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Why 90% of Done-For-You Fails

3 Oct 2026 · 0 min

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In this segment, Eric Deeran explains why the majority of pure "done‑for‑you" (DFY) service providers fail. He argues that the two constant truths are (1) clients often lack time to learn new skills and (2) external hires struggle to operate efficiently without a proven system. To overcome these issues, Deeran’s approach installs a repeatable system within the client’s business and trains an internal employee to run it, resulting in higher effectiveness than bringing in an outsider. Consequently, his company offers a hybrid "done‑with‑you" plus "done‑for‑you" model, combining system implementation with in‑house capability to ensure long‑term success.

And because these 2 things are always true, yes, I understand you don't always have the time to learn a new skill, but this is why we install the system into our clients' businesses and help them train someone in-house to do this stuff in-house. Because then that person, when you bring them in-house, works way more effectively than if you're bringing someone in from the outside and then just expecting them to do everything. This is why like 90% of done-for-you providers always fail. This is why we are always a done-with-you and done-for-you blend.