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Iron Gate Operational AI
The Process

From First Call to
Running AI System

A structured, transparent 5-step process with clear outcomes at every stage. No surprises, no guesswork.

Start the Process
01
We learn your business inside-out

Assess

We start with a deep dive into your operations — how work flows, where bottlenecks exist, what your team does manually, and where revenue is being lost. This isn't a questionnaire. It's a real operational assessment.

Duration
1–2 sessions
Outcome
A clear map of your operations and where AI has the highest potential impact.
02
We rank your opportunities by impact

Identify

Not every automation is worth building. We prioritise the opportunities with the highest ROI — balancing the effort to implement against the impact on your business. You'll know exactly what we're building and why.

Duration
1 week
Outcome
A prioritised roadmap of AI systems to build, with projected impact per system.
03
We architect the system before we build it

Design

We design each system in detail before any code is written — mapping how data flows, where AI fits, what tools are needed, and how it integrates with your existing stack. You approve the design before we proceed.

Duration
1–2 weeks
Outcome
A full system design you can see and understand before we start building.
04
We build and connect everything

Implement

We build the systems, connect them to your tools, train them on your business context, and test everything thoroughly. You'll see the system running before it goes live — no surprises.

Duration
2–6 weeks depending on scope
Outcome
A fully operational AI system running in your business environment.
05
We improve as your business grows

Optimise

AI systems improve over time. We monitor performance, identify gaps, and continuously refine the systems as your business scales. You don't get handed software and left alone — we stay involved.

Duration
Ongoing
Outcome
Continuously improving systems that scale with your business.

What to Expect

Clear timelines, defined deliverables, and minimal disruption to your business.

Timeline

  • Initial call: same week
  • Assessment complete: week 1–2
  • Design approved: week 2–3
  • First system live: week 4–8
  • Full rollout: 6–12 weeks

Deliverables

  • Operational assessment report
  • Prioritised AI roadmap
  • System design documentation
  • Live, connected AI systems
  • SOPs and team training

Your Involvement

  • 2–3 sessions in the first 2 weeks
  • Design review and approval
  • Team access for integrations
  • Feedback during testing
  • Monthly check-in post-launch

Ready to Start Your Assessment?

Step one is a free strategy call. We'll learn about your business and tell you exactly how we'd approach it.

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