Consulting

Digital Operations &
Custom Software.

I build the systems, tools, and automations that help your business run better, grow faster, and stop depending on duct tape. If you have a process that should be software, I want to hear about it.

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My Approach

Software that solves the real problem

Most software is built by engineers who understand code but not how a business actually operates. Operations teams end up duct-taping off-the-shelf tools together with spreadsheets and manual data entry.

I work differently. I map out your complete data flow - how information enters the company, how it's processed, and where it needs to end up. Then I build the systems that eliminate the manual work, connect your tools, and give your team their time back.

How We Work Together

Productized engagements. Fixed price. Fixed timeline.

No 8-week discovery phase. No 200-slide deck. No arguing about scope. Pick the engagement that matches where you are, and we get to work.

Flagship

CORTEX OI

The operational intelligence layer for your business.

An AI system that ingests your documents, structures them into a knowledge graph, and gives you multi-perspective strategic counsel with decision tracking. Catches contradictions in your strategy, flags risks you missed, and gets sharper every time you use it.

  • Cortex deployed in your environment (your data never leaves)
  • Knowledge graph seeded from your documents and decisions
  • AI advisory council tailored to your business and industry
  • Decision archive with revisitation triggers
  • Monthly tuning + maintenance included
$2,000 setup
$300 per month
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Lead Funnel Development

A site that converts. Not a brochure with a contact form.

$1,000–$3,000 · 1–2 weeks

  • Multi-page lead funnel architecture, not informational
  • Custom calculators or interactive tools embedded
  • Booking integration and lead capture built-in
  • Optimized for AI search and traditional SEO out of the box

AI-Native Training

Make your team AI-native.

$3,000 · 4 weeks

  • Train one of your people to ship automations themselves
  • Weekly hands-on sessions on AI tools, prompting, and automation patterns
  • Build 2-3 real automations together using your actual workflows
  • Documented playbook so they can train the rest of the team

Quick Win Sprint

Pick your most painful manual process. I automate it.

$5,000 · 2 weeks

  • One process burning 5+ hours per week
  • End-to-end automation built and deployed
  • Working system in production, not a recommendation

AI Agent Build

A custom LLM agent for the workflow eating hours.

From $5,000 · 2–4 weeks

  • Document parsing, drafting, extraction, or analysis
  • Built around your actual data and stack
  • Working agent in production with documentation

Custom Software Build

Solo product operator. I build whatever your team needs.

From $10,000 · 4–6 weeks

  • Internal tool, customer portal, or operational dashboard
  • Designed around your specific workflow, not a configured template
  • End-to-end: scoping, build, deploy, and documentation

Not sure which fits? Book a 15-minute call and we'll figure it out together.

Why Me

Three disciplines. One person.

Most consultants can't sell, build, or run operations. Let alone all three. I sit at the intersection.

Operations

I've worked inside real businesses. I understand how teams actually operate day-to-day, not just how org charts say they should.

  • Process mapping & documentation
  • Bottleneck identification
  • Team workflow design

Sales

I've built the marketing and sales systems behind real revenue. Sales is a system, not a department. I build the tools that make it run.

  • Marketing automation & lead nurture
  • CRM and pipeline design
  • Funnel analytics & forecasting

Software

Full-stack engineer who ships production systems. Not wireframes, not strategy decks - real tools your team uses every day.

  • Full-stack web applications
  • API design & integration
  • AI/LLM agents & automation

The Process

Results in months, not years.

I use modern tools and AI to move fast. Most engagements deliver working systems within weeks, not quarters.

01

Discovery

I map out your current workflows, tools, and pain points. Where is time being wasted? What should be automated? Where's the biggest leverage?

1-2 weeks
02

Roadmap

Prioritized list of what to build, ranked by impact. Clear milestones, realistic timelines, and no fluff.

Focused on quick wins first
03

Build

I build the actual systems. Not slide decks, not recommendations - working software your team can use immediately.

Iterative delivery, not big bang
04

Handoff

Your team owns everything. Full documentation, training, and support until you're fully self-sufficient.

Clean handoff with ongoing support available

The Honest Comparison

Josh vs. a Big Consulting Firm

Full transparency.

JoshJosh
McKinsey, Deloitte, etc.
Discovery phase
"Show me where it hurts"
8-week stakeholder alignment initiative
Deliverable
Working software your team uses tomorrow
A 200-slide deck recommending you hire someone like Josh
Team size
1 person who does everything
12 people, 3 of whom do everything
Cost
A project fee (with discounts for any referrals provided before the invoice is due)
A mortgage payment. Monthly. For 6 months.
Timeline
Weeks
Quarters (then a Phase 2 proposal)
Jargon level
Low
"We need to align on the transformation workstream's north star"
Post-project support
Text me. I answer my phone.
Your engagement manager left the firm
Hourly rate
Project-based. No surprises.
$500+/hr (but they'll call it a "day rate" so it hurts less)
User adoption
People actually use what I build
Massive rollout nobody asked for that everyone quietly ignores
Fancy office
No
Yes (you're paying for it)
What you get
A system that works
A report recommending a system, and a proposal to build it for another $500k

Interactive Tools

See it for yourself

These are working examples of the kind of tools I build. Also try the Meeting Cost Calculator 🔥

Answer 6 quick questions about how your team works. Takes about 60 seconds.

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How dependent is your team on specific individuals for critical tasks?

For mid-size business owners: see how operational improvements could impact your company's valuation. Plug in your numbers.

Your trailing twelve months EBITDA
Current Valuation $8,000,000
Estimated Multiple Lift +0.85x
Post-Improvement Multiple 4.85x
Additional Value Created $1,700,000

This is a simplified model. Want to run real numbers for your business?

Run real numbers

How much is manual work actually costing your team? Plug in your numbers.

Data entry, status updates, report generation, etc.
Fully loaded cost (salary + benefits + overhead)
Hours wasted per week 15.0
Hours wasted per year 780
Annual cost of manual work $35,100
Estimated annual savings (75%) $26,325
Payback period ~7 months

These hours don't come back. Want to talk about automating them?

Quote my automation sprint

Compare the cost of hiring someone full-time vs. building a system that does the job.

Base salary before benefits
One-time cost to build the system
Hosting, updates, support

Year 1

Cost to hire $97,500
Cost to build $23,000
Year 1 savings $74,500

3-Year Total

3-year hire cost $292,500
3-year build cost $29,000
3-year savings $263,500

Systems scale without headcount.

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Open Source

Open Source

Renewables Wizard screenshot

Renewables Wizard

JavaScript Renewables Open Source
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Datacenter Wizard screenshot

Datacenter Wizard

JavaScript Datacenters Open Source
Try It GitHub
Business Growth Wizard screenshot

Business Growth Wizard

JavaScript Business Open Source
Try It GitHub
LuluMaps screenshot

LuluMaps

Node.js Maps Open Source
Try It GitHub

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of businesses do you work with?

I work with small to mid-size businesses across clean energy, professional services, manufacturing, and distribution. If your team is spending more time managing work than doing it, we should talk.

How long does a typical engagement take?

Most projects run 4 to 12 weeks depending on scope. Some clients start with a focused automation sprint and expand from there. I scope everything upfront so there are no surprises.

Do you work remotely?

Yes. All of my consulting work is done remotely. I work with clients across North America and internationally.

What does "digital operating system" mean?

It is the connected layer of tools, automations, and dashboards that runs your business behind the scenes. Think of it as replacing scattered spreadsheets, manual processes, and disconnected software with one integrated system your team actually uses.

What tools and technologies do you use?

It depends on the project. I build with Python, TypeScript, React, Next.js, and various APIs. For automation I use n8n, Make, and custom scripts. For AI integration I work with OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source models. The stack is always chosen to fit the problem, not the other way around.

How do I get started?

Fill out the contact form below or email me directly. I will reply within one business day. From there we do a short discovery call to understand your situation, then I come back with a scope and proposal.