Flat fees, no meters running
Every engagement is quoted in writing before it starts.
Audit
From $3,500
One-time, two weeks
- Full process & margin audit
- Ranked fix-first list
- Findings workshop with your team
Audit + Fix
From $9,000
6–8 weeks, most popular
- Everything in Audit
- We implement the top three fixes
- Playbooks for each change
- 30-day follow-up review
Fractional Ops
From $2,000 /month
- 2–4 days per month on site or remote
- Standing operations review
- Hiring & tooling guidance
Prices are illustrative placeholders — set your own before publishing. Travel billed at cost.
A consultant vs. a full-time hire
| Feature | Meridian | Full-time ops hire |
|---|---|---|
| Starts within weeks | Yes | No |
| Senior-level experience | Yes | Depends on budget |
| Annual cost | Project-sized | Salary + benefits |
| Knowledge stays when they leave | Written playbooks | Often walks out |
When you genuinely need a full-time operator, we'll say so — and help you hire one.