Build vs Buy

Stop paying for software you barely use.

I go through your software bills, find the subscriptions you are overpaying for, and tell you which to keep, which to downgrade, and which are cheaper to build. Sometimes the answer is a cheaper plan, not new software.

01One focused week
02Your software subscriptions
03A written plan for each one
01 / THE PROBLEM

Your software bill grows while your business stays the same.

01

The bill grows quietly

Plans auto-renew, add-ons pile up, and nobody remembers what half the charges are for.

02

You pay for features you never open

Per-user, per-location, and per-tier pricing charges you for tools your team does not use.

03

Buying feels safer

Building sounds slow and risky, so the plan renews again. Sometimes that is the right call. Often it is not.

04

Nobody does the math

Nobody sits down with the bills, prices the alternatives, and compares them. That is the whole job here.

02 / WHAT YOU GET

A clear call on every subscription: keep, downgrade, cancel, or build.

Everything is built around your actual bills. You can hand the plan to me or to anyone else to carry out.

DELIVERABLE 01

Every subscription on one page

What you pay, when it renews, and what it actually does for you.

DELIVERABLE 02

Plans and add-ons to drop

Cheaper tiers, unused seats, and add-ons you can cut without changing tools.

DELIVERABLE 03

The build price tag

For the tools worth replacing: what it costs to build, host, and maintain each year.

DELIVERABLE 04

What to keep buying

The tools worth the money, plus what to ask for at renewal.

DELIVERABLE 05

A live walkthrough

Time to push back on my numbers, check the tradeoffs, and decide what moves first.

03 / THE WEEK

One week, focused on your software spend.

We look at the tools you pay for now so the numbers stay real and the week stays realistic.

DAY 1

Gather the bills

We list every subscription, what you pay, and when each one renews.

DAYS 1 TO 2

See what gets used

I talk to the people who actually use each tool and find what is essential and what is never opened.

DAYS 3 TO 4

Price the options

For the overpriced ones, I compare a cheaper plan, a different tool, and a custom build, including what each costs to run.

DAY 5

Choose the path

You get the written plan and a live walkthrough with time for questions.

04 / FIT

For businesses that suspect they are overpaying for software.

Start with the bill that makes you wince.

The review fits when...

  • Your software bills keep climbing but your business has not changed much.
  • You pay for users nobody logs in as or features you never touch.
  • A plan renews in the next few months and you are not sure it is worth it.
  • Your team works around the tool because it is slow or limited, and the upgrade costs more.

Another first step may fit when...

  • Your software bills are small and already reviewed every year.
  • You need the vendor's compliance certifications or guarantees for legal reasons.
  • The tool runs payments, payroll, or hardware that should not be rebuilt.
  • You want a feature-for-feature copy of a large platform.

The outcome

A clear answer for every bill.

  • 01Every subscription priced and ranked
  • 02Plans and add-ons you can drop now
  • 03The builds worth doing, with real running costs
  • 04What to leave alone
05 / FAQ

Good questions, straight answers.

Is building really cheaper than buying?

Sometimes, not always. A tool you pay for every month but only use a small part of may be a good build candidate. Payroll or payment processing is not. The review exists to tell the difference with numbers instead of guesses.

What does the review cost?

It depends on how many tools we look at and the people involved. We agree on the price before work starts. If your software bills are too small to justify a review, I will tell you on the intro call.

Who maintains what you build?

That is part of the price tag in the plan. I can maintain it for a monthly fee, or hand it off with documentation so someone else can. Either way, you know the yearly cost before you decide.

What happens to our data if we leave a vendor?

Before recommending a switch, I check how you can export your data and what moving it involves. If getting your data out is too hard, that counts against switching.

What if the answer is keep everything?

Then you get that answer, with the reasons, and you can renew with confidence. I would rather tell you that than sell you a build you do not need.

Can you do the build after the review?

Yes, when it is a good fit. The plan belongs to you either way, so you can also take it to another builder.

Can you work with a remote or Tampa-area business?

Yes. I work remotely and can meet Tampa-area teams in person when it helps.

Start with your bills

Send me the renewal that hurts.

Bring one subscription you suspect is overpriced. We will talk through whether a review, a direct build, or keeping the vendor makes sense.