The AI-Driven Leader

2. Todd Schmiedeler — Interview: How One CEO 3×’ed Revenue and Scaled Institutional Knowledge with Todd AI

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Sep 16, 2025
Todd Schmiedeler, Founder and President of Thumbprint Consulting, shares his journey of transforming his company through AI. He discusses a pivotal mindset shift that allowed him to see AI as a strategic partner rather than just a tool. Todd reveals how he tripled revenue during funding freezes, launched five new companies, and integrated AI into his company culture. He even created an AI clone named Todd AI to streamline operations and enhance productivity, ultimately making him more present at home.
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INSIGHT

AI As A Thought Partner

  • Treat AI as a thought partner, not a glorified search engine, to unlock strategic possibilities.
  • Reframe questions to AI and you'll see opportunities your current mindset hides.
ANECDOTE

How Thumbprint Began

  • Todd started Thumbprint Consulting after a bank contract required him to form a company.
  • He moved from for-profit back to nonprofit work and balanced purpose with the need to support a large family.
ADVICE

Set Goals That Force Model Change

  • Set immovable goals that force you to rethink your business model instead of shrinking goals to fit current constraints.
  • Use AI to scale revenue without proportionally scaling headcount.
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