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Questions

Most questions about this work are answered on the diagnostic page. This page exists to clarify process — not to explore options.

If you're considering the diagnostic

If you're approaching a decision point — hiring, systems, pricing, or growth investment — the diagnostic page explains the scope, boundaries, and fee clearly.

That page is the correct place to start.

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Common questions

Is this a sales conversation?

No. This is a paid, fixed-scope diagnostic engagement. There are no exploratory calls.

Do you offer implementation or advisory services?

No. This work ends with written decision clarity.

What happens after I request the diagnostic?

Requests are reviewed for scope alignment. If aligned, you'll receive an invoice and private intake instructions.

What if we're not sure this is the right fit?

If you're unsure, review the diagnostic page carefully. If it doesn't align, it's best not to proceed.

Can we talk before deciding?

No. The diagnostic page is designed to provide enough clarity to decide without a conversation.

Pricing & commitment

Why is the diagnostic $5,000?

The fee reflects independent judgment focused on sequencing, not execution.

This diagnostic exists to prevent high-confidence decisions made in the wrong order — where the cost is structural, not just financial. The scope is fixed, the work is bounded, and the engagement ends with written decision clarity.

What does the $5,000 cover?

It covers a fixed-scope diagnostic resulting in a written decision brief that clarifies:

  • • Where value is currently constrained
  • • What should not be acted on yet
  • • What must come first for downstream decisions to work

It does not cover implementation, planning, or advisory services.

Why not roll this into a larger engagement or retainer?

Because bundling judgment with execution compromises independence.

This diagnostic is intentionally standalone so decisions are evaluated on their own merit — without pressure to justify follow-on work.

How is this different from consulting?

Consulting typically optimizes execution.

This diagnostic evaluates whether execution should happen at all — and in what order. The value is not in activity. It's in preventing mis-sequenced commitments.

What if we already have advisors or internal leadership?

That's common.

This work sits before advisors and execution teams. It clarifies sequencing so downstream work doesn't amplify the wrong constraint.

What happens after the diagnostic is delivered?

The engagement ends.

You leave with written decision clarity and proceed however you choose — internally, with existing advisors, or not at all. There is no obligation to continue.

Is this refundable?

No.

The diagnostic is a fixed-scope professional engagement. The value is delivered through judgment and analysis, not a contingent outcome.

Why is the scope fixed?

Fixed scope ensures independence, speed, and clear boundaries.

Flexibility at this stage would reintroduce ambiguity — which defeats the purpose of the diagnostic.

When this page is useful

This page is useful if you:

Want to understand the process

Need clarity on scope or boundaries

Are deciding whether to proceed

If you're looking for advice, recommendations, or discussion, this will not be a fit.

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The diagnostic page contains all scope, fee, and boundary details.

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This work is diagnostic in nature and does not include consulting, implementation, or advisory services.