Building n8n Automations for Clients

Building for Clients · 12 lessons

Scoping, pricing, discovery calls, documentation, SLAs and account architecture for freelancers and agencies.

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  1. 1Scoping an automation projectTurn a vague client request into a written scope with inputs, outputs and edge cases.25 min
  2. 2Pricing automation workFixed-price vs. retainer vs. hourly, and how to price by business value delivered.25 min
  3. 3Client discovery callsAsk the right questions to uncover the real process before building anything.20 min
  4. 4Designing maintainable workflowsNaming conventions, notes, sticky notes and consistent structure another dev can follow.25 min
  5. 5Client onboarding & handover docsA handover package: architecture diagram, credential list, and a runbook for common issues.30 min
  6. 6White-labeling & reselling automationsPackage a repeatable automation as a productized service you can sell to multiple clients.30 min
  7. 7SLAs & support tiersDefine response times, uptime commitments and what's covered under ongoing support.20 min
  8. 8Client-safe error handling & alertsMake sure a failed workflow never silently loses a client's data or money.30 min
  9. 9Multi-client account architectureOne n8n instance, many clients: projects, naming and credential isolation that scales.25 min
  10. 10Selling n8n as an agency servicePosition automation retainers, build a portfolio, and find your first paying clients.25 min
  11. 11Legal & data-handling basicsContracts, data-processing agreements, and where client credentials should never live.25 min
  12. 12Client capstone: paid discovery-to-delivery projectRun a full mock engagement: discovery call, scope doc, build, handover doc and SLA.90 min