Four ways to work together.
From a one-off audit to a full embedded fractional role. Pick the partnership level that matches where the business actually is — not where you wish it was.
Audit — $4,500 / one-time
A standalone growth diagnostic and prioritized 90-day roadmap. Delivered in 10 business days. The fastest path to clarity without committing to a longer engagement.
What’s included
- Full operating audit (revenue, margin, time, vendor stack)
- Growth diagnostic across acquisition, conversion, retention
- Top 3 leaks identified and ranked by ROI
- Prioritized 90-day roadmap document with sequencing
- 45-minute readout call with founder
- Recording and written summary delivered
The founder who needs clarity, not capacity.
You have the team, the budget, and the will to execute. What you don’t have is a clear-eyed read on what to do first. The audit answers that question in 10 days.
Apply for Tier 1 →Sprint — $15K–$28K / fixed
90-day defined sprint. One major build — funnel architecture, lifecycle rollout, or offer redesign. Audit included, scope locked, no scope creep.
What’s included
- Audit and 90-day roadmap (Tier 1 baked in)
- One major build, fully scoped before kickoff
- Weekly working sessions for 12 weeks
- All page builds, copy, and instrumentation
- Launch, QA, and 30-day post-launch support
- Slack access for the duration of the sprint
The founder ready to ship a specific thing.
You know what you need built — a high-ticket funnel, a lifecycle program, a new offer ladder. You want it shipped right the first time, not scoped to death by an agency.
Apply for Tier 2 →Partner — $3,500–$5,500 / month
Ongoing retainer for execution and optimization. Always-on Slack access, monthly project hours, quarterly business reviews. Built for founders who want a long-term operating partner.
What’s included
- Monthly project hours (scope set at kickoff)
- Always-on Slack — same-day response
- Quarterly business reviews and roadmap re-cuts
- Direct ownership of one or two key growth initiatives
- Vendor and tool selection support
- Monthly written report delivered to founder
The founder who needs an operator on speed dial.
Day-to-day growth is humming, but you want a senior thinking partner who knows your business cold — available when something breaks, when you need a second opinion, or when it’s time to re-cut the plan.
Apply for Tier 3 →Fractional — $7,500+ / month
Embedded fractional CMO or COO leadership. Weekly leadership meetings, direct vendor and team management, board-level reporting. We sit in the all-hands and own the KPI.
What’s included
- Weekly leadership team meetings (in-person DFW or remote)
- Direct ownership of a defined KPI (revenue, retention, ops)
- Vendor selection, contract negotiation, team hiring input
- Board-level monthly reporting
- Quarterly off-sites and planning sessions
- Daily Slack presence and async availability
The founder who needs capacity, not advice.
You’re stretched. You can’t hire a $250K full-time exec yet but you need that level of judgment in the chair. Fractional gives you the senior operator without the founder-to-VP risk.
Apply for Tier 4 →How the tiers stack.
- 10-day delivery
- One-time engagement
- Audit + roadmap
- No build work
- 90-day fixed scope
- Audit included
- Full build + launch
- 30-day post-support
- Ongoing retainer
- Always-on Slack
- Monthly hours
- Quarterly QBRs
- Embedded role
- KPI ownership
- Weekly meetings
- Board reporting
Common tier questions.
Can I move between tiers?
Yes. Most clients start with Tier 1 (Audit) and then move to Tier 2 (Sprint) or Tier 3 (Partner) based on the roadmap. The audit fee is typically credited toward the next engagement if you move within 60 days.
Is there a minimum commitment on retainers?
Tier 3 has a 3-month minimum. Tier 4 has a 6-month minimum — fractional roles require time to compound. After the minimum, both convert to month-to-month with 30-day notice either way.
What if the scope changes mid-sprint?
Tier 2 scope is locked at kickoff. If the business shifts and the original scope no longer fits, we’ll pause, re-scope, and either continue under a revised fixed price or transition to Tier 3 retainer — whichever serves you.
Do you take equity?
Rarely. For Tier 4 fractional engagements with the right founder and conviction profile, we’ll consider a hybrid cash-plus-equity structure. Tiers 1–3 are cash-only.
What’s the typical client size?
Tier 1 fits $250K–$5M. Tier 2 fits $500K–$10M. Tier 3 fits $1M–$15M. Tier 4 fits $2M–$25M. These are rough — what matters more is founder commitment and operational readiness.
Let’s map your next 90 days.
Apply for a strategy session. The 45-minute call is free, and you’ll leave with a scoped recommendation — not a pitch deck.