Modern operators don’t have months to wait for proof. They need a clear path out of the bottleneck slowing sales, fulfillment, or client service right now. The SABF Discovery Sprint is our fastest engagement: a 14-day engagement that isolates the single constraint stealing the most hours, prototypes the fix, and hands over a 90-day roadmap that makes the next move obvious.

Why Discovery Comes First

Most automation projects fail because they start with a wishlist instead of a diagnosis. The Discovery Sprint does the opposite:

Focus: We hunt down the repeatable task or decision logic that’s easiest to automate and delivers the biggest time return.
Evidence: Every answer is tied to data—forms, variables, rules—that we plug into the hybrid prototype.
Momentum: Clients leave the week with a working mini-system, not a slide deck.

The 7-Day Breakdown

Day 0 – Strategy Call (45–60 minutes)
We map every handoff, exception, and manual step. The goal is finding the bottleneck with the clearest logic and highest repetition.
Day 1 – Variable Extraction
Our team captures rules, templates, and required data so build work starts with context
Days 2–4 – Hybrid Prototype
We build the dual-layer prototype: a clickable flow for clarity and a live automation that actually moves data between tools.
Day 5 – ROI + Roadmap
We deliver a time-return model, 90-day plan, integration map, and sprint estimate so decision-makers know impact and cost before committing to more.
Day 6–7 – Review + Next Step
The review call demos the prototype, walks through the ROI math, and offers two options: start Build & Automate Sprint 1 next week or lock a date on the calendar.

What Executives See

Measured ROI: Typical clients reclaim 20–40 hours per month from the first bottleneck alone.
Predictable Convert: 70% of Discovery Sprints flow directly into Build & Automate because value is tangible.
Speed with Discipline: We promise 14 days but consistently deliver in 5–7 without scope creep.

Inside the Deliverable Pack

Workflow map (current vs. future-state)
Integration blueprint and access checklist
ROI / time-return model backed by client-provided volume data
90-day roadmap prioritizing the next three sprints
Build estimate with effort, timeline, and investment
Hours-saved memo ready for executive sign-off
Hybrid prototype files and loom walkthrough

FAQs We Hear Most

“Do we need technical staff?”
No. We translate business rules into systems and run the prototype end-to-end.

“What if priorities shift mid-sprint?”
We freeze scope at kickoff so the prototype ships on time. New ideas are logged for future sprints.

“Is there a guarantee?”
Yes. If the sprint doesn’t create clarity or momentum, we extend it at no cost or refund it.

From Sprint to Multi-Sprint Build

The Discovery Sprint is designed to be the healthiest on-ramp to our 14-day Build & Automate cycles. By the time we wrap:

Access is secured only for what’s needed.
Variables and logic are codified.
The team understands the ROI story and can confidently approve the next sprint.

Clients who move straight into Build & Automate see continuous delivery every 14 days and avoid the “stall-out” that comes from lengthy proposals.

Ready to See Your Bottleneck Disappear?

Book your Discovery Sprint to get a working prototype, ROI clarity, and a 90-day plan in under a week. You’ll know exactly what the next sprint should be—and what it’s worth—before you spend a dollar on full-scale automation.