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🚀 Building in Public: Why we’re rethinking client management for high-ticket agencies.
Most agencies and dev shops juggle briefs on WhatsApp, project updates across Slack, and milestone sign-offs lost in messy email threads. It adds friction right where momentum matters most.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been building SyncVault — a transparent, high-performance client portal engineered for modern agencies.
Key highlights so far:
• Ultra-clean dark workspace aesthetic built with React, Node, and Tailwind
• Clear milestone approvals so deliverables never get blocked
• Dedicated role-based access (Agency Control Room vs. Client Portal)
• Gated tiers with automated client handoff flows
We’re putting the final touches on our global billing infrastructure and custom domain deployment next.
Would love to hear from agency owners and fellow builders in the Contra community:
What is the single biggest bottleneck you face when managing client communications and milestone sign-offs?
Drop your thoughts below 👇
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