Vibe Don't SaaS — Your Business Is Yours. Your Software Should Be Too.
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Your Business Is Yours.
Your Software Should Be Too.

Stop overpaying for SaaS that almost does what you need. Learn to build your own AI-powered tools — beautiful apps, smart automations, client portals — and deploy them in days. No coding required. Just follow our 7-day tutorial. It's really that easy. Ready?

2,400+
Members
$14M+
SaaS Spend Replaced
87%
Ship in 30 Days

Our members have replaced tools from

Describe It. Deploy It. Own It.
Build real software by describing what you want in plain English. AI writes the code. You keep the margin.
// You describe the business problem...

prompt: "Build me a client dashboard
  that pulls revenue from Stripe,
  shows outstanding invoices,
  and flags overdue accounts"

// AI writes the code...

generating client-dashboard.app
Stripe sync    Invoice tracking
Overdue alerts Cash flow view

deployed yourbiz.app 🚀

Your business logic. AI's hands.

Describe what you need in plain English and AI builds production-ready software — dashboards that show your real numbers, automations that eliminate your bottlenecks, portals that impress your clients — all deployable with a click. No developer. No $2,000/month SaaS bill. No compromise.

  • Build apps tailored to how your business actually works
  • Replace SaaS subscriptions costing you hundreds per month
  • Ship custom tools in days, not months or quarters
  • Package what you build and offer it to your own clients
  • Automate the manual work that's eating your margins
  • Own your software — no per-seat fees, no vendor lock-in
Real owners. Real P&L impact.
Business owners who stopped renting software and started building their own.
★★★★★
"Built a client portal in two weeks that replaced Calendly, FreshBooks, and Asana. Saving $800 a month and my clients love it more."
SR
Sarah R.
Marketing Agency Owner
★★★★★
"I was paying a developer $4k/month for basic automations. Now I build them myself in an afternoon. Same output, fraction of the cost."
MJ
Marcus J.
E-commerce Founder
★★★★★
"Ship-It Sprint got me from 'I've never built anything' to a working booking app in 5 days. My team uses it daily for 200+ clients."
KL
Kim L.
Fitness Studio Owner
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What Is Vibe Coding?

The new way to build software — by describing what you want in plain language, not writing what the machine needs. Think of it as having a developer on staff who works at the speed of conversation.

Software creation, finally built for business owners.

Vibe coding is the practice of building real, functional software by communicating your ideas to AI in plain language. Instead of learning programming syntax, you learn how to describe business logic, user flows, and the outcomes you need — and AI generates the code. You steer the vision. AI does the building.

The term was coined by Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, but the underlying idea is one we've been living for a decade: the bottleneck in business technology was never code. It was knowing what to build, why it matters to your bottom line, and how to describe it clearly enough that someone — or something — could build it for you. The "someone" used to cost $150/hour. Now it's AI, and it works at the speed of your thinking.

💡 Think in Outcomes, Not Features

Traditional software asks "what should this do technically?" Vibe coding asks "what does my business need this to accomplish?" You describe the business result. AI figures out the implementation.

🔗 Prompt Chains, Not Code Chains

Complex apps aren't built in a single prompt. You break projects into logical steps — the same way you'd brief a contractor — and guide AI through each layer. It's project management, not programming.

🔄 Iterate Like a Founder

See a bug? Describe it. AI fixes it in seconds. Want to add a feature? Say so. Test ideas in hours instead of waiting weeks for a developer's next availability window.

🏗️ Production Apps, Not Prototypes

This isn't about building toys. Members ship client portals, CRMs, invoicing systems, cash flow dashboards, and booking platforms that handle real revenue every single day.

Zero to shipped in 30 days
Three phases from "I've never built anything" to "I just deployed a custom app for my business."
1

Learn the Vibe

Master AI prompting fundamentals and learn to describe business problems in a way AI can solve.

2

Build Your Stack

Follow battle-tested blueprints. Build alongside mentors and peers who've already shipped.

3

Ship & Scale

Deploy your app, connect it to your tools, and iterate based on real usage. Then build the next one.

Ready to build your first app?
Let's identify the one tool that will have the biggest impact on your business this quarter.

📞 Free Discovery Call

15 minutes to identify your biggest time-sink or your most expensive SaaS subscription and show you how to replace it with something built for your workflow.

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✓ 15 min✓ No commitment✓ Custom roadmap

Learn by Building What Your Business Needs

Structured courses for business owners. Pick the problem you want to solve, follow the blueprint, ship the tool.

Lead Gen🔍

Build Targeted Prospect Lists

2 weeksIntermediate10 hrs/wk

AI-powered prospect databases that scrape, validate, and score leads based on your ideal customer profile. Stop paying for lead lists that go stale.

Lead Gen📊

Smart CRM Powered by AI Agents

2 weeksBeginner8 hrs/wk

An AI-driven CRM that logs calls, updates deal stages, schedules follow-ups, and flags hot leads automatically. Replace the $150/month tool you only half-use.

Operations🤖

AI Personal Assistant

2 weeksBeginner10 hrs/wk

Build an AI assistant that manages your calendar, priorities, and preferences. A personal chief of staff that costs nothing after you build it.

Automation

Automate Client Onboarding

1 weekBeginner6 hrs/wk

Welcome emails, intake forms, contract signing, project setup — all automated into a single flow. First impressions that run themselves.

Revenue💰

AI-Powered Invoicing & Collections

2 weeksIntermediate8 hrs/wk

Custom invoicing with recurring billing, payment reminders, and Stripe integration. Know exactly who owes you what — and automate the follow-up.

Internal📋

Cash Flow & KPI Dashboard

2 weeksBeginner8 hrs/wk

A real-time dashboard pulling data from your existing tools into a single business health view. The tool we wished we had as a CFO — now you can build it yourself.

Let's pick your highest-ROI build
We'll identify the project that saves you the most time or money in the first 30 days.

📞 Free Discovery Call

Tell us where you're losing time and money. We'll recommend the one build that will move the needle fastest.

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✓ 15 min✓ No commitment✓ Custom roadmap

The Vibe Don't SaaS Show

New episodes every Tuesday. Real builds, real business owners, and the unfiltered truth about replacing your tech stack with tools you own.

Share your build story
Shipped something that replaced a SaaS tool or saved your business real money? We want to hear about it.

🎙️ Pitch Your Story

Tell us what you built, how long it took, and the dollar impact on your business. The best stories become episodes.

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✓ 15 min✓ Get featured✓ Grow your brand

Meet Your Team

We've run the businesses. We've read the P&Ls. Now we're building the tools we always wished existed.

Chris Jarski

Chris Jarski

Founder & CEO
CPA, MBA, former CFO. Built, bought, and sold businesses. Spent a decade connecting disparate systems and turning messy data into clear next steps. Click to read more →
Founder
P

Peter

Co-Founder
Product strategy and community growth. Translates complex AI capabilities into simple, actionable playbooks for business owners.
Leadership
C

Collin

Co-Founder
Curriculum design and live training. Turns real business problems into structured builds anyone can follow.
Leadership
M

Max

Head of Content
Tutorials, podcast production, and prompt libraries. Makes sure every piece of content answers the question: "What does this do for my business?"
Content
JG

Juan G. Arbelaez

Head of Client Relations
Multilingual sales strategist, AI product builder & social media growth expert. The bridge between our community and its next breakthrough. Click to read more →
Growth

Our Mission

Every small business owner should be able to build the exact software they need — without hiring a developer, without settling for generic SaaS, and without spending a fortune on tools that were designed for someone else's workflow.

We spent a decade as advisors watching business owners stitch together five different platforms that never quite talked to each other — and paying thousands a month for the privilege. AI has finally made it possible to build exactly what you need. We're here to show you how.

  • Business outcomes over technical complexity
  • Real data, real builds, real P&L impact
  • Community-driven learning from people who've been in your shoes
  • Ship fast, iterate faster, measure everything
  • Accessible to every owner, regardless of technical background
Let's build something together
Whether you're curious or ready to start, we'd love to hear your story.

📞 Free Discovery Call

Meet the team, ask anything, and find out if this is the right fit for your business.

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Community

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  • Weekly newsletter — SaaS-replacement tips & AI updates
  • 2 starter prompt templates
  • Full podcast episode library
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Why they upgraded
The community is free. The results pay for themselves.
★★★★★
"The private Discord alone is worth 10x the price. Having a CPA who actually understands my business review my builds? That's not something you find anywhere else."
SR
Sarah R.
Marketing Agency
★★★★★
"Live builds changed everything. Watching Chris diagnose a business problem and build the solution in real time — it just clicks."
MJ
Marcus J.
E-commerce Founder
★★★★★
"Paid for itself day one. I cancelled my developer and three SaaS subscriptions in the same month."
KL
Kim L.
Fitness Studio
Let's figure it out together
No pressure. A quick conversation to see if this is the right move for your business right now.

📞 Free Discovery Call

Ask anything about the community, courses, or Inner Circle. We'll give you an honest answer — including if now isn't the right time.

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✓ 15 min✓ No commitment✓ Honest advice

Prompt Library

Battle-tested prompts for building the business tools that replace your most expensive subscriptions. Copy, paste, customize, ship.

CRM

Client Management System

Build a full CRM with contact management, deal tracking, and follow-up automation. Replace HubSpot or Monday at a fraction of the cost.

Build me a CRM where I can: - Add clients with name, email, phone - Track deal stage (lead → proposal → won/lost) - Set follow-up reminders with email alerts - Dashboard showing pipeline value and close rate
Booking

Appointment Scheduler

Create a booking system your clients can use to schedule calls and meetings. Your own Calendly — without the monthly fee.

Build a booking page where: - Clients pick a date + time slot - Auto-confirms via email - Syncs to my Google Calendar - Shows my available hours only
Invoicing

Invoice Generator & Collections

Custom invoicing with Stripe payments and automatic follow-up. Know exactly who owes you and automate the awkward reminder.

Create an invoicing tool that: - Generates PDF invoices - Sends via email with pay link - Tracks paid / unpaid / overdue status - Sends reminders at 7 and 14 days
🔒 Full prompt chain available in The Inner Circle
Dashboard

Cash Flow & KPI Dashboard

A real-time dashboard pulling metrics from your existing tools. The single-screen view of business health we built for every client as a CFO.

Build a dashboard showing: - Monthly revenue (from Stripe) - Outstanding receivables and aging - New leads this week - Cash flow forecast (30/60/90 day)
🔒 Full prompt chain available in The Inner Circle
Automation

Lead Scoring & Routing Bot

AI agent that scores and routes inbound leads automatically. Hot leads hit your phone. Cold leads get nurtured. Nothing falls through the cracks.

Build a lead scoring system: - Reads form submissions - Scores 1-100 based on criteria - Routes hot leads to Slack/phone - Adds cold leads to nurture sequence
🔒 Full prompt chain available in The Inner Circle
Website

High-Converting Landing Page

Generate landing pages that turn visitors into leads. Describe your offer and get a polished page ready to deploy.

Build a landing page for: - [Your service description] - Hero with headline + CTA - 3 benefit sections with proof points - Testimonials + email capture form
Unlock 50+ prompt chains
Inner Circle members get every prompt — including the multi-step chains that turn a simple description into a production-ready app.

🔓 Get Full Access

Join The Inner Circle and unlock the complete library with step-by-step prompt chains for every business tool — plus new ones added weekly.

Join The Inner Circle
✓ 50+ prompts✓ Updated weekly✓ Copy & paste ready

Success Stories

Real members. Real businesses. Real tools they built themselves — and the dollars to prove it.

Agency
$800/mo saved

Client Portal That Replaced 3 SaaS Subscriptions

Sarah built a custom client portal with booking, invoicing, and project tracking in two weeks. She cancelled Calendly, FreshBooks, and Asana the same month. Her clients get a better experience. She keeps the margin.

Sarah R. — Marketing Agency Owner
E-commerce
$4,000/mo saved

Fired the Developer, Kept the Output

Marcus was paying a freelance developer $4k/month for basic automations and integrations. After joining, he learned to build them himself in afternoons. Same results, fraction of the cost, and he actually understands how his systems work now.

Marcus J. — E-commerce Founder
Fitness
5 days to launch

Booking App Built in a Ship-It Sprint

Kim had no technical background. She joined a 7-day sprint and built a fully functional booking app her team now uses daily to manage 200+ clients per month. She owns it outright — no monthly fee.

Kim L. — Fitness Studio Owner
Consulting
15 hrs/week saved

Automated Proposal Generation

David built an AI system that generates custom proposals from a quick intake form. What used to take 3 hours per proposal now takes 5 minutes. He reinvested the time into business development and landed two new retainers.

David T. — Business Consultant
Real Estate
2x lead conversion

AI Lead Scoring for Property Inquiries

Jennifer built a lead scoring bot that routes hot prospects to her phone instantly and nurtures cold leads via automated email. Her conversion rate doubled in 60 days — without increasing ad spend.

Jennifer M. — Real Estate Agent
Restaurant
$1,200/mo saved

Custom Reservation System

Alex replaced a $300/month reservation platform with a custom-built system that includes waitlist management, SMS confirmations, and a host dashboard. It does exactly what his restaurant needs — nothing more, nothing less.

Alex K. — Restaurant Owner
Let's plan your first build
Every one of these stories started with a single conversation and one question: what's costing you the most time or money right now?

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Have a question, partnership idea, or just want to talk shop about what you could build? We'd love to hear from you.

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Juan Guillermo Arbelaez Guarin

Multilingual sales strategist, AI product builder, and the bridge between our community and its next breakthrough.

Juan G. Arbelaez
AI BuilderSales4 LanguagesHead of Client Relations

Connecting People, Closing Deals, Building with AI

Juan brings a rare combination of frontline sales experience, social media growth expertise, and AI-first product thinking to Vibe Don't SaaS. Based in Colombia and fluent across four languages, he's the team's connection point for members worldwide — helping them identify what to build and making sure they feel supported every step of the way.

📊 Professional Background

2022 – Present
AI Product Builder — Independent
2+ years studying and building AI-powered products for businesses. Early adopter of vibe coding workflows, prompt engineering, and no-code AI tools.
2022 – 2024
Sales — Real Estate & Consumer Products
Closed deals in real estate and consumer goods including coffee machines and other products. Built client pipelines from scratch and managed the full sales cycle.
2021 – 2023
Social Media Growth Strategist
Grew multiple social media accounts to 50K+ followers using organic content strategies, community engagement, and trend analysis.
2020 – 2022
Financial Accounts Manager — Sopacol SAS
Managed financial accounts and client service operations for a Colombian enterprise, ensuring accuracy and building strong client relationships.
2019 – 2021
Customer Service Representative
Frontline client support and relationship management, developing the people skills that power everything he does today.

🎓 Education

International Business Studies
Investment & Global Commerce Focus
AI Product Development
2+ years self-directed study — prompt engineering, no-code AI tools, and building products for companies with AI

🌍 Languages

Spanish — Native (C2)
English — Fluent (C2)
French — Upper Intermediate (B2)
Portuguese — Elementary (A2)

🚀 Key Skills

AI-First Product Building
Consultative Sales & Closing
Social Media Growth (50K+)
Client Relationship Management
Financial Account Management
International Business & Investment

💡 Why Juan Does This

Coming from a sales background in Colombia, Juan saw firsthand how small businesses struggle to afford the tools they need. When he discovered AI-powered building, everything clicked — the ability to create real software without code, in any language, for any market. He joined Vibe Don't SaaS to help others experience that same breakthrough.

"Every business owner deserves the tools to compete — no matter where they are or what language they speak. AI makes that possible. We make it simple."

Chris Jarski, CPA, MBA

25+ years turning data into decisions — now making AI-powered building accessible to every business owner.

Chris Jarski
CPAMBACGMAFounder & CEO

The Vision Behind Vibe Don't SaaS

Chris is a data analytics integrator and serial entrepreneur who turns data into actionable insights and drives business growth. With a career spanning finance, technology consulting, and enterprise software, he founded Vibe Don't SaaS to empower small business owners to build their own software using AI — no developer required.

📊 Career Highlights

2024 – Present
Founder & CEO — Vibe Don't SaaS
Building the community that empowers business owners to create their own software with AI.
2001 – Present
Managing Partner — Start Day One LLC
Fractional CFO and data analytics consulting, helping companies turn data into actionable business insights.
2021 – 2023
Head of Partner Sales — Domo, Inc.
Led partner sales for financial services, building relationships and driving revenue growth across a diverse partner ecosystem.
2017 – 2020
Managing Director — Grant Thornton LLP
Led the National Automation & Digital Consulting Practice, helping enterprises modernize through technology.
2015 – 2017
Partner — Tax Innovation Partners LLC
Technology-forward tax advisory and consulting.
2010 – 2015
Senior Manager — Thomson Reuters
Technology Best Practices Group, guiding firms on adopting new tools and workflows.
1998 – 2001
Chief Financial Officer — Boral
CFO of a public company manufacturing business, managing finance operations at scale.

🎓 Education

MBA — Accounting
Florida Atlantic University, College of Business
BBA — Accounting
Mercer University

🏅 Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
AICPA Member

💡 What Drives Chris

After 25 years in finance, tech, and consulting, Chris saw that small business owners were being left behind — paying too much for generic SaaS or waiting months for developers. AI changed that. Now, the same person who understands the business problem can build the solution. Vibe Don't SaaS is his mission to make that accessible to everyone.

"Let's get your team into your data on Day One. Your data is sitting there with tons of value and your team wants at it!"