Start with clarity. Build only what should exist.
Saddle works in fixed scopes: diagnose the workflow, build one practical system, and hand it off so your team can run it without us.
Most AI money is wasted before the build begins.
A good AI project needs a real workflow, a clear owner, usable inputs, review rules, and a maintenance plan. The Audit exists to find that fit before a custom build is on the table.
The Audit
- One 90-minute working session
- Written report within 5 business days
A clear-eyed look at where AI fits in your business, and where it doesn't.
A 90-minute working session followed by a written report. We map your current operations, find the automations worth paying for, and tell you what's worth building, what to buy off the shelf, and what to ignore.
- Current-state assessment of 3 to 5 core workflows
- Prioritized list of AI use cases scored by effort and impact
- 30/60/90-day action plan your team can execute with or without us
- Buy, build, or ignore recommendation for each use case
Best for: Teams that want clarity before committing to a build.
The Build
Pricing quoted after the Audit.
- Scope defined in writing before kickoff
- Typically two to four weeks
We build the system. You run it.
One specific working system, scoped in writing before work starts. Built on tools that fit your stack. Documented so your team can run, review, and maintain it.
- Single-system scope, defined in writing before kickoff
- Built on practical tools that avoid unnecessary lock-in
- Documentation and a walkthrough your team keeps
- Hand-off so you own the system after delivery
Best for: Teams that already know the problem they want solved.
The Retainer
Offered only after a completed Build.
- 8 hours per month
- 30-day cancellation notice
Ongoing partnership for businesses with a working system already in place.
Eight hours per month for improvements, new automations, questions answered, and systems maintained.
- 8 hours per month of build, fix, and advisory work
- Priority response for questions and small changes
- Quarterly review to surface new opportunities
Best for: Clients who finished a Build and want us on call.
Common questions
What if we're not sure AI is right for us?
That's what the Audit is for. We'll tell you plainly whether AI fits your operation, or whether you'd be better served by a different kind of tool. If we don't see a real opportunity, we'll say so.
Do we own the system?
Yes. The goal is a clean hand-off: working system, documentation, review expectations, and a walkthrough your team can use after delivery.
How long does a Build take?
Typically two to four weeks, depending on scope. We define the scope in writing before work starts, and we don't take on work we can't finish in that window.
What tools do you build with?
The tool choice follows the workflow. We favor practical tools your team can understand and maintain over fragile custom stacks or tool-of-the-week experiments.
Do you work with companies outside Arizona?
Yes. All work is remote. We're based in Phoenix, but the work happens wherever your team does.
Where do workshops fit?
Workshops are the lighter front door. They help people understand and use AI before they need a custom system. Consulting starts when there is a specific operational problem to solve.
Ready to make AI part of how the work actually runs?
Start with a free 30-minute call. We'll tell you whether Saddle is the right fit in the first fifteen minutes.