diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md index 7390c82..c2ae881 100644 --- a/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -1,3 +1,12 @@ # Summary - [Chapter 1](./chapter_1.md) + +## STLP — StartingLineProductions +- [Fast-Track Execution](./stlp/fast-track-execution.md) +- [Questions](./stlp/questions.md) +- [Offers](./stlp/offers.md) +- [Marketing & Sales Plan](./stlp/marketing-sales-plan.md) +- [Website Tech Plan](./stlp/website-tech-plan.md) +- [90-Day Plan](./stlp/90-day-plan.md) +- [Week 1 Plan](./stlp/week-1-plan.md) diff --git a/src/stlp/90-day-plan.md b/src/stlp/90-day-plan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c4b279d --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/90-day-plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# STLP — 90‑Day Plan (Draft) + +Phase 1: Weeks 1–2 (Cash-in) +- Offers: launch 3 entry SKUs + 2 core offers. +- Site: single-page with order/quote form + Stripe links. +- Channels: Google Business Profile, IG/TikTok reels, Nextdoor/FB intro. +- Goal: first 3–10 paid orders; $500–$1,500 revenue. + +Phase 2: Weeks 3–6 (Repeatability) +- Expand SKUs based on demand; add FAQs and gallery. +- Tighten pricing/minimums; add rush fee policy. +- Begin B2B outreach for signage/embroidery in local niches. +- Goal: weekly revenue consistency; 5+ orders/week. + +Phase 3: Weeks 7–12 (Scale foundation) +- Add storefront if necessary; formalize intake and file handling. +- Light CRM capture; basic email list for repeat buyers. +- Partnership pilots (schools/PTAs, local businesses). +- Goal: $3k–$5k/month run rate by week 12. + +Weekly rhythm +- Mon admin; Tue offer/pipeline; Wed MVP; Thu publish/promote; Fri close/validate. +- Persist/pivot/switch rules apply every Friday. diff --git a/src/stlp/fast-track-execution.md b/src/stlp/fast-track-execution.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8abba57 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/fast-track-execution.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Fast-Track Execution + +Objective +- Move to cashflow ASAP with a simple weekly cadence. +- Focus Tue–Fri on a single line of business (STLP); Mon reserved for admin/ops-debt. + +Weekly Rhythm +- Monday (Admin): intercompany/admin; light ops debt only. +- Tuesday: Offer + pipeline + - Lock the week’s single offer (who, problem, price, outcome, CTA) + - Build/clean prospect list; write outbound/campaign briefs + - Prepare landing/checkout skeletons as needed +- Wednesday: Build MVP slice + - Ship the smallest thing that credibly delivers the outcome + - Instrument analytics and payment collection +- Thursday: Publish + promote + - Launch page/update, post to 1–2 channels, run outbound + - Book demos, open calendar slots, start trials +- Friday: Close loops + validate + - Demos/calls, onboarding, collect payment/LOIs, capture objections + - Decide: persist next week, pivot offer, or switch + +Minimal KPIs (weekly) +- Revenue (cash in) +- Qualified leads created +- Demos/meetings held +- Orders or trial/activation count +- Content shipped (launch/update/email) + +Rules to Persist/Pivot/Switch +- Persist: hit ≥2 of 3 target thresholds (e.g., 5+ qualified leads, 2+ demos, first revenue) → stay on the same offer next week. +- Pivot: strong interest but low conversion → adjust offer/price/channel and re-run. +- Switch: low signal across all metrics after 2 consecutive weeks → try a different offer. diff --git a/src/stlp/marketing-sales-plan.md b/src/stlp/marketing-sales-plan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f367643 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/marketing-sales-plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# STLP — Marketing & Sales Plan (Draft) + +Week 1 (Tue–Fri) Actions +- Google Business Profile: claim/verify STLP; add services, hours, photos. +- Instagram/TikTok: 3 short reels of making (laser, embroidery, CNC) with CTA. +- Nextdoor/Facebook local groups: intro post with 3 starter offers + limited slots. +- Landing page: single page with offer menu + quote/order form. +- Stripe: create payment links for 3 SKUs; publish on landing. +- Outreach: compile a list of 30 local businesses (coffee shops, gyms, boutiques) for signage/decals/embroidered hats. + +Channels (prioritized) +- Local SEO: Google Business Profile + consistent NAP; 5 starter reviews from friends/previous clients. +- Social short-form: IG/TikTok reels; weekly before/after carousel. +- Community: Nextdoor + local FB; cautious posting cadence. +- Marketplaces: Etsy (for repeatable SKUs) — optional after week 2. + +Messaging (first pass) +- “Local, fast-turnaround custom making: laser, embroidery, CNC, vinyl, photo prints, and prototype assembly.” +- Emphasize speed, local pickup, and small MOQs. + +KPIs (weekly) +- Inquiries/leads, orders, revenue, average order value. diff --git a/src/stlp/offers.md b/src/stlp/offers.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..185830d --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/offers.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# STLP — Initial Offers (Draft) + +Offer Ladder (start simple; refine after week 1) +- Entry (fast turnaround, <$100): + - Personalized laser-engraved gifts (coasters, keychains, plaques) + - Custom vinyl decals (small runs for laptops, cars, storefront hours) + - Photo prints/posters (premium paper) +- Core ($100–$500): + - Small signage sets for local businesses (hours, directional, safety) + - Embroidered apparel (hats, polos; low-MOQ) + - CNC-cut parts for makers (BYO design or light design help) +- Premium ($500+): + - Prototype assemblies (PCB reflow + enclosure mods) + - Event packages (signage + favors + shirts) + +SKU Starters (price placeholders; confirm in pricing) +- LAS-COAST-SET4 — Set of 4 engraved coasters — $49 +- VIN-STOREF-HOURS — Storefront hours vinyl — $79 +- EMB-HAT-LOGO — Embroidered hat, 1 logo — $35 +- CNC-PART-S — CNC part (small) — from $45 +- PCB-REFLOW-10 — Reflow 10 boards (stencil provided) — from $149 + +Policies (keep light) +- Revisions: one minor revision included on entry/core offers. +- Turnaround: standard 3–5 business days; rush +20–40%. +- Materials: BYO accepted; some materials disallowed for laser (e.g., PVC). diff --git a/src/stlp/questions.md b/src/stlp/questions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c3127cb --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/questions.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +# STLP — Questions (answer inline) + +Positioning +- One-liner (for whom, outcome): +- Primary customer segments (top 3): +- Local vs online split (percent): + +Services and Capacity +- Machines/models and safe working areas (e.g., Glowforge bed size): +- Materials you can stock vs BYO from customers: +- Standard services (check): laser cutting/engraving, CNC routing, vinyl decals, signage, embroidery, sewing/alterations, photo prints, prototyping/PCB reflow, custom gifts, kits. +- Daily capacity (Tue–Fri): hours on-tool vs prep/admin: +- Typical turnaround times (rush options?): + +Pricing +- Baseline approach: time + machine rate, or flat menu pricing? +- Starting machine rates (laser, CNC, embroidery, reflow): +- Minimum order values per service: +- Discounts for larger batches or nonprofits/schools? + +Operations +- Order intake: prefer form + file upload, or quote-first? +- Payment: Stripe links, Square, cash, invoice on pickup? +- Delivery: local pickup by appointment, shipping (USPS/UPS), delivery radius? +- Home business constraints (noise/hours/parking): + +Brand and Portfolio +- Domain to use now (for MVP site): +- Socials to activate first (IG, TikTok, FB/Nextdoor, YouTube): +- Portfolio photos/videos ready? Where stored? + +Risk/Compliance +- Safety/ventilation clear for laser/CNC? Any materials you will NOT cut? +- Embroidery/sewing: any brand/IP restrictions? +- PCB/reflow: ESD procedures and disclaimers (prototype-only, no certification)? + +Targets +- First 2 Fridays cash goal ($): +- Weekly KPI targets (leads, demos/consults, orders): diff --git a/src/stlp/website-tech-plan.md b/src/stlp/website-tech-plan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f795e33 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/website-tech-plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# STLP — Website Tech Plan (MVP) + +Objective +- Launch fast with a simple, trustworthy online presence that takes orders/payment without waiting on a full site build. + +Phase 0 (same day) +- Domain: confirm and point DNS. +- Single-page site: static page (e.g., simple HTML/Bootstrap or lightweight Astro/Vite) deployed on your existing infra. +- Intake: embedded Typeform/Tally (file upload enabled) or simple HTML form to inbox. +- Payments: Stripe Payment Links for 3 starter SKUs; add “custom quote” CTA. +- Analytics: Matomo tag + a basic goal (form submitted / payment link click). + +Phase 1 (week 2) +- Add product tiles (entry/core offers) with price ranges, FAQs, materials allowed/disallowed. +- Add appointment link for consults (Calendly or equivalent). +- Add gallery from portfolio folder. + +Phase 2 (weeks 3–4) +- Migrate to a simple storefront if needed: Shopify or a static-site + Snipcart/Stripe checkout. +- File handling: gated upload after order (order # + file link) to reduce spam. +- CRM: push leads/orders to Dolibarr (optional if it slows us down). + +SEO/Local +- Google Business Profile: ensure NAP consistent with site footer; add UTM links. +- On-page basics: title/description, H1 for “Custom laser, embroidery, CNC in Pflugerville, TX”. +- Schema: LocalBusiness JSON-LD (lightweight). diff --git a/src/stlp/week-1-plan.md b/src/stlp/week-1-plan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b2b0713 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/stlp/week-1-plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# STLP — Week 1 Plan (Tue–Fri) + +Targets +- Revenue: $___ +- Leads: ___ +- Orders: ___ + +Tuesday — Offer + Pipeline +- Finalize 3 SKUs and prices (from `offers.md`). +- Draft IG/TikTok copy for 3 reels; shoot first 2. +- Build outreach list of 30 local businesses (name, contact, email/phone). + +Wednesday — Build MVP Slice +- Publish single-page site with: + - Offer menu, quote/order form, Stripe payment links. + - Matomo tag; goal tracking for form submit and payment link click. +- Create Stripe Payment Links for 3 SKUs; test checkout. + +Thursday — Publish + Promote +- Launch post on IG, TikTok, Nextdoor/FB groups; include site link. +- DM/email 15 local businesses with 1-paragraph offer + CTA. +- Open booking slots for consults (if used). + +Friday — Close + Validate +- Follow up on all leads; book demos/pickups. +- Collect payments; fulfill any same-day items if possible. +- Log KPIs and decide: persist/pivot for next week.