# IMMEDIATE ACTION CHECKLIST
## Do These TODAY — In This Order

### Step 1: LinkedIn Profile (30 minutes)
- [ ] Update your LinkedIn headline (copy from 08_LINKEDIN_READY_TO_POST.md)
- [ ] Update your LinkedIn summary/about section (copy from same file)
- [ ] Add "GhostFoundry-Syndicate" as current position:
  - Title: Founder & CEO
  - Company: GhostFoundry-Syndicate
  - Description: "AI-powered custom software development for SMBs. Gate-controlled code generation pipeline."
  - Website: https://spookysoftwaresyndicate.com
- [ ] Add the featured section with links:
  - ROI Calculator: https://spookysoftwaresyndicate.com/roi-calculator
  - vs ERP Comparison: https://spookysoftwaresyndicate.com/vs-erp
  - Sales Page: https://spookysoftwaresyndicate.com/sales

### Step 2: First LinkedIn Post (10 minutes)
- [ ] Copy Post 1 (The Manifesto) from 08_LINKEDIN_READY_TO_POST.md
- [ ] Paste into LinkedIn
- [ ] Add the GhostFoundry logo or a screenshot of the Dark Factory dashboard as the image
- [ ] Post it

### Step 3: Start Connecting (30 minutes/day ongoing)
Use these LinkedIn searches and send 20 connection requests per day:

**Search 1 — Operations Leaders:**
```
VP Operations manufacturing 50-200 employees
```

**Search 2 — Fractional Executives:**
```
Fractional COO small business
```

**Search 3 — Startup Founders:**
```
Founder CEO pre-seed bootstrapped SaaS
```

**Search 4 — Agency Owners:**
```
Software Development Agency Founder
```

Connection request message (pick from 02_LINKEDIN_OUTREACH.md templates)

### Step 4: Upwork Profile (1 hour)
- [ ] Create agency profile on Upwork (copy from 04_UPWORK_PROFILE.md)
- [ ] Set hourly rate to $75-$150
- [ ] Upload portfolio screenshots (Dark Factory dashboard, Mermaid diagrams, intake pipeline)
- [ ] Apply to 5 relevant jobs today using the proposal templates

### Step 5: Directory Listings (1 hour)
- [ ] Create free Clutch.co profile: https://clutch.co
- [ ] Create free G2 profile: https://www.g2.com
- [ ] Create Contra profile: https://contra.com
- [ ] List on GoodFirms: https://www.goodfirms.co

### Step 6: Reddit Engagement (20 minutes/day)
- [ ] Search target subreddits (see 09_REDDIT_OUTREACH.md)
- [ ] Comment on 3-5 relevant threads per day
- [ ] Be helpful first, promotional second
- [ ] NEVER spam — add genuine value

### Step 7: Daily Rhythm (Every Day Going Forward)
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|------|----------|----------|
| Morning | Check email for leads/responses | 10 min |
| Morning | LinkedIn: 20 connection requests | 20 min |
| Morning | LinkedIn: Post or comment on 3 posts | 15 min |
| Midday | Upwork: Apply to 5 jobs | 30 min |
| Midday | Reddit: Comment on 3-5 threads | 15 min |
| Afternoon | Follow up on warm leads | 20 min |
| Afternoon | Send 5-10 cold emails | 20 min |
| **TOTAL** | | **~2 hours/day** |

### Step 8: Track Everything
Create a simple spreadsheet:
| Date | Platform | Action | Contact Name | Company | Status | Follow-up Date |
|------|----------|--------|-------------|---------|--------|----------------|

Statuses: contacted → responded → call_scheduled → proposal_sent → won → lost

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## WEEK 1 TARGETS
- [ ] 100 LinkedIn connection requests sent
- [ ] 5 LinkedIn posts published
- [ ] 25 Upwork job applications
- [ ] 50 cold emails sent
- [ ] 15 Reddit comments
- [ ] 4 directory profiles created
- [ ] At least 3 conversations started with potential clients

## MONTH 1 TARGETS
- [ ] 400+ LinkedIn connections
- [ ] 20 LinkedIn posts
- [ ] 100 Upwork applications
- [ ] 200 cold emails
- [ ] 2 design partners signed
- [ ] 1 paid project ($3K+)
- [ ] 1 channel partner conversation
