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CRAFT . APR 08 . 6 MIN

Why we don’t do retainers.

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Braeden Bihag
IN PROGRESS . FOUNDER WRITING

Retainers are the agency default. Fixed-scope engagements are the AAL default. Here’s the honest math on why the incentives break the moment you go monthly.

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