Ideal Project Criteria
We’re selective about the projects we take on. Here’s what makes an agency ready for productization with WithSeismic.You’re a Good Fit If…
You Have a Repeatable Process
- You deliver the same service/methodology to multiple clients
- Your process has clear steps and predictable outcomes
- You’ve refined it over at least 10+ client engagements
- You could teach someone else to follow your framework
You Understand Your Value
- You can explain your value prop in one clear sentence
- You know exactly what problem you solve for clients
- You have data on the results you deliver
- Your clients would pay 5-10x more if you guaranteed outcomes
You’re Ready to Invest
- You view productization as strategic, not tactical
- You have budget allocated (12K minimum)
- You can dedicate 2-4 hours per week during the sprint
- You’re willing to test with existing clients immediately
You Want to Scale
- You’re turning away work due to capacity constraints
- You want revenue that isn’t tied to headcount
- You’re thinking about exit strategies or valuations
- You want to focus on strategy, not execution
Red Flags (When We’re NOT a Fit)
Your Services Are Too Custom
❌ “Every client needs something completely different” ❌ “We pride ourselves on bespoke solutions” ❌ “Our value is in the personal touch” Why it matters: Products need patterns. If everything is custom, there’s nothing to productize.You’re Not Clear on Value
❌ “We do a bit of everything” ❌ “We’re still figuring out our niche” ❌ “It depends on what the client needs” Why it matters: Products need a clear value proposition. Fuzzy positioning leads to fuzzy products.You Want a Magic Bullet
❌ “Build us something that sells itself” ❌ “We don’t want to change how we work” ❌ “Just make us a SaaS and we’ll be rich” Why it matters: Productization requires commitment to a new business model, not just new tools.Technical Requirements
From Your Side
- Domain expertise: Deep knowledge of your methodology
- Client data: Examples of deliverables and outcomes
- Decision authority: Ability to approve direction quickly
- Test clients: 2-3 clients willing to try the productized version
From Our Side
- Modern tech stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js
- Scalable infrastructure: Built for growth from day one
- White-label architecture: Everything branded as yours
- Analytics integration: Measure everything that matters
Sprint Requirements
2-Week Sprint Requirements
- Clear scope for single tool (calculator, assessment, or dashboard)
- Defined inputs and outputs
- Example of current manual process
- 2-3 test users identified
- $6,000 budget approved
4-Week Sprint Requirements
- Vision for product suite or platform
- Multiple tools/features defined
- Integration requirements documented
- Launch plan outlined
- $12,000 budget approved
Timeline Expectations
Week 0: Pre-Sprint
- Submit qualification (3 minutes)
- Receive response (4 hours)
- Chemistry check (15 minutes)
- Discovery workshop (90 minutes)
Weeks 1-2/4: Sprint Execution
- Daily progress updates via Slack
- Working code within 48 hours
- Weekly review calls
- Continuous iteration
Post-Sprint
- Tool deployed and live
- Documentation delivered
- Training completed
- Support handoff
What We DON’T Do
We Don’t Build:
- Consumer apps or games
- Generic SaaS without your expertise
- Tools unrelated to your core services
- Platforms that compete with your agency
- Anything that doesn’t drive revenue
We Don’t Work With:
- Agencies without proven methodologies
- Companies looking for dev shops
- Projects with unclear value props
- Agencies unwilling to test immediately
- Anyone expecting overnight success
Success Metrics
We measure success by:- Tool adoption rate - Are clients actually using it?
- Revenue impact - Does it generate new revenue?
- Time savings - Does it free up your team?
- Client satisfaction - Do clients prefer the productized version?
- ROI timeline - How quickly does it pay for itself?
Common Productization Opportunities
High-Success Patterns We’ve Seen:
- Audit processes → Automated assessment tools
- Strategy frameworks → Interactive planning tools
- Analysis methodologies → Self-serve calculators
- Onboarding processes → Client portal systems
- Reporting templates → Dashboard generators
Ready to Qualify?
If you meet these requirements and are ready to productize your agency services:Start Your Sprint Qualification
Takes 3 minutes. Doug responds within 4 hours to qualified agencies.
Questions About Requirements?
Not sure if you qualify? Have specific questions about your situation? Email Doug directly: hello@withseismic.com Response time: Within 4 hours for qualified inquiriesWe’re intentionally selective to ensure we deliver 10x value. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you immediately and point you in the right direction.