AI agents and operating systems — Minneapolis and nationally

Your business,
running on
agents that compound.

We build AI agents for growing businesses and wire them into a connected operating system. One agent starts the work. A connected system changes how your business runs. Deployed in days. You own everything. Want a scored report first? Take the paid ARIA assessment. Ready to talk through what to build? Book a free strategy session below.

Who we work with

"We know AI can fix this. We just don't know where to start or how to make it connect to how we actually run."

3–5
Days to deploy a working agent
$3M+
Revenue where we start
100%
You own the code, the data, and the IP
Free
AI Strategy Session — no pitch, just a plan
Professional services B2B SaaS Financial services Landscaping Healthcare / dental / vet
New — AI Readiness Assessment
Not sure where AI fits in your business?

Take our AI Readiness Assessment. 25 targeted questions across 5 dimensions that show you exactly where you stand, what your biggest gaps are, and what to build first. You get a personalized scored report and a phased 90-day roadmap. No generic advice. Built for your situation.

Self-serve report — $97
Done-with-you plan — $997
Take the assessment → 15 min · instant results · PDF delivered

The operational drag is costing
more than you realize

Every growing business we talk to has a version of the same problem. The team is capable, the tools are fine — but too much time disappears into manual work that AI agents can handle automatically, around the clock.

01
Phone tag is killing your mornings
Quoting, scheduling, follow-up, and intake all require someone picking up the phone or composing an email. Every one of those is a task an agent can handle automatically, at any hour, without your team touching it.
Landscaping · Healthcare · Professional services
02
Revenue hiding in your existing list
Lapsed clients, overdue follow-ups, seasonal upsells — sitting in your CRM right now. Nobody's reaching out because nobody has time. A connected agent fixes that permanently and runs the sequence automatically.
Healthcare · Landscaping · B2B SaaS
03
No-shows and empty slots
A dental practice with 5 no-shows per week at $200 per chair hour loses $52,000 per year. A reminder and confirmation agent that runs automatically pays for itself in the first month. Every month after that is pure recovery.
Healthcare · Dental · Veterinary
04
Agents that don't talk to each other
A lead comes in, gets qualified, then someone manually copies it into a proposal. A proposal gets approved, then someone manually schedules the follow-up. Connected agents eliminate every manual handoff between steps.
B2B SaaS · Professional services · Financial services
05
The AI opportunity gap
You know AI can transform your operations. But your team doesn't know where to start, what to build, or how to evaluate what's worth doing. That uncertainty is costing you more than the tooling would.
All verticals
06
Generic tools that almost fit
Off-the-shelf AI tools weren't built for your specific workflows. You end up with partial automation and new workarounds. Custom agents built on your stack — your CRM, your PM tool, your data — actually finish the job.
All verticals

One agent starts the work.
A connected system changes everything.

Every agent we build is designed to connect with the next one. The businesses pulling ahead in 2026 aren't running isolated AI tools. They're running integrated AI operating layers. That's the architecture we build toward from day one.

I
First 30 days
One focused agent solves your biggest pain
We start where the ROI is clearest. A lead routing agent that scores and drafts responses automatically. A patient recall agent that reactivates lapsed clients on a schedule. A proposal agent that researches the prospect and writes the first draft. One agent, live in days, delivering measurable results from week one.
II
Days 30 to 90
Agents connect and share context
The lead routing agent passes enriched data to the proposal agent. The proposal agent's output triggers a meeting prep brief for the first call. The meeting notes flow back to the CRM automatically. Each handoff that used to require a human now happens without anyone touching it.
III
Day 90 and beyond
A full AI operating layer for your business
At full depth, your agents cover an entire business function from end to end. Lead to close. Intake to reactivation. Inquiry to proposal to follow-up. This is the internal vertical integration that separates mid-market businesses running on AI from those still running on manual handoffs. The system keeps running whether or not anyone is watching.
Why this is the right moment
"The businesses pulling ahead right now aren't adding AI tools. They're building AI operating layers. The window to do this before your competitors is narrow."
46%
CAGR of the agentic AI market through 2030
17%
SMB AI adoption today — 83% of your market is still open
100%
Client-owned IP — no licenses, no vendor dependency

AI agents your business
actually owns

We don't sell software subscriptions. We build your agents — configured for your stack, deployed in your environment, designed to connect with each other over time. No licensing. No vendor dependency after delivery.

02
Operating playbooks
Step-by-step playbooks your team actually follows — onboarding, renewals, complaint handling, seasonal campaigns, and more. We document the right process first, then wire AI into every step that can be automated. The playbook is the foundation. The agents run on top of it.
All verticalsIncluded in Growth and Scale packages
03
AI advisory and readiness
Not sure where to start? We map your operations, identify the highest-ROI automation opportunities, and show you how they connect into a system over time. Available as a standalone assessment ($97 to $997) or as the discovery phase before a build engagement. No jargon. No fluff. Just a plan.
AI Readiness Assessment — $97Guided session — $297Done-with-you plan — $997
04
Custom builds and system glue
When agents aren't enough, we build bespoke. Custom dashboards, workflow automation, LLM-powered reporting, and integration layers that connect your existing systems — built to your exact spec, owned by you outright. No licensing after delivery. Available for complex engagements requiring a deeper build.
Financial servicesB2B SaaSProfessional servicesScale package

From first session to
agent live in weeks, not quarters

We use AI-native development and a pre-built component library that compresses build timelines dramatically. Most Starter packages are live in under two weeks from contract.

I
Free · 60 min
Free AI Strategy Session
A 60-minute conversation with Ron — not a tool, not a report, not a sales pitch. You tell us how your business runs, where time disappears, and what your biggest operational pain is. We identify your highest-ROI agent opportunities and show you how they connect into a system over time. This is separate from the paid ARIA assessment — it's a direct working session about your specific operation. You walk away with this regardless of whether we proceed.
II
2 to 5 days · Starter and Growth packages
Configure and deploy
We configure your agents from our pre-built component library — intake routing, RAG connectors, scheduled reports, document drafters, web research, and approval flows. Each agent is wired into your existing stack and built to connect with the next one you add. Fixed scope. Fixed price. No surprises.
III
Ongoing · $200 to $1,200/mo
Support and expand
Every package includes hands-on support and monitoring. We tune the agents as your workflows evolve, train your team, and add new agents as your business grows. Each addition connects to the ones already running. This is where the compounding begins.
Why this approach works
"Most businesses don't need a six-figure custom build to get real value from AI. They need 2 to 3 focused agents that handle the most repetitive work — deployed fast, connected right, designed to grow."
3–5
Days to first agent live — most Starter packages
90%+
Gross margin on agent and retainer revenue
100%
Client-owned IP — no licenses, no vendor dependency

We go deep in five verticals
where the ROI is clear

Generic AI consultants give you frameworks. We bring pre-built agents and deep operational knowledge to every engagement — so the first conversation is already about your specific workflow, not a discovery phase about what AI is.

Where time and revenue disappear

  • Owner spends 2 to 3 hours every morning on quoting calls that could be automated
  • No-shows and last-minute cancellations create empty crew days with no notice
  • Seasonal upsell opportunities missed because nobody has time to reach out
  • Google reviews almost never requested — the experience is good, nobody asks
  • Crew routing is done manually each morning — windshield time is wasted

What we build for you

  • Job quoting agent — customer fills a form, gets a scoped estimate, no phone call needed
  • Appointment reminder agent — SMS confirmation 48hrs and 2hrs before every job
  • Seasonal upsell agent — personalized outreach to existing customers at the right time of year
  • Review request agent — auto follow-up after every completed job, routes 5-stars to Google
  • Crew scheduling and dispatch agent — optimized daily routes sent to crews before they leave

Where time and revenue disappear

  • No-shows cost a dental practice $150 to $300 per empty chair hour with no systematic prevention
  • New patient intake is paper-based or manual — front desk spends 15 to 20 minutes per patient on data entry
  • Lapsed patients and overdue wellness visits are not being contacted consistently
  • After-hours inquiries go to voicemail — new patients call the next practice on the list
  • Unhappy patients leave 1-star reviews before anyone has a chance to fix the problem

What we build for you

  • Appointment reminder and confirmation agent — 40 to 50% no-show reduction from day one
  • Digital intake agent — forms completed before the visit, zero data entry for front desk
  • Recall and reactivation agent — 15 to 25% of lapsed patients rebook from a single campaign
  • After-hours inquiry handler — captures and triages new patients 24/7
  • Review and reputation agent — catches unhappy patients before they post, routes happy ones to Google

Where time and revenue disappear

  • New client intake involves multiple emails, forms, and manual CRM entry every single time
  • Proposals and SOWs take hours to write from scratch when 80% of the content is reusable
  • Weekly client status reports assembled manually — same format, different data, every week
  • Renewals and upsell opportunities missed because nobody is tracking the 90-day window
  • Knowledge from past engagements is not searchable or reusable by the rest of the team

What we build for you

  • Client intake agent — qualifies, routes, and creates the CRM record automatically
  • Proposal and SOW drafter — generates a scoped draft from your template library in minutes
  • Client reporting agent — auto-generates status reports from your PM tool on a schedule
  • Renewal and upsell sequence — 90-day pre-renewal outreach cadence that runs without anyone managing it
  • Knowledge base connector — past engagement intelligence searchable by your whole team

Where time and revenue disappear

  • Support team spends 60% of time on tier-1 tickets that could be handled or drafted automatically
  • Churn signals not caught until it is too late — usage drop and engagement fall-off go unnoticed
  • Product feedback from calls, tickets, and NPS sits disconnected with no synthesis happening
  • Trial-to-paid conversion sequences are manual and inconsistent across the team
  • QBR prep takes 3 to 4 hours per account to compile data and talking points

What we build for you

  • Support triage agent — classifies, drafts first response, and escalates edge cases automatically
  • Churn signal monitor — daily usage scoring with Slack alerts and AI-drafted save plays for CSMs
  • Product feedback synthesizer — weekly theme digest from all feedback sources to Notion or Slack
  • Trial-to-paid sequence — personalized outreach cadence triggered by in-app behavior
  • QBR prep agent — assembles account data, talking points, and recommended actions in one click

Where time and revenue disappear

  • Advisors spend 1 to 2 hours per client preparing for meetings by pulling data from multiple systems
  • Prospect research before outreach calls is manual — advisors go in underprepared or skip the prep
  • Compliance document review is error-prone and slow — gaps discovered after submission
  • Referral partner relationships are not being cultivated systematically
  • New account onboarding takes too long and varies by advisor

What we build for you

  • Client meeting prep agent — structured briefing doc with talking points delivered 24hrs before every meeting
  • Prospect research agent — dossier with news, firmographics, and talking points before every call
  • Compliance doc checker — scans disclosures for gaps against your rules library before submission
  • Referral partner outreach sequence — systematic relationship cultivation that runs automatically
  • New account onboarding playbook — consistent, AI-assisted process from KYC to first review

Simple, transparent pricing.
No retainer surprises.

One-time build fee plus a low monthly for hosting, monitoring, and support. No billable hours. No surprise scopes. You see a fixed number before we start — and every package is built to expand.

Starter
Starter
One agent, configured for your stack
$3,500
one-time + $200/mo
  • 1 pre-built agent (intake, reminders, reporting, or research)
  • 1 operating playbook
  • Integration with your existing tools
  • 30-day hands-on support
  • Designed to connect with additional agents over time
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Scale
Scale
Full vertical operating layer for a whole function
$18K+
one-time + $1,200/mo
  • Full agent suite (5 to 6 connected agents)
  • Custom playbook library
  • Multi-system integrations
  • Staff training and handoff documentation
  • 90-day support + quarterly reviews
  • Custom builds available at this tier
Let's talk →

We build systems, not point solutions.
Everything is designed to compound.

We are not a platform vendor. We are not a big agency. We are a focused team that builds fast, connects agents intentionally, documents everything, and leaves you with something you own and understand.

01
Every agent is built to connect with the next one
We don't build point solutions. Every agent we deploy is architected to share context with the agents that follow. Lead data flows into proposals. Proposals trigger meeting prep briefs. Meeting notes feed CRM records. The system gets more valuable with every addition.
02
Pre-built component library means faster delivery
Six core agent components — intake routing, RAG connectors, scheduled reports, document drafters, web research, and approval flows — pre-built and battle-tested. Each new client gets assembly and configuration, not a greenfield build. That's why we deploy in days, not months.
03
You own 100% of everything
The code, the data architecture, the prompt templates, the documentation, and the infrastructure. We are not interested in creating dependency. We are interested in building something that compounds in value for your business — whether or not we are involved after delivery.
04
Enterprise background, SMB pricing
Our founder brings an IBM and Brocade background and has been building custom technology solutions since 2019. You get enterprise-grade thinking — including the vertical integration strategy that mid-market companies need — at a price built for a $3M to $100M business.
Capability Off-the-shelf AI Big agency Digital391
Fits your exact workflowx
Affordable for $3M to $100Mx
Deployed in days, not monthsx
You own 100% of the IPx
No ongoing licensing feesx
Agents designed to connectxx
Free AI Strategy Sessionxx

We think like operators.
We build like engineers.

Digital391 is a Minneapolis and St. Paul AI consulting and custom build firm. We have been building custom technology solutions for growing businesses since 2019 — long before AI became a boardroom buzzword.

We don't sell platforms or retainers. We build agents that work, connect them to each other intentionally, hand them off with training your team can actually use, and stay close enough to fix what breaks. No jargon. No hand-waving. No overselling what AI can do.

Our founder brings an enterprise technology background from IBM and Brocade, U.S. Army veteran discipline, and a pragmatic approach to AI implementation that small and mid-size businesses can actually act on. The vertical integration strategy we bring to every engagement comes directly from watching how enterprise companies have operated for decades — and making that playbook accessible to the mid-market for the first time.

We take on engagements where we can see clearly how to solve the problem. If we can't, we tell you in the first conversation and point you toward who can.

Start with the free strategy session
The AI Strategy Session is a 60-minute working conversation with Ron — not a sales call, not an automated tool. It is different from the paid ARIA assessment. Here we map your operation together, figure out what is worth building, and show you how it connects over time. You walk away with a clear picture of your highest-ROI opportunities regardless of what happens next.
Fixed scope. Fixed price. No surprises.
We scope before we build. You see the full build plan and a fixed price before a single line of code is written. Milestone-gated payments mean you see progress before you pay for it.
You own everything we build
100% of the code, the data architecture, the prompt templates, and the documentation. We are not interested in creating dependency. We are interested in creating value that compounds in your business long after we are done.
Local and remote — Minneapolis and St. Paul base
We work with businesses across the country, but we are rooted in the SW Metro. If you are in Chaska, Chanhassen, or the broader Twin Cities area, we are happy to meet in person. Most of our best work starts with a real conversation.

Book a free AI Strategy Session

This is a 60-minute working conversation with Ron — not the paid ARIA assessment tool. If you want a scored report with a 90-day roadmap, take the ARIA assessment above. If you want to talk through your specific operation, identify what to build first, and see how the agents connect over time, book this session. No pitch. No obligation. You walk away with a plan either way.

Phone 612.991.4825
Location Minneapolis, MN — serving clients nationally
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