The solo bottleneck
Every new client asks the same questions you already answered last month.
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Stack that stays small
Intake form + Notion client page + email sequence.
Tools named here: Notion, Fillout, Zapier. Prefer official docs and native features before adding another SaaS.
Ship the automation
Build an intake form: goals, access list, brand assets, deadlines.
On submit: clone a client Notion template and fill fields.
Auto-send welcome email with portal link and first milestone.
Internal checklist: access granted, invoice sent, kickoff booked.
Keep it honest
If onboarding needs you for every click, it is not a system yet.
Automations should reduce decisions and errors — not hide broken processes. If a Zap fails weekly, fix the process or delete the Zap.
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