One monthly retainer.
Scoped to your business.
We don’t publish price lists because your business isn’t a package menu. We scope engagements in a free consultation — based on what you actually need, what already exists, and what the right solution looks like. Every quote is custom from there, and it evolves as your business does.
- Free consultationWe learn what you actually run on.
- Scoped to your operationWhat you need, and what already exists.
- One monthly retainerCustom from there — it evolves as you do.
A fraction of the team
it would take to match it.
One partner carries the range of a whole team — without the benefits, payroll taxes, turnover, or hiring risk of assembling it seat by seat. That’s where the value math lives, well before the number on the invoice.
See the case for a retainer →Three commitment levels.
One retained partner.
The right structure depends on your scope and how embedded you want us. We’ll walk through these in the consultation — before anything is quoted or signed.
3-Month Pilot
Focused on 2–3 specific pain points. We build the solution, get your team running on it, and give you a clear picture of continued engagement — before any longer commitment.
6-Month Operational Core
Enough runway to deploy across multiple workflows, connect your systems, and build the reporting that changes how leadership sees the operation. Running and improving well before the term ends.
12+ Month Strategic Partner
DEG embedded as an ongoing operational partner — roadmap planning, deep integration, and the best per-month value of any structure. If scope grows, we revisit the retainer openly. No surprises, no silent scope creep.
Three things we work through together
No hidden formula — your retainer is a function of these three, walked through in the consultation.
What the right solution is
Configuring tools you already have, automating workflows, building custom, or a mix — the scope of the solution is the primary driver.
Scope & complexity
How many systems are involved, how much active development versus ongoing management, and how much of your operation we touch each month.
Engagement length
Longer commitments allow deeper planning and better per-month value — shifting focus from proving value to compounding it.
Structured delivery — not ad-hoc freelancing
The first 30–60 days is about proving value, not locking anyone in. Once leadership sees what it’s doing for the operation — usually within the first month — the next term takes care of itself.
Dedicated Engineering Contact
A primary engineer on your account — consistent context, no hand-offs, no starting over each time you reach out.
Managed Backlog
All work tracked through a prioritized backlog. Nothing gets lost — you always know what’s in progress and what’s next.
Scheduled Sessions
Recurring engineering sessions replace ad-hoc requests. Predictable cadence, no chasing for updates.
Monthly Impact Reporting
What was built, what improved, and what’s planned next — a clear picture of what the engagement is producing.
You Own Everything
Your SaaS accounts are yours; custom software lives on your server. We hold managed access — your data and systems stay with you.
Clear Scope from Day One
The consultation locks in exactly what’s covered. No scope creep, no surprise invoices — just the work we agreed to.
Let’s scope your engagement — for free.
The consultation costs nothing. We’ll walk through your operation, identify what makes sense, and give you a clear quote before any commitment.