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AI Workflow Automation for Businesses
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Stop Losing 5–15 Hours a Week to Copy-Paste Chaos

Your team isn’t “unproductive”—they’re buried in repetitive admin. We design an AI-powered Operations OS that frees people from busywork, plugs the leaks in your processes, and compounds profit without adding headcount.

⏱ Reclaim 5–15 hours per week per person* 💸 20–30% lower operational costs over time* 🤝 AI that makes your team stronger, not smaller *Typical ranges from workflow automation research & client projects. Individual results vary. We advise local SBDC centers; no government endorsement implied.

In 15 minutes we’ll map where time is leaking, estimate potential hours and dollars saved, and outline a sprint or 90-day build that fits your team.

AI workflow automation dashboards, task boards, and process maps — BeUncommon 24-7
From scattered tools and copy-paste chaos to a single AI-powered Operations OS with visibility and control.

The real problem: half your workday disappears into low-value tasks

Most businesses don’t lose profit because they lack leads or hard-working people. They lose it in the gaps: manual follow-up, re-typing the same info into three systems, chasing emails, and fixing avoidable mistakes.

  • 50%+ of a typical knowledge worker’s day is spent on repetitive admin and busywork.
  • 8–15 hours per week per person can be reclaimed with the right workflow automation.
  • 20–30% of operational costs are tied up in manual, error-prone processes.

When that’s multiplied across your team, the cost quietly reaches tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars per year—without adding a single new customer.

What it’s really costing your business every month

Time drain

Imagine a team member who spends 10 hours a week on manual tasks—copy-pasting, chasing signatures, updating spreadsheets.

At a fully loaded cost of $40/hour, that’s $20,800/year in time you can never get back. With a 5-person team, that’s over $100,000/year tied up in busywork.

And that’s before considering burnout, turnover, or the opportunities they never had time to pursue.

Revenue leaks

Manual processes don’t just waste hours—they leak revenue:

  • Leads that never receive a follow-up sequence.
  • Invoices sent late or not at all.
  • Projects delayed because one email got buried.

If your average client is worth $2,000 and you lose just one client per month to avoidable chaos, that’s $24,000/year in preventable loss.

Team frustration & turnover

Your best people didn’t sign up to be human routers and data entry clerks. When every day feels like copy-paste and fire-fighting:

  • Morale drops and burnout rises.
  • High performers quietly look for calmer, better-run teams.
  • New hires inherit broken systems and repeat the cycle.

Rebuilding a team member can easily cost 50–200% of their annual salary. Fixing the system is almost always cheaper.

On your Strategy Session, we’ll ballpark how many hours and dollars are currently stuck in admin— and what a realistic “win” looks like in the next 90 days.

The solution: an AI-powered Operations OS that makes your team more effective

AI workflow audit and automation blueprint with mapped systems and data flows
We map your real processes, tools, and data flows—then design workflows and automations that tie directly to time and cost savings.

Short overview: how we go from “everything is manual” to a working AI-powered Operations OS.

3D view of automated workflows, dashboards, and AI-powered routing
Illustration: multi-step workflows, AI helpers, and dashboards wired into a single Operations OS—built around how your team already works.

We don’t start with tools. We start with problems. Together we identify the 3–20 workflows that are burning the most hours and bleeding the most profit, then design an operating system that eliminates that waste.

Only after we’ve mapped your reality do we reach for tools like Zapier, Make, AI agents, and custom code. The tech is there to serve your team—not replace it.

What this looks like in practice:

  • Leads automatically routed, tagged, and followed up with—no one “forgets to email them back.”
  • Client onboarding checklists, contracts, and invoices triggered by one clean workflow.
  • AI that drafts emails, summarizes conversations, and updates records—your team just reviews and approves.
  • Dashboards that show where work is stuck, where automations are running, and where to optimize next.

Depending on the package, that can mean anything from your first 3 high-impact automations to a full 90-day Operations OS build with 20+ workflows, dashboards, and monitoring.

  • Automated workflows tailored to your stack (no cookie-cutter templates)
  • Visual maps, SOPs, and Loom walkthroughs for each core process
  • Live implementation & training sessions via Zoom/Google Meet
  • Monitoring & optimizations so you’re not left alone when something changes

Choose how fast you want to reclaim your time

Start with a focused implementation sprint or go straight to a full Operations OS build. All options include live Zoom/Google Meet sessions, documentation, and a monitoring window so automations launch cleanly and keep saving you time.

Essentials Automation Sprint

Plug the 2–3 biggest leaks in your operations and prove the ROI of AI automation in weeks, not months.

What’s included
  • Up to 3 high-impact workflows (e.g., lead follow-up, intake, simple invoicing)
  • ≤3 core systems (e.g., website → CRM → email; sales → invoicing)
  • Light AI for summaries, tags, and categorization
  • 2× 60–90 min Zoom/Meet implementation sessions
  • SOP + 2–3 Loom walkthroughs
  • 30 days monitoring & minor fixes
Best for: owners and teams launching their first 2–3 automations and wanting a clear “we just got our hours back” win without rebuilding everything at once.

Growth Automation Sprint

Replace 5–10 manual processes across departments with AI-assisted workflows that your team can trust and run.

What’s included
  • 4–8 workflows across 3–5 platforms (CRM, email, chat, billing, PM, helpdesk)
  • AI-assisted tagging, routing, drafting, and summaries
  • Error logging & alerts so issues are visible, not silent
  • 3–4 live sessions (design, mid-build demo, final handoff)
  • Process diagrams & SOPs your team can actually follow
  • 60 days monitoring & optimization
Best for: multi-team businesses aiming to reclaim dozens of hours per week and shorten sales, onboarding, or fulfillment cycles in ~6 weeks.
Flagship

Ops OS Build — 90-Day Operations OS

A full operating system for your business: from first touch to renewal, powered by AI and automation, owned by your team.

What’s included
  • 9–20+ workflows across sales, ops, finance, support, and marketing
  • Mix of Zapier, Make, AI agents, and custom code—where it actually makes sense
  • Dashboards for automation performance & key metrics
  • 6+ live stakeholder sessions (mapping, approvals, training)
  • Full documentation (maps, SOPs, Looms)
  • 90 days monitoring & optimization
Best for: leaders who want the impact of a senior automation + operations hire (without a $120K+ salary) and a single Operations OS instead of duct-taped tools.
How these sprints & Ops OS builds typically pay off
  • Essentials Automation Sprint: prove “this works here” with 2–3 workflows, usually reclaiming several hours per week and cleaning up your first major bottleneck.
  • Growth Automation Sprint: stack wins across 3–5 platforms, often reclaiming double-digit hours per week and shortening key cycles (sales, onboarding, fulfillment).
  • Ops OS Build (90-Day Operations OS): design and implement an end-to-end system that supports your growth for the next 12–24 months, with compound time and cost savings.

*Pricing is project-based. On your Strategy Session we’ll scope based on complexity, potential ROI, and how many workflows we’re tackling in this phase.

Delivered remotely, built with your real team and tools

Remote delivery of AI workflow automation and dashboards via secure tools and Zoom
Delivered remotely for speed—secure access to workflows, dashboards, and live Zoom working sessions.

Everything is delivered remotely for speed and flexibility. We meet via Zoom or Google Meet, share screens, map your workflows, and build automations together. You’ll see every step of what’s built, so your team trusts it and knows how to use it.

Based in California’s Central Valley and serving clients nationwide, we use Calendly so you can choose the advisor and times that fit your schedule and time zone.

Important: we design AI to support your team, not surprise them. We’ll help you communicate changes, train staff, and make sure AI is seen as a power-up, not a threat.

FREE toolkit

FREE AI Ops Starter Kit — workflow prompts, templates, and quick wins

FREE AI Ops Starter Kit (workflow prompts & quick-win automations)

A quick-start checklist, “never copy/paste this again” prompts, and a 90-day workflow prioritization guide so you can spot your first 3–5 automation wins.

Two quick steps. Tailored to where you’re losing the most time right now.

The advisors behind your new Operations OS

Kelly Morris, MBA with Mayor of Clovis, Vong Mouanoutoua — SBDC of the Year (2025)

Kelly Morris, MBA — Co-Founder

Master’s in Business Administration · 18+ years entrepreneurial · 8+ years business consulting. Independent Advisor, Valley Community SBDC (Clovis, CA). Pictured with the Mayor of Clovis, Vong Mouanoutoua. Kelly helps owners translate messy operations into clear workflows and automation-ready processes that teams actually adopt. No government endorsement implied.

Korey Morris, CEO — BeUncommon 24-7

Korey Morris — CEO

15+ years entrepreneurial · 8+ years business consulting. Independent Advisor, UC Merced SBDC. Director, PEARLS of Compassion nonprofit. Korey blends marketing funnels, automation, and operations so every workflow ties back to revenue, client experience, and a calmer day-to-day for your team. BeUncommon 24-7 is an independent advisor to local SBDC centers; not a federal endorsement.

From “everything is manual” to “this basically runs itself” in 4 steps

1) Map & Measure

We audit your stack, map what’s really happening, and quantify where hours and dollars are leaking right now.

2) Design AI-Ready Workflows

We design target workflows your team can actually follow, then decide where AI should draft, summarize, route, or remind—never replacing judgment.

3) Build, Test & Train Live

We implement automations with you on Zoom, test edge cases, and walk your team through how everything works so they feel confident—not confused.

4) Monitor, Optimize & Hand Off

You get SOPs, Looms, and a monitoring window so issues are caught early. We tweak, optimize, and then hand off a system your team truly owns.

Real founders. Real hours saved. Real outcomes.

“$50K+ in new business after we stopped leaking leads.”

+ More booked work Automated follow-up Fewer manual tasks

“Systems behind the wheels, not just hustle.”

-$20K tax Cleaner cash flow Business credit & ops

Individual results vary. These quotes reflect each client’s experience and the impact of tighter systems, AI-assisted workflows, and clear strategy—not “magic buttons.”

FAQs about AI workflow automation & your team

Who is this for?
Owners and ops leaders who are done with manual patchwork and want an operations layer that feels calm, visible, and scalable. We work with local and online businesses, service-based agencies, and multi-person teams that want AI and automation to support people—not replace them.
Will AI replace my team’s jobs?
No. Our mandate is simple: free your people from low-value work so they can do higher-value work. We design workflows where AI drafts, summarizes, routes, or reminds—while humans approve, make decisions, and own relationships. You stay in control of how far automation goes in each area of the business.
What tools do you work with?
We work with the tools you already use—CRMs, email platforms, helpdesks, billing, project tools, chat, and more. Behind the scenes, we use platforms like Zapier, Make, AI agents, and custom code where it makes sense, but the focus stays on your workflows and outcomes, not the tech buzzwords.
How long does this take?
Essentials Sprints typically run 2–3 weeks. Growth Sprints are about 6 weeks. Ops OS Builds run ~90 days. Timelines depend on scope, your team’s responsiveness, and any approvals or compliance steps we need to respect.
How involved does my team need to be?
You’ll join live Zoom sessions for mapping, approvals, and training. Between calls, we do the heavy lifting. Most teams spend 1–2 hours per week during active implementation. Our goal is to give you net time back, not add another project on everyone’s plate.
What happens if an automation breaks?
Each package includes a monitoring window (30, 60, or 90 days depending on scope). We add logging and basic alerts so we can see where things fail. During your monitoring window, we fix issues related to the workflows we built. For peace of mind beyond that, we offer Automation Care Plans.
Is this secure?
We follow least-access principles: role-based accounts, admin invites where possible, and no sharing of personal passwords. If you have internal IT/security policies, we’re happy to work within those as we get access to tools and data.
Do you offer refunds?
Because this is hands-on, custom work, we don’t offer blanket refunds. Instead, we scope clearly up front, keep you involved on live calls, and make adjustments inside the agreed scope so you’re never surprised by what’s being built.

Build an AI-powered operations layer your future self will thank you for.

Get out of copy-paste hell, stop losing opportunities in the cracks between tools, and give your team an AI-powered Operations OS that feels calm and in control. Reclaim hours, reduce errors, and make every person on your team more effective—not replaceable.

We bring SBDC-honored consulting and real-world automation experience to every project. No government endorsement implied.

Proof: Systems, Automation & Client Results

Video Testimonial

Rich Jackson — Real Estate Professional, on what changed when his business stopped running on manual follow-up and started using systems and automation.

Google Reviews

Recognition & Community

Compare Automation Sprints & Ops OS · Step 1 of 2

Choose where to start. In Step 2, you’ll pick your advisor and complete secure booking.

Essentials Automation Sprint

2–3 weeks · 30-day monitoring
  • Up to 3 workflows · ≤3 systems
  • Light AI (summaries, tags, categorization)
  • 2× 60–90 min Zoom/Meet implementation sessions
  • SOP + Loom walkthroughs
Best for: teams launching their first automations and wanting quick, clear wins without a huge rebuild.

Growth Automation Sprint

~6 weeks · 60-day monitoring
  • 4–8 workflows · 3–5 platforms
  • AI-assisted routing, drafting & summaries
  • Error logging & basic alerts
  • 3–4 live sessions (design, demo, handoff)
Best for: multi-team businesses replacing 5–10 manual processes across sales, ops, and support.

Ops OS Build — 90-Day Operations OS

~90 days · 90-day monitoring
  • 9–20+ workflows across departments
  • Dashboards for automations & KPIs
  • Mix of Zapier, Make & custom code
  • 6+ stakeholder sessions (approvals & training)
Best for: leaders who want a cohesive Operations OS instead of duct-taped tools—and a senior automation capability without the full-time hire.

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