Lesson 04 of 4 / Cash flow

When should the sequence stop and a person take over?

Stop automation for disputes, hardship, incorrect work, mismatched records, strategic exceptions, legal escalation, or any case your agreement does not clearly cover.

Build collection exception rule 10 min PickBits working session

Your move

Escalate exceptions without hiding from them

Disputes, hardship, and strategic customers need judgment instead of another automated message.

Use this rule

Stop automation for disputes, hardship, incorrect work, mismatched records, strategic exceptions, legal escalation, or any case your agreement does not clearly cover.

Do this now

Three moves, in order.

  1. List the conditions that make another automatic reminder inappropriate.
  2. Capture the invoice, agreement, communication history, and open question for the owner.
  3. Record the owner's decision and the date normal reminders may resume, if at all.

Build the artifact

Collection exception rule

Copy these fields into a note, document, or sheet you already use.

Exception What changed or conflicts
Evidence pack Invoice, terms, work record, and messages
Owner Who speaks with the customer
Resolution Correct, pause, revise, collect, or seek advice

Give AI the bounded job

Prompt from your artifact—not from vibes.

Summarize this payment exception from the attached records. Separate facts, customer statements, and unresolved questions. Do not draft threats, admissions, legal conclusions, or new terms.

Before you use it

The work leaves your hands only when:

  • Automatic reminders are paused.
  • The owner sees the complete evidence pack.
  • Legal, tax, or regulated questions go to a qualified adviser.