What the number means
0–8
Not yet
The job isn't stable enough to hand over. Fix the process first — an agent will only automate the mess faster.
9–15
Ready for one
Start with a single agent on your most repeatable job. Prove it, then widen. Don't buy a platform.
16–20
Ready to scale
You've got the foundations. The constraint is sequencing, not capability.
21–24
Ahead of most
You need a roadmap, not a pilot. This is a Counsel conversation.