pricingGift card sales

Rodriguez Plumbing

Trust-building website with emergency service CTA and service area maps.

24/7 emergency service buttonService area mappingLive chat for quotes

Thompson Construction

Professional portfolio site showcasing projects with automated quote system.

Project portfolio galleryQuote request automationClient testimonials

Chen & Associates

Professional, trustworthy design with consultation booking and practice areas.

Consultation bookingPractice area pagesAttorney profiles

Ready to see what we can do for your business?

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What Our Clients Say

Real results from real businesses. See how AI automation has transformed their operations.

Sarah Johnson

Serenity Spa & Wellness

S

"The AI booking system from ILift increased our appointments by 40% in just 2 months. The voice agent handles calls even when we're with clients. Game changer!"

Spa & Wellness

Mike Rodriguez

Rodriguez Plumbing Co.

M

"We used to miss calls all the time on job sites. Now the AI voice agent books appointments 24/7. Our revenue is up 60% and I finally have work-life balance."

Plumbing

Jennifer Chen

Chen & Associates Law

J

"The automated lead qualification saves our staff 15 hours per week. Only pre-qualified consultations make it to our calendar. The ROI is incredible."

Legal

David Thompson

Thompson Construction

D

"ILift built us a website that actually generates leads. The automation handles quotes and follow-ups while we focus on building. Best investment we've made."

Construction

Lisa Martinez

Elite Fitness Studio

L

"The SMS automation is phenomenal. Attendance is up 35% thanks to automated reminders, and the AI chat handles membership questions instantly."

Fitness

Robert Kim

Kim's Auto Repair

R

"Went from answering calls all day to having an AI assistant do it for me. It even sends service reminders to customers. This technology is the future."

Automotive

Amanda Foster

Foster Real Estate Group

A

"The lead nurturing automation is incredible. It follows up with prospects automatically until they're ready to buy. Closed 8 more deals this quarter."

Real Estate

Carlos Mendez

Mendez Landscaping

C

"Finally, a website that works as hard as I do. The AI voice agent books estimates even when I'm on a job. My schedule is always full now."

Landscaping

Sarah Johnson

Serenity Spa & Wellness

S

"The AI booking system from ILift increased our appointments by 40% in just 2 months. The voice agent handles calls even when we're with clients. Game changer!"

Spa & Wellness

Mike Rodriguez

Rodriguez Plumbing Co.

M

"We used to miss calls all the time on job sites. Now the AI voice agent books appointments 24/7. Our revenue is up 60% and I finally have work-life balance."

Plumbing

Jennifer Chen

Chen & Associates Law

J

"The automated lead qualification saves our staff 15 hours per week. Only pre-qualified consultations make it to our calendar. The ROI is incredible."

Legal

David Thompson

Thompson Construction

D

"ILift built us a website that actually generates leads. The automation handles quotes and follow-ups while we focus on building. Best investment we've made."

Construction

Lisa Martinez

Elite Fitness Studio

L

"The SMS automation is phenomenal. Attendance is up 35% thanks to automated reminders, and the AI chat handles membership questions instantly."

Fitness

Robert Kim

Kim's Auto Repair

R

"Went from answering calls all day to having an AI assistant do it for me. It even sends service reminders to customers. This technology is the future."

Automotive

Amanda Foster

Foster Real Estate Group

A

"The lead nurturing automation is incredible. It follows up with prospects automatically until they're ready to buy. Closed 8 more deals this quarter."

Real Estate

Carlos Mendez

Mendez Landscaping

C

"Finally, a website that works as hard as I do. The AI voice agent books estimates even when I'm on a job. My schedule is always full now."

Landscaping
Dave Gakshteyn, Founder of ILift
Meet Dave

Built by an operator, not a consultant

I'm Dave Gakshteyn. I've built and shipped AI automation for 100+ businesses across 8 verticals — medspas, plumbers, dentists, law firms, retail, fitness, real estate, landscaping. Same playbook, same outcomes: more leads, fewer missed calls, less owner time spent on busywork.

I started ILift because every operator I talked to was being sold "AI" by people who had never actually shipped it. Slick decks, no working systems. I wanted the opposite — boring tech that just works, ships fast, and pays for itself in the first quarter.

I don't pitch enterprise transformations. I build systems that book appointments while you sleep, qualify leads before you wake up, and remind customers to leave reviews before they forget. The work is unsexy. The results compound.

100+ implementations in, the pattern is clear: businesses that stop talking about AI and start shipping it pull away fast. If that sounds like a fit, the Strategy Session is the cheapest way to find out — worst case, you leave with a free 90-day plan.

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— Dave Gakshteyn, Founder

Long-Term Engagements

Done-For-You & Growth Partner

For operators who want us running their AI stack end-to-end. Need something shorter? Check the Strategy Session ($297) and AI Mastery Intensive ($997) above.

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Small Business

Everything you need to automate your business and never miss an opportunity

$3,600/year

That's only $300/month for complete business automation

What You Get

  • Never Miss a Lead Again

    AI answers calls 24/7, captures every opportunity even at 3am

  • Automated Follow-Up That Converts

    Smart SMS & email sequences that nurture leads to customers

  • AI Voice Agent Booking

    Natural conversations that schedule appointments instantly

  • Unified Inbox for All Channels

    Messages, calls, texts, and social DMs in one place

  • Review & Reputation Automation

    Get more 5-star reviews on autopilot, boost your rankings

  • Complete CRM & Pipeline

    Track every customer journey from first touch to closed deal

Your Embedded AI Growth Partner

Long-term, hands-on partnership for mid-market & enterprise teams. Training, builds, AI strategy — 3 to 12+ months.

By application · Booking Q3 2026

What You Get

  • AI Strategy + 90-Day Roadmap

    Built jointly — not a deck, a real plan we ship against together.

  • Custom App Builds

    Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, AI APIs. Same stack as OpenWPAgent and Tennis Buddy.

  • Team Training + AI Playbooks

    Your team leaves knowing what to do without me in the room.

  • Part-Time or Full-Time Embed

    Fractional CTO, AI lead, or hands-on builder — depending on what you need.

  • Built for mid-market & enterprise

    If you're a single-location small business or want a short demo, the Strategy Session above is the right starting point — same Dave, less commitment.

Or grab a 45-min intro on Cal.com →
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Dave Gakshteyn is the AI consultant and founder behind AI Dave (ILift). He has shipped 100+ AI automation implementations across 8 verticals (medspas, plumbers, dentists, law firms, retail, fitness, real estate, landscaping) and is based in East Meadow, NY (Long Island) — serving the entire New York metro area.

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