A useful outcome.
A clear budget.

1. 01

   Map the problem.

   Identify what happens today, which tools are involved, how often the task repeats, and where exceptions occur.

   Output: a defined first result, required access, and a proposed budget.

2. 02

   Build a complete workflow.

   Connect the trigger, information, decisions, and final action. Review progress against real examples from your business.

   Output: a working implementation with the agreed approval points.

3. 03

   Test and hand it over.

   Check routine cases, failed steps, permissions, and recovery. Walk your team through operation and responsibilities.

   Output: a demonstrated workflow, operating notes, and clear ownership of accounts and access.

4. 04

   Measure, then expand.

   Compare the result against the starting point: time spent, response speed, manual touches, or another agreed measure.

   Output: evidence for the next improvement; ongoing support is scoped separately.

What to bring to the conversation.

• A task you repeat or a handoff that gets missed.
• The tools you already use and a non-sensitive example.
• How often it happens and who needs the result.
• The decisions you want a person to keep making.

Scott's merchandise and publishing projects were each built in less than 20 hours, as reported by Scott. They demonstrate the pace possible with a focused scope; your estimate depends on the actual work.