Pricing
Every engagement starts with a diagnostic — so we both know exactly what we're building before any money moves. Pick the entry that fits where you are right now.
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The Systems Audit
Not sure what you need? Start here. This is the lowest-risk way to work with me — and the smartest first step before any build.
I review how your business currently runs — what's manual, what's messy, what's missing — and deliver a clear map of where AI tools or custom systems would actually help. No fluff, no generic recommendations.
Project Packages
One deliverable. Full focus.
Scoped builds with a clear start, end, and Loom handoff. Pick the tier that matches the size of what you're trying to solve.
Starter Build
One focused deliverable — a tracking sheet, a structured template, a prompt library, or a simple automation logic design.
$497
One-time · 7–10 business days from payment
Signature Build
A complete custom tool — quiz engine, diagnostic app, workflow system, or multi-part catalog build — from brief to handoff.
$1,200
One-time · 2–3 weeks from payment
Expanded Build
Larger scope — multi-system builds, integrated workflows, or a full suite of tools designed to work together inside your business.
$2,200+
Custom scoped · Timeline varies
Ongoing Partnership
Monthly Retainer
For businesses that are actively growing and need a systems partner, not just a one-time builder.
You get consistent access to my brain and build capacity every month. I handle whatever's on the list — new tools, refinements to existing systems, prompt updates, new automations — so your operations keep improving without you having to project-manage it.
Good fit if you're:
Monthly Investment
$650
Per month · 3-month minimum
What's included each month:
Month 1 includes a full systems audit at no extra cost.
Apply for Retainer →Common Questions
Before you reach out.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before booking?
No — that's what the audit is for. If you have a vague sense that something needs to be built but can't name it yet, book the audit first. It will clarify the scope for both of us before any project starts.
What do "AI tools" actually mean in this context?
Custom diagnostic apps, quiz engines, structured tracking systems, prompt libraries, interactive web tools, and workflow logic — not just ChatGPT wrappers. Everything I build is designed for your specific business, not off-the-shelf.
Do I need to be technical to work with you?
Not at all. You tell me what your business needs to do — I figure out how to build it. All handoffs come with a Loom walkthrough and plain-language documentation so you can actually use what I build.
How does the async-only process work?
You fill out an intake form, I build, you get a Loom. No long Zoom calls, no calendar ping-pong. Communication happens over email and video messages. It's designed to respect both our time.
When does my turnaround clock actually start?
At payment — not at submission. Every business-day and week estimate on this page is counted from the date your invoice is paid, not the date you send over your intake form or brief. If your materials arrive after that, the timeline shifts with them, but the clock itself doesn't start until you're paid and booked.
Does the audit fee apply toward a package?
Yes — if you book any package within 30 days of your audit, the $197 fee is credited toward that project in full.
Fine Print
Refunds & Cancellations
Every project starts with a scoped intake, so you always know what you're getting before anything becomes non-refundable.
Questions about how this applies to your project? Email joycruzmedranda@gmail.com before booking and I'll walk you through it.
Ready to start?
It's the lowest-risk entry point, and it gives us both clarity before committing to a bigger project.