| name | vertical-playbooks |
| description | Industry-specific automation playbooks. Use when targeting a specific vertical for workflow recommendations, pain point mapping, and bundled offerings. Covers e-commerce, professional services, logistics, legal/finance, global trade (export, import, re-export), manufacturing, distribution, and construction. |
Vertical Playbooks
Target industries with pre-built automation bundles.
Quick Navigation
Core Verticals
| Vertical | Playbook | Quick Wins |
|---|
| E-commerce | references/ecommerce.md | Order notify, inventory, abandoned cart |
| Professional Services | references/professional-services.md | Lead capture, invoicing, onboarding |
| Logistics | references/logistics.md | Delivery alerts, route notify, proof |
| Legal/Finance | references/legal-finance.md | Document flow, deadline alerts, billing |
Global Trade & Supply Chain
| Vertical | Playbook | Quick Wins |
|---|
| Export Companies | references/export-companies.md | Export docs, shipment tracking, compliance |
| Import Companies | references/import-companies.md | Supplier tracking, customs prep, arrival alerts |
| Re-Exporters | references/re-exporters.md | Multi-doc flow, FTZ tracking, triangular trade |
| Manufacturers | references/manufacturers.md | Production status, quality, maintenance |
| Distributors | references/distributors.md | Order processing, inventory, supplier management |
Construction & Project-Based
| Vertical | Playbook | Quick Wins |
|---|
| Construction Companies | references/construction.md | Daily reports, change orders, sub coordination |
| Construction Management | references/construction-management.md | Multi-contractor, owner reporting, submittals |
| Global Trade Services | references/global-trade-services.md | Client onboarding, transaction processing, compliance |
Vertical Selection Guide
Which Vertical to Target?
| Signal | Best Vertical |
|---|
| Shopify/WooCommerce mentioned | E-commerce |
| "Billable hours" or "clients" | Professional Services |
| "Deliveries" or "shipments" | Logistics |
| "Contracts" or "compliance" | Legal/Finance |
| "Export", "foreign buyers" | Export Companies |
| "Import", "suppliers overseas" | Import Companies |
| "FTZ", "triangular", "transit trade" | Re-Exporters |
| "Production", "factory", "plant" | Manufacturers |
| "Wholesale", "resell", "SKUs" | Distributors |
| "Job site", "subcontractors", "GC" | Construction |
| "Owner's rep", "CM", "program" | Construction Management |
| "Customs broker", "freight forwarder" | Global Trade Services |
Quick Qualification by Vertical
| Vertical | Minimum Size | Sweet Spot | Red Flag |
|---|
| E-commerce | 100+ orders/mo | 500-5000 orders/mo | <50 orders |
| Professional Services | 10+ clients | 50-500 clients | Solo practitioner |
| Logistics | 20+ deliveries/day | 100-1000/day | <10/day |
| Legal/Finance | 5+ team | 10-100 team | Solo |
Universal Bundles
Starter Bundle ($500-800)
Works for any vertical
- Lead Notification Hub - Instant alerts when leads come in
- Form → Database Sync - Capture and organize submissions
- Follow-up Reminder - Never miss a follow-up
Growth Bundle ($1,200-2,000)
Add after Starter
- CRM Integration - Two-way sync with their CRM
- Email Automation - Automated sequences
- Report Generator - Weekly summary reports
AI Bundle ($2,000-4,000)
Premium add-on
- AI Response Assistant - Smart replies to inquiries
- Document Analyzer - Extract data from files
- Lead Qualifier - Auto-score and route leads
Pricing Matrix
By Vertical
| Vertical | Quick Win | Starter | Growth | Custom |
|---|
| E-commerce | $300-500 | $800-1,200 | $2,000-3,500 | $5,000-15,000 |
| Professional Services | $200-400 | $600-1,000 | $1,500-2,500 | $3,000-10,000 |
| Logistics | $400-600 | $1,000-1,500 | $2,500-4,000 | $5,000-20,000 |
| Legal/Finance | $300-500 | $800-1,200 | $2,000-3,500 | $5,000-15,000 |
Monthly Retainer by Vertical
| Vertical | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|
| E-commerce | $300/mo | $600/mo | $1,200/mo |
| Professional Services | $250/mo | $500/mo | $1,000/mo |
| Logistics | $400/mo | $800/mo | $1,500/mo |
| Legal/Finance | $350/mo | $700/mo | $1,400/mo |
Vertical Discovery Templates
E-commerce Opener
"I help online stores stop missing sales from inventory issues and slow shipping updates. Mind if I ask a few questions about how you handle orders?"
Professional Services Opener
"I help service businesses capture more leads and get paid faster by automating the repetitive stuff. Can you walk me through how new clients typically find you?"
Logistics Opener
"I help delivery companies reduce 'where's my package' calls by 80% with proactive updates. How do your customers currently track their deliveries?"
Legal/Finance Opener
"I help firms eliminate deadline anxiety and payment chasing with automated workflows. What's your biggest time sink right now?"
Vertical Objection Handling
E-commerce
| Objection | Response |
|---|
| "We have Shopify apps" | "Those handle one thing at a time. We connect everything so nothing falls through." |
| "Too small" | "That's exactly when to automate - before you scale and it gets messier." |
Professional Services
| Objection | Response |
|---|
| "We use [software]" | "Great, we'll make it work harder for you by connecting it to everything else." |
| "Our processes are unique" | "That's why we custom-build. One size fits all doesn't work." |
Logistics
| Objection | Response |
|---|
| "We have a TMS" | "Perfect - we'll add the customer communication layer it's missing." |
| "Our drivers won't use it" | "They won't have to - it's all automatic based on existing GPS data." |
Legal/Finance
| Objection | Response |
|---|
| "Compliance concerns" | "Everything stays in your systems. We just automate the routing and alerts." |
| "Client data sensitivity" | "We don't store any data - it flows through encrypted, never stored." |
Quick Win Templates
E-commerce Quick Wins
- Order Notification - Slack/email when order placed
- Low Stock Alert - Warn before stockout
- Review Request - Ask for review 7 days post-delivery
- Abandoned Cart - Email reminder with cart contents
Professional Services Quick Wins
- New Lead Alert - Instant notification
- Appointment Reminder - SMS/email before meetings
- Invoice Sent Alert - Know when they open it
- Payment Received - Celebrate closed invoices
Logistics Quick Wins
- Dispatch Confirmation - Customer knows driver assigned
- ETA Update - Automatic when driver nearby
- Delivery Proof - Photo/signature capture
- Failed Delivery - Instant reschedule options
Legal/Finance Quick Wins
- Document Upload Alert - Know when client sends files
- Deadline Reminder - 7/3/1 day warnings
- Signature Request - Track who hasn't signed
- Payment Overdue - Auto-reminder sequence
Case Study Framework
Template
# [Industry]: [Company Name]
## Challenge
[Company] struggled with [specific pain point].
- [Quantified problem 1]
- [Quantified problem 2]
## Solution
We implemented [workflow names]:
1. [Workflow 1] - [what it does]
2. [Workflow 2] - [what it does]
3. [Workflow 3] - [what it does]
## Results
- [Metric 1]: X% improvement
- [Metric 2]: Y hours saved
- [Metric 3]: $Z revenue impact
## Quote
"[Client testimonial about specific benefit]"
- [Name], [Title] at [Company]
Upsell Paths by Vertical
E-commerce
Order Notify ($300) → Inventory Suite ($1,200) → Full Ops ($3,500) → Retainer ($600/mo)
Professional Services
Lead Alert ($200) → Client Onboard ($1,000) → Full Practice ($2,500) → Retainer ($500/mo)
Logistics
ETA Updates ($400) → Driver Suite ($1,500) → Full Fleet ($4,000) → Retainer ($800/mo)
Legal/Finance
Deadline Alert ($300) → Doc Flow ($1,200) → Full Firm ($3,500) → Retainer ($700/mo)
References
Core Verticals
| Vertical | Detailed Playbook |
|---|
| E-commerce | references/ecommerce.md |
| Professional Services | references/professional-services.md |
| Logistics | references/logistics.md |
| Legal/Finance | references/legal-finance.md |
Global Trade & Supply Chain
| Vertical | Detailed Playbook |
|---|
| Export Companies | references/export-companies.md |
| Import Companies | references/import-companies.md |
| Re-Exporters | references/re-exporters.md |
| Manufacturers | references/manufacturers.md |
| Distributors | references/distributors.md |
Construction & Project-Based
| Vertical | Detailed Playbook |
|---|
| Construction Companies | references/construction.md |
| Construction Management | references/construction-management.md |
| Global Trade Services | references/global-trade-services.md |
Templates
| Template | File |
|---|
| Vertical Proposal | assets/templates/vertical-proposal.md |
