Local help for Central Texas small businesses
Find the leaks. Fix the busywork. Get back to running your business.
Practical AI tools and simple workflows for Central Texas small businesses. Start by finding where calls, follow-up, paperwork, and repetitive tasks are slowing you down.
The quiz takes about 2 minutes. No contact info required.
Common places businesses leak
- Missed calls and messages
- Slow follow-up on quotes
- Scattered paperwork
- Hiring admin piling up
- Everything waiting on the owner
We look for the spots where time, calls, and customers slip away, then fix the ones that matter most to you.
So what's a "business mechanic"?
- Not an auto repair shop
- Not a software subscription
- Not a big corporate consulting firm
Like a good mechanic, we look under the hood of your business, find what's slipping, and fix it. That might mean an AI tool, a simple workflow, or just a better way of using what you already have. AI is a tool, not the point. The point is fewer missed opportunities and more of your time back.
Sound familiar?
Small leaks add up to a lot of lost time
Most owners don't need a big overhaul. They need a few stubborn problems fixed.
Missed calls
You're on a job, at the counter, or under a sink. The phone rings, and that customer calls someone else.
Slow follow-up
Quotes go out and nobody checks back. Inquiries sit in a voicemail or inbox for days.
Scattered paperwork
Info lives in notebooks, texts, spreadsheets, and someone's memory. Finding it takes too long.
Hiring administration
Sorting applications, lining up interviews, and onboarding new people eats up hours.
Too much on the owner
If you're the only one who knows how things work, everything waits on you.
Services
Five areas where we can help
Pick one to start. We'll focus on what's costing you the most time or opportunity.
Sales and call handling
Help organize inquiries, capture opportunities, and improve follow-up.
- Catch calls and messages that come in after hours or while you're on a job
- Keep every new inquiry in one place so nothing gets lost
- Make sure people hear back quickly
Hiring
Help organize applications, scheduling, and onboarding administration.
- Keep applications organized in one place
- Simplify interview scheduling
- Lay out onboarding steps and reminders
You make every hiring decision. Tools only help with the admin work.
Paperwork and payroll workflows
Help organize information, reminders, and repetitive administrative steps.
- Cut down on typing the same information twice
- Set reminders for recurring deadlines and forms
- Gather what your bookkeeper or payroll provider needs
We don't provide accounting, tax, legal, or payroll-processing services.
Customer retention
Help with reminders, follow-up, and staying connected with existing customers.
- Service and appointment reminders
- Simple check-ins after a job is done
- Keep past customers from forgetting about you
Owner time
Help simplify repetitive tasks and reduce unnecessary manual work.
- Spot the small jobs that eat up your week
- Simplify or hand off what doesn't need you
- Free up time for the work only you can do
Additional service
Get Found Online
A simple website. A clear first impression. An easy way to contact you.
No website? Outdated website? Customers shouldn’t have to hunt for what you do or how to reach you. I help local business owners create a straightforward, mobile-friendly website that explains their services and makes the next step clear.
Ask About a WebsitePossible features
We agree on exactly which features your site includes before any work begins. This isn’t an unlimited package.
- Clear descriptions of your services and service area
- A mobile-friendly design
- Tap-to-call buttons
- A quote-request or inquiry form
- Links to your existing booking system and business profiles
- Your own domain and accounts
Hosting, domain registration, ongoing edits, and third-party subscriptions are not included unless we specifically agree on them. No promises of search rankings, leads, or sales.
Getting started
Three ways to get started
Start small. There's no pressure to commit to anything.
- Free
Money Leak Quiz
About 2 minutes · self-guided
Answer five quick questions on your phone or computer. You'll see which areas may be worth a closer look. No contact info needed.
- Free
Leak Check
15-minute conversation
A short call with Kevin about what's slowing you down. You'll get an honest take on whether there's something worth fixing.
- Paid
Deep Leak Check
45-minute interview + 30-minute walkthrough
A more detailed review of how your business runs, followed by a walkthrough of what we found and practical options. Ask about it during your free Leak Check.
Pricing
Clear prices. No surprises.
Every price is posted up front, from the free Leak Check to a custom build.
See Pricing- Leak CheckFree
- Deep Leak Check$299
- Tune-UpMost popular start$500–$1,000
- Overhaul$1,500–$2,500
- Custom Build$2,500–$5,000
How it works
A simple, four-step process
- Step 1
Find the leak
We figure out where calls, time, or customers are slipping away.
- Step 2
Choose a practical fix
We talk through simple options that fit how you already work, and what they'd involve.
- Step 3
Put it to work
We help set it up and show you and your team how to use it.
- Step 4
Keep it running
We check that it's actually helping and adjust as needed.
About
Meet Kevin Crawford
Kevin Crawford
Owner, AI Business Mechanic
I'm a local point of contact for small business owners in Round Rock, Hutto, Austin, and nearby Central Texas communities. My job is to help you figure out where your business is losing time or missing opportunities, then help you put practical tools in place.
I explain things in everyday language. You won't get a pile of jargon or a pitch for software you don't need. We'll talk about what a tool does, what it takes to keep it running, and what it won't do.
You can call me directly. If you'd like to talk something through, I'm happy to hear what's going on in your business.
In their words
What Local Owners Say
Customer stories coming soon.
Worked with Kevin? Share your experienceNot sure where to start?
Take the 2-minute Money Leak Quiz. You'll see which areas may be worth a closer look, with no contact info required.