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Explain a fixed fee to a client who asked for an hourly rate
- For Consultants
- You practice Saying who it's for
- Time about 5 minutes
- Level Intermediate
About this exercise
A client asked why you quote a fixed $9,500 instead of an hourly rate. Reply in plain text under 100 words with exactly 3 labeled lines: What you pay:, What you get:, If scope changes:. Use only the facts in the notes, don't state an hourly equivalent or number of hours, and don't criticize hourly billing. Sign off "Ravi" on its own line after the three lines.
Common mistakes when you ask AI for this
- Revealing hours or rate. The AI says 'about 70 hours at $175'. Try: Add: "Don't state an hourly equivalent or number of hours."
- Criticizing hourly billing. The AI argues hourly is wasteful. Try: Add: "Don't criticize hourly billing."
- Missing the scope rule. The AI omits the change-request process. Try: Add: "If scope changes: quoted separately in writing first."
- Format sprawl. The AI writes bold paragraphs. Try: Add: "Three labeled lines plus the sign-off, plain text."
What a strong prompt includes
- Lists the three labels
- Bans hourly equivalents
- Uses the deliverables
- Plain text with sign-off
- Limits length
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