# Solvr Discovery Questions ## Pre-Engagement Scoping Call *Use these to sound sharp, set boundaries, and avoid landmines.* --- ## 1. User Interface & Access **How do Zack and Allyson prefer to interact with their agents day-to-day?** - Telegram? - iMessage? - Slack? - Email? - Web dashboard? *Why you're asking: Different interfaces = different infrastructure. iMessage needs Mac hosting. Telegram is simplest. This scopes the build.* **Will each executive interact only with their assigned agent, or do they need access to all three?** *Why: Affects permissions, routing logic, and potential confusion.* **Do you need mobile access, desktop, or both?** *Why: Mobile-first means Telegram/iMessage. Desktop opens up more options.* --- ## 2. Infrastructure & Hosting **Do you have a preference for where the agents run?** - Your own servers (we deploy to your infrastructure) - Cloud instance we manage for you - No preference — recommend what's best *Why: "Your infrastructure" = less ongoing responsibility for you. "We manage" = recurring revenue but more liability.* **Are there any compliance or data residency requirements we should know about?** - SOC 2? - GDPR? - Data must stay in US/EU? *Why: If they say SOC 2, price goes up. If they say "no," you're clear.* **How do you currently handle API credentials and secrets?** - 1Password / secrets manager? - Shared doc? (oof) - IT team manages? *Why: Shows you take security seriously. Also flags if they're a mess internally.* --- ## 3. GoHighLevel Specifics **Which GHL features are mission-critical for the agents?** - Contacts & pipelines? - SMS/email campaigns? - Workflows & automations? - Reporting? - All of the above? *Why: You have 65 tools built. This confirms coverage and avoids "but we also need X" later.* **Are you on GHL Agency or Location level?** *Why: API access differs. Agency = more powerful. Location = more limited.* **Do the agents need to trigger GHL workflows, or just read/write data?** *Why: Triggering workflows is more complex. Reading/writing is straightforward.* --- ## 4. LinkedIn (The Risky One) **For LinkedIn management — are you comfortable with agents drafting posts for human approval, or do you want fully automated posting?** *Why: "Human approval" = safe. "Fully automated" = ban risk. Let them choose the risk level.* **Would you use a dedicated LinkedIn account for automation, or Zack/Allyson's personal accounts?** *Why: Dedicated account = if it gets banned, no big deal. Personal account = yikes.* **Are you aware that LinkedIn actively restricts automation, and there's inherent account risk with any automated activity?** *Why: CYA. Get this on record. If an account gets restricted, it's not your fault.* --- ## 5. Meeting Intelligence **Where are meeting recordings stored today?** - Google Drive (automatic from Meet)? - Local downloads? - Somewhere else? *Why: Scopes the "ingest" part of meeting intelligence.* **Do you need real-time transcription during meetings, or is post-meeting processing okay?** *Why: Real-time = much harder. Post-meeting = standard whisper workflow.* **Who should receive the meeting summaries and action items?** - Just the meeting organizer? - All attendees? - Specific people? *Why: Affects distribution logic and permissions.* --- ## 6. Agent Coordination **When one agent hands off to another, how should that look to you?** - Silent (happens in background)? - Notification ("Dot handed this to Rose")? - Approval required ("Dot wants to hand this to Rose — approve?")? *Why: Silent = simpler. Approval = more control but more friction.* **Should agents be able to assign tasks to each other autonomously, or should a human approve task delegation?** *Why: Same as above — autonomy vs. control tradeoff.* **Is there a "source of truth" for client/contact info?** - GHL is the master? - Notion? - Spreadsheet? - Multiple systems (uh oh)? *Why: One source = clean. Multiple = sync hell. Flag this early.* --- ## 7. Design & Content **For design assets — do you have existing brand guidelines, templates, or a style guide?** *Why: If yes, agents can follow them. If no, you're not responsible for "off-brand" output.* **What formats do you need for generated content?** - PNG/JPG for social? - PDF for reports? - PPTX for presentations? *Why: Scopes the design MCP capabilities needed.* **Who approves design output before it goes live?** *Why: Establishes human-in-the-loop. Protects you from "the agent posted something ugly."* --- ## 8. Success Criteria **What does success look like 90 days after launch?** *Why: Gets them to define the goal. You deliver to THAT, not endless scope creep.* **What's the #1 thing you want off your plate?** - Zack's answer? - Allyson's answer? *Why: Prioritizes what matters. If you nail this one thing, they're happy.* **How will you measure ROI on this project?** - Time saved? - Revenue generated? - Leads qualified? - Meetings booked? *Why: Anchors expectations to measurable outcomes.* --- ## 9. Timeline & Priorities **Is there a hard deadline or event driving this project?** *Why: If yes, you know the pressure. If no, you have flexibility.* **If we had to launch with only ONE agent fully functional, which would it be?** *Why: Forces prioritization. You deliver that one first, then iterate.* **Are there any integrations or features that are "nice to have" vs. "must have"?** *Why: Separates core scope from stretch goals. Protects you from scope creep.* --- ## 10. Red Flag Detectors **Have you worked with AI agents or automation before?** - If yes: What worked? What didn't? - If no: What are your expectations? *Why: Experienced = realistic expectations. First-timers = may need education.* **Who's the decision-maker for approving deliverables?** *Why: Avoids "I like it but my partner doesn't" at the end.* **Is there anyone else on your team who should be involved in this conversation?** *Why: Surfaces hidden stakeholders early.* --- ## Questions YOU Should Be Ready For They might ask you: | Their Question | Your Answer | |----------------|-------------| | "Can you guarantee the agents won't make mistakes?" | "Agents operate with human oversight for critical actions. We build in approval workflows for anything high-stakes." | | "What if LinkedIn bans the account?" | "We mitigate risk with rate limiting and human approval for outreach. If you'd prefer, we can use a dedicated automation account separate from personal profiles." | | "How long until we see ROI?" | "Most clients see time savings within the first 2 weeks. Full ROI depends on your volume, but we'll set measurable KPIs together." | | "Can we add more features later?" | "Absolutely. The architecture is modular — we can add new MCP integrations or agent capabilities as your needs evolve." | | "What happens if you get hit by a bus?" | "All code and documentation is yours. We'll do a full handoff and training so your team can maintain it independently." | --- ## After the Call Summarize in an email: 1. What they said their priorities are 2. What you're including in scope 3. What's explicitly OUT of scope 4. Timeline and next steps *This protects you. If scope creeps later, point to the email.* --- *Good luck king* ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ