Strategy First. AI-Powered. Then We Build.
Most dev shops skip straight to code. We start with the work that actually determines whether a product succeeds: market positioning, brand narrative, AI integration strategy, and go-to-market planning. Then we build it, launch it, and help you sell it.
The MVP Sprint: Launch in 8 Weeks
Perfect for founders who need to validate fast.
What's Included:
Enterprise-Grade Custom Applications
Complex logic, secure databases, API integrations.
Ideal For:
- SaaS platforms with multi-tenant architecture
- Internal tools & dashboards
- Customer portals & member communities
- E-commerce & booking systems
The Sizzle Difference:
- We don't build ugly software - UX/UI included
- Security first - Penetration testing & compliance support
- Future-proof architecture - Scalable, documented, maintainable
Turn Spreadsheets & Old Code Into Modern SaaS
Migrate your workflows without losing data or productivity.
Common Transformations:
- Excel → Cloud database with real-time collaboration
- WordPress → Headless CMS with modern frontend
- On-premise software → Cloud-native SaaS
Process:
- 1Audit your current system
- 2Map data & workflows
- 3Design the new architecture
- 4Migrate in phases (zero downtime)
- 5Train your team
How We Work
Every engagement follows the same proven 5-phase process — from strategy through first revenue. You'll always know what's happening, what's coming next, and what we need from you.
Discovery & Validation
Week 1–2We pressure-test your idea against real market conditions and define the strategy — including where AI creates real value — before any design or code begins.
What We Do
- Kickoff call and vision alignment
- Competitive landscape and market analysis
- AI opportunity audit — where automation and intelligence drive ROI
- Define product scope, pricing model, and go-to-market approach
Deliverable
Your Role
Design & Brand
Weeks 2–4Your product takes shape visually — along with the brand identity and positioning that will define how it enters the market.
What We Do
- 2 design directions (mockups)
- Brand identity and visual language
- You pick a direction and provide feedback
- Revisions and final design approval
Deliverable
Your Role
Build & Iterate
Weeks 4–7We build your product on the approved design with AI integrations, weekly progress updates, and continuous iteration.
What We Do
- Development on approved designs
- AI feature implementation and model integration
- Content, sales material, and automation integration
- Internal QA, AI testing, and performance optimization
Deliverable
Your Role
Launch & First Sales
Weeks 7–10We go to market together. Not just a live URL — real outreach, real customer conversations, real revenue.
What We Do
- Go live and post-launch verification
- Go-to-market playbook activation
- Sales process support and first outreach
- Performance monitoring and rapid iteration
Deliverable
Your Role
Growth & Advisory
OngoingOnce the product has traction, we stay on as a strategic partner for product iteration, marketing, and scaling decisions.
What We Do
- Monthly advisory on product and growth
- Customer success and retention strategy
- Feature prioritization and roadmap planning
- Transition to Sizzle Care for ongoing support
Deliverable
Your Role
Transparent Payment Terms
No surprises. You know exactly when payments are due and what triggers each milestone.
Due when the project begins. This reserves your spot and kicks off the Discovery phase.
Due when you approve the final design mockups and we move into development.
Due when your project goes live. You don't pay the final installment until you're happy.
Beyond Launch
We don't hand off a codebase and disappear. Here's what happens once your product is live and generating revenue.
30-Day Bug Fix Period
Any bugs or issues discovered in the first 30 days after launch are fixed at no additional cost.
Training & Handoff
We walk you through how to update content, manage your site, and handle day-to-day changes.
90-Day Performance Check-In
We reconnect 90 days post-launch to review performance, discuss optimizations, and plan next steps.
Sizzle Care Ongoing Support
Transition to a monthly support plan for maintenance, updates, security, and ongoing improvements.
The Tools We Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything prospects ask us before getting started.
Available Across Greater St. Louis
Trusted by Leaders
What executives say about working with Sizzle
“Sizzle took our idea from napkin sketch to a working product in 8 weeks. Our dev team stayed focused on core product while Sizzle built our entire analytics dashboard.”
“We'd been sitting on this side project for 2 years because we couldn't justify pulling engineers off our roadmap. Sizzle's MVP Sprint made it happen without touching our team.”
“The ROI was clear within the first month. What used to take our team 15 hours a week of manual work now runs automatically. We should've done this sooner.”