Sales Resources
Use this page as your quick-start kit for outreach, qualification, and closing. Everything aligns with our “Simple & Easy” offers and two-week sprint model.
Quick Positioning
- Boutique digital studio in Chicago focused on clarity and delivery.
- Simple & Easy model: two-week sprints, transparent pricing, fast demos.
- Strong in TypeScript/React, Ruby on Rails, Elixir/Phoenix; modern DevOps.
- Best for rescue/refactors, greenfield MVPs, and pragmatic growth.
Core Offers
- Product Engineering — MVPs and features, fast two-week sprints.
- Platform Modernization — refactors, upgrades, performance and quality.
- Architecture & Technical Strategy — focused 1:1 assessment and roadmap.
- Ongoing Partnership — dedicated team, docs, video updates, DevOps support.
- UX/UI Design Sprint — behavior analysis, wireframes, prototypes, testing.
- SEO & Content Sprint — audit, strategy, content, technical fixes, tracking.
- Email & Automation Sprint — CRM, segmentation, nurture flows, analytics.
- Full Marketing Sprint — coordinated design, SEO, content, automation.
See details and benefits: https://dakic.com/services#simple-easy-development [0]
Pricing Snapshot
- Product Engineering: $2,450 per week.
- Platform Modernization: $1,950 per week.
- Architecture & Technical Strategy: $250 one-time session.
- Ongoing Partnership: $3,950 per month.
- UX/UI Design Sprint: $3,950 per two-week sprint.
- SEO & Content Sprint: $3,950 per two-week sprint.
- Email & Automation Sprint: $3,950 per two-week sprint.
- Full Marketing Sprint: $5,950 per two-week sprint.
ICP & Angles
- CTO/VP Engineering: project rescue, refactors, tech debt burn-down, upgrades.
- Founder: MVP fast-track, focused two-week demos, clarity and speed.
- Marketing Lead: SEO/Content sprint, email automation for measurable growth.
- Ops/Product Manager: platform stability, performance, modernization plan.
LinkedIn Outreach Sequence
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Connection Note (short, no links): “Hi {first_name}, I’m Jake (Dakic Online). We help CTOs/founders ship MVPs, modernize platforms, and rescue complex projects with TypeScript, Ruby, and Elixir. Happy to connect.”
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Intro (day 1): “Hi {first_name}, I’m Jake, founder at Dakic Online — a small software studio helping CTOs and founders solve complex development challenges using TypeScript, Ruby, and Elixir. We specialize in project rescues, refactors, and greenfield builds — projects that demand clarity and technical depth. Here’s a short overview you can keep for reference: https://dakic.com/services#simple-easy-development
If {company} is exploring an MVP, modernization, or growth via SEO/automation, I can share a lightweight plan. Interested?”
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Value nudge (day 3): “Quick example: teams we help typically go from idea to demo within 10–14 days, and modernize legacy apps without halting delivery. Happy to outline a two-week sprint proposal for {company}’s {initiative}.”
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Credibility + CTA (day 7): “We keep it simple: fixed sprint pricing, weekly video updates, and hands-on senior devs. Want a 15-min call to see if it’s a fit? If yes, I’ll send a two-week sprint outline tailored to {company}.”
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Alternate CTA: “Prefer async? I can send a one-pager with milestones, cost, and demo date.”
Email Templates
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Cold Intro Subject: Quick help with {company}’s {initiative} “Hi {first_name}, I’m Jake (Dakic Online). We help CTOs/founders with MVPs, platform modernization, and growth sprints (SEO, email automation). We run focused two-week sprints with transparent pricing and weekly demos. Overview: https://dakic.com/services#simple-easy-development
If {company} is tackling {initiative} this quarter, I can send a 2-week plan with milestones, cost, and a demo date. Interested?”
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Follow-up (value) Subject: Two-week sprint plan for {initiative} “Quick outline for {company}:
- Week 1: scope, architecture, initial build; weekly video summary
- Week 2: feature completion, QA, demo; next steps roadmap Pricing: see overview above. Would a short call help decide?”
Qualification Checklist (fast BANT)
- Budget: Is fixed sprint pricing acceptable?
- Authority: Who signs off? Who joins the demo?
- Need: MVP, modernization, or growth? What’s the immediate pain?
- Timeline: Is a two-week sprint and demo timing aligned?
Technical fit add-ons:
- Stack: TS/React, Rails, Elixir/Phoenix? Any blockers?
- Ops: CI/CD, cloud, observability status?
- Constraints: Security, compliance, integrations?
Objection Handling
- “Too expensive”: Two-week sprints reduce uncertainty and time-to-demo; compare to hiring costs and delay.
- “We have a team already”: We complement teams for refactors, spikes, and high-leverage features with minimal overhead.
- “Not ready yet”: Let’s do a low-commitment Architecture & Strategy session ($250) for a roadmap and milestones.
- “Need scope first”: We propose a scoped two-week sprint with exact milestones and a demo; easy to expand or pause.
- “We’re not US-based”: We’re flexible on time zones and async updates with weekly videos and written summaries.
Discovery Call Flow (15–30 min)
- 0–5: context, goals, constraints.
- 5–10: choose the best offer (MVP vs modernization vs growth).
- 10–20: scope milestones, risks, demo date, stakeholders.
- 20–30: price, start date, next steps; confirm communication cadence.
Deliverables after call:
- One-page sprint plan (milestones, demo date, price, risks)
- Optional: architecture notes or upgrade assessment
Assets & Links
- Services overview and pricing: https://dakic.com/services#simple-easy-development [0]
- Book a meeting: https://tidycal.com/zeljko/dakic-intro-p1 [1]
- Regional targeting guide: /sales_regions
- Start page (CTA): /start
- How It Works (use on calls): four steps, flexible/human, weekly video updates.
Partnership & Commission (for Sales Partner)
- Trial: 30 days to generate 5 qualified leads.
- Commission: Paid promptly after client payment (e.g., weekly if weekly retainer).
- Growth: After first few clients, review terms and formalize partnership.
- Support: Proven LinkedIn copy, creative assets, joint sales calls, alignment on other channels.
Tracking Checklist
- Record prospect, role, initiative, and urgency.
- Log touchpoints (connection, messages, emails, calls).
- Qualification notes and next action date.
- Attach sprint plan and demo date if applicable.
One-Liners (use anytime)
- “Two-week sprints. Transparent pricing. Demo by week two.”
- “We rescue complex projects and ship MVPs — senior devs only.”
- “Modernize without stalling delivery: refactors, upgrades, performance.”
[0] Simple & Easy Services overview — Built by Dakic: https://dakic.com/services#simple-easy-development [1] Book a meeting — TidyCal: https://tidycal.com/zeljko/dakic-intro-p1