# Lemonbrand > Simon Bergeron builds custom AI-powered tools for businesses and teaches the methodology behind it. 2,000+ hours in Claude Code running multi-agent setups. ## Thesis AI changed what's worth attempting. The cost of trying dropped to zero, which changes how you make decisions. The bottleneck shifted from execution to judgment. Context architecture is the real skill. ## Products - Lemonbrand ATS: Ontario-compliant hiring system. One-time $4,500 CAD. https://ats.lemonbrand.io - Book-A-Desk: Workspace reservation. One-time $999. https://desk.lemonbrand.io - VerifiedNode: 58,000+ contractor records. Trust layer for the agentic web. https://www.verifiednode.com - Custom builds: $5K-$30K. Fixed price, you own the code. - 7-Day Sprint: $297. Build your first tool. https://learn.lemonbrand.io/sprint - 8-Week Program: $997+. Production mastery. - Builders Club: $97/mo. Community and accountability. ## Agent-Readable Pages - Lemonbrand - I build things that shouldn't be possible yet: https://lemonbrand.io/?agent=true - About Simon Bergeron: https://lemonbrand.io/about?agent=true - Pricing: https://lemonbrand.io/pricing?agent=true - Learn - The Build Methodology: https://lemonbrand.io/learn?agent=true - 7-Day Claude Code Sprint: https://lemonbrand.io/sprint?agent=true - 8-Week Program — Learn the Methodology. Not Just the Tools.: https://lemonbrand.io/8-week?agent=true - AI Builders Club: https://lemonbrand.io/club?agent=true - Custom Tools - Lemonbrand: https://lemonbrand.io/custom?agent=true - Book a Discovery Call: https://lemonbrand.io/work-with-me?agent=true - Frequently Asked Questions: https://lemonbrand.io/faq?agent=true - Tools You Own: https://lemonbrand.io/tools?agent=true - Lemonbrand ATS - Ontario-Compliant Hiring: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/ats?agent=true - SaaS vs Own Calculator: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/calculator?agent=true - O. Reg. 476/24 Compliance Checker: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/compliance-checker?agent=true - Custom Tool Quote Generator: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/proposal-generator?agent=true - Videos: https://lemonbrand.io/videos?agent=true - Simon's Agents — Build Stack Starter Kit: https://lemonbrand.io/substack?agent=true - Free CLAUDE.md Template: https://lemonbrand.io/free/claudemd?agent=true ## Full Page Contents # Lemonbrand - I build things that shouldn't be possible yet > Lemonbrand is Simon Bergeron's personal brand. He builds custom tools for clients using AI agent teams and teaches the methodology behind it. 2,000+ hours in Claude Code. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/ Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Hero 2,000+ hours in Claude Code. I build things that shouldn't be possible yet. What used to take a team of five and three months, I ship in a week with agent teams. I build custom tools for clients and teach the methodology behind it. ## Three Ways to Work Together 1. I need something built: Agent teams build it. Fixed price. You own the code. $4.5K - $30K one-time. (Link: /custom) 2. I want to learn the method: Same methodology I use for client work. Ship something real in 7 days. Free to start, $297 to unlock full Sprint. (Link: /learn) 3. Show me what you've built: Real products, free tools, and case studies. Free to explore, no signup required. (Link: /tools) ## What I've Built Lemonbrand ATS (Available Now): Ontario-compliant hiring. No monthly fees. Built for O. Reg. 476/24. 45-day tracking, salary validation, bilingual AI notices, M365 integration. Starting at $4,500 CAD (vs $500/month competitors). Link: https://ats.lemonbrand.io Book-A-Desk (Available Now): Workspace reservation made simple. Hot desk booking, floor maps, team coordination. Perfect for hybrid offices and coworking spaces. Starting at $999 (vs $15/seat/month competitors). Link: https://desk.lemonbrand.io Custom Builds: Need something specific? I build tools to your spec. Agent teams build custom tools in 2-4 weeks. You own the source code. Fixed price, no surprises. $5,000 - $30,000 depending on complexity. (Link: /custom) ## How It Works No pitch decks. No six-month timelines. No hourly billing surprises. Step 1 - We talk: 30-minute call. I scope it, you get a fixed quote in 48 hours. The quote is the price. Step 2 - Agents build: I assign an agent team to your project. Working prototype in 1-2 weeks. Real software you can click, not a slide deck. Step 3 - You own it: Deployed on your infrastructure. Every line of code is yours. Cancel nothing because there's nothing to cancel. Step 4 - I stick around: 30 days of support included. After that, you have the code. You never need me again (but you might want to). ## The Proof - VerifiedNode This is what the methodology produces. VerifiedNode is a real product with 58,000+ contractor records, built using the same agent-driven methodology taught in the courses and used for client work. ## Why I Don't Do Subscriptions You signed up for $49/month. Now it's $99. Then $199. The features you need are in the "Enterprise" tier. Three years in, you've paid $7,200 and you own nothing. Cancel and you lose everything. Everything I build, you own the code. Fixed price. No recurring fees. Cost comparison: - Typical SaaS (3 years): $7,200 - $28,800. What you own after: Nothing. - Custom build (one-time): $4,500 - $15,000. What you own after: Everything. ## Or Learn to Build It Yourself I teach the same methodology I use for client work. If you can explain what you want clearly, you can build it with AI. No coding background required. You ship something real in the first week. - Same methodology behind VerifiedNode (58K+ records) - Build your own project, not a tutorial exercise - Ship something real in 7 days Programs: - 7-Day Sprint: Free to start. Build your first tool. $297 to unlock Days 2-7. (Link: /sprint) - 8-Week Program: $997+. Master the skill. Databases, auth, deployment. (Link: /8-week) - Builders Club: $97/mo. Keep building. Community, challenges, office hours. (Link: /club) ## Let's Build Something Agent teams build it for you: I direct agent teams on your project. Fixed price, you own the code. Delivered in weeks. (Link: /custom) I teach you the method: Same methodology I use for clients. Ship something real in a week. (Link: /learn) Not sure yet? See what I've built first. (Link: /tools) --- # About Simon Bergeron > Simon Bergeron builds custom AI-powered tools for businesses and teaches the methodology behind it. Founder of Lemonbrand and co-founder of VerifiedNode. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/about Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Introduction I spend most of my time in Claude Code running multi-agent setups. Two things I'm building with this: VerifiedNode (two-person company, 58K+ contractor records, trust layer for the agentic web) and Lemonbrand (teaching people how I actually work with agents, consulting for clients who want custom tools). Less theory, more "here's how I do it." ## What I actually do AI changed what's worth attempting. Not productivity, not speed. The cost of trying dropped to zero, which changes how you make decisions. 2,000+ hours in Claude Code. VerifiedNode from zero to 58K+ records, two-person team. I run multi-agent setups where 2-3 Claude instances work the same repo simultaneously. One codes, one researches, one handles design. I build custom tools for clients (fixed price, they own the code) and teach the methodology. Same approach behind everything I ship. 13 years in the startup ecosystem before this. But the last two years are the ones that matter. ## What I've built Real products with real users. Not demos or proofs of concept. - Lemonbrand ATS (Live): Ontario ESA-compliant applicant tracking system. Built for O. Reg. 476/24. One-time purchase, clients own the code. https://ats.lemonbrand.io - VerifiedNode (Live): Trust layer for the agentic web. 58,000+ contractor records, paying customers. Built with the same methods I use for client work. https://www.verifiednode.com - Custom Client Tools (Ongoing): Dashboards, automation systems, internal tools. Built to spec, delivered in weeks. Clients own everything. ## How I work The quote is the price. I don't do scope creep. If the project changes, we re-scope and re-quote. No surprise invoices, no "oh by the way" emails. You own every line. No subscriptions. No vendor lock-in. The code runs on your infrastructure. If I disappeared tomorrow, your tools keep working. Working software, not slide decks. Prototype in 1-2 weeks. We iterate on real software you can click, not wireframes and presentations. No jargon. I explain what I'm building and why. If you can't understand the explanation, that's my problem, not yours. ## Let's build something 30-minute call. We talk about what you need, I tell you if I can help, and you get a fixed quote within 48 hours. --- # Pricing > Transparent pricing for Lemonbrand's build and learn paths. Real cost breakdowns, project tiers, course options, and what a typical engagement looks like. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/pricing Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## What it actually costs to run Real numbers from the Asgard system (5-agent orchestration). No rounding in our favor. Infrastructure: ~$1,000/month - Server (Digital Ocean): $40-50 - AI inference (Opus, 5 agents): ~$450 - Tool calls (APIs, validation): ~$510 This runs 5 agents 24/7. Odin orchestrates. Loki prospects. Thor does outreach. Heimdall monitors. Freya tracks costs. Per-lead cost: ~$0.06 per lead - Email finding (scrape): $0.03 - Validation (ZeroBounce): $0.007 - Enrichment (Hunter/Apollo): $0.02-0.03 Loki processes 500 leads for ~$30. Traditional prospecting: $50-200 per qualified lead. ## Per-project economics Same output. Different math. Traditional agency: 3 devs x $150/hr x 12 weeks = $216,000 Simon + agent team: 1 builder x 3 agents x 3 weeks = $15,000 That's 14x less. That's what agent teams do to project economics. Same output, fraction of the cost. ## Build path: I build it for you Every project gets an agent team. The size depends on complexity. Solo Agent: $5-8K, 2-3 weeks One agent, one problem. Examples: intake forms, dashboards, automated reports, simple booking systems. For tools that do one thing well. Agent Pair: $8-15K, 3-4 weeks Two agents coordinating. Examples: integrations, data pipelines, multi-step workflows. For tools that connect systems. Agent Squad: $15-25K, 4-6 weeks 3-4 agents, orchestrator pattern. Examples: customer portals, multi-user platforms, CRM modules. For tools that run a process. Full Team: $25-30K+, 6-8 weeks Named agents (Odin/Thor/Loki pattern), full coordination. Examples: complex systems with monitoring, autonomous workflows, multi-agent orchestration. For tools that run themselves. Every tier includes: full source code, your infrastructure, 30-day support, fixed price. ## Advisory $150/hr. I teach you the method while we build together. Same approach I use for my own products. ## Learn path: Learn to build agent teams Same methodology. You learn to run the agents yourself. 7-Day Sprint: Free to start ($297 full) Build your first tool. One agent, one project, 7 days. Prove to yourself you can do this. Link: https://learn.lemonbrand.io/sprint 8-Week Program: $997+ Go deeper. Databases, auth, APIs, deployment. Multiple projects. By the end you're running agent pairs on your own projects. Builders Club: $97/mo Keep building. Monthly challenges, new patterns, office hours. Stay sharp as the tools evolve. Coming soon: Agent Team Masterclass Learn to build and manage full agent teams. Odin/Thor/Loki architecture. Orchestration patterns. Autonomous workflows. Waitlist opening soon. ## What a project actually looks like A typical build week: - Monday: Kickoff call. Scope locked. Agent team assigned. - Tue-Wed: Agents build. I review, correct, direct. - Thursday: Working prototype. You click through it. - Friday: Feedback round. Agents iterate. - Week 2: Deploy to your infrastructure. You own it. A typical advisory session: - Before: You share what you're building + where you're stuck. - First 15 min: I look at your architecture. Find the gaps. - Next 30 min: We rebuild the approach together. Live. - Last 15 min: Action items. What to build before next session. - After: You build. I'm available async for quick questions. ## Not sure which path? Book a 30-minute call. I'll tell you whether you need something built, want to learn to build, or some combination. No commitment. Honest recommendation. --- # Learn - The Build Methodology > The skill isn't coding. It's directing agents. AI changed what's worth attempting. I teach the methodology behind it. Context architecture, agent direction, the judgment layer that makes it all work. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/learn Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## What you're actually learning Not features. Not tools. The thinking layer underneath. Context Architecture: CLAUDE.md, memory files, project context. The layer that turns a chatbot into a thinking partner. Agent Direction: Plan mode, build mode, the 2-3 exchange pattern. How to direct AI instead of prompting it. Judgment: Catching confident mistakes. Knowing when the model is wrong. Pattern recognition as the new craft. ## The path forward Start with the Sprint. Each program builds on the last. Most people start with the Sprint. Where you go from there is up to you. 1. SPRINT (7 days, $297) - "Direct your first agent" 2. 8-WEEK (8 weeks, $997+) - "Build the methodology" 3. CLUB (Ongoing, $97/mo) - "Keep it sharp" ## Programs 7-Day Sprint - Free to start, $297 to unlock "Direct your first agent." One agent, one project, 7 days. Learn to communicate with AI as a thinking partner, not a code generator. Best for people who: Have an idea but think they 'can't code'. Want to prove to themselves they can build. Have 1-2 hours/day for a week. Link: https://learn.lemonbrand.io/sprint 8-Week Program (RECOMMENDED) - Starting at $997+ "Build the methodology." The full methodology. Context architecture, agent orchestration, design-first building. Multiple projects, same system. Best for people who: Finished the Sprint and want the system. Building something complex. Want the same process I use for $15K clients. Link: /8-week Builders Club - $97/month "Keep it sharp." The tools change monthly. The methodology adapts. Stay current, keep building. Best for people who: Completed the 8-Week. Want accountability to keep building. Want to stay current as AI changes. Link: /club ## Feature comparison Build something real: Sprint yes, 8-Week yes, Club yes Context architecture: Sprint no, 8-Week yes, Club no Agent direction patterns: Sprint no, 8-Week yes, Club no Design-first building: Sprint no, 8-Week yes, Club no Deploy + iterate cycle: Sprint yes, 8-Week yes, Club no Multi-agent workflows: Sprint no, 8-Week yes, Club yes Personal agent setup: Sprint no, 8-Week yes, Club yes Advisory sessions: Sprint no, 8-Week tier dependent, Club no Community: Sprint yes, 8-Week yes, Club yes Office hours: Sprint no, 8-Week yes, Club yes Monthly challenges: Sprint no, 8-Week no, Club yes New patterns as AI evolves: Sprint no, 8-Week no, Club yes ## FAQ: Which program should I start with? The Sprint. Almost always. Days 0-1 are free. $297 unlocks the rest. You ship something real in 7 days. If you complete all 7 days, that $297 becomes credit toward the 8-Week. Prove you can do it first. Then decide how deep you want to go. ## FAQ: Do I need technical skills? No. The skill is communication, not coding. If you can explain what you want clearly, you can direct an agent to build it. No programming background. No CS degree. Just clarity about what you want to build. ## FAQ: How much time does this take? Sprint: 1-2 hours/day for 7 days. 8-Week: 3-5 hours/week for 8 weeks. Club: Whatever you put in. Monthly challenges, optional office hours. It fits around a job if you protect the time. ## FAQ: What's the methodology? Context architecture. Agent direction. Design-first building. The Sprint teaches you to communicate with one agent on one project. The 8-Week teaches the full system: CLAUDE.md as project brain, plan mode vs build mode, multi-agent patterns, the iterate-don't-restart cycle. It's the same process I use for $15K-$30K client projects. Formalized into a curriculum. ## FAQ: Can I skip the Sprint? You can join the 8-Week directly. I don't recommend it. The Sprint is free to start, fast, and proves you can do this. Plus your $297 becomes credit toward the 8-Week. There's no downside to starting with the Sprint. ## Getting started Start with the Sprint. It's free. Days 0-1 free. $297 to unlock the full Sprint. Self-paced. Start anytime. Start Free: https://learn.lemonbrand.io/sprint --- # 7-Day Claude Code Sprint > Ship your first AI-built tool in 7 days. A structured program where you build something real with Claude Code. Not a tutorial, not a demo. Your project, something you actually want. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/sprint Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Hero I built my first tool in 7 days. A Japanese recipe tracker. Nothing fancy. But it worked. I made it. Me. That was the moment everything changed. Ship your first AI-built tool in 7 days. Through-line project: You'll build a landing page with a working waitlist. Real tool, real deployment, real users. Pricing: Days 0-1 Free. $297 to unlock Days 2-7. No credit card required. Complete all 7 days? That $297 becomes credit toward the 8-Week program. Self-paced — start anytime. ## What This Is The 7-Day Sprint is a structured program where you build something real with Claude Code. Not a tutorial. Not a demo. YOUR project. Something you actually want. Every day for a week, you'll: - Watch a short training (10-15 minutes) - Work on your project (1-2 hours) - Share progress with the cohort - Get help when you're stuck By Day 7, you ship a working tool. Something that exists because you built it. ## Who This Is For This is for people who: - Have ideas for tools but think they "can't code" — You don't need to code. You need to communicate. - Tried AI tools and got frustrated — You're missing patterns, not ability. - Learn better with deadlines and accountability — The cohort keeps you moving. - Want to build something specific, not just "learn AI" — You pick the project. We help you scope it. - Have 1-2 hours a day for a week — It fits around a job. Barely. This is NOT for people who: - Want to passively watch content — You're building every day. It's work. - Need hand-holding through every line of code — You'll learn to problem-solve, not copy-paste. - Don't have a project in mind — We can help you find one, but you need to want something. ## Curriculum — Day by Day ~13 hours over 7 days. No fluff. Just building. Phase 1: Planning (Days 0-2) Day 0: Get Ready to Build (30 min) [FREE] "You're not learning to code. You're learning to communicate with something that codes." - Choose your path: Cursor ($20/mo visual IDE) or Claude Code Terminal ($20/mo for Claude Pro) - Set up billing and verify everything works - Optional: Set up voice input (Wispr Flow) — talk faster than you type - Pick YOUR project — a tool that does ONE thing well - Generate your project-idea.md — Claude helps you clarify what you're actually building Key insight: Before you write a single line of code, you'll have a clear project brief that sets up everything that follows. Day 1: Scope Your Project (60 min) [FREE] "You don't know what you need until you talk it through." - No code today — that's intentional - Use Claude as a thinking partner to scope your project - Learn to reference files instead of pasting (scales as project grows) - Make Claude disagree with you — surface problems before Day 5 - Generate project-scope.md with core feature, what's out, open questions Key insight: Planning catches mistakes before they become code. Changing a plan is free. Changing code costs time. Day 2: Build Your Foundation (90 min) [PAID] "The thinking is the hard part. The code is the cheap part." - Create CLAUDE.md — your project's persistent memory across sessions - Learn Plan Mode vs Build Mode (when to review vs when to let Claude execute) - Visualize your project with HTML before building it - See your tool's flow before writing application code - Test context: open fresh session, Claude already knows your project Key insight: When you're stuck thinking, ask Claude to visualize it. HTML files are disposable thinking tools. Phase 2: Building (Days 3-5) Day 3: Build Your First Feature (2.5 hrs) [PAID] "This is the fun part." - Create a real Next.js project (Claude sets everything up) - See your app running at localhost:3000 - Set up Git and GitHub — your save point system - Identify your critical first feature and build it - Learn that errors are information, not failure — just paste them to Claude Key insight: You're not expected to understand every line. Try things, see what happens, shape what emerges. Day 4: Make It Real (2.5 hrs) [PAID] "Anyone with a link can see it. That changes everything." - Learn the start-of-session ritual: recontextualize Claude in 30 seconds - Deploy to Vercel (free) — your project goes live on the internet - Experience push → live workflow (change code, push, see it live in 30 seconds) - Fix common problems: mobile issues, layout problems, generic AI look - Master the 2-3 Exchange Pattern: "Here's what I have / what's wrong / what I wanted" - Share your URL, get real feedback from someone outside the Sprint Key insight: Iterate, don't start over. Starting over throws away everything you've learned. Day 5: Add Real Value (2.5 hrs) [PAID] "You have a system now." - Turn yesterday's feedback into today's features - Add capabilities (things that matter) not features (things you list) - Recognize the paradigm shift: agents aren't just for software - Start capturing future project ideas — the habit that compounds - Understand: 80% of what you do on a computer can be done better through an agent Key insight: You didn't just learn to build an app. You learned a new way of using your computer. Phase 3: Shipping (Days 6-7) Day 6: Finish, Don't Perfect (90 min) [PAID] "Today is about stopping." - Recognize and resist the feature trap ("just one more thing...") - Ask the 5 robustness questions: empty fields, unexpected input, empty states, too much data, obvious breaks - Basic security check (2 minutes, not an audit) - Final polish: loading states, confirmation messages, cleaner layout - Prepare your one-sentence description for tomorrow Key insight: You get better by building more things, not by perfecting one thing. Day 7: You Built Something Real (60 min) [PAID] "Most people never build anything. You actually did it." - Record a 2-5 minute demo video (Loom or any screen recorder) - Share with the cohort — video, live URL, one thing you learned - Watch others' demos, celebrate each other - Reflect on what you learned and decide what's next - You're a builder now. That matters. Key insight: Seven days ago, you had an idea. Now you have a working tool, live on the internet, that you built. Total: ~13 hours over 7 days. Days 0-1: 1.5 hours (FREE) — setup + scope. Days 2-7: 11.5 hours ($297) — build + ship. Self-paced. Start anytime. Keep access forever. ## What You Get - 7 daily trainings (video + worksheet) - Private Discord cohort channel - Daily feedback on your project - Ship Day call with live demos - CLAUDE.md template ## The Risk Reversal 48-Hour Money-Back Guarantee: Not what you expected? Full refund within 48 hours, no questions asked. Completion Credit: Complete all 7 days? Your $297 becomes credit toward the 8-Week program. Here's what "complete" means: - Finish each daily training and exercise - Post progress in the cohort channel - Submit your project on Ship Day Credit valid for 12 months. Applies to any 8-Week tier. ## FAQ Q: What if I fall behind? A: Life happens. The cohort has a rhythm, but you can catch up. The daily trainings are recorded. The Discord channel stays active. I'd rather you finish late than not at all. That said — if you know you have a crazy week coming, wait for the next cohort. Q: What technical skills do I need? A: None. You don't need to know how to code. You don't need a computer science background. You don't need to have used Claude before. If you can write clear instructions in English, you can do this. Q: What do I need to have installed? A: A computer (Mac or PC), Claude Code (free to install), an Anthropic API account (pay-as-you-go). Day 0 covers setup. You'll be ready before Day 1. Q: How much will the API cost? A: Most Sprint projects cost $5-20 in API credits. That's the total for the whole week. VerifiedNode (a real SaaS) cost $600 over 2 months. Your Sprint project is much smaller. Q: What if I don't have a project idea? A: The Day 1 worksheet helps you find one. Think about something that annoys you. Something you wish worked differently. Something you've tried to solve with existing tools but couldn't find quite the right thing. That's your project. Q: Can I get a refund? A: Two guarantees: 1) 48-hour money-back guarantee. Not what you expected? Full refund, no questions asked. 2) Completion credit. Finish all 7 days and your $297 becomes credit toward the 8-Week program (valid 12 months). The first is a safety net. The second rewards follow-through. ## The Path (If You Want It) The Sprint is the starting point. After you ship, you have options: Option 1: Stop Here — You built one tool. That might be all you needed. You have the skill now. You can build more on your own. Option 2: Go Deeper with the 8-Week — If you caught the building bug, the 8-Week program takes you further: multiple projects, databases, authentication, 1-on-1 calls (on higher tiers). Use your $297 credit. Option 3: Join the Club (Later) — After the 8-Week, the AI Builders Club keeps you building: monthly challenges, new patterns as AI evolves, community. $97/month. Cancel anytime. Most people start with the Sprint. Where you go from there is up to you. ## Final CTA Start free. Days 0-1 free. $297 to unlock the full Sprint. No credit card required. Enroll at: https://learn.lemonbrand.io/sprint --- # 8-Week Program — Learn the Methodology. Not Just the Tools. > The 8-Week teaches you how Simon actually works. Context architecture, agent direction, design-first building. The same process used for $15K-$30K client projects, formalized into a curriculum. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/8-week Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Overview For Sprint graduates. The Sprint proved you can build. The 8-Week teaches you how to think about building. Your $297 Sprint credit is ready to apply. New here? Start with the Sprint. It's free to begin, and your $297 becomes credit here. ## What This Actually Teaches Context Architecture: CLAUDE.md isn't a config file. It's the management layer for your agent team. Design-First: HTML mockups before real code. Mockups are disposable. The iteration loop is the skill. Agent Direction: Plan mode vs build mode. The 2-3 exchange pattern. Recontextualization rituals. Multi-Agent Thinking: Orchestrator patterns. Named agents. The architecture behind systems that run themselves. If your project needs a database, you learn it through the methodology. No "database week." The curriculum is about how to think and direct. ## Tiers — Choose Your Level of Support Foundation — $997 (with Sprint credit: $700) The curriculum + community. Self-directed. - All 8 weeks of methodology training - Weekly office hours (group Q&A) - Private Discord channel - Project templates and CLAUDE.md examples - Lifetime access to curriculum updates Best for: Self-directed learners who work well independently. Accelerator — $2,497 (with Sprint credit: $2,200) [POPULAR] Same format as consulting clients. - Everything in Foundation - 2 advisory sessions (30 min each) - Async project review (submit for feedback) - Priority support in Discord - Custom CLAUDE.md review Best for: People who want guidance on their specific projects. Same format used for $15K-$30K clients. Intensive — $4,997 (with Sprint credit: $4,700) Direct access. For serious builders. - Everything in Accelerator - 4 advisory sessions (60 min each) - Custom CLAUDE.md built for your project - Direct Slack access to Simon - Priority scheduling for sessions - On-demand project review Best for: People building something complex or on a deadline who need maximum support. Limited: 1 spot at a time. ## Week-by-Week Curriculum Pure methodology. Tech is implicit. The thinking is the curriculum. Week 1: Assessment — Where you are, what you've built, what's not working. Diagnose your gaps. Identify the patterns holding you back. What shifts: You stop thinking about tools and start thinking about your relationship with them. Week 2: The Reframe — AI as thinking partner, not code generator. Communication as the core skill. Build your personal agent. What shifts: You start talking to AI differently. Less prompting, more directing. Week 3: Context Architecture — CLAUDE.md as project brain. Memory files. Skills. The management layer. This is the skill that separates vibe coders from builders. What shifts: Your agent remembers everything. Sessions build on each other instead of starting fresh. Week 4: Design-First — User stories, not feature specs. HTML mockups before real code. Plan mode. Visualize before you build. What shifts: You stop building the wrong thing. The cost of a bad decision drops to zero. Week 5: The Build Cycle — Init project, vertical slice, one complete flow. The 2-3 exchange pattern. Errors are information, not failures. What shifts: You build faster because you iterate instead of restart. Week 6: Deploy + Iterate — Recontextualization ritual. Real users, real feedback. Iterate on live software, not mockups. What shifts: You learn that deployed software teaches you more in a day than planning teaches in a week. Week 7: Project #2 — Same methodology, different domain. Prove to yourself the system transfers. The speed difference between Project 1 and Project 2 IS the proof. What shifts: You realize this isn't about one project. It's a way of working. Week 8: Agent Teams + Ship — Multi-agent patterns. Orchestrator architecture. Ship both projects. Reflect on what changed in your thinking. What shifts: You stop thinking about what you can build and start thinking about what's worth building. ## What an Advisory Session Looks Like Available in Accelerator and Intensive tiers. Same format used for consulting clients. Before: You share your project state, what's stuck, what you're trying to build. Reviewed async. First 15 min: Diagnosis. Looking at your CLAUDE.md, your project structure, your agent communication patterns. Next 30 min: Working together. Live direction, pattern fixes, architecture decisions. You build while Simon watches. Last 15 min: Next steps. What to focus on before the next session. Specific, actionable. After: Written summary with action items. Reference it between sessions. ## FAQ Q: Do I need to have done the Sprint? A: Recommended but not required. The Sprint gives you the foundation. The 8-Week builds on it. If you haven't done the Sprint, start there. Your $297 becomes credit here. Q: How much time does this take? A: 3-5 hours per week. Some weeks lighter (mostly training). Some weeks heavier (build weeks). It fits around a job if you protect the time. Q: What's the difference between the tiers? A: Foundation is self-directed: follow the curriculum, join office hours, get community support. Accelerator adds advisory sessions, same format used for consulting clients, with personalized guidance on your specific projects. Intensive is maximum support: more sessions, direct Slack access, custom CLAUDE.md, project review on demand. Most people do well with Foundation or Accelerator. Q: Can I upgrade tiers later? A: Yes. Pay the difference. Start with Foundation. If you want advisory sessions midway, upgrade to Accelerator. Q: What if I get stuck? A: Office hours are weekly (all tiers). Discord is active. Accelerator/Intensive get priority support. Getting stuck is part of the process. The methodology teaches you how to get unstuck. ## What Comes After After the 8-Week, you have the methodology. You can build on your own. You don't need more programs. But if you want a community to keep building with: AI Builders Club — $97/month Monthly challenges, new patterns as AI evolves, office hours with Simon. The tools change. The methodology adapts. But only if you keep using it. ## Final Call to Action You proved you can build. Now build the system. Sprint credit applies to all tiers. --- # AI Builders Club > The AI Builders Club is a monthly membership for people who completed the 8-Week program and want to keep the methodology fresh. $97/month or $797/year. Monthly challenges, tutorials, office hours, private community, and archive access. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/club Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## What this is You finished the 8-Week. You have the methodology. You can build anything you want. But here's what actually happens: You build a few things. Life gets busy. Six months later, you try to build something and the patterns feel unfamiliar. Not the tool. You. The Club keeps the methodology fresh. ## What you get Monthly Build Challenges: Every month, a new building challenge. Sometimes a specific project type. Sometimes a technique to practice. Sometimes a problem to solve creatively. You don't have to participate. But if you do, the methodology stays fresh. New Patterns & Tutorials: AI tools change fast. Claude gets updates. New models come out. Better patterns emerge. Club members get new tutorials when things change. Stay current without figuring it out yourself. Office Hours: Monthly live calls with Simon. Bring your questions. Get unstuck on projects. See how others are solving problems. Recorded if you can't make it live. Private Community: Discord channel for Club members only. Share what you're building. Get feedback from other builders. A community of people who actually build things. Archive Access: All previous monthly tutorials. All previous challenges. All previous office hours recordings. Months of content from day one. ## Who this is for The Club is for people who actually build. Good fit if you: - Finished the 8-Week and want to keep building - Learn better with a community than alone - Want to stay current as AI tools evolve - Like having monthly challenges for motivation Not for people who: - Are still learning the basics (do the Sprint first) - Don't have time to build anything right now - Prefer learning solo If you're not going to build anything, don't pay $97/month. Come back when you're ready. ## What a typical month looks like Week 1: New tutorial drops. Example: "Building with the latest Claude model updates." Week 2: Monthly challenge announced. Example: "Build a tool that uses multi-agent patterns." Week 3: Office hours live call. Bring questions. Watch others get unstuck. Week 4: Challenge showcase. See what other members built. Share yours. ## Frequently asked questions Do I need to have done the 8-Week? Recommended but not required. The Club assumes you have the methodology. If you haven't done the 8-Week, the monthly content might be hard to follow. Sprint and 8-Week first, then Club when you're ready. What if I cancel and rejoin later? No problem. Cancel anytime. Rejoin when you want. You'll have access to everything from when you were a member. Is there a discount for paying annually? Yes. $97/month = $1,164/year. Annual prepay = $797/year (save $367). Pay for 8 months, get 12. How active is the community? People share what they're building regularly. Questions get answered quickly. The monthly challenges get participation. It's builders building things. Not a ghost town. ## Pricing Monthly: $97/month. Cancel anytime. No commitment. Annual: $797/year (save $367 compared to monthly). What's included: Monthly build challenges, new patterns and tutorials, monthly office hours with Simon, private Discord community, full archive access. ## Final call to action You have the methodology. The question is whether you'll keep using it. $97/month. Cancel anytime. --- # Custom Tools - Lemonbrand > Tell me what you need. I'll build it. Fixed price, agent teams build it, you own the code. Most projects ship in 2-4 weeks. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/custom Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## How It Works From idea to deployed tool in weeks, not months. Agent teams do the building. You see progress the whole way. Step 1: We talk (Day 1) - 30-minute call to understand what you need. I scope the project and give you a fixed quote within 48 hours. Step 2: Agents build (Week 1-2) - I assign an agent team and direct the build. You see a working version in 1-2 weeks. Not mockups. Actual software you can click through. Step 3: You own it (Week 2-4) - Deployed on your infrastructure. You own the accounts, the code, everything. Step 4: I stick around (30 days post-launch) - 30 days of included support. Bug fixes, questions, minor adjustments. I've got you. ## What's Included in Every Build Full Source Code: You own every line. No licensing, no restrictions. Your Infrastructure: Deployed to your accounts. I help set them up. 30-Day Support: Bug fixes and questions answered. Included in every project. Fixed Pricing: The quote is the price. No surprise invoices. ## Transparent Pricing Fixed quotes. The price I give you is the price you pay. Advisory ($150/hr, Ongoing): I teach you the method while we build together. Examples: Strategic architecture sessions, code review and direction, AI workflow design, build methodology coaching. Solo / Pair ($5-15K, 2-4 weeks): 1-2 agents on a focused problem. Examples: Client intake forms, internal dashboards, automated reports, simple booking systems, data pipelines. Squad / Full Team ($15-30K, 4-8 weeks, Most Popular): 3+ agents with orchestration. Examples: Customer portals, multi-user platforms, API integrations, autonomous workflows, custom CRM/ERP modules. Retainer ($2.5K/month, Ongoing): Continuous development and support. Examples: Priority support, feature additions, performance optimization, integration updates, dedicated availability. ## Good Fit If... You're paying for software that's 80% right but 20% wrong. You need something specific that doesn't exist off the shelf. You want to stop depending on a vendor that could change pricing or shut down. You have a manual process that should be automated. You need to connect systems that don't talk to each other. ## Probably Not a Fit If... You need enterprise-scale software with thousands of users. You're looking for the cheapest possible solution. You need 24/7 support and SLAs. You want to build the next Salesforce. ## Let's Talk About What You Need 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, just a conversation about your problem. If I can help, I'll tell you how. If I can't, I'll tell you that too. Free 30-minute call. Fixed quote within 48 hours. No obligation. ## Want to Build It Yourself? Same methodology I use for client work. I teach it too. Learn the method at /learn. --- # Book a Discovery Call > 30 minutes to discuss what you need. No pitch, just a conversation. If I can help, you'll get a fixed quote within 48 hours. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/work-with-me Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## What you get - 30-minute call to understand your needs - Fixed quote within 48 hours - No obligation to proceed - Clear scope and timeline ## What to expect 1. We talk about your problem: What's the manual process? What's the software that almost works? What would the ideal solution look like? 2. I tell you if I can help: Not every project is a fit. If yours isn't, I'll tell you—and point you in the right direction. 3. You get a fixed quote: Within 48 hours, you'll have a detailed scope and a price. The quote is the price—no surprises. ## Ready to talk? Pick a time that works for you. The call is free and there's no obligation. Book a discovery call: https://cal.com/lemonbrand/30min ## Not ready for a call? Explore what we offer first. - See Our Tools: /tools - How Custom Builds Work: /custom --- # Frequently Asked Questions > Everything you need to know about the Sprint, 8-Week, and learning to build with AI. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/faq Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Tools & Products Q: What is O. Reg. 476/24 and do I need an Ontario-compliant ATS? A: O. Reg. 476/24 is Ontario's new Employment Standards Act regulation effective January 1, 2026. If you hire in Ontario, you need to: notify applicants within 45 days, disclose salary ranges (max $50,000 spread), declare AI usage in bilingual notices, avoid Canadian experience requirements, and retain records for 3 years. Non-compliance risks ESA penalties. Our ATS handles all of this automatically. Q: Why buy tools instead of subscribing to SaaS? A: After 3 years of $500/month SaaS, you've paid $18,000 and own nothing. Cancel and you lose everything. Our tools are one-time purchase ($4,500-$15,000)—you own the code forever. Deploy to your own infrastructure. No vendor lock-in. No price increases. No feature gates. Q: What's included in a custom build? A: Fixed price quote within 48 hours. Working prototype in 1-2 weeks. Deployed to your infrastructure. You own every line of code. 30 days of included support. No surprises—we don't disappear after delivery. Custom builds typically run $5,000-$30,000 depending on complexity. Q: Can I see what you've built? A: Yes. VerifiedNode (58,000+ contractor records) and Lemonbrand ATS (Ontario-compliant hiring) are both products we built and operate ourselves. We use the same methods for client work. Check /tools to see our available products. ## Getting Started Q: What if I don't know where to start? A: Start with the Sprint. Day 1 helps you pick YOUR project—something you actually want to build. The cohort and daily structure keep you moving. By Day 7, you'll have shipped something real. Q: Do I need technical skills? A: No. The skill isn't coding—it's communication. If you can explain what you want clearly in English, you can learn to build with AI. That's the whole point of the Sprint. Q: How long until I can build something? A: The Sprint is 7 days. Most people have working code by Day 3. By Day 7, you ship a complete tool. The 8-Week goes deeper—databases, auth, APIs—but you're building real things the whole way. Q: Can I try before I pay? A: Yes. Days 0-1 of the Sprint are completely free. You'll set up Claude Code, pick your project, and use Claude as a thinking partner to scope your MVP. If you like what you see, $297 unlocks Days 2-7 where you actually build and ship. ## About the Programs Q: What's the difference between Sprint and 8-Week? A: The Sprint is 7 days, one project—prove you can build something. The 8-Week goes deeper: databases, authentication, APIs, deployment. Multiple projects. You build the skill permanently. Q: What kinds of things can I build? A: Personal tools (recipe trackers, workout logs), work automation (dashboards, document processing), business products (client portals, internal tools). Sprint participants have built everything from proposal generators to gym management systems. Q: What happens after I finish? A: You own everything you build. The skill is yours. Some people stop there—one tool was all they needed. Some go deeper with the 8-Week. Some join the Builder's Club to keep building with a community. Q: Is this a cohort or self-paced? A: The Sprint is cohort-based—7 days with a group, daily trainings, Discord channel, Ship Day at the end. The structure and accountability help people actually finish. Q: What do I build during the free days? A: Day 0: Install your tools (Cursor or Claude Code), set up billing, pick YOUR project idea. Day 1: No code—you'll scope your MVP using Claude as a thinking partner, generate a project-scope.md, and surface problems before you start building. Q: What tools do I need for the Sprint? A: You need either Cursor ($20/mo visual IDE) or Claude Code via Claude Pro ($20/mo). You'll also need a text editor and a free GitHub account. Day 0 walks you through the complete setup—everything is covered in the training. ## Pricing & Logistics Q: How does the Sprint credit work? A: Complete all 7 days of the Sprint and your $297 becomes credit toward the 8-Week program. It's valid for 12 months and applies to any tier. Q: What are the 8-Week tiers? A: Foundation ($997): The curriculum and community. Accelerator ($2,497): Adds 1-on-1 calls and project review. Intensive ($4,997): Maximum support with direct Slack access and code review on demand. Q: Can I just start with the Sprint? A: Absolutely. Most people do. The Sprint is designed to be valuable on its own—you ship something real. If you want to go deeper afterward, the 8-Week is there. Q: What if I get stuck? A: You're not alone. The Sprint has a Discord cohort channel and daily check-ins. The 8-Week has weekly office hours and priority support on higher tiers. Help is built into the structure. Q: What if I can't finish in 7 days? A: You keep access to all the training materials after the cohort ends. You can complete the Sprint at your own pace—there's no expiration. The 7-day structure is a guide, not a hard deadline. ## Still have questions? Start with the Sprint to see if it's a fit, or book a discovery call if you're ready for the 8-Week Build. Start the Sprint: /sprint Book a Discovery Call: /custom --- # Tools You Own > One-time purchase business tools. No subscriptions, no vendor lock-in. Your infrastructure, your code forever. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/tools Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Free Tools (No Signup Required) Custom Tool Quote Generator: Get an instant estimate for your custom business tool. Answer a few questions, see your price range. Available at /tools/proposal-generator. SaaS vs Own Calculator: See what you're really paying for that subscription over 3 years. Compare to owning outright. Available at /tools/calculator. O. Reg. 476/24 Compliance Checker: Check if your hiring process meets Ontario's new ESA requirements (effective Jan 1, 2026). Available at /tools/compliance-checker. ## The Subscription Trap You signed up for $49/month. Now it's $99. Then $199. The features you need are in the "Enterprise" tier. Three years in, you've paid $7,200 and you own nothing. Cancel and you lose everything. There's another way. Comparison: - Typical SaaS (3 years): $7,200 - $28,800. What you own after: Nothing. - Lemonbrand tools (one-time): $4,500 - $12,000. What you own after: Everything. ## Available Products Lemonbrand ATS — Ontario-compliant hiring. No monthly fees. The applicant tracking system built for O. Reg. 476/24. One-time purchase, runs on your infrastructure, keeps working even if we disappear. Status: Available Now. Starting at $4,500 CAD (vs $500/month competitors). Features: 45-day interview notification tracking, salary range validation ($50K max spread), AI usage disclosure (bilingual), 3-year compliant record retention, M365 integration. Visit: https://ats.lemonbrand.io Book-A-Desk — Desk booking for hybrid teams. No per-seat fees. Workspace reservation for hybrid offices. No per-seat fees, no monthly subscriptions. One-time purchase, runs on your infrastructure. Status: Available Now. Starting at $999 (vs $15/seat/month competitors). Features: Interactive floor plan views, recurring booking support, team availability at a glance, no per-seat pricing. Visit: https://desk.lemonbrand.io ## Coming Soon Client Portal (portal.lemonbrand.io): White-labeled client access for agencies. Share files, updates, and invoices. Proposal System (proposals.lemonbrand.io): Create, send, and track proposals. E-signatures included. Property Management (property.lemonbrand.io): Tenant management, lease tracking, and maintenance requests. No per-unit fees. All upcoming tools follow the same model: one-time purchase, you own it. ## Need Something Specific? Custom tools built to your spec. Same model: you own the code, no subscriptions. Most projects ship in 2-4 weeks. Benefits: Full source code ownership, 30-day support included, 5-15K for most projects. Get a quote at /custom or see how it works at /custom#process. ## Want to Build These Yourself? Same methodology used to build these tools is taught in the course. If you can explain what you want, you can direct an agent to build it. No coding background required. Start with the Sprint at /sprint. --- # Lemonbrand ATS - Ontario-Compliant Hiring > The applicant tracking system built for O. Reg. 476/24. One-time purchase, no monthly fees. You own it, runs on your infrastructure. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/ats Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Hero Ontario-compliant hiring. No monthly fees. The ATS built for O. Reg. 476/24. One-time purchase. You own it. Keeps running even if we disappear. Starting at $4,500 CAD. ## The New Rules Are Strict O. Reg. 476/24 changes how Ontario employers hire. Starting January 1, 2026: - You must notify applicants within 45 days of their interview. - Salary ranges can't exceed $50,000 spread. - AI usage must be disclosed in English and French. - 'Canadian experience' requirements are banned. - You need 3 years of compliant records. Most solutions don't cut it. Generic ATS platforms weren't built for Ontario's new rules. You're left with spreadsheets that aren't audit-ready, $500+/month platforms retrofitting compliance, and manual tracking that misses deadlines. ## Compliance Features Built once. You own it. Runs on your infrastructure. The Lemonbrand ATS was built from the ground up for O. Reg. 476/24. Every feature exists to keep you compliant. 45-Day Tracking: Automatic tracking of interview-to-decision timeline with alerts before deadline. Salary Validation: Enforces $50,000 maximum spread on salary ranges. Blocks non-compliant postings. Bilingual AI Notices: Auto-generated English/French AI usage disclosures for every posting. Experience Blocking: Prevents 'Canadian experience' requirements in job postings. 3-Year Retention: Compliant record storage with audit trail for every application. M365 Integration: Connects to Outlook, Calendar, and Teams for seamless workflow. Even if we disappeared tomorrow, your ATS keeps running. It's deployed to your cloud accounts. You own the code. ## Pricing One-time purchase. Own it forever. Compare: typical ATS subscriptions cost $7,200 - $28,800 over 3 years. You own nothing when you stop paying. Starter ($4,500): For small businesses with basic hiring needs. Up to 5 active job postings, core compliance features, email notifications, basic reporting, 30-day support. Professional ($7,500, Most Popular): For growing teams with regular hiring. Unlimited job postings, full compliance suite, M365 integration, advanced analytics, candidate scoring, 60-day support, 1 hour training. Enterprise ($12,000): For organizations with complex needs. Everything in Professional, multi-location support, custom workflows, API access, priority support (90 days), 2 hours training, custom integrations. Infrastructure costs (Vercel, Convex, Clerk) typically $20-50/month depending on usage. ## Trust Signals 30-Day Money Back: Not satisfied? Full refund, no questions asked. 5-7 Day Deployment: From purchase to live system in under a week. No Technical Staff Required: We handle setup. You just use it. Runs on Your Infrastructure: Your Vercel, Convex, and Clerk accounts. You control everything. ## Call to Action Get compliant before January 1st. Don't wait until the deadline. Get set up now and hire with confidence. View full details at https://ats.lemonbrand.io or book a demo. --- # SaaS vs Own Calculator > Compare custom development quotes and enterprise SaaS pricing against Lemonbrand's one-time purchase model. See what you'd actually pay over 1-5 years. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/calculator Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Hero What You'd Actually Pay. Compare custom development quotes ($25-40K) and enterprise SaaS against our one-time solutions. One price. No surprises. You own it. ## Product Categories Applicant Tracking (ATS): Compare against Custom Development ($35K one-time), Enterprise ATS like Greenhouse/Lever ($1,500/mo + $8K setup, 12% annual increase), or Mid-Market SaaS like Workable Pro ($299/mo + $75/user + $2K setup, 15% annual increase). Lemonbrand ATS: $4,500 one-time + $25/mo hosting, O. Reg. 476/24 compliant, unlimited users forever. Client Portal: Compare against Custom Development ($32K one-time), Enterprise Portal like Salesforce/HubSpot ($800/mo + $25/user + $5K setup, 12% annual increase), or Agency-Focused SaaS like Copilot/Moxo ($199/mo + $49/user + $500 setup, 10% annual increase). Custom Client Portal: $8,000 one-time + $50/mo hosting, unlimited clients forever. Help Desk / Support: Compare against Custom Development ($45K one-time), Enterprise Suite like Zendesk/Intercom ($150/user + $5K setup, 15% annual increase), or Mid-Market SaaS like Freshdesk/HelpScout ($79/user, 12% annual increase). Custom Help Desk: $12,000 one-time + $75/mo hosting, unlimited agents forever. ## Interactive Calculator Users can select a product category, choose a comparison target (custom development, enterprise SaaS, or mid-market SaaS), adjust number of users (1-20) and time horizon (1-5 years). The calculator shows total cost comparison with annual price increases factored in, savings amount and percentage, break-even timeline, and effective monthly cost. ## Why Ownership Beats Renting Single Fixed Price: No per-seat fees. No annual increases. No surprise charges. Know exactly what you're paying. Your Infrastructure: Runs on your M365, your servers, or your cloud. Your data stays yours. Seamless Integration: Built for your existing tools. Works with your workflow, not the other way around. True Ownership: Code is yours. Works even if we disappear. No vendor dependency, ever. ## Call to Action Ready to own your tools? Check out pre-built tools at /tools or get a quote for something custom at /custom. Same model: one-time purchase, you own it forever. --- # O. Reg. 476/24 Compliance Checker > Free tool to check if your hiring process meets Ontario's new Employment Standards Act requirements effective January 1, 2026. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/compliance-checker Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Hero O. Reg. 476/24 Compliance Checker. Check if your hiring process meets Ontario's new Employment Standards Act requirements. Effective January 1, 2026. ## Compliance Checklist Interactive checklist of 5 requirements: 1. 45-Day Interview Notification: You notify applicants of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview. Penalty: ESA violation, fines up to $50,000 for corporations. 2. Salary Range Disclosure: Your job postings include salary ranges with a maximum spread of $50,000. Required to be disclosed in all public postings. 3. AI Usage Disclosure: You disclose when AI is used in the hiring process (in English and French). Applicants must be informed if AI screens or ranks their application. 4. No Canadian Experience Requirement: Your job postings do not require 'Canadian experience.' Explicit ban under new regulations removes discriminatory barriers. 5. 3-Year Record Retention: You maintain compliant records of all applications for 3 years. Required for audit purposes, must include decision timelines. ## What O. Reg. 476/24 Requires Ontario Regulation 476/24 amends the Employment Standards Act to introduce new requirements for employers hiring in Ontario. These rules take effect January 1, 2026. Key Requirements: - 45-Day Notification: Employers must notify applicants of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview. This applies to all interviewed candidates. - Salary Transparency: Job postings must include expected salary or salary range. If a range is provided, the spread cannot exceed $50,000. - AI Disclosure: If AI is used to screen, assess, or rank candidates, this must be disclosed in both English and French. - Canadian Experience Ban: Employers cannot require 'Canadian experience' as a job qualification. - Record Keeping: Employers must maintain records of applications and hiring decisions for 3 years. Penalties: Non-compliance can result in orders under the Employment Standards Act, including fines up to $50,000 for corporations. Individual officers and directors may also face penalties. ## Automate Compliance The Lemonbrand ATS handles all 5 requirements automatically. No manual tracking, no missed deadlines. See the ATS at https://ats.lemonbrand.io. ## Call to Action Don't manage compliance manually. The Lemonbrand ATS was built from the ground up for O. Reg. 476/24. Every feature exists to keep you compliant automatically. See the ATS at https://ats.lemonbrand.io or browse all tools at /tools. --- # Custom Tool Quote Generator > Get an instant estimate for your custom business tool. No sales calls, no waiting. Answer a few questions and see your personalized quote. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/tools/proposal-generator Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Hero Custom Tool Quote Generator. Get an instant estimate for your custom business tool. No sales calls, no waiting. Just answer a few questions and see your personalized quote. ## Project Types Internal Tool: Streamline operations, HR, inventory, etc. Customer Portal: Client-facing dashboards and self-service. Workflow Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and processes. Analytics Dashboard: Data visualization and reporting. Other / Custom: Something unique to your business. ## Complexity and Pricing Simple (from $5,000): Single purpose, few screens, basic logic. Moderate (from $12,000): Multiple features, user roles, integrations. Complex (from $22,000): Enterprise-grade, advanced logic, high scale. Additional factors: user count (5-200+), external integrations ($1,500 each), and timeline (standard or accelerated at +25% cost). ## Feature Add-ons User Authentication & Roles: +$1,500 Payment Processing: +$2,500 Email/SMS Notifications: +$1,000 Reports & Exports: +$1,500 File Upload/Storage: +$1,000 External API Integrations: +$2,000 Mobile-Responsive Design: +$1,500 Multi-Tenant Architecture: +$3,000 ## What's Included Full source code ownership. Deployment to your infrastructure. 30 days of post-launch support. Documentation and training. No vendor lock-in. $0 subscription fees. ## How Custom Builds Work Step 1 - Discovery Call: We discuss your needs, timeline, and budget. No pressure, just conversation. Step 2 - Detailed Proposal: You receive a fixed-price quote with exact deliverables and timeline. Step 3 - Build & Deliver: We build, you review. At the end, you own the code completely. ## Call to Action This calculator gives you a ballpark. For an exact quote, let's talk about your specific needs. Book a discovery call at /custom or see pre-built tools at /tools. --- # Videos > Watch Simon build in public. Real code, real decisions, real mistakes. Everything from AI systems to full products, shared openly. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/videos Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## Overview Real code, real decisions, real mistakes. I share everything I'm building — from AI systems to full products. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slbergeron ## Latest Video The latest video is featured at the top of the page. Visit the page or the YouTube channel to see the most recent upload. ## Recent Videos A grid of recent videos is displayed on the page, showing the latest uploads. See all videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slbergeron ## What I cover Build Sessions: Watch me build real products from scratch. Unedited, unscripted, real development. AI Workflows: How I use AI tools in my daily work. Practical tips, not theory. Business Updates: Revenue, metrics, wins and failures. Full transparency on what's working. ## Call to action Want the systems I build? I don't just show you how to build — I can build it for your team. Production AI systems in days, not months. See pricing at /pricing. --- # Simon's Agents — Build Stack Starter Kit > Sign up to get the Build Stack Starter Kit — the exact CLAUDE.md template Simon uses for every project, plus a 5-email sequence that teaches the method. Ship AI tools fast, without being a developer. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/substack Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## What this is Ship AI tools fast (without being a developer). Get the Build Stack Starter Kit — the exact CLAUDE.md template Simon uses for every project, plus a 5-email sequence that teaches the method. ## What you can build Internal tools, lead-gen utilities, and offer prototypes. All built with AI, no coding background required. ## What you get (free) 1. CLAUDE.md blank template 2. Filled example for your use case 3. 5-email Build Stack course ## About Simon Simon runs two ventures. VerifiedNode (https://verifiednode.com) is verification infrastructure for an agentic internet — 58,000+ contractor records. LemonBrand (https://lemonbrand.io) teaches non-developers to build with Claude Code. When he says "agents," he doesn't mean bots running in the cloud. He means you empowered by AI — and the tools you build that work for you. ## Read the newsletter Read the full newsletter on Substack: https://substack.com/@slbergeron --- # Free CLAUDE.md Template > Get the exact CLAUDE.md context file that makes Claude remember your preferences, your project, and your constraints. Free template with follow-up emails showing how to use it. Source: https://lemonbrand.io/free/claudemd Last updated: 2026-02-11 ## What is CLAUDE.md? This is the exact file Simon created after realizing why his first 10 projects with Claude failed. The CLAUDE.md file is a context file that makes Claude remember your preferences, your project, and your constraints. With a context file, every conversation picks up where the last one left off. ## Why This Matters Most people talk to AI like a search engine. They say "Build me an app that tracks recipes" and get generic results. That's because Claude starts every conversation from zero. It doesn't know your project. It doesn't know your preferences. It doesn't know what you've already built. The CLAUDE.md file changes that. It gives Claude context about: - What you're building - How you want things done - What you've already established - Your constraints and preferences With a context file, every conversation picks up where the last one left off. ## What's In The Template The template is the same structure Simon uses for every project. It covers six key sections: 1. Project Overview: What are you building? What's the goal? 2. Technical Preferences: Languages, frameworks, coding style. 3. Current State: What exists already? What's working? 4. Constraints: Time limits, technical limitations, must-haves. 5. File Structure: Where things live in your project. 6. Decisions Made: Choices you've made and why. You can fill it out in 15 minutes. It'll save you hours of re-explaining. ## What People Say David M. (Operations Manager): "I was copy-pasting the same context into every conversation. This template organized it all in one place. Game changer." Lisa T. (Nurse practitioner building a patient tracker): "Finally stopped getting generic code suggestions. Claude actually knows what my project is now." Tom R. (Real Estate Agent): "15 minutes to fill out. Already saved me hours." ## This Is NOT For You If - You want a finished app delivered to you. This teaches you to build, not builds for you. - You're not willing to experiment. AI building requires iteration. - You expect magic from a template alone. The template helps. The Sprint teaches the full skill. ## What Happens After You Sign Up You'll receive a short email sequence: 1. The template + quick start instructions 2. How to use the context file effectively 3. Common mistakes people make (and how to avoid them) 4. What to build first 5. An invitation to the Sprint (if you want to go deeper) No endless sequences. No daily emails. Just useful stuff. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Go Deeper: The 7-Day Sprint The 7-Day Sprint teaches you the full system. Not just the template, but the communication patterns that make AI actually build what you want. $297. Complete all 7 days and it becomes credit toward the 8-Week program. https://lemonbrand.io/sprint --- ## Contact - Website: https://lemonbrand.io - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slbergeron/ - Book a call: https://lemonbrand.io/work-with-me