Pilot West Studios
🇺🇸 US-Based Team • Nashville, TN

Find Out If Your ERP Is Worth Fixing, Replacing, or Starting Over

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This 3-minute calculator shows you what your current system is actually costing you and what to do about it. No email required.

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Isn't there a catch?

I get it. This probably seems like there's some kind of catch. Let me pull the curtain back.

We can't talk to every business owner in this situation. But after hundreds of conversations, we keep hearing the same thing: you know your software is a problem. You just don't know what it's costing you or where to start because this isn't your world.

About 8 out of 10 businesses we talk to don't need custom software. Off-the-shelf tools are cheaper and better for most. I built this calculator to help you figure out which side you're on, what direction to head in, and how much your situation is actually costing you.

We give it all away because the best clients we've ever had come back to us when the time is right. That's the best marketing there is.

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Jake Haynes
Co-Founder, Pilot West Studios
See What Your ERP Problems Are Really Costing You

ERP ROI Calculator

Takes 3-5 minutes

Find out what your current ERP problems are really costing you, and whether fixing, replacing, or starting fresh makes the most sense for your business.

Get clarity on custom vs. off-the-shelf ERP
See ROI over 10, 15, 20 years
Get honest recommendations
No email required
Why we ask: What you select here shapes your entire result. The more specific you are, the more useful your recommendation will be.
Which of these apply to your business?
Why we ask: These numbers build your ROI calculation. Even rough estimates work. Most business owners are surprised how fast 30 minutes a day turns into six figures a year.
Why we ask: The right next step looks completely different depending on whether you're on spreadsheets, disconnected tools, or an outdated ERP. This keeps your recommendation honest.
What best describes your current setup?
Have you tried off-the-shelf solutions?
Why we ask: A 5-person company and a 50-person company need very different solutions. This helps us match the recommendation to your scale, not just your problem.
What's your team size?
Are your business processes unique to your industry?
Why we ask: This helps us understand if the pain you're experiencing is aligned with your budget. Most business owners think custom software is a great idea until they get the quote.
What's your budget range for a software solution?
How urgent is solving this problem?
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Your Assessment Results

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    🎥 Your Personalized Next Steps

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    Why You Got This Result

    📋 Your Situation Summary

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    💰 Your Annual Cost of Inaction

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    Lost customer revenue $0
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    Total Annual Cost $0

    📈 Long-Term Cost of Doing Nothing

    What you'll lose if you don't solve this problem

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    🎯 Conservative Estimate: Even capturing just 50% of this potential = $0 over 15 years

    💡 Compare: What if you invested $150K in software instead?

    Stock Market (avg 9% return) $0
    High-Yield Savings (5% APY) $0
    ✨ Fixing Your Software Problem $0

    * Software that eliminates your current inefficiencies pays for itself and continues generating returns every year. Unlike market investments, this ROI compounds through fewer manual hours, fewer lost customers, and capacity to grow without adding headcount.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why is this calculator free?
    We've had hundreds of conversations with business owners in distribution, manufacturing, and construction who all had the same problem: they knew their software was holding them back, but they couldn't put a number on it and they didn't know which route made the most sense for their business. We built this calculator so you can get that clarity on your own, in 3 minutes, without needing to talk to anyone first.
    What industries do you work with?

    We focus on US-based construction, distribution, manufacturing, and service businesses, typically between $5M-$100M in revenue.

    This isn't random. Our co-founder Jake spent the last decade at software companies serving these industries and kept seeing the same problem: legacy systems falling further behind while adding more software just makes the spaghetti worse. Neither path fixes it, and the longer it goes, the more disconnected everything gets. That's why we started Pilot West.

    If your operations are complex and your software feels like a bottleneck, you're exactly who we built this for.

    What do I need to know before starting?
    No technical knowledge required. You'll be asked about things like how many hours your team spends on manual work, how many customers you lose, and what tools you're currently using. If you don't know exact numbers, estimates work fine. The calculator is designed for business owners and operators, not IT teams.
    What happens after I use the calculator?
    Nothing, unless you want it to. You get your results instantly, no email required. If you want to discuss your situation, the booking link is there. Zero pressure.
    What kind of results have other businesses seen?
    Most business owners who complete the calculator discover they're losing more than they expected to outdated or disconnected systems. They walk away knowing approximately which route makes the most sense for their business, how much they can reasonably afford to invest, and what their current setup is actually costing them. If they want additional help, most book a free call so we can more specifically point them in the right direction on what's actually right for their business.
    Why should I trust Pilot West Studios?

    Honestly? You should be as hesitant with us as you would be with anyone else in software. That's exactly why we started Pilot West Studios: to give non-technical business owners a clear, honest path through the confusing world of software. No jargon, no sales games, just practical clarity.

    After hundreds of conversations with business owners like you, we've distilled some of the most common problems (and quick wins) into this calculator, so you can finally see what's really worth fixing and what isn't.

    🥇 #1 Rated Software Vendor on Bark 🏆 10x Category Leader Awards on Clutch

    We're becoming the go-to team for small and mid-sized US businesses who want software that makes sense without needing to speak code.