How long does it take?
It is a scoping engagement, not a months-long project. We move fast and give you the plan, not a treadmill.
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Workflow Diagnostic
Find the highest-value workflow hiding in your business.
The Workflow Diagnostic is a focused scoping engagement. We map your recurring manual workflows, show which steps should run as standard software, and hand you a concrete implementation plan - whether or not you build it with us.
Why it matters
You know work is leaking through the cracks - dropped leads, copy-paste onboarding, reports rebuilt by hand every month - but you cannot see which fix pays off first. The diagnostic turns that fog into a prioritized plan.
Free · ~60 seconds · no call
Diagnose your workflow.
Pick a workflow you run. We'll map which steps become rules at $0 per run - and where AI earns its cost.
Start with a familiar workflow
See the map before you send a request.
Pick an example or choose your own workflow below. The free map shows the work as steps, handoffs, risks, and build priorities.
Your free map includes
- The exact steps your team repeats today
- Which steps should become owned software
- Where AI adds judgment instead of noise
- Risk flags, human approvals, and first build path
Scored across
VolumeManual effortError costApproval riskData readinessSpeed to first build
Another workflow in mind? A real diagnostic covers any recurring, rules-heavy process.
Tell us yoursWhat you get
What this includes
A step-by-step teardown of your workflow
Every step classified: rule-based, AI-assisted, or human-owned
A prioritized implementation plan, highest-ROI build first
An AI audit where the workflow actually needs one
Scope notes and commercial questions for founder review - no obligation
You walk away knowing the single highest-leverage system to build first - and what it will take.
How the work moves
Process
- 01Map the workflow
We walk your real process: handoffs, manual follow-up, proof gaps, and where execution breaks.
- 02Classify every step
Each step is tagged rule / AI / human, so you see what should be automated and what should stay reviewed by a person.
- 03Plan the build
You leave with a prioritized, review-ready plan you own - build it with us or take it in-house.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to build it with you?
No. The plan is yours either way - build it with us or take it in-house.
What does it cost?
Pricing is founder-scoped after the workflow is reviewed. Try the free interactive teardown below first.
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