The Process

Our 4-Phase Scale System

A repeatable, operator-tested process to transform chaos into predictable operations. You'll see meaningful changes in how your week feels within the first 30 days.

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1

Diagnose

Week 1–2

We map your current state and identify the bottlenecks killing your efficiency.

What we do:

  • Map your workflows end-to-end (guest communication, maintenance, turnover, owner reporting)
  • Audit your tech stack: What's working, what's redundant, what's missing
  • Review team structure and capacity: Who does what, where are the gaps
  • Analyze your data: response times, escalation rates, guest ratings, operational costs
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews with you and your key team members

What you'll know at the end:

  • Your top 3–5 bottlenecks, ranked by impact
  • Where you're losing time, money, and mental energy
  • Clear diagnosis: Is it a people problem, a process problem, or a tech problem?
  • A ranked action plan: What to fix first, second, third
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Design

Week 2–3

We design the system architecture that will replace chaos with predictability.

What we do:

  • Design your workflow architecture: SOPs, decision trees, escalation matrices
  • Map your ideal team structure: roles, responsibilities, reporting lines
  • Design your tech consolidation plan: Which tools stay, which go, what integrations are needed
  • Create your operational scorecard: The 7–10 metrics you'll track weekly
  • Present the system blueprint for your sign-off

What you'll know at the end:

  • Exactly what the new system will look like
  • What will change for you, your team, and your operations
  • What the first 30, 60, 90 days of implementation will look like
  • Your role in the new system (hint: it's not firefighting)
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Build & Implement

Week 3–8

We build the system, train your team, and install it into your day-to-day operations.

What we do:

  • Build your SOP library: Documentation for every key workflow
  • Set up automations and integrations to eliminate manual work
  • Train your team on the new workflows and decision-making authority
  • Implement the operational scorecard and weekly review cadence
  • Run alongside your team for the first 2–4 weeks to troubleshoot and refine
  • Hand off ownership to your team or manager

What you'll know at the end:

  • The system is running—your team is using it daily
  • You're tracking the right metrics and seeing early improvements
  • You've gotten your first 'quick wins' (e.g., response time down, fewer escalations)
  • Your role has shifted from execution to oversight
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Scale

Week 8+

We tune, optimize, and help you scale sustainably without breaking the system.

What we do:

  • Monitor your scorecard and identify new optimization opportunities
  • Help you scale the system as you add units, markets, or team members
  • Provide ongoing coaching for your ops manager or team lead
  • Troubleshoot issues as they emerge (they will—systems are living things)
  • Run quarterly strategy sessions to align on growth priorities

What you'll know at the end:

  • Your operation runs predictably, even when you're off-grid
  • You're focused on strategy, growth, and owner relationships—not fires
  • Your team has the confidence and clarity to make decisions without you
  • You have a system that scales with you, not against you

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