Businesses We Run

The mind map of everything we're building

The office doesn't stop at the first idea. Each business below is one node on the map. When a business is running, Claude walks into the office, opens this page, and figures out what's next — a new client for an existing business, a new business entirely, or an improvement to something already shipped. The limiting factor this page exists to defeat is the belief that we can only do one thing.

◆ Business #1 — AutoGrow AI Solutions

AutoGrow AI Solutions

BUILDING — JUNE 28, 2026

Custom AI chatbots for local businesses. Gemini API powered. Claude designs the system prompts and builds each client's chatbot in hours. Derick does in-person demos office to office with a laptop. Each client gets their own deploy.

Domain: autogrow.org (Cloudflare, registered June 28, 2026)
Legal name: AutoGrow AI Solutions (sole proprietorship, Alberta)
Registration: Pending — AMA Business Suite or in-person ($59-69)
XPRIZE aligned: Yes — AI runs the business, Gemini API satisfies Google requirement

▸ Pricing Structure

Setup: $500 – $1,500 (based on complexity)
Monthly: $150 – $300 (hosting, maintenance, API costs)
First client: $0 setup, $150/month (loss leader for testimonial)
Our cost per client: ~$5-15/month in Gemini API calls + Railway hosting.
Margin: 85-95% on monthly recurring.

▸ Sales Model

Derick walks into businesses with a laptop running the live demo platform.
On the spot: enters the business name, industry, and FAQs → chatbot generates in real-time.
The business owner sees THEIR chatbot answering THEIR customers' questions immediately.
No "free consultation" dance. No "we'll get back to you." Demo → close → deploy same week.
Target verticals: dental offices, barbershops, restaurants, HVAC, real estate, fitness studios.

▸ Tech Stack

AI Engine: Gemini 2.5 Flash (cost-effective, fast, XPRIZE requirement)
Demo Platform: Cloudflare Pages — configure panel + live preview
Client Deploys: Railway (one project per client, custom domain optional)
Website: autogrow.org (Cloudflare Pages)
DNS: Cloudflare (unified dashboard with all other projects)

▸ Calgary Competition

Big players: The Automators (30+ clients, full agency), A&H Solutions, Connect 2U
Mid-range: IF Media, CalWest AI, LocalAIHub ($1,500+/month packages)
Newer: TectaAI (barbershops/salons), AutomateNexus ($2,500 build + $99-399/mo)
Our edge: 50-70% cheaper. Same-week delivery. In-person demos (nobody else does this). No team overhead — AI builds it, human delivers it.

▸ Revenue Targets

Month 1: 1 client (even free) → testimonial + case study
Month 2-3: 3-5 clients at $150-300/mo → $450-1,500 MRR
Month 6: 10-15 clients → $1,500-4,500 MRR
Year 1: 25-40 clients → $3,750-12,000 MRR
Each client is recurring. Revenue compounds. Churn is low when the bot actually works.

▸ Operational Automation (Future)

When client count exceeds what Derick can manually manage, deploy an operations bot:
— Client onboarding automation (intake form → auto-generate chatbot → deploy)
— Usage monitoring and billing alerts
— Automatic prompt optimization based on conversation analytics
— Client dashboard for viewing their chatbot's performance
The business that builds chatbots runs on a chatbot. Meta-proof of concept.

▸ Build Checklist (June 28, 2026)

☐ Demo chatbot platform (configure + preview in one page)
☐ autogrow.org website (landing page, pricing, how it works)
☐ Sole proprietorship registration (Derick, AMA, $59)
☐ Sales pitch one-pager (PDF Derick can leave behind)
☐ First demo-ready client scenario (dental office example)
☑ Domain registered (autogrow.org on Cloudflare)
☑ Market research completed (Calgary competition mapped)
☑ Pricing strategy set ($500-1500 setup, $150-300/month)

◆ Existing Products

Recovery Einstein

LIVE — NEEDS SUBSCRIBERS

AA Big Book AI companion at app.recoverystarts.com. DeepSeek V4 Flash. Four Einstein modes. Stripe billing live. Growth engine designed. Needs marketing execution.

URL: app.recoverystarts.com
Hosting: Railway
Revenue model: Subscription tiers

SkillSnap

XPRIZE ENTRY

AI platform for construction workers — see what the finished job looks like before you start. Build with Gemini XPRIZE ($2M prizes). August 17, 2026 deadline.

URL: skillsnap-toolbox.pages.dev
Stack: Gemini API, Cloudflare Pages

TrenchView

LIVE

Grade calculator for underground utility construction. Production and staging on Railway.

URL: trenchview-production.up.railway.app

◆ Future Businesses

AI Consulting & Setup

IDEA

Help businesses integrate AI tools into their workflows. Claude designs the integration, Derick delivers and trains the staff. Natural upsell from AutoGrow chatbot clients.

Recovery Sector Tools

IDEA

Custom tools for treatment centers, AA groups, recovery houses. Intake screening, progress tracking, resource matching. Derick has domain credibility.

Content & Productized Services

IDEA

AI-powered content creation as a service — pitch decks, business plans, reports, social media management. Claude produces, Derick delivers.

+ Future instance: add your business idea here. The map grows.

+ The office never stops at the current list.