The beauty of these accelerated times is that we see positive change happening in weeks, not decades. One factor still holds true: only those who anticipate where the world is headed can be successful.

Today we have a unique opportunity to use tomorrow’s tools right now. It is easier than ever to combine curiosity and innate human creativity to offer radically new services. Go play and have fun!

The 2028 Gap: Where 78 Million New Jobs are Waiting

We are moving into what experts call the Clarity Economy. In this new space, the premium is placed on things a machine cannot do: genuine connection and deep empathy.

I call this becoming a “Value Architect.” Instead of just performing tasks, you use today’s tools to bridge the gap between cold technology and the human soul.

“You need to get to the future, ahead of your customers, and be ready to greet them when they arrive.“
— Marc Benioff

Context is the New Currency in a World of Digital Noise

OECD data shows that self-employed women are already leading this shift. You have an intuitive head start in understanding the human-to-human dynamics that define high-value services.

While a bot can summarize a book in seconds, it cannot provide “Relational ROI.” Your ability to provide a “human signal” in a world drowned by automated noise is your most potent weapon.

GOOD TO KNOW: (click arrow)

• The Jobs Jackpot: While AI will phase out 92 million traditional roles by 2030, it is on track to create 170 million new job opportunities, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs worldwide.
• The Agentic Takeover: By 2028, it is predicted that 90% of B2B buying will be intermediated by AI agents, moving over $15 trillion in spending through autonomous exchanges.
• The Skills Shift: Approximately 39% of core job skills are expected to change by 2030, making “metacognitive skills” – the ability to monitor your own thinking while working with AI – essential for survival.
• The Trust Deficit: Deepfake face-swap attacks surged by 704% in a single year, creating a massive new market for “Human Verification” and authenticity certification services.
• The Hybrid Future: By 2030, expert data suggests that 0% of IT work will be done by humans alone; 75% will be human-led but AI-augmented, and 25% will be handled by AI autonomously.

Your Wisdom is the Only Un-AI-able Asset

Many small businesses are struggling because their old systems don’t “talk” to new tech. This creates a massive need for “Bridge Consultants” who can guide others through this transformation.

You could offer “Purpose-Driven Prompting” to help others use AI without losing their soul. Or become a “Human Verification Consultant,” certifying that a service is truly human-made to combat the growing trust deficit.

“The best service is the one the customer hasn’t yet thought to ask for.”
— Marc Flint

90% of Business Buying Will Soon Be Handled by AI Agents

The era of the rigid five-year plan is over. In an unpredictable market, the way you build your service must be agile. We use a simple framework:
Act.
Learn.
Build.
Repeat.
(The Audio DeepDive above explains how and why that works.)

Start by taking one small, inexpensive step. There are no failures here – only high-value market feedback that helps you pivot intelligently without risking your savings.

CONCLUSION:
Your Future Success Starts Today – With Just ONE New Idea

You see: the near Future is not scary anymore when you stop listening to mass media AI scares and start looking at the interesting and life-enhancing ways to create more value for your clients of today and tomorrow.

A first easy and actually fun way would be for you to download my “Value Architect’s Playbook” – you see the free download link down there in the Recommended Reads. It doesn’t take more than 10 minutes to read but it could change the course of your life and business success.

All it takes is ONE new and unique idea that sets you apart from all other solopreneurs in your niche. Go check out the ressources below – and then think about how you can architect your tomorrow’s services today. There are so many new opportunities to make the life of others better and easier.

Thanks for reading, see you tomorrow.

Your friend,
*Flint

“Value is not what you put into a service. It’s what the client gets out of it.“
— Peter Drucker

Recommended Reads

[Download] The Value Architect’s Playbook: This is your detailed roadmap containing 28 innovative service models you can start building today. It breaks down exactly how to package your wisdom for the 2028 economy.

The Quest for Human (Accenture Life Report): A fascinating look at why “human signals” are becoming the most valuable commodity in a world of automated noise. It explains the “human stakes” of our current tech shift.

16 Business Trends for 2026 (Coursera): A very readable, jargon-free overview of the immediate shifts we are seeing in the service sector. Perfect for spotting your next niche.

[Download] Empowering Small Business Report 2025 (U.S. Chamber):
A clear-eyed look at how small businesses are using new tech to stay competitive. It’s perfect for understanding high-level shifts without getting lost in academic jargon.