Setting up real business systems and AI takes weeks, not hours — typically 4 to 6 weeks per major build even for a pro with templates and shortcuts. Going from almost nothing to a solid, working setup realistically takes a few months. Anyone promising a full system in a 10-minute video is skipping the thinking, testing, and building that make it actually work.

Picture this: I’m at dinner in downtown Vancouver, one of the last sunny evenings before the fall rain rolls in. Pork gyozas on the way, Aperol Spritz in hand. 🍹

My friend asks about my program, and I start: “Well, it’s a 16-week program that teac—”

“16 WEEKS?!” she interrupts.

Yep. Sixteen weeks. And honestly? Her reaction got me thinking, because you might be thinking the same thing. So let’s talk about it honestly, no sugarcoating. 👇

How long does it really take to build business systems and AI?

Building systems and AI properly takes real time — often 4 to 6 weeks for a single major build, even with experience and templates. Expecting a complete, working system in an afternoon sets you up to get stuck halfway through with something that doesn’t actually run.

I’m not going to lie to you about this, because plenty of people online will. Here’s the truth from someone who does this for a living: earlier this year, setting up a client’s GoHighLevel accounts took me 6 weeks per build. My deep AI consulting work takes at least 4 weeks. And that’s me, someone who’s done it many times and has shortcuts.

Why so long? Because there’s real thinking, researching, testing, and then building something that actually works underneath it all. Systems that run without you don’t get slapped together in an afternoon. They get built deliberately so they last.

So if you’re going from almost nothing to a solid setup, it’s going to take some time. That’s not a flaw in the process, that is the process.

Why does the Enchanted Ops Society take 16 weeks?

The Enchanted Ops Society is 16 weeks because it takes people from little or no setup to a full working system of automations, dashboards, and AI. Templates and proven teaching compress what could easily be a year-long build into a focused four months.

Here’s the honest framing: this could easily be a year-long program. Going from scratch to a complete system genuinely is that much work.

But I think we can do it in 16 weeks, and the reason is the shortcuts. My plug-and-play templates plus 6.5 years of teachings from working 1:1 with clients mean you’re not reinventing anything. You’re skipping the years of trial and error and getting straight to what works. Your girl has learned a thing or two, and all of it goes into compressing that timeline for you.

Sixteen weeks isn’t long. It’s efficient — for what you’re actually building.

Can’t I just build my systems myself for free?

You can, but it usually takes far longer and often stalls out. Free videos and summits are incomplete, don’t match your setup, and leave you troubleshooting alone. The time lost DIYing typically costs more than guided help would save you.

Sure, you could go at it solo. You could consume every YouTube video, download every free lead magnet, and attend every free summit on planet Internet.

But be real with yourself for a second — how long would it actually take you to build something that helps your business and brings in revenue? Doing it all alone. Diving through mountains of data. Trying a platform one week and getting stuck midway through. Watching your AI setup go wonky with no idea how to fix it, let alone how to add AI into an automation. (That last one isn’t sorcery, by the way — it just feels like it until someone shows you. 🪄)

How long are you willing to wait to get there? That waiting, the stalled-out, half-built, migraine version is its own cost. Usually a bigger one than getting guided help.

If you want the guided route instead, my AI consulting and OBM services pages show how I approach this one-on-one, too.

What do you actually build in 16 weeks?

In 16 weeks, you turn messy recurring work and client data into automated workflows, visual client dashboards, and AI assistants you build yourself — without hiring a big team or ballooning your tech stack.

Here’s what those weeks produce. You get immediate access to the program portal the moment you join, with modules that include:

• An Airtable database and interface template — ready for you to plug in your client data.
• Automations set up for you — where all you do is connect your accounts, like Gmail.
• More templates and goodies designed specifically to shorten your build time.

If you join via the waitlist, you’ll get added into my Slack Workspace for dedicated office hours for your questions, and you can bring them to our live calls too. Everything’s recorded, replays always available, obviously.

The first live cohort call is Wednesday, October 7th, and you get Notion portal access (aka my dashboard) the moment you buy.

Is 16 weeks too long for a program like this?

No, it’s the realistic minimum to go from little setup to a full working system without burning out. A shorter program would either skip essential steps or leave you with something half-built. Sixteen focused weeks with support is faster than months of solo trial and error.

I’d take the 16-week option if I were you, and not just because I want you in the program. Because I want to save you from a migraine and tons of wasted time.

Think about it: 16 weeks of guided, templated, supported building versus an open-ended stretch of white-knuckling it alone, hoping the next free video finally fills the gap. One of those has an end date and a working system at the finish line. The other doesn’t.

FAQ

How long does it take to automate a small business?
A single automation can be quick, but building a full system of connected workflows, a CRM, and AI typically takes weeks to a few months. Even experienced pros spend 4-6 weeks on a major build.

Why can’t I just learn this from free YouTube videos?
Free videos are usually too short to be complete, skip steps, and often don’t match your exact setup. You can piece things together, but it takes much longer and frequently stalls partway through.

How long is the Enchanted Ops Society program?
It’s 16 weeks, designed to take you from little or no setup to a full working system of automations, dashboards, and AI you build and own.

Do I need existing systems to join?
No. The program is built for people with barely anything set up. If you have something in place that isn’t working, you can still join and fix it.

When does it start?
The first live cohort call is Wednesday, October 7th, and you get portal access as soon as you enroll. Doors open Thursday, September 24th.

Ready to skip the migraine?

Building real systems takes time no matter how you do it. The only question is whether you spend that time stuck and solo, or guided with templates that cut the work down.

The Enchanted Ops Society™ opens to the waitlist on September 22nd and to the public on September 24th, with a founding cohort of just 6-8 people. Waitlisters get access 48 hours before the public and get the bonus of joining my Slack workspace for added support. Plus this is the lowest price I’ll ever offer it.