The solo bottleneck
Back-and-forth on times is unpaid project management.
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Stack that stays small
Calendly (or Cal.com) + calendar + CRM note.
Tools named here: Calendly, Google Calendar, Zapier. Prefer official docs and native features before adding another SaaS.
Ship the automation
Create event types: Intro 20m, Working 45m, Support 15m.
Add buffers and daily caps so you do not overbook.
Zap booking → CRM contact + agenda doc.
Put the link in your email signature and proposal CTA.
Keep it honest
Offer fewer slots that match deep-work hours. Protect mornings for shipping.
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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