Action Plan
What's Next: Our 20-Step Launch Plan
OK, so the research says GO. Here's what that actually looks like: four phases, twenty milestones, and a clear framework for making the final call together.
Foundation
Form business entity (LLC) with operating agreement
Obtain E&O and cyber liability insurance ($3,300-$6,600/yr)
Draft client contract templates with partner (MSA + SOW + SLA)
Build internal OpenClaw deployment playbook (scripted, repeatable install)
Stand up demo environment for prospect demonstrations
Go-to-Market Prep
Research attorney-client privilege implications -- get ethics counsel opinion
Build first compliance playbook (legal vertical)
Create pitch deck and one-pager for partner's network
Set up payment processing with 50% upfront structure
Partner identifies and prioritizes 10-15 warm leads from SF legal network
First Clients
Partner makes warm introductions; Jake runs discovery calls
Deliver first paid assessment ($2,500-$5,000) as proof of value
Close first SETUP tier client; document everything for replication
Begin content marketing (LinkedIn posts, first case study draft)
Scale and Learn
Target 4-6 clients by end of Month 4
Hire part-time support contractor when hitting client 6
Refine service delivery based on first-client learnings
Pursue speaking slot at local bar association technology event
Launch referral program with early clients
Begin quarterly business reviews with managed-tier clients
5 Conditions for GO:
Resolve the privilege question first. Get a written opinion from ethics counsel on AI systems and attorney-client privilege before signing any law firm client.
Position platform-agnostic from day one. Be "the managed AI company" that currently deploys OpenClaw, not "the OpenClaw company."
Set a burnout tripwire. Jake commits to hiring help by client 6, not client 12.
Get insurance before first client. E&O + cyber liability. Confirm AI-related coverage explicitly.
Build the fork. Maintain an internal stable branch of OpenClaw. Do not deploy upstream HEAD to clients.
Confidence Level
7.5 / 10
Let's Talk
Kim, I think this is real. The research backs it up. Eight specialized research agents combed through market data, technical specs, competitive landscapes, financial models, and risk factors — and the conclusion is consistent: this is a go.
Let's grab coffee and talk through the plan. I'll walk you through any section in detail. The opportunity is time-sensitive — OpenClaw's security crisis is creating demand right now, and we want to be first movers in the professional $25K-$50K space.
$386K - $1.6M
Year 1 Revenue Range
~$20K Each
Startup Capital Per Partner
Month 5-6
Break-Even