ABOUT // POTIONS & FAMILIARS
A SMALL STUDIO WITH A BIG TOOLBOX.
We're a small, locally rooted AI solutions studio based in St. Joseph, Missouri, built on the belief that great work is personal, intentional, and a little bit magical.
We pair real business sense with cutting-edge AI tools to help businesses grow, save time, and run smarter. Whether you need a custom app, an order portal, an automated workflow, or just someone to finally make your tech make sense, we're here for it.
MEET THE FOUNDER
DYLAN LEESON
Co-Founder | AI Solutions & Digital Strategy
Dylan re-entered tech after a decade away, and skipped the from-scratch coding path entirely. He directs AI to build real, shipped products, and judges every one of them the same way: does it work, does it help people, does it ship.
He specializes in custom AI-powered tools, automations and digital solutions for small businesses: intelligent order portals, workflow systems, AI assistants and custom web applications. His rule is done beats perfect: get a working thing in front of real users, then fix it.
When he's not working, Dylan is hosting game nights at local St. Joseph breweries, exploring the city, or finding the next great local spot to support.
OUR STORY
WHY WE EXIST
Potions & Familiars started the way most good things do: someone saw a gap and decided to fill it.
Dylan brings a decade-plus in project management and business strategy, a degree in business and accounting, and hands-on command of today's AI tools. Put together, that's big-tech AI capability built for locally owned businesses right here in St. Joseph, and something that reflects how we believe business should be done.
A potion is something carefully made, the right ingredients, in the right order, with the right intention. A familiar is a trusted companion who works alongside you. That's what we want to be for every client: the people who craft the right solution and stick around to see it through.