I am the Co-Founder and CTO of Kinlock Group, where I specialize in translating complex technology into bottom-line business growth. I don't just build software; I build scalable systems that drive revenue, protect assets, and streamline operations. With a deep background as a Financial Markets Expert and a proven track record in sales, contract negotiation, and asset protection, my focus is always on the intersection of high-level business strategy and cutting-edge automation. What I Do @ Kinlock Group: We are a premier automation, SaaS, and application development agency dedicated to scaling service-based businesses. We build the operational engines that allow companies to dominate their local and regional markets. We specialize in serving: Home Services: HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical companies looking to automate dispatch, sales, and customer lifecycle management. Private Equity: PE-backed Generator Dealerships that require aggressive scaling, standardized tech stacks, and rapid deployment. E-commerce: Specialty boutiques needing custom application development to elevate their customer experience and backend fulfillment. What I Can Help You With: Designing and deploying SaaS and custom automation for service businesses. Strategies for asset protection and contract structuring. Insights on financial markets and macroeconomic trends. Aligning technical architecture with aggressive sales and growth goals. Let's Connect: I’m always open to talking tech, markets, or business strategy. If you're looking to automate your service business, navigate complex market dynamics, or just want to connect with a fellow founder, drop me a message or leave a comment!

I pay for a lot of AI tools. This month I cancelled three of them because free tools on my laptop now do the same job. The only ones I kept do something I can't do on my own, like send email at scale. If a free tool can do what your product does, your price doesn't matter much. Curious if anyone here has seen this in their own numbers. Resource to find open source alternatives to paid subscriptions. Hope this helps! https://openalternative.co/alternatives?q=Granola&fbclid=PARlRTSAUNfK1wZG9mAmZkaWQWUOAdNkoDAUqdN2qMX_sX1ut2btn912V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-An6IDuypAnbhWXg32094nzfB1UcHEqDVXkYLDraG1eBBjh0d0KvDxrB3Ar_aem_sdu4wCnJtY0Usx_ozMBrBg

When do you think a CRM actually becomes worth using? I’ve found that setting one up too early can sometimes create more work than value if you’re still just trying to get deals in the door. Do you use one from the start, when you’re juggling potential leads, or wait until you have a few clients/leads to manage after closing? And which CRM do you recommend?

Howdy pricing people! Next week, we've got a great Office Hours session planned. I'll be joined by David Reid to discuss the trends he's seeing in AI monetization. David runs the Global Private Equity Growth Practice at Teneo, and is working with some of the biggest players in SaaS to transition their pricing for the AI era. Most people talking about AI monetization are working off one company's experiment. David is working across a portfolio of SaaS companies at once, so he can see which pricing moves are actually sticking and which ones get walked back a quarter later. A few things we'll dig into: - How to structure credit models for adoption and monetization - What happens to margin when AI usage gets bolted onto seat-based contracts - Where companies are currently landing on buy vs build when it comes to billing software "How do I charge for AI?" is the number one question I get right now, so I'm glad we're getting someone who sees it across dozens of companies at once. Details below: Thursday, September 17th @ 12pm EDT Register here 👉 https://luma.com/5xj4t5vf Hope to see you there! Rob

Anyone else building tools with Claude Code/Gemini CLI on a VPS utilizing self hosted N8N with Redis, Twilio, Postgres, and a few other open source self hosted technologies like Chatwoot, Twenty CRM? I have really found installing CC and CLI on the VPS itself with appropriate guardrails is a game changer. Granted I do have a background in Software Development, but this technology has really made the barrier to entry soooo much lower.