Scope and pricing
Let’s start with a clearer picture
of your operation.
If you already know exactly what the problem is, great. But we can also start with a recurring issue or simply a sense that your operation is harder to run than it should be.
We begin by understanding what you and your team are experiencing, observing the work, and documenting how it moves. Then we work together to identify and implement practical improvements.
Practical help, with a clear budget.
After our first conversation, we agree on where to start, my rate, and a spending limit. I take the lead on observing the operation, documenting processes, and putting improvements into practice, drawing on your team’s knowledge along the way.
I keep you informed about progress, costs, and decisions that need your input. Additional spending requires your approval.
Talk with MattWhat you can expect
My rate is $154 per hour for time spent investigating issues, documenting processes, and putting improvements into practice.
Before work begins, we agree on where to start and a spending limit. You pay for actual time used, and I get your approval before exceeding that limit.
For perspective, 20 hours is $3,080 and 40 hours is $6,160. These are budget examples, not required packages or promises that every issue can be resolved in that time.
I take the lead.
You stay informed.
For this to work, your team needs to know you’ve asked me to lead the changes, not just offer suggestions. Before we start, you and I agree on what I’m responsible for, what I can decide, and what needs to come back to you. Then we make that clear to your employees and managers.
From there, I work directly with them, assign tasks, give direction, and follow up. Their experience matters, and I want to hear when something won’t work. But once we’ve agreed on a change, following through is part of the job.
You’re still running your business. I’m taking responsibility for moving this work forward and keeping you informed, without putting every decision back on your desk.
A few practical details
What area do you serve?
My service region covers businesses within about 150 miles of Sacramento, California. We confirm your location, on-site scheduling, and any travel costs when we agree on the scope.
What happens in the first conversation?
We spend about 30 minutes on what is happening, what you have tried, and the effect on the business. I’ll explain whether I can help and recommend a useful next step. There is no charge or obligation.
Will you help with both physical work and software?
Yes. I follow the process across people, equipment, materials, and information. Changes may involve layout, procedures, training, scheduling, or system integration. Any software development is scoped explicitly.
How do you handle confidential information?
I’m willing to sign a reasonable NDA before reviewing sensitive information. We agree on access, handling of working materials, and confidentiality expectations before the engagement begins.
Do I need to buy a kit?
No. Kits are an optional exercise for teams that want to start independently. They are not a prerequisite for an assessment.
Explore the exercises →Can I share a summary with my partner?
Open the assessment summary. You can print it or save it as a PDF using your browser.
A place to begin
Tell me what needs to work better.
We’ll talk through what is happening, whether I can help, and the smallest useful next step.