About Simply Productive

Technology should work for you, not the other way around.

Hi, I'm Dan.

Dan Bough

I'm from Lakeland, Florida, and I've worked in tech and tech leadership for more than 20 years. I've built software, led engineering teams, and spent much of that time connecting systems so data moves on its own and building reports people actually use.

I recently stepped out of corporate work, and I wanted to use what I know to help organizations directly. I'd like to help the people running businesses and nonprofits get more out of the technology they already have, so they can spend more time serving their clients and constituents.

I've seen firsthand how much AI can help a team that's already stretched thin. Handled well, it takes on the repetitive work, like drafting messages, answering common questions, sending follow-ups and reminders, and moving data between systems, so people can focus on the parts that need a human. It also changes fast enough that keeping up is a job in itself.

That's why I started Simply Productive. I want to be the friendly technologist you don't have on staff. I'll look for the busywork, set up simple tools to handle it, and make sure you understand how everything works.

How I work

🎯 Start with the problem

We start with what's eating your time and work backward to the simplest fix.

⚡ Quick wins first

Start small and practical instead of planning a six-month project. Small wins add up.

🧩 Use what you have

Most organizations already pay for tools that can do more. I'll get more out of those before suggesting anything new.

🤝 Plain English, honest advice

No jargon. If something isn't worth your money, I'll tell you, even if it means less work for me.

Let's see what we can take off your plate

Book a free 30-minute consult and tell me what's eating your time.