AI consulting, sized to where you are.

No website? Start with Presence. Have a website? Start with Compass — it finds where AI fits and what to build next, including Presence and Spark builds.

Assessment

Adaptiv Compass

“Where do I start, and what should I build next?”

Format
Half-day on-site + written assessment
Best for
Owner-run businesses, 5–200 people, that want a clear starting point
Investment
$1,000
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Foundation

Adaptiv Presence

“Get my business online — built once, maintained forever.”

Format
Built site + managed hosting on Vercel
Best for
Owner-operated businesses, 1–25 employees, no current web presence
Investment
$99/mo (no build fee)
Get started with Presence
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Put it to work

Adaptiv Spark

“Take one job off my plate — then maybe another.”

Format
Templated Claude-powered tool, branded for your business. Hosted by us, or set up in your own Claude account. Stackable — one per job.
Best for
Owners who already know which job to automate — often after a Compass visit
Investment
$2,500 + $29/mo hosted (stackable)
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Build

Adaptiv Engine

“Build the system that runs the business.”

Format
Custom web application or a coordinated team of AI agents. 4–8 week project, scoped per client.
Best for
Businesses that need a custom system — clear scope in hand, or a Compass visit first
Investment
From $15K
Tell us what you need
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How to choose

Most owners start with Compass and add from there as the wins stack up. Use this as a quick sorter.

  • No website? Start with Presence. Compass can come later if AI is on the roadmap.

  • Have a website but unsure where AI fits? Start with Compass. The written report ranks where AI fits and recommends what to build first.

  • Already know which job you want off your plate? Book a Spark build directly. Stack two or three if more than one job qualifies.

  • Need a whole system, not a single tool? That's Engine. Most Engine projects start with a Compass visit — but if you already have a clear spec, tell us what you need and we'll scope it.

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Common questions

The questions buyers ask most often before booking.

I have a website but it's not great. Do I need Presence or can I start with Compass?
Start with Compass. The Compass deliverable will tell you whether your existing site is good enough to keep, or whether a Presence redo should be the first build off the assessment. Don't pre-commit to a redo — let Compass surface it if it matters.
How is Compass different from a free consultation?
Compass is a paid visit with a written report you keep. A free consultation is a sales call. The $1,000 ensures we both take it seriously and gives you real output — a ranked map of where AI fits, with impact and effort for each — that's useful whether or not you ever work with us again.
Does the Compass fee apply toward what I build later?
Yes. If you come back for a Spark or Engine build within 12 months of your Compass report, your $1,000 credits in full toward that project. The credit applies once, to your first follow-on. (Presence has no build fee to credit against — the monthly just starts when the site does.) Compass either earns its keep on its own or pays for itself when you build.
Can I buy Spark without doing Compass first?
Yes, if you already know exactly which job you want automated. We'll confirm fit on a 30-minute scoping call before taking payment — Spark is templated, not bespoke, so it has to be the right shape of problem. If you're not sure, Compass is cheaper than the wrong Spark.
What's the difference between Spark and Engine?
Spark is a templated Claude-powered tool that takes on one job — built, hosted, and maintained for you. It's fast (3–4 weeks), priced per tool, and stackable up to about three. Engine is a custom build — a web application or a coordinated team of AI agents — scoped per client over 4–8 weeks. The line: if you can describe the work as “one job at a time,” you're in Spark territory. If you need several jobs working together, custom integrations, or a system that runs the business, you're in Engine territory.
Can I go straight to Engine without Compass?
Yes, if you have clarity on what you want built. Most clients don't, which is why we usually start with Compass to get to a clear scope first. If you have a detailed spec already, tell us what you need and we'll scope it directly.
Do you work with big companies or just small ones?
Our sweet spot is Main Street Midwestern businesses up to about 200 employees — owner-run firms where Presence, Compass, and one or two Sparks do most of the work. Engine projects scale into the upper end of that range. We don't take on enterprise work above that size; everything we offer is sized below it by design.
What industries do you focus on?
Ian's background is enterprise Financial Services, Healthcare, and Retail, with deep Midwest and Chicago-area roots. The work itself translates to any business that runs on paperwork and repeat questions — the specialty trades, professional services, clinics, restaurants, agencies, and more.

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