Flywheel Consulting
Reffi App - December 11 Update
Status: On track for Early January 2026 launch Infrastructure: DNS configured, backend integrations complete Next: Production Stripe setup, escrow implementation, UAT Quality Gate: β PASSING (SonarQube, Security Rating A)
π Client Overview
Primary Contact: Ronald Berry III Relationship: Active project-based client Start Date: December 2025 Projects: 2 active (Reffi App, Socium Automation)
π Active Projects
Reffi - Referee Marketplace Web Application
Status: Backend Complete β Production Setup β UAT β Launch
Repository: /home/alexd/Projects/reffi-webapp
Target Launch: Early January 2026 (Free Beta)
December 11 Meeting Summary
Achievements:
- DNS configured in Resend for reffi.io (verified)
- Render and n8n access granted and upgraded
- Backend integrations complete (Resend API, Stripe API)
- 105 security issues resolved
- Payment flow specification finalized
Next Steps:
- Test email system with live domain
- Switch to production Stripe (micro-transaction testing)
- Implement escrow payment flow with approval workflows
- Build UAT environment with feedback popups
- Ron testing Stripe account setup offline
Payment Model Clarified:
- Pricing: Variable per-game rates (referees set own rates)
- Escrow: Upfront payment when league accepts application
- Approval: Dual methods (automated email + in-app manual)
- Platform Fee: 10% (timing TBD: launch or after 6-month beta)
Launch Strategy:
- Phase 1: Free beta (6 months) - no platform fee
- Phase 2: Monetization activation (10% fee)
- Testing: Local beta testers, UAT with feedback collection
Payment Flow Documentation | Current Status | Tasks
Socium n8n Automation
Status: Active, running smoothly Last Run: Previous month (successful) Next Run: Week of December 16 (matching meeting scheduled Thursday)
Automation Status (December 11 Update)
Previous monthβs automation run left Ron feeling confident in the system. No issues reported.
Upcoming: HubSpot beta feature being tested - line items can now associate to other objects, allowing direct tie between line items and commission objects.
π§ Shared Resources
Platform integrations and tools shared across all projects
- Supabase (Reffi backend)
- Stripe Connect (Reffi payments)
- Resend (Reffi transactional emails - reffi.io domain configured)
- n8n (Socium automation - upgraded via Render)
- HubSpot (Socium integration)
π Key Contacts
- Primary: Ronald Berry III (CEO)
- Technical Lead: Alex de Gracia (Development & Integration)
π° Business Terms
Relationship Type: Project-based consulting Started: December 2025 Active Engagements: 2 (Reffi, Socium) Payment: Invoice pending (payment scheduled Monday per Dec 11 conversation)
π Activity Log
2025-12-11 - Reffi Progress Meeting
Infrastructure Complete
Ron completed DNS setup in Resend for reffi.io domain. All backend integrations (Resend API, Stripe API) are now active.
Discussion Topics:
- DNS & Email: Domain verified in Resend, ready for email testing
- Stripe Testing: Identity verification failing in test mode (expected) - decision to switch to production for realistic testing
- Payment Flow: Detailed specification documented (variable pricing, escrow, dual approval methods)
- Collaboration Protocol: Ron managing frontend via Lovable, Alex handling backend/security
- Testing Strategy: UAT environment with feedback popups, local beta testers
Socium Update:
- Previous automation run successful
- Next run scheduled for week of Dec 16
- Testing HubSpot beta feature for line item associations
Timeline:
- Ron working on frontend through end of year
- Target launch: Early January 2026
- Launch as free beta (6 months feedback collection)
- Monetization activation after beta period
Client Relationship Update
Discussion about NeuroPathwayConnect client (Zach). Ron maintains policy of not getting involved in inter-business relationships, advised Alex to manage as appropriate.
Payment: Invoice payment confirmed for Monday (funds hit Ronβs account)
π Current Focus
Reffi App (High Priority)
This Week:
- β DNS configuration complete
- π Test email system with live domain
- π Production Stripe setup
- π Escrow payment implementation
- π UAT environment build
Ronβs Responsibilities:
- Frontend improvements via Lovable
- Offline Stripe account testing (referee setup)
- Database field additions (flag complex changes for Alex review)
Alexβs Responsibilities:
- Backend development
- Security updates
- Escrow payment flow implementation
- Email approval webhook handlers
- UAT infrastructure
Socium Automation (Maintenance)
Monitoring:
- Next automation run: Week of Dec 16
- Testing HubSpot line item association beta feature
- Client: Steven (described as βsuper chill, easy guyβ)
π― Success Metrics
Reffi App Launch Readiness
- Backend integrations complete
- DNS configured
- Email system tested in production
- Stripe production mode active
- Escrow payment flow implemented
- UAT completed with beta testers
- All edge cases handled
- Payment approval workflows tested
Socium Automation Health
- Monthly runs executing successfully
- Client satisfaction high
- New HubSpot features integrated (beta testing)
Project-Specific Information
For detailed project documentation, SOPs, tasks, and activity logs, see individual project folders under
π Projects/.