Buyer Resources

The Buyer's Journey

Composite guides based on patterns from 50+ buyer interviews and project post-mortems. Not a single story — a synthesis of what the process actually looks like.

Composite guides — not individual testimonials

What to Expect

Five phases most buyers go through, from first idea to live deployment.

1
2–4 weeks
Discovery

Define your use case, map internal requirements, and assess AI readiness before approaching any agencies.

AI Readiness Assessment
2
1–2 weeks
Brief & RFP

Translate requirements into a structured brief and request for proposal that agencies can actually respond to.

RFP Generator
3
2–3 weeks
Agency Selection

Evaluate proposals, run structured interviews, and score vendors against your specific requirements.

Vendor Scorecard
4
8–20 weeks
Onboarding & Build

Work through kickoff, sprint cycles, and integration — with checkpoints to track progress against agreed scope.

Kickoff Template Generator
5
Ongoing
Launch & Iteration

Monitor performance, hold agencies accountable to SLAs, and plan the next phase of development.

Performance Scorecard

Featured Guides

In-depth guides synthesised from buyer data, project post-mortems, and agency interviews.

Hiring Guide14 min read

How to Hire an AI Agent Agency: The Complete Guide

Covers brief writing, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, and the first 30 days.

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Cost Analysis10 min read

AI Agent Project Costs in 2026: A Complete Breakdown

Real cost ranges by project type, hidden costs, and how to get accurate quotes.

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Risk & Pitfalls9 min read

Why AI Agent Projects Fail: The 7 Most Common Mistakes

Data from post-mortems and buyer reports. How to avoid the expensive mistakes.

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Tools by Stage

Free tools matched to where you are in the process.

Pre-Hire Tools

Evaluation Tools

Post-Hire Tools

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