Cadence Retainers

Ongoing monthly engagements to maintain cadence, measure results, and ensure the systems you installed actually stick. The difference between a binder on the shelf and real operational change.

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Why Retainers Matter

Cadence Creates Consistency

Regular check-ins keep systems from drifting. It's easy to backslide without accountability.

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Measurement Drives Improvement

Tracking KPIs over time shows what's working and what needs adjustment.

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Problems Surface Early

Small issues get addressed before they become big problems.

What’s Included

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Monthly or bi-weekly check-in calls

KPI tracking and trend analysis

System health monitoring

Troubleshooting and adjustments

Team accountability touchpoints

Quarterly business reviews

Think of it as having a part-time operations partner who keeps you accountable.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Some clients prefer to run independently for a while. But most find that the ongoing cadence and measurement is what makes systems actually stick.

  • Typically 1–2 hours per month for check-in calls and reviews. We try to add value without becoming another thing on your calendar.

  • Yes. We typically work on month-to-month terms after an initial commitment period. If it's not adding value, we'll tell you before you tell us.

  • We're not life coaches or mindset advisors. Retainers focus on operational systems—tracking metrics, maintaining processes, and solving problems. It's practical, not philosophical.

  • Our retainers are monthly, cadence-based support designed to sustain adoption and keep performance moving through scorecards, standing meetings, and quarterly resets. Retainers are bounded by clear scope and tier definitions (this is not an unlimited “on-call” arrangement). Pricing is tiered by cadence frequency and complexity and typically ranges from $1,000 to $5,000+ per month.

Ready for Ongoing Operational Support?

Book a discovery call. Retainers typically start after implementation sprints, but we can discuss what makes sense for you.

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