Engaged. Independent. Accountable.
Three principles that define every Sfotic engagement — and three ways we are paid for them.
Three ways we engage.
Retainer base
The foundation of every long-term relationship. Proactive landscape evaluation, monthly touchpoints, on-demand access for urgent decisions.
Client pays for judgment — not hours.
Project engagements
Defined scope, fixed fee. Services 01, 02 and 03 are the standard project shapes. Proof of value before retainer.
Most new clients start here.
Outcome sharing
For specific initiatives where Sfotic's contribution directly drives measurable cost savings or revenue. Always defined upfront, never retrospective.
Disclosed in writing.
From first call to retained adviser.
Discovery call
Free. We understand context. No pitch.
Engagement scoping
We define what you actually need. Fixed scope. Clear fee.
Delivery
Assessment, recommendation or oversight — exactly as agreed.
Handover or retain
You decide whether Sfotic stays as ongoing adviser.
Discovery call
Free. We understand context. No pitch.
Engagement scoping
We define what you actually need. Fixed scope. Clear fee.
Delivery
Assessment, recommendation or oversight — exactly as agreed.
Handover or retain
You decide whether Sfotic stays as ongoing adviser.
We declare everything.
Sometimes the client pays. Sometimes a vendor funds the engagement through a disclosed commission. Sometimes both. What changes is who writes the cheque. What never changes is the quality and independence of the advice.
| Aspect | Client Pays | Vendor Funds (disclosed) |
|---|---|---|
| Who engages Sfotic | Client | Vendor introduces, client approves |
| Recommendation owner | Sfotic (to client) | Sfotic (to client) |
| Independence of advice | Full | Full |
| Disclosure to client | N/A | In writing, before scoping |
| Client's right to walk away | Always | Always |