CJS.

How I Work

From idea to production in 5 stages

Every engagement runs through the same playbook — predictable, scoped, and shipped. No vague hourly retainers, no scope creep, no we’ll figure it out as we go.

1
30 min · free

Discovery call

We jump on a call so I understand the problem, the systems involved, and what success looks like. No slides, no pitch — just questions.

You get

  • Shared notes doc with goals + constraints
  • Initial fit check — yes / no / refer-out
2
3–5 days

Audit & scope

I dig into your existing tools, data shape, and hand-off points. You get a written scope doc that explains what gets automated, in what order, and why.

You get

  • Scope document with workflow diagrams
  • Risk + dependency list
  • Fixed-price quote for the build
3
1–3 weeks

Prototype

I wire up the first end-to-end version in n8n / Make.com / Apps Script — the unhappy paths come later, but you can see the flow run on real data.

You get

  • Working prototype on a staging instance
  • Async demo video walkthrough
  • Feedback round with revisions
4
1–2 weeks

Ship to production

Harden the workflow: error handling, retries, idempotency, observability. Deploy to your production tools with credentials in your account, not mine.

You get

  • Production-ready workflow on your account
  • Runbook for common failure modes
  • Monitoring + alerting hooks
5
Ongoing

Handoff & support

I record a knowledge-transfer walkthrough and answer questions for 30 days at no cost. After that, monthly retainers are available if you want changes shipped fast.

You get

  • 30-min recorded walkthrough
  • 30 days post-launch support
  • Optional monthly retainer for changes

Pricing

Transparent rates, no surprises

Three ways to work together. Every engagement starts with a free discovery call so we can confirm fit before money changes hands.

Workflow Audit

I look at one process you run manually today and write you a plan to automate it.

$25fixed · 1 week
  • 1-hour discovery call
  • Written scope doc with workflow diagrams
  • Tooling + risk recommendations
  • Fixed-price quote if you want to build it
Book audit
Most popular

Single Workflow Build

End-to-end build of one production workflow — discovery, prototype, ship, handoff.

from $500estimated · scoped per project
  • Everything in the Audit
  • Working prototype on staging
  • Production deploy on your accounts
  • Runbook + 30-day post-launch support
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Ongoing Partnership

Monthly retainer for teams shipping multiple automations or iterating fast on one.

from $1,800/momonthly · cancel anytime
  • Up to 20 hours of build / iteration
  • Slack channel for async questions
  • Weekly check-in + roadmap review
  • Priority on bugfixes and changes
Talk retainer

Need something custom? Email cedrixjohns@gmail.com — I’ll respond within 24 hours.

Ready to scope something out?

Pick a 30-minute slot and we’ll talk through the problem. No commitment.