Engagement ROI Calculator

Compare the full 12-month cost and time-to-value of a Sagentix engagement against two alternatives: hiring a top-tier consulting firm, or bringing in a fractional VP of Marketing. All numbers are based on published market rates — no inflated assumptions, no hidden fees, every calculation is transparent.

Step 1

Which Sagentix tier are you considering?

Step 2

Side-by-side comparison

Recommended

Sagentix Full GTM

$45,000

8-week time-to-value

Fixed-price engagement, no hourly billing
APA 7th citations on every claim
12-point quality gate before delivery
Phase 1 money-back guarantee
Every deliverable signed by CMC + CISSP + P.Eng. + MBA

Alternative 1

Top-Tier Consulting Firm

$200,000– $400,000

~14-week timeline

≈ 4× the Sagentix cost

Comparable methodological rigor
Multi-person team (senior + junior analysts)
Brand recognition with investors
10x–80x higher fixed cost vs Sagentix tier
12–16 week timeline (vs 1–8 weeks)
Hourly/day-rate billing with scope risk
Senior partner sells, junior team delivers

Alternative 2

Fractional VP of Marketing

$60,000– $180,000

~10-week time-to-first-strategy

≈ 1.3× the Sagentix cost (6-mo minimum)

Ongoing tactical execution (not just strategy)
In-team presence for cadence and coaching
6–12 month commitment (not a project)
No codified methodology or IP library
Quality varies by individual operator
No money-back guarantee
60–90 days to first strategy document

Takeaway

The Sagentix Full GTM delivers board-ready strategy in 8 weeks at roughly 1/4th of the cost of a top-tier firm

…and at a cost comparable to 1–2 months of a fractional VP of Marketing, with the added benefit of a codified methodology, a 12-point quality gate, APA citations, and — for Phase 1 — a money-back guarantee. The only reason to pay the top-tier firm price is if your investors or board specifically require the logo on the deck.

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Calculation Assumptions

All numbers are transparent and based on published market rates as of Q1 2026.

Sagentix Full GTM: CA$40,000–CA$50,000 fixed price, 6–8 weeks, money-back guarantee on Phase 1. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no hidden costs.
Top-Tier Firm Alternative: CA$200,000–CA$400,000 for equivalent scope at a firm like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain. Typical timeline 12–16 weeks. Based on published engagement rates and industry benchmarks (Management Consulted, Top MBA Careers).
Fractional VP of Marketing: CA$10,000–CA$15,000/month on retainer (20–30 hours/week), 6–12 month engagement. Typical time-to-first-strategy 60–90 days. Based on Kalungi, Chief Outsiders, and Toptal published rates.