Frequently Asked
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Every engagement begins with an honest conversation. We identify your key challenges, goals, and opportunities, then build something specific to you. Pricing depends on scope, services, and timeline. We work on an hourly, retainer, and project basis. The best first step is a conversation.
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Absolutely. Our goal is to meet you where you are, and where we can have the biggest impact given your budget and timeline.
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It depends on the engagement. Project-based work has a defined scope and timeline. Retainer partnerships typically begin with a three-month minimum, which gives us enough time to do meaningful work together.
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Our team is across the US, with members in New Orleans, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond. We work with clients remotely, all over the world.
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No. We work with established hospitality businesses navigating growth or change, and with first-time founders who need a thought partner from the beginning.
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We work best with independent, founder-led businesses that have a clear point of view and are ready to invest in the structure behind it — whether you're pre-opening, scaling past your first location, or professionalizing a business that's outgrown its systems.
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Once we've had our first conversation and scoped a proposal, most engagements begin within a week of a signed contract and deposit. Timelines can move faster for time-sensitive work.