³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ

How an Agency Founder Slashed Contracting Time from 6 Hours to 20 Minutes

Industry
Consultancy
Company Size
Agency
Employees
1

The Challenge: Moving Fast Without Feeling Exposed

Sam Crisp is an exited global recruitment agency owner and now founder of ; a talent consultancy helping everyone from start-ups to Enterprise organisations hire and grow with a scalable, structured approach. As a recruitment and scaling consultant, Sam works with high-growth software companies at moments where speed matters most, he embeds directly into startups - often at seed through Series D - helping them grow teams quickly without needing to rely on expensive outside services.

That pace came with a familiar problem: contracts were slowing things down.

Each engagement was bespoke, shaped by the client’s growth stage, geography and internal complexity. NDAs, security agreements, services contracts and redlines from legal or finance teams were the norm. But without in-house legal support, every variation created friction.

β€œOnce someone starts asking you why certain clauses are in the contract or how you cover specific scenarios, your dependency on that original legal advice becomes very obvious,” Sam explains.

Previously, Sam relied on legacy templates, past agreements or external lawyers, often reacting rather than proactively shaping contracts. That meant slower deal cycles, uncomfortable negotiations, and in some cases, real financial loss.

β€œThere were scenarios where we weren’t able to continue a project or get paid for work we’d already done because the contract hadn’t anticipated what might happen.”

The tension was constant: move quickly to keep momentum, or slow down to manage risk and lose time, confidence or both.

The Solution: Contracts That Adapt at the Speed of the Business

When Sam set up his consultancy, he made a deliberate decision to automate wherever possible, especially across operational and legal workflows that traditionally consumed hours.

He’d tried basic contract libraries and even ChatGPT, but neither solved the real issue.

β€œThey give you wording, but they don’t tell you where it belongs, how watertight it is, or whether it actually reflects your situation.”

³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI stood out because it combined speed with credibility. Sam could generate, review and adapt contracts that reflected his exact services and stress-test them in real time.

β€œWhat drew me to ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ was the opportunity to quickly spin up contracts that genuinely reflected my situation and then actually interact with them.”

Instead of starting from scratch every time, Sam uploaded his existing agreements to build a living knowledge base of how he works. ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI became a second set of expert eyes that wasn't just reacting to client redlines, but proactively identifying gaps, risks and improvements.

β€œThe time to value was really quick. Even the first time I used it, I could truly understand the power of it.”

The Impact: From 6 Hours to 20 Minutes per Contract

The difference was immediate.

Work that once took five to six hours (and sometimes days when external lawyers were involved) now takes around 20 minutes.

β€œThings that would usually take me half a day now take me minutes. And that genuinely saves hours and hours of back-and-forth.”

Sam now uses ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI two to three times a week for not just new contracts, but to continuously ensure his services, scopes and extensions are accurately reflected as client relationships evolve.

The time savings translate directly into revenue and growth:

  • Faster contract turnaround means starting client work sooner
  • Reduced reliance on external lawyers
  • Fewer blockers in sales and delivery workflows

Even as a 1-person team, Sam estimates ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI has saved him over Β£10,000 in legal costs in just five to six months before factoring in the downstream benefits of speed and reduced risk.

β€œIf I did this the old way, I’d be spending thousands on lawyers or hiring someone internally just to manage contracts.”

Just as importantly, ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI changed how Sam shows up in negotiations.

β€œContracts aren’t scary anymore. I actually feel confident explaining why things are written the way they are.”

That confidence improves client trust, reduces friction and keeps deals moving even when compliance, finance or legal teams enter the conversation late.

Looking Ahead: Removing a Bottleneck to Scale

For Sam, ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI isn’t just a productivity tool but an infrastructure for growth.

As his consultancy expands, ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI removes a critical bottleneck that often holds agencies and founders back: contract complexity.

β€œIf you want to remove blockers from winning business, you should be seriously looking at a tool like ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ.”

He sees particular value for founders, consultants, agency owners and operators wearing multiple hats, especially in industries like recruitment, where contracts are bespoke, teams are lean and risk is high.

β€œ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ makes legal contracts not scary anymore, and gives you the power to make them work for you.”

With ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI embedded, Sam can move faster, protect himself better and focus on what actually drives growth, helping companies build exceptional teams at speed.

Ready to discover what's possible?

³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ AI - Contract Management Demo

³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ

Book your ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟAI demo

How many contracts does your company handle in a typical month?

Join a webinar

Understand more about ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ's features in a practical 30 min webinar.

Free

  • Join us any Friday
  • Ask any questions
Register for webinar

Pro Plan - Perfect for You

Everything you need to manage up to 10 contracts per month

Β£56/month

  • Up to 10 contracts per month
  • Access everything ³ΤΉΟΊΪΑΟ has to offer
Watch video

Join companies like

BOSE Host VISA Legal AI quote Lloyds Lenovo
4.6 / 5
4.6 / 5
4.8 / 5