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Automation
Builds.

We step inside your business and rebuild how it operates. n8n, Airtable, Claude, and custom AI agents, wired into your existing stack and shipped into production.

Build at a glance
Timeline
4-12 wks
Format
Remote
Stack
n8n · Claude
Team Size
5-30
Avg. hours saved / week 22+
/ Overview

The systems behind your business, rebuilt.

Most teams don't need more software. They need the software they already have to actually work together. To pass data cleanly. To trigger the right actions. To stop forcing humans into the loop for tasks a machine could handle in seconds.

Automation Builds is where the rebuild happens. We design the architecture, wire the integrations, and ship working systems into your real stack, monitored and supported until they're stable.

No rip-and-replace. We build on the tools your team already uses.

/ What's Included

What we build

Four flavors of system, often layered together. Scoped against your priorities, not a fixed menu.

n8n, Airtable, Claude Integrations

Your tools, finally talking. Workflows that pass clean data between every system you already pay for.

Lead Flow Automation

Capture, enrich, score, and route every lead in seconds. No manual triage, no leaks, no leads sitting cold in an inbox.

Marketing Systems

Content pipelines, campaign reporting, email and ad orchestration. AI-assisted where it earns its keep.

Backend Workflows

Onboarding, billing, reporting, ops. The repetitive backbone work, automated and monitored.

/ How It Works

The build, week by week

Four to twelve weeks from kickoff to a running system. Sprint-based delivery, weekly check-ins, no surprises.

01 Week 1

Scoping & Architecture

We finalize scope, map the target architecture, and confirm tools, accounts, and access. You see exactly what we're building before any code is written.

02 Week 2-3

Build Sprint One

First workflow shipped end-to-end in your accounts. You can watch it run, break it on purpose, and feed back before we keep going.

03 Week 4-8

Iteration & Integration

Remaining workflows built and wired together. AI agents trained on your data. Edge cases covered. Logging and alerts in place.

04 Week 8+

Launch & Handover

System goes live. Your team is trained on the run-book. We stay on for a 30-day stabilization window before any optional ongoing optimization.

/ Deliverables

What you walk away with.

Working systems running in your accounts, plus everything your team needs to operate, audit, and extend them, with or without us.

Live Production Systems
Workflows, agents, and integrations running in your accounts, not ours. You own everything.
Architecture Diagram
A clean map of every system, trigger, and data flow. Editable in Miro or Figma.
Run-Book & SOPs
A plain-English operating manual for every workflow, including how to monitor, debug, and update.
Loom Walkthroughs
Video walkthroughs of every workflow your team will own. Faster than reading docs.
Logging & Alerting
Every system instrumented so you know when something fails before your customers do.
30-Day Stabilization Window
We stay on after launch to monitor, fix, and tune anything that surfaces in the first month.
/ Typical Outcomes
Once the system is live.
22hrs
Saved per week
68%
Less manual work
Faster lead response
100%
Operational clarity
/ Common Questions

Build FAQ

What's the difference between n8n, Zapier, and Make.com?

Zapier is the easiest to set up but limited and pricey at scale. Make.com (formerly Integromat) is more powerful and visual but locks you into their cloud. n8n is open-source, self-hostable, code-friendly, and our default for production-grade builds where you want full control of your data and workflows. We use the right tool for the job, not a fixed favorite.

What kinds of processes can be automated?

Anything repetitive and rules-based: lead capture, scoring, and routing; client onboarding; invoicing and billing ops; reporting and dashboards; content production pipelines; data entry between tools; customer support triage. If a human is doing the same thing more than five times a week, it's a candidate.

How long does an automation build take?

Most builds run 4 to 12 weeks from kickoff to live production. Simple lead-flow rebuilds land in 4 to 6 weeks; multi-system rebuilds with custom AI agents are closer to 10 to 12. We scope and quote a fixed timeline before starting.

What tools do you build with?

n8n, Claude, Airtable, custom AI agents, plus the systems already in your stack like HubSpot, Notion, Slack, Zapier, Make.com, and any API we can authenticate against.

Do we own the workflows after?

Yes. Everything ships into your accounts under your credentials. Source workflows, prompts, schemas, and SOPs are yours. No lock-in.

Can you work with our existing stack?

That's the default. We don't replace tools you're already using unless they're actively hurting you. Most builds connect what you have rather than introduce something new.

/ Other Services

Before & after the build

A clear plan first, a trained team after. Both pair naturally with an Automation Build.

/ Get Started

Stop running ops
manually.

Book a 30-minute intro call. We'll scope your build and outline what your stack will look like once it's running on systems.