Cost Comparison
The GTM Strategy You're Building on Weekends
Is Costing You $106K–$292K
Courses teach theory. AI tools produce first drafts. Neither delivers a research-grade, 10-phase revenue engine with verifiable evidence and cross-phase consistency. Here is what each path actually costs.
The Full Cost Comparison
Direct fees are only the beginning. Factor in founder time, research access, opportunity cost, and the true Year 1 total emerges.
| Dimension | DIY / Internal | Top-Tier Firm | Sagentix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Fee | $500 - $2,000 (courses / tools) | $200,000 - $600,000 | $12,000 - $50,000 |
| Duration | 3 - 6 months (if ever finished) | 12 - 16 weeks | 2 - 8 weeks (guaranteed) |
| Internal Staff Time | 300+ founder hours | 80 - 120 hours (workshops + reviews) | 10 - 15 hours (review + feedback) |
| Research Data Costs | $0 (Google + AI estimates) | Included (proprietary) | Included (66 industry reports, $40K+/yr subscription) |
| Opportunity Cost | $106K - $292K (founder time + delayed revenue) | $50K - $100K (slow time-to-market) | $0 (you stay focused on product) |
| Year 1 TCO | $106,000 - $292,000 | $250,000 - $700,000 | $12,000 - $50,000 |
Key Insight
Your current approach costs $230K–$400K before you've seen Sagentix's $18K–$22K price point.
The real cost of DIY is not the course fee — it is the $106K–$292K in opportunity cost from diverted founder time and delayed go-to-market execution. Even at full GTM advisory pricing ($40K–$50K), Sagentix saves $85K+ in founder time and delivers 3–5 months faster.
Why the Gap Exists
Sagentix delivers Big 4-caliber strategy at growth-stage pricing because the methodology is systematized, not because the work is lower quality.
727+ reusable IP artifacts eliminate reinvention
16-check Big 4-standard quality gate
APA 7th citations with page-level provenance
64% gross margin enables 4-19x lower pricing
Phase 1 money-back guarantee — zero risk to start
Every number traceable across all 10 phases
The Real ROI at $2M ARR
Scenario: founder at a $2M ARR company choosing between DIY and Sagentix Full GTM Advisory.
$61K - $238K
Net Savings
382% - 1,702%
ROI
285+ hours
Time Saved
3 - 5 months
Speed Advantage
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