Welcome to madLadsLab
You signed. Now we build. This checklist is your roadmap from agreement to launch — no fluff, no guesswork. Whether we're shipping a web application, standing up LLM and AI infrastructure, or solving a business problem, the fastest results come from a tight handoff. Work through the steps below and we'll hit the ground running.
Your point of contact throughout: Scott Wallace — Scott@madladslab.com or 682-241-4402. Based in Greeley, CO. We work with clients anywhere.
Step 1: Confirm the Agreement & Kickoff
- Countersigned agreement received and filed on both sides.
- First invoice paid — this locks your slot in our build queue.
- Kickoff meeting scheduled within 5 business days of signing.
- You receive a welcome email with your project channel and shared workspace.
Step 2: What We Need From You
The clock starts when we have what we need. Get these to us before or at kickoff to keep the timeline tight.
- Goals: Your top 3 outcomes for this engagement — the things that define success in plain terms.
- Access: Credentials or admin invites for relevant systems — hosting, domains, cloud accounts, repositories, analytics, CRMs, or data sources.
- Brand assets: Logos, fonts, color guidelines, and any existing style guide. If you don't have one, tell us — we'll handle it.
- Content & data: Copy, product info, documentation, or datasets we'll need to design and build against.
- Stakeholders: Who has final say, who reviews, and who we contact day-to-day.
- Constraints: Hard deadlines, compliance requirements, budget guardrails, or technical must-haves.
Step 3: The Kickoff Meeting
This is where strategy meets execution. You'll receive an agenda 24 hours ahead. In the room, we'll:
- Align on objectives, scope, and the definition of a win.
- Walk the full timeline with milestones and key checkpoints.
- Confirm communication rhythm and decision-making authority.
- Flag risks, dependencies, and anything blocking progress.
- Set the date for your first deliverable.
Step 4: What You Can Expect From Us
- A clear timeline: Milestones with owners and dates — you'll always know what's next and when.
- Straight communication: Regular progress updates and a recap after every major touchpoint. No black boxes.
- An early quick win: A tangible first deliverable early in the engagement so momentum is visible, not promised.
- Direct access: You talk to the people building your solution — not a layer of account managers.
- Results focus: Every decision measured against the goals you set in Step 2.
Step 5: Staying on Track
- Review deliverables and return feedback within the agreed window — fast feedback keeps the timeline fast.
- Keep one decision-maker looped in so approvals don't stall.
- Raise questions early. If something feels off, say so — we'd rather adjust now than at launch.
- Expect a check-in around the 30-day mark to confirm we're driving toward the outcomes that matter.
Ready to Move
Come to kickoff with your goals, access, and assets in hand and we'll turn a signed agreement into shipped work — fast. Questions before we start? Reach Scott Wallace directly at Scott@madladslab.com or 682-241-4402.