How We Work
Clear scope, fixed pricing, founder-executed work. Built for Kentucky businesses that value clarity and results.
Learn about our engagement types, process, and what to expect. No junior teams, no handoffs—just technology that works.
Ways to work with Atlas
Fixed Scope
Best for: You have a specific need and want a clear deliverable.
- •Assessment and recommendations
- •Clear plan and scope
- •Build or implementation support
- •Deliverable artifacts
Timeline: 1–6 weeks
4–8 Weeks
Best for: You're navigating complexity across domains during transition or uncertainty and need coordination.
- •Scoped plan across domains
- •Execution support and coordination
- •Regular check-ins and updates
- •Decision support when stakes are high
Timeline: 4–8 weeks
Monthly Retainer
Best for: You want steady guidance, judgment when stakes are high, and a team that stays aligned.
- •Reserved capacity
- •Monthly cadence and coordination
- •Priority support when needed
- •Long-term relationship and continuity
Timeline: 3–6 months recommended
Scoped Hourly
Best for: Short-term questions, overflow support, or specialized needs that don't fit a fixed-scope project.
- •Billed at agreed hourly rates
- •Governed by written scope and exclusions
- •Available across all service domains (including legal)
- •Used selectively when appropriate
Timeline: As needed
What to expect
Clarity up front
Scope, timeline, and ownership defined from the start.
Coordination
Single-threaded ownership with shared context across domains.
Communication
Regular cadence, updates, and clear decision points.
Documentation
Memos, next-step plans, and practical artifacts.
Practicality
No fluff — decisions that hold up over time.
Respect for constraints
Time, budget, and risk considerations built in.
Clients are supported through a modern, relationship-centered experience designed to preserve context, continuity, and access over time.
How it works
Reach out
2-minute form
Quick fit call
15–20 minutes
We recommend
An engagement type + scope
Start
Clear cadence + deliverables
We respond within 1–2 business days.
How pricing works
Most work is scoped in advance — no billable-hour surprises.
One-off solutions
Fixed scope + defined deliverable
Targeted engagements
Time-boxed, outcome-oriented
Advisory
Monthly retainer based on capacity and complexity
Ad hoc / hourly support
Scoped hourly billing with clear expectations
Typical Engagement Ranges
Fixed-scope projects: typically $5,000 – $75,000+
Targeted engagements (4–8 weeks): typically $15,000 – $75,000+
Ongoing advisory: typically $3,000 – $15,000+ per month
Ad hoc hourly support: rates discussed and agreed in advance, based on domain and scope
We'll tell you quickly if something is a mismatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how we work, engagement types, and what to expect.
Ready to work with a Kentucky-rooted, founder-executed technology partner?
15-minute fit call. No commitment required. We'll help you find the right first step—whether that's a technology assessment, custom website build, Google Ads setup, fractional tech leadership, custom solutions (integrations, conversions, enterprise systems), ongoing support, or something else.
What happens next:
Quick conversation
We understand your needs
Summary & recommendation
Within 1–2 business days
Scoped proposal
Clear expectations if it's a fit
What you get:
Founder-executed work, not junior teams
Clear scope and fixed pricing
Technology that works, not just looks good
Direct communication, no agency layers