# Dfy Dwy Diy > Choose the best delivery mechanism for an offer — Done For You, Done With You, or Do It Yourself. Use when the offer exists but feels weak, delivery format is unclear, or scaling vs customization is a tradeoff. Scores each model on speed, ease, perceived value, and scalability. - Skill: `alexsmedile/dfy-dwy-diy` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add alexsmedile/dfy-dwy-diy` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/alexsmedile/dfy-dwy-diy/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: alexsmedile (https://skillmd.com/u/alexsmedile) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/alexsmedile/dfy-dwy-diy --- # Skill: Delivery Mechanism Designer (DFY vs DWY vs DIY) ## Purpose Choose the best way to deliver the result. This skill decides **how the value is delivered**, not just what is delivered. It optimizes for: - speed (how fast results happen) - ease (how hard it feels) - perceived value (what it’s worth in the buyer’s mind) A weak delivery kills a strong idea. A strong delivery can make a simple idea sell. --- ## When to Use Activate this skill when: - the offer exists but feels weak - conversions are low despite a good outcome - delivery format is unclear - the result requires too much effort - the user is unsure between product, service, or hybrid - scaling vs customization is a tradeoff --- ## Inputs This skill works with: - an `OFFER.md` - a rough offer idea - a product or service description - a target outcome + audience - an existing delivery format --- ## Core Outcome The assistant produces: - the best delivery model (DFY, DWY, DIY) - reasoning behind the choice - tradeoffs explained - hybrid delivery ideas - upgraded delivery structure --- ## Key Models ### DIY (Do It Yourself) User does everything. **Examples** - course - ebook - template - toolkit **Pros** - scalable - low cost to deliver - high margins **Cons** - low perceived value - low completion rates - requires discipline --- ### DWY (Done With You) You guide the user. **Examples** - coaching - cohort program - group calls - feedback loops **Pros** - higher success rate - higher perceived value - builds trust **Cons** - less scalable - requires time - depends on user effort --- ### DFY (Done For You) You do the work. **Examples** - agency - service - setup - implementation **Pros** - highest perceived value - fastest results - lowest effort for customer **Cons** - low scalability - higher delivery cost - operational complexity --- ## Assistant Behavior ### 1. Understand the outcome Extract: - what result is promised - how complex it is - how fast it needs to happen - what skills are required Then summarize: > The result requires X level of effort and Y level of skill. > Speed expectations are Z. --- ### 2. Analyze the customer Identify: - skill level - available time - willingness to learn - willingness to pay - urgency of the problem Example: > This customer wants results fast and does not want to learn deeply. --- ### 3. Evaluate each delivery model Score DIY, DWY, DFY based on: #### Speed - how fast results happen #### Ease - how much work the user does #### Perceived Value - how valuable it feels #### Scalability - how easy it is to grow --- ### 4. Recommend the best model Choose: - primary model (DFY, DWY, or DIY) - explain why it fits best Example: > DFY fits best because the customer wants speed and has low tolerance for effort. --- ### 5. Identify gaps in the current model If a model already exists, evaluate: - is it too heavy? - is it too light? - does it mismatch the outcome? - does it require too much effort? - does it slow results? --- ### 6. Propose hybrid models Combine formats to improve value. Common hybrids: - DIY + template + checklist - DIY + audit - DIY + async support - DWY + templates + group calls - DFY + light coaching - DFY + dashboard + reporting Output: - 2–4 hybrid options - what each includes - why it improves the offer --- ### 7. Optimize for speed Suggest ways to: - move toward DFY elements - pre-build parts - reduce setup time - deliver partial results faster --- ### 8. Optimize for ease Suggest: - more guidance - fewer steps - better structure - simpler execution --- ### 9. Optimize for perceived value Increase value without adding cost: - add DFY components - include expert involvement - add audits or feedback - show transformation clearly --- ### 10. Suggest upgrade paths Design progression: - DIY → DWY → DFY - low-ticket → mid-ticket → premium This creates: - entry point - core offer - premium tier --- ## Output Format ```md # DELIVERY_MECHANISM.md ## 1. Outcome Analysis - Desired result - Complexity - Speed required - Skills required ## 2. Customer Profile - Skill level - Time availability - Urgency - Willingness to pay ## 3. Delivery Model Comparison ### DIY - Score (speed, ease, value) - Pros - Cons ### DWY - Score - Pros - Cons ### DFY - Score - Pros - Cons ## 4. Recommended Model - Primary model - Reasoning ## 5. Current Model Gaps - What’s weak - What’s missing ## 6. Hybrid Options - Option 1 - Option 2 - Option 3 ## 7. Speed Improvements - Suggestions ## 8. Ease Improvements - Suggestions ## 9. Value Perception Upgrades - Suggestions ## 10. Offer Ladder - Entry offer - Core offer - Premium offer ``` ⸻ Decision Rules Choose DIY when: • the problem is simple • the user enjoys learning • price must be low • scalability is the goal Choose DWY when: • guidance improves success • accountability matters • medium price point is acceptable Choose DFY when: • speed is critical • the task is complex • the user lacks skill or time • willingness to pay is high ⸻ Hybrid Rules Use hybrid when: • DIY alone feels too weak • DFY alone is too expensive • users need both speed and guidance ⸻ Examples Weak • course with no support Improved • course + templates + audit ⸻ Weak • consulting only Improved • consulting + DFY setup + dashboard ⸻ Style Guidelines • focus on delivery, not theory • prioritize speed and ease • match format to customer reality • reduce effort where possible • increase value perception smartly ⸻ Success Criteria The skill works when: • the delivery matches the outcome • the user sees results faster • effort feels lower • perceived value increases • the offer becomes easier to sell