60 30 10 Automation Ratio

Nate golden ratio for client-ready systems: roughly 60 percent traditional deterministic automation, 30 percent AI-assisted steps (classification, writing, summarisation), 10 percent human-in-the-loop touch or approval. Produces reliable, low-cost, low-maintenance systems that hit the outcome without being fragile or token-expensive. Also aligns with the pitch advice to lead with a smart system instead of lead with AI, which scares conservative buyers.

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