Skill

Apply rate card to derive the opening quote

Applies the scholar's rate card to a specific engagement type and scope to return the recommended opening fee and the justification points to lead with in negotiation.

In / outEngagement type + audience + travel/scope factors + rate card → opening quote with justification talking points

You might say…

I have a rate card but I never know whether to anchor high and negotiate or just quote the middle tier up front.

What it does

Takes the engagement type (keynote, panel, workshop), audience, and any travel/scope factors, applies the scholar's rate card, and returns the recommended opening fee plus the justification points to lead with. Used at the start of a negotiation to set the anchor.

Trigger: Use at the start of a fee negotiation to set the opening anchor based on engagement type, audience, and travel factors.

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