Todays Video on Claude Estimator Builder

I just watched the Youtube video from Austin on systems & AI for Land Clearing. They showed an estimator for building job estimates quickly. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Z38EPF_74

My point is, with just my phone I created my own version. Shown below

https://go.chazmoore.net/brush

Why is this relevant:

I am moving from Alaska to Oklahoma and working to get my CDL to get started. While I have this time where I cant be productive, I am learning all I can about the systems. This took me 40 minutes to build. Its not accurate yet since I have no idea what my numbers will be or how much overhead I need to plan for but my point is this: anyone can do this. It was so easy and uncomplicated to create.

I did this with Claude and my prompt was this:

"I’m starting a forestry mulching business called brush bison

I want you to read below and come up with a web app calculator for pricing. Example, 10 acres on mild brush density on rolling hills will cost this much. Assume monthly overhead is 10k. The note on the machines, teeth, grease gas etc."

I then gave it the inputs of a business plan that I bought for $9 from brushwork co. The guy who quoted a project with Meta's Ai Glasses. It gave the differences in terrain and density of the brush. Thats it.

Again, I dont own a machine or know the rental prices yes to factor in accurately. But for those who are afraid to start using Ai to help build out there systems its quite easy to get started.

Think of Ai as a friend and your just talking to him. if something doesnt look right just say exactly that and the ai will attempt to fix it.

2nd point. For those with experience what am I missing? Is my calculator it too high - low? (I understand each market is different) I do not have a minimum day rate established yet in this.

I put a general monthly overhead at 10k, divided by 16 working days a month to come up with the price. (Owner/Operator)

If you have any questions on how this was created or advice for me I Would be happy to talk about it.

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