01 · Hourly Rates
Ad-Hoc & Consulting Rates
Market context: National GRC consulting hourly rates run $150–$350/hr. vCISO and senior advisory roles command $200–$400/hr. DFW GRC professionals earn $49–$69/hr as employees — meaning your consulting rate at 3x multiplier ($150–$210/hr) is fully justified and competitive. Pinovix rates below reflect your 20+ years of experience, triple certification status, and AI-powered delivery advantage.
$175/hr
Advisory Consult
Strategic guidance, quick assessments, policy review, Q&A sessions
$200/hr
GRC & Audit Work
Risk assessments, compliance reviews, audit preparation, findings analysis
$225/hr
IT Review & Advisory
IT environment reviews, security posture assessments, policy gap analysis
$250/hr
Lean & Quality Ops
Process mapping, waste analysis, QMS work, Six Sigma engagements
$275/hr
Executive Advisory
Board-level reporting, executive briefings, strategic roadmapping, C-suite advisory
Minimum engagement: 2-hour minimum for all hourly engagements. Travel time billed at 50% of applicable rate. After-hours/emergency rate: 1.5x standard rate. Federal/defense clients with clearance requirements: add 15% premium.
02 · Project-Based Engagements
Fixed-Scope Project Fees
Market context: GRC compliance projects nationally range from $10,000–$50,000. IT audits and assessments run $5,000–$25,000 at boutique firms. Big 4 (Deloitte, KPMG, PwC) in Dallas charge $25,000–$150,000+ for equivalent work. Pinovix delivers comparable quality at 40–60% of Big 4 pricing — a strong SMB and mid-market value proposition.
Operational Audit & Findings Report
Process · Systems · Controls · Risk · Lean Assessment
$7,500–$18,000
fixed-fee per engagement
What's Included
- Current-state process mapping and documentation
- Waste identification and value-stream analysis (Lean Six Sigma)
- Controls gap analysis against applicable standards
- Risk scoring and severity classification
- Prioritized findings report with root cause analysis
- 90-day remediation roadmap with quick wins identified
- Executive summary for leadership presentation
- Salesforce case records for all findings (ongoing tracking)
Delivery & Scope
- Duration: 2–6 weeks depending on org size
- Kickoff + discovery session (2–4 hours)
- Stakeholder interviews (key personnel)
- Documentation review and analysis
- Draft findings review with client
- Final report + executive presentation
- 30-day post-delivery Q&A support included
- Discount: $1,500 off if converts to retainer within 60 days
Pricing drivers: $7,500 (small org, 1–25 employees) · $12,000 (mid-org, 26–100 employees) · $18,000 (complex or multi-location)
IT Environment Review & Security Posture Assessment
Infrastructure · Policy · Access · Compliance · 90-Day Roadmap
$6,500–$16,000
fixed-fee per engagement
What's Included
- IT infrastructure inventory and documentation review
- Security policy gap analysis (vs. NIST, CIS Controls)
- Access management and identity review
- Endpoint and network security posture assessment
- Cloud security configuration review
- Vendor and third-party risk overview
- Tiered findings report (Critical/High/Medium/Low)
- 90-day IT improvement roadmap with prioritized actions
Delivery & Scope
- Duration: 2–4 weeks
- Environment questionnaire + documentation intake
- Technical review sessions with IT stakeholders
- Remote assessment (on-site available, add travel)
- Findings walkthrough with IT and leadership
- Final report + prioritized action plan
- 30-day support window post-delivery
- CMMC readiness add-on: +$2,500–$5,000
Pricing drivers: $6,500 (basic review, simple environment) · $10,000 (mid-complexity, cloud + on-prem) · $16,000 (multi-site, regulated industry)
GRC Framework Design & Implementation
NIST AI RMF · CMMC · SOC 2 Prep · ISO 27001 Alignment · Risk Register
$9,500–$25,000
fixed-fee per engagement
What's Included
- Governance framework design (policies, accountability)
- Risk register creation and initial population
- Control mapping to applicable framework (NIST/CMMC/SOC 2)
- Compliance gap analysis and evidence requirements
- AI governance policy design (if applicable)
- GRC monitoring workflow design
- Salesforce GRC object configuration
- Initial Tableau GRC dashboard build
- Staff orientation session on new framework
Delivery & Scope
- Duration: 4–10 weeks
- Framework scoping and selection session
- Policy drafting and review cycles
- Control mapping workshops
- Risk register population and scoring
- Dashboard build and testing
- Handoff training session
- 60-day post-implementation support
Pricing drivers: $9,500 (single framework, small org) · $15,000 (multi-framework or regulated) · $25,000 (CMMC Level 2, defense contractor)
Lean Process Redesign & Quality Management
Six Sigma · Value Stream · Waste Elimination · QMS Design
$8,500–$22,000
fixed-fee per engagement
What's Included
- Current-state value stream mapping
- Waste identification across 8 Lean categories
- Future-state process design
- Standard operating procedure documentation
- KPI framework design and baseline measurement
- Quality Management System design (if applicable)
- Corrective action workflow implementation
- Implementation plan with measurable milestones
- ROI documentation for leadership
Delivery & Scope
- Duration: 4–8 weeks
- Discovery and current-state workshops
- Stakeholder interviews across affected teams
- Future-state design sessions
- Documentation and SOP creation
- Pilot implementation support
- Measurement and results documentation
- 45-day follow-up check-in included
Pricing drivers: $8,500 (single process area) · $14,000 (multi-department) · $22,000 (full QMS design + implementation)
Tableau Dashboard & Salesforce Reporting Build
GRC · Operations · IT · Quality · Executive Dashboards
$5,500–$14,000
fixed-fee per engagement
What's Included
- Salesforce data model configuration for client
- Tableau connected to Salesforce (native)
- Up to 5 custom dashboards (GRC, IT, Ops, Quality, Executive)
- Automated monthly report generation
- Experience Cloud client portal setup
- Executive scorecard design
- Staff training on dashboard use
- 30-day post-build support
Delivery & Scope
- Duration: 2–4 weeks
- Requirements and KPI scoping session
- Data mapping and Salesforce config
- Dashboard design and build
- Client review and revision cycle
- Portal setup and branding
- Training and handoff session
- Monthly maintenance add-on available
Pricing drivers: $5,500 (3 dashboards, basic config) · $9,000 (5 dashboards + portal) · $14,000 (full stack + Agentforce automation)
03 · Monthly Managed Services
Retainer Tiers
Market context: vCISO and GRC managed services retainers nationally range from $2,600–$20,000/month. Mid-market sweet spot is $6,500–$12,500/month. DFW GRC professionals cost $8,500–$12,000/month as full-time employees — meaning a Pinovix retainer delivers equivalent expertise at a fraction of employment cost with no benefits, HR, or management overhead. A full-time CISO in Dallas costs $287,000+/year in total compensation.
| Tier | What's Included | Best For | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Entry | Monthly GRC posture report · IT compliance monitoring · Risk register maintenance · 1 Tableau dashboard · 8 advisory hours/month · Monthly check-in call · Automated client digest email | Small org, early GRC program, 1–25 employees, basic compliance needs | $3,500/mo |
| Growth Best Value | Full GRC monitoring + reporting · IT review (quarterly) · Lean ops advisory · Up to 5 Tableau dashboards · Experience Cloud client portal · 16 advisory hours/month · Bi-weekly check-in calls · Monthly executive report · Agentforce GRC monitoring agents · Automated weekly digest | Mid-size org, active compliance requirements, 25–100 employees, defense contractor or regulated industry | $6,500/mo |
| Enterprise Federal/Defense | Full GRC + audit managed service · Monthly IT review · Lean & quality management · Unlimited dashboards · Full portal + branded reporting · 30 advisory hours/month · Weekly calls available · CMMC/NIST continuous monitoring · Custom Agentforce agents · Quarterly business reviews · Executive board reporting · Priority response (24hr SLA) | Defense contractors, federal-adjacent orgs, regulated industries (healthcare/legal), complex multi-system environments | $12,000+/mo |
| vCISO Advisory Add-On | Virtual CISO strategic leadership · Board-level cybersecurity reporting · Security program roadmapping · Incident response planning · Vendor security oversight · Executive briefings · Can be added to any tier | Orgs needing cybersecurity executive leadership without full-time hire. Full-time CISO costs $287K+/year. | +$3,500/mo |
Retainer terms: 3-month minimum engagement. 6-month and 12-month contracts receive 5% and 10% discounts respectively. All retainers include a 30-day onboarding period at no additional charge. Implementation project discount of $1,500 applies if client converts from a project engagement within 60 days.
04 · Bundled Packages
Start-to-Retainer Packages
Bundled packages combine a scoped project engagement with the first 90 days of managed services at a discounted rate. Designed to take a client from assessment through active monitoring in one seamless engagement — and convert to ongoing retainer naturally.
GRC Launch Pack
SMB · First-Time GRC
$14,500
then $3,500/mo
- GRC Framework Design (NIST baseline)
- Risk register creation and population
- Initial Tableau GRC dashboard
- 90-day onboarding into Essential retainer
- Monthly posture reports
- Salesforce account setup included
Most Popular
Operations Intelligence Pack
Mid-Market · Full Audit + Reporting
$24,000
then $6,500/mo
- Operational Audit + Findings Report
- IT Environment Review
- 5 custom Tableau dashboards
- Experience Cloud client portal
- 90-day onboarding into Growth retainer
- Agentforce monitoring agents configured
- Monthly GRC + ops reporting
- Bi-weekly advisory calls
Defense Contractor Ready Pack
SDVOSB Priority · CMMC · Federal
$35,000
then $12,000/mo
- CMMC Level 2 readiness assessment
- Full GRC framework implementation
- IT security review + gap remediation plan
- NIST AI RMF alignment
- Full Tableau + Salesforce dashboard suite
- Executive portal with board-level reporting
- 90-day onboarding into Enterprise retainer
- vCISO advisory included first 90 days
05 · Competitive Positioning
Market Comparison
| Provider Type | GRC Retainer/Month | Project Range | Hourly Rate | SDVOSB/Certified | AI-Powered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big 4 (Deloitte/KPMG/PwC Dallas) | $25,000–$80,000+ | $50,000–$250,000+ | $350–$600+ | No | Partial |
| Regional Boutique GRC Firm | $8,000–$20,000 | $15,000–$60,000 | $200–$350 | Rarely | Rarely |
| National vCISO Provider | $5,000–$15,000 | $10,000–$50,000 | $200–$300 | No | Some |
| Freelance GRC Consultant | $2,500–$6,000 | $5,000–$20,000 | $75–$150 | No | No |
| Pinovix (Jaxient Global) | $3,500–$12,000+ Competitive | $5,500–$25,000 40–60% Below Big 4 | $175–$275 Market Rate | ✓ SDVOSB + WOSB + MBE | ✓ Salesforce + Agentforce + Tableau |
The Pinovix advantage: Pinovix delivers Big 4-equivalent GRC, audit, and advisory quality at regional boutique pricing — with the added competitive advantage of triple certification (SDVOSB + WOSB + MBE) that unlocks federal set-aside contracts, supplier diversity programs, and defense contractor teaming opportunities unavailable to any competitor. The AI-powered delivery (Salesforce + Agentforce + Tableau) means faster turnaround, better reporting, and more actionable outputs than firms charging 2–5x more.
06 · WCBN Referral Program
Website & Social Media Setup Services
Referral partnership — Dr. Kent / WCBN Media Network: These services are exclusively for clients referred through the WCBN network. All fees are one-time setup only — no retainers, no maintenance contracts. Designed for small business owners, ministries, content creators, and entrepreneurs who need a professional online presence quickly and affordably. Optional monthly maintenance add-on available after delivery.
Website Packages — One-Time Setup
Built on Lovable · Mobile Responsive · Delivered in 3–7 Business Days
From $199
one-time · no contracts
| Package | What You Get | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Launch Fastest | Single above-the-fold section · Your name/brand · Tagline · One CTA button · Contact link · Social media links · Mobile ready · Delivered in 1–2 business days | Someone who just needs a professional link for their social bio, business card, or QR code — right now. | $199 |
| Landing Page Most Popular | Single full page · Hero + About + Services/Offerings + Contact form · Social links · Mobile responsive · Basic SEO · 1 revision round · Domain connection help | Ministries, coaches, solo service providers, content creators, and anyone needing a clean professional web presence. | $399 |
| Full Site (3–4 Pages) | Home · About · Services · Contact · Navigation menu · Mobile responsive · SEO-ready · Contact form · Social integrations · 2 revision rounds · Domain connection | Small businesses and nonprofits wanting a complete, credible web presence without a big agency price tag. | $699 |
À La Carte Add-Ons
Add to any package at time of order
+Add-On
pricing below
| Add-On | Description | Add-On Price |
|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Setup | Stripe or Square payment integration · Product or service listings (up to 10 items) · Basic checkout flow · Order confirmation setup | +$150 |
| Booking/Calendar Embed | Calendly or Square Appointments embedded directly on the site · Appointment confirmation setup | +$75 |
| Logo & Brand Kit | Simple text-based or icon logo created in Canva · Brand colors and font selection · Delivered as PNG/PDF files | +$99 |
| Extra Pages | Each additional page beyond the package (FAQ, Gallery, Blog, Testimonials, etc.) | +$75/page |
| Monthly Maintenance | 1 content update per month · Minor text or image changes · Available after delivery · Month-to-month, cancel anytime | +$99/mo |
Social Media Setup Pack — One-Time
Profile setup · Branding applied · Bio written · Ready to post from day one
$149 – $249
one-time setup · no monthly fee
| Pack | What's Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Social Pack | Setup + branding for 2 platforms (Facebook + Instagram OR LinkedIn + Facebook) · Profile photo and banner sized and formatted · Bio written · Link in bio configured · Highlight covers (Instagram) · Platform-specific best practices walkthrough | $149 |
| Full Social Pack Best Value | Setup + branding for up to 4 platforms · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · TikTok or YouTube · All profiles consistent and branded · Bios written for each platform · Linktree setup with all links · 5 branded post templates in Canva delivered for client to reuse | $249 |
Bundle deal: Any website package + Full Social Pack together = $100 off the combined price. Dr. Kent referrals automatically qualify for this discount.
Quick Reference — WCBN Referral Pricing
$199
Quick Launch Page
$399
Full Landing Page
$699
Full Website (3–4 pages)
$149
Starter Social Pack
$249
Full Social Pack (4 platforms)
$100 off
Website + Social Bundle
07 · Passive Digital Products
Stan Store Tutorials
One-time purchases. Recorded once, sell passively. No community management. No live schedule. Priced based on knowledge value and professional audience — not consumer course pricing.
| Tutorial Product | Target Buyer | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N8N Automation for Business Owners | Solo operators, small business, non-technical founders | Video series + templates | $197 |
| Salesforce for Solo Operators | Consultants, freelancers, solo B2B service firms | Video + configuration guide | $297 |
| GRC Basics for SMB Leaders | Business owners, ops managers, early compliance programs | Video + workbook | $247 |
| Run Your Business Like You Have a Team — Bootcamp | Lean operators, solopreneurs, small teams | Multi-module video course | $497 |
| IT Security Basics for Non-Technical Leaders | Business owners, managers without IT background | Video + policy templates | $197 |
| Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals for Operations | Operations professionals, process improvement beginners | Video + process templates | $297 |
08 · Revenue Projections
Conservative 12-Month Outlook
Month 1–2
$0
Infrastructure build. WCBN existing client. Zero new revenue.
Month 3
$9,500
WCBN retainer upgrade + first new client project fee
Month 4
$16,000
2 retainer clients + 1 project + passive tutorials
Month 6
$26,000
3 retainer clients + project pipeline active
Month 9
$40,000
4–5 retainers + first federal/defense contract
Month 12
$60,000
5–6 retainers + project pipeline + Pinodox beta revenue
$165K–$220K
Conservative Year 1
$300K–$480K
Year 2 Target
$500K–$1M+
Year 3–5 With Team