Engagements & Pricing
Most clients start with a diagnostic audit, then move into a monthly support retainer (reserved capacity) or a fixed-scope sprint.
Monthly retainers
Whatever you need in HubSpot — reports, dashboards, clean data, automations, or deeper integration and architecture work — handled by a senior team led by the founder. No anonymous handoffs, no junior staff — and every engagement runs through him. Pick the level that fits, and move up or down anytime.
A flat monthly fee that reserves senior capacity and keeps work moving — no hours to count.
$3,000 / month
Essential Partner • Trustworthy, reliable, improving
Best for lean teams that want senior hands keeping HubSpot reliable, without a full build.
$5,500 / month
Growth Partner • Active building, not just upkeep
Everything in Essential, plus:
Best for active build-out and teams running multiple initiatives.
From $8,000 / month
Embedded Architect • Senior technical leadership
Everything in Growth, plus:
Best when HubSpot is core to the business and you need a senior owner, not a task queue.
Each tier reserves a level of senior capacity — you move up the moment the work outgrows it. There’s no hour counter; it’s flagged proactively, and it’s right-sizing the relationship, never a penalty.
A big one-off project — a net-new integration, a migration, or a major build beyond what your tier covers — is scoped on its own at your client rate of $165/hr (or a fixed quote), below the without-plan rates. Never hourly nickel-and-diming, and no surprise invoices.
If your portal is finished and you just want it kept running — monitored, secure, and there when a quick fix comes up — Care & Standby keeps the lights on without a full retainer.
$1,500 / month
Care & Standby • Just keep the lights on
Small asks only — real builds roll into a tier or added project work. Monitored and handled by the ESS team to the founder’s governance standards. Move up to Essential Partner the moment you need real improvements.
Hourly consulting
Hourly is best for one-off work without a plan. On a plan, all your extra work is the lower client rate.
With a plan — client rate
Without a plan
Complex integrations — without a plan
On a plan, all your extra work is the $165 client rate — or a fixed quote. The more you commit, the less every hour costs.
Start small
Start with an audit or a short sprint to stabilize the portal and build momentum.
Fast clarity + a plan you can execute
Stabilize the portal fast
Typical range: $2,750–$4,250
Flexible help without a retainer
Billed at the without-plan rate ($185/hr).
FAQ
What if I need more than my plan covers?
A big one-off project is scoped on its own at your client rate ($165/hr or a fixed quote). If your ongoing needs keep growing, we just move you up a tier — no caps, no surprise invoices.
Is the retainer measured in hours?
No. It reserves senior capacity and covers ongoing work plus the active building your tier is sized for — one project at a time on Essential, several in parallel above it. We right-size by moving tiers, not by counting hours.
Do you do one-off fixes?
Yes — if it won’t create more mess later. If the portal is unstable, I’ll recommend an audit first.
How do clients usually start?
Most start with an audit, then move into a retainer once priorities are clear.
Do you work with agencies/partners?
Yes. I can be the senior execution layer when you need speed and clean governance.
How do you compare to agencies?
Founder-led, with a small senior team — no anonymous handoffs. Every engagement runs through the founder, who owns scope, key decisions, and the final outcome. Faster iteration, with documentation and guardrails.
Get in touch
Book a call or request an audit — you’ll talk to a senior partner, not a sales team.
Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and risk — not just time. These are the biggest drivers:
If you’re not sure what fits, start with the audit — it creates clarity fast.
Start with a quick audit. You’ll get a prioritized plan and clear next steps.