How We Work

Two ways in. One standard.

Try a productized door free and keep it monthly, or scope a fully custom build. Either way it is a fixed scope, a fixed timeline, and a quote you see before anyone writes a line of code. No hourly billing, no surprise scope.

Not sure which fits? We quote after a free discovery call.

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Path one // Forge it free

Productized doors, tried free before you pay.

Each one opens with a real working demo, built for your business and in your hands within the hour. Keep what you love, month to month, cancel anytime, no trials. Live within a week.

  • Website$147/mo + $497 setup
  • voice agent$397/mo + $397 setup
  • Command centerFree with either
  • The Talking Website$497/mo + $497 setup

Broadcast, Pictures, Press, the GEO Desk, Launch, and more each open free too.

Path two // Built to spec

Bespoke builds, quoted after a free call.

When you need more than a productized door: custom software, a tool only your industry has, an online store, or a system of agents. Fixed scope, fixed quote, and you own all of it.

  • Custom apps & softwareWeb and mobile, built end to end
  • Specialty AI toolsThe $3K workflow becomes a $99 tool
  • Online storesHeadless commerce with an AI concierge
  • Agentic systemsMulti-agent workflows that run themselves
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The process

The same four steps, every time

No new playbook per client. The repeated parts are what make the speed possible.

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Discovery

A free 30-minute call. You tell us what you are trying to build or fix. We tell you whether we are a fit and what the right engagement looks like.

02

Scope & Quote

Within 48 hours we send a written scope with a fixed timeline and a fixed quote. No decks, no surprises, no hourly billing. You see the full cost before anything starts.

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Build & Ship

We build it. Weekly check-ins, daily demos when it helps, iteration baked in. The work is not done until it is right by you. No handoffs.

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Hand Off

You get the repo, the deploys, the docs, every credential. The build is yours from day one. The relationship continues only if you want it to.

What you actually get

Every client gets a portal, not a folder of files

One home base for your build. Track progress, grab files, pay securely, and ask the in-house AI guide where things stand. This is a real recording, not a mockup.

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Live project status

Progress, milestones, and a real launch countdown.

Secure payments

Pay a balance or start a plan without an invoice chase.

An AI guide

Ask where your build stands and get a real answer.

How we operate

What you can count on

Fixed scope, fixed timeline

You see the full cost and the full delivery date before any work begins. No hourly drift.

We iterate until it is right

Revisions are part of every engagement. We do not stop when a contract says so. We stop when you are happy.

You own everything

Code, deploys, credentials, accounts. All transferred from day one. No vendor lock-in.

One operator, end to end

No handoffs to junior staff. No coordination tax. The person who scopes it is the person who ships it.

Payment plans, on request

Most engagements can be split into milestones that fit your situation. We structure it together on the call.

Stewardship over extraction

We treat your business like it has to last. Decisions get made for the long game, not the demo.

Who this is for

Operators who want it built right and shipped fast

  • Founders with a clear vision who need a technical partner, not a strategy deck.
  • Small business owners who know the old way is too slow and do not have time to become AI experts.
  • Operators with revenue to protect who want AI on the front lines before competitors get there.
  • Service businesses bleeding hours to repetitive work that should already be automated.
Who this is not for

We do not take every project, and we say no early

  • Anyone looking for a $300 website or a magic-button AI tool.
  • Founders who want endless meetings instead of a shipped build.
  • Projects that need 8 stakeholders to approve a button color.
  • Businesses chasing AI hype without a problem to solve.
FAQ

Common questions

How is this different from a traditional agency?

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Traditional agencies bill for hours and hand off to junior staff. We work as a single embedded operator-engineer who owns your project end to end. AI handles the leverage. You pay for outcomes, not hours.

How does pricing work?

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Every engagement is quoted after a free discovery call. We propose a flat fee tied to a defined deliverable and a tight timeline, no hourly billing. You will know the full cost and timeline before any work begins.

How fast will my build go live?

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Websites, voice agents, and command centers go live in about a week from kickoff. Custom apps, software, and online stores usually take two to four weeks. AI-Proof engagements run longer because they cover a whole operation. You see the exact timeline in your quote before work begins.

I do not know much about AI. Is this still for me?

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Yes. A website or a voice agent does not require you to know any AI at all, and a custom build starts with us figuring out what to build together. You bring the vision and the domain knowledge. We bring the technical decisions.

What if my project does not fit a productized door?

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Many do not, exactly, and that is what the bespoke path is for. Book a discovery call. We will map your situation and propose a custom scope before any large commitment.

Do you offer payment plans?

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Yes. Most engagements can be split into milestone payments that fit your situation. Tell us what works during the discovery call and we will structure it together.

Who owns the code and assets?

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You do, fully. All code is delivered to your repos. All credentials, accounts, and infrastructure are yours from day one.

What if I am not happy with what gets built?

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We do not work in handoffs. We work in iterations. We do not stop until the build is right by you. Revision rounds are baked into every engagement, not bolted on. We do not offer refunds because we do not walk away. We finish the work until it is what you wanted.

Not sure which engagement fits?

Book a free call. Sarah takes every one herself, and you leave with a fit-check and a recommendation. No pressure, no decks.

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