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Custom AI workflows that connect the tools you already use and remove the manual handoffs costing you hours every day. Lead routing, invoice processing, document generation, reporting, onboarding — automated end-to-end and built specifically for how your business runs. [Schedule a free call](/contact) Capabilities ## Engineered for deep integration and zero-latency performance. \[ 01 / 04 \] ### Built for your process, not a generic template We don't sell you a Zapier subscription. We map your actual workflow, identify the manual steps, and engineer an AI-driven pipeline that mirrors how your team works today — only without the typing. ### AI reasoning, not just rules Modern workflows need judgment: classify this email, extract data from this PDF, decide whether to escalate. We embed LLM reasoning where rules break down, with guardrails so it stays predictable. ### Connects everything Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, Notion, Airtable, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe, Twilio, your CRM, your custom database. If it has an API, it's in the workflow. ### Observable and owned Every run is logged. You see what triggered, what the AI decided, and what changed. The workflow lives in your accounts — when our work is done, you own it outright. How it works ## From kickoff to launch 2. 01 #### Step 01 ### Map We sit with the people doing the work, document the current process, and find the highest-leverage steps to automate. 3. 02 #### Step 02 ### Design We architect the workflow — triggers, AI decisions, integrations, fallbacks — and review it with you before building. 4. 03 #### Step 03 ### Build We ship the automation, wire up every integration, and stress-test it against real data from your business. 5. 04 #### Step 04 ### Handover Documentation, admin access, training. You run it. We're on call for adjustments. Proof ## Hours back, errors down, output up Most clients recover 10 to 40 hours per week per automated workflow within the first 60 days. Error rates on automated steps typically drop by 80%+ versus the manual baseline because the workflow doesn't get tired, distracted, or sick. 10–40h Saved weekly 80%+ Error reduction 72h Standard delivery $35M+ Client revenue generated Queries ## Frequently asked questions ### What kind of workflows can you automate? + Lead intake and routing, proposal and contract generation, invoice processing and AR follow-up, customer onboarding, reporting and dashboards, internal Q&A over company documents, content repurposing, and CRM hygiene. If the work happens on a screen and follows a pattern, it's a candidate. ### Is this just Zapier or n8n? + We use the right tool for the job — sometimes that's n8n or Make under the hood. The difference is engineering: we design for reliability, observability, and edge cases instead of stitching together a fragile chain that breaks the first time the input changes shape. ### How much does a custom AI workflow cost? + Single workflows typically start in the mid four figures. Multi-workflow systems with shared infrastructure run into the five figures. Flat fee per workflow, scoped during a free discovery call. No required monthly retainer. ### What happens when an integration changes or breaks? + Every workflow ships with logging and alerting so you know within minutes if something fails. We offer a flat-fee maintenance plan for clients who want us to handle integration drift, or pay-as-you-go support for clients who'd rather manage it internally. ### Can you integrate with our custom internal tools? + Yes. If your internal tool has an API, a webhook, a database, or even just structured exports, we can wire it in. 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