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The Reverse-Engineered Run Rate
Start with the number, then find the business that fits it.
How it works
- 1Pick the annual number first ($120K).
- 2Divide by 12, then by a client count you can actually serve.
- 3Ask what outcome is worth that monthly price to that person.
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