Comparison
A practical breakdown for operators who are serious about AI — but aren't sure whether to hire Regent or figure it out alone.
Cost comparison
Most operators underestimate DIY because they don't count their time. At $100–$200/hr opportunity cost, 20–40 hours of setup erases the price gap fast.
* At $100–$200/hr opportunity cost
$1,000 deposit holds your spot; balance due after kickoff
The $997 AI Company Professional plan gives you every playbook and 3 coaching calls to implement it yourself.
| DIY | Done For You | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to working system | 4–12 weeks | 5 business days |
| Your time investment | 20–40+ hours | ~90 minutes |
| Configured for your workflow | Generic templates | Custom to you |
| Someone to ask when stuck | Community / YouTube | Direct support line |
| Security hardening | Often skipped | Included |
| Works without technical skills | No | Yes |
| Satisfaction guarantee | — | Full refund before kickoff |
Some Regent customers start with the $997 AI Professional plan to learn the system, then hire us to do the actual installation and configuration. The course gives you the mental model. Done For You gives you the working system, today.
If you start with Done For You and want to go deeper afterward, the knowledge transfers — because you now have a live system to build on, rather than a blank terminal.
$1,000 deposit holds your slot. Refundable before the kickoff call.