Quick Answer
Servaughn builds business automation workflows using Zapier, Make, or n8n, from $450 for a single workflow to $65/hour for ongoing automation consulting.
Most small businesses start with one repetitive task, like invoice reminders, lead routing, or syncing WhatsApp enquiries into a CRM, and expand from there. A single workflow typically ships in 1 to 2 weeks. Trinidad clients can book ad-hoc automation work locally at TTD 450/hour.
Business Automation Consulting
Most small businesses lose hours every week to the same manual task: copying a lead from a form into a spreadsheet, forwarding an invoice reminder by hand, or re-typing a WhatsApp enquiry into a CRM. Automation tools like Zapier, Make, and n8n connect the apps you already use so that work happens on its own. Servaughn builds and maintains these workflows for small businesses and solo operators who want the time back without hiring an in-house developer.
How much does automation consulting cost?
Pricing depends on how many steps a workflow needs and whether it has to handle errors and edge cases, not on which tool it runs on.
| Service | What it covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single workflow | One automation: trigger, 1-3 actions, basic error handling. Example: new form submission → CRM record → Slack or WhatsApp alert. | from $450 |
| Ongoing automation consulting | Multi-step workflows, conditional logic, API connections without a native integration, monthly maintenance and monitoring. | $65/hour |
| Local ad-hoc work (Trinidad) | Same scope as above, billed locally for T&T clients. | TTD 450/hour |
Most single-workflow projects land between $450 and $1,200 depending on complexity. There is no subscription or platform lock-in fee from us; you pay for your own Zapier, Make, or n8n plan directly (n8n can also run self-hosted, which removes the monthly tool cost entirely for technical teams).
Which tool do you use: Zapier, Make, or n8n?
We pick the tool based on the job, not a default.
- Zapier: the fastest to set up for simple, linear workflows and has the widest library of app integrations. Best when speed matters more than cost.
- Make (formerly Integromat): a visual, branching builder suited to workflows with conditional logic and multiple data paths. Usually cheaper than Zapier at volume.
- n8n: open-source and self-hostable, so it fits businesses that want full control over where their data runs or need custom code steps. Requires more setup time upfront.
Common automations we build
- Lead routing: new website or WhatsApp enquiry → CRM record → assigned to the right person automatically
- Automated invoice reminders: unpaid invoice in your accounting tool → scheduled reminder emails until paid
- Client intake: form submission → contract or onboarding document generated and sent for signature
- Appointment booking sync: booking made → calendar updated → confirmation sent by email or WhatsApp
- Review and reputation requests: job marked complete → review request sent after a set delay
- Spreadsheet-to-system sync: data entered in one tool mirrored automatically into another, removing double entry
What’s included in a Servaughn automation build
- A short discovery call to map the exact manual steps you want removed
- Workflow design, including what happens when a step fails (a broken automation that fails silently is worse than no automation)
- Build and testing with your real data before going live
- Handover documentation so you understand what the workflow does and can ask for changes later
- Optional monthly monitoring so a workflow that breaks (an app changes its API, a field gets renamed) gets caught and fixed before it costs you data
Why work with Servaughn
Servaughn does not just configure automations for other businesses; we run our own live products in production. trinidadrealestate.co.tt is a real estate portal we built and operate, with public, GSC-provable traffic, and its own internal automation for listing and lead handling. We bring that same standard, built to actually run unattended, not a one-time demo, to every client workflow.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Zapier or Make automation cost?
A single workflow typically starts at $450 and most land between $450 and $1,200 depending on the number of steps and conditional logic involved. Ongoing automation consulting is billed at $65/hour. Trinidad clients can book local ad-hoc work at TTD 450/hour.
How long does it take to build an automation?
A single workflow usually ships in 1 to 2 weeks from the discovery call. More complex, multi-step automations with several conditional branches can take 3 to 4 weeks.
Do I need to pay for Zapier, Make, or n8n separately?
Yes. We build the workflow; you keep your own account and subscription with the automation platform so you retain full ownership and control of it. n8n can be self-hosted, which removes the platform subscription cost for technically capable teams.
What happens if an automation breaks?
Workflows are built with error handling so a failure alerts you instead of silently dropping data. Clients on ongoing automation consulting also get monthly monitoring so breakages are caught and fixed proactively.
Can you connect an app that doesn’t have a native Zapier or Make integration?
In most cases, yes, through the app’s API directly. This is typically scoped under ongoing automation consulting rather than the flat single-workflow price, since custom API work takes longer to build and test.
Is automation only useful for large businesses?
No. The businesses that benefit most are usually small teams or solo operators who are personally doing the repetitive task today. A single automated workflow often pays for itself in the first month in time saved.