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Stop Overpaying for Your MVP

Get an Architect's review before you sign that $10k–$50k contract.

You have a quote for your MVP. The agency is throwing around terms like "Microservices," "Kubernetes," and "Scalable Architecture." You have no way of knowing if you actually need that - or if they're padding the bill.

That sinking feeling when you're about to sign a $30k contract and you can't tell if it's genius or garbage? I'll tell you.

The Pressure: "Limited capacity" - decide now or lose your spot. Meanwhile, you're wondering if you're about to make a very expensive mistake.

What I'll Find

  • Padded Line Items

    Custom admin panels, authentication systems, payment integrations - I'll flag what's overpriced or already included in their framework.

  • Hidden Costs They Left Out

    Hosting fees, API costs, maintenance, SSL - everything they conveniently "forgot" to mention.

  • The 'Hostage' Check

    I ensure you own the code and aren't trapped in a proprietary system only they can fix. I'll flag contract clauses and infrastructure choices designed to lock you in.

  • Overkill Tech Stack

    Are they billing for Kubernetes when a simple server would do? You'll know.

What You'll Physically Get:

  • Annotated Proposal PDF: Their proposal marked up with red ink showing exactly where to push back
  • The "Hard Questions" Script: 5–10 technical questions to copy-paste to the agency to see if they squirm
  • Agency Background Check: Review of their portfolio and Clutch/public reviews for red flags
  • Plain-English Jargon Translation: Every technical term explained in language you can understand

"Why not just use ChatGPT?"

AI can't spot the patterns. It can't push back on "industry standard" pricing. It doesn't know which questions to ask or what catches are buried in vague scope definitions.
I do.

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This Is For You If

  • You're about to commit $10k+ and want a second opinion
  • You can't evaluate technical proposals yourself
  • You want to negotiate from a position of knowledge, not hope
$497 | 48-Hour Turnaround

We start with a 20-minute call - I need to make sure I can actually help before you pay.

Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don't feel more confident in your decision after the review, you get a full refund.

BOOK YOUR 20-MINUTE CALL

Comparing multiple proposals? Each additional review is $350 - includes a side-by-side summary with pros, cons, and my recommendation.