Here’s a clean, internally-facing “Hourly Value Calculators” page for Cedar & Iron. While you do not bill hourly, this page helps you understand your true hourly yield by tier, client mix, or visit type—useful for making decisions about pricing, tier balancing, or ad hoc project requests. This page is not client-facing and should be labele
Cedar & Iron is a subscription-based, principle-driven service. Time is scheduled in AM/PM blocks, and value is delivered both during and outside of visits.
This calculator helps back into implied hourly value to evaluate sustainability, adjust pricing, or assess the cost of flex time.
1. Estimated Effort Per Tier (Including Unseen Labor)
| Tier | Visits/Month | Avg Block Hours | Behind-the-Scenes Time | Est. Monthly Hours | Monthly Fee | Implied Hourly Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care | 1 | 3 hrs | 1 hr | 4 hrs | $2,500 | $625/hr |
| Peace | 4 | 3 hrs each | 4 hrs total | 16 hrs | $5,000 | $312/hr |
| Legacy | 8 | 3 hrs each | 8 hrs total | 32 hrs | $10,000 | $312/hr |
Note: Each “block” assumes 3 hours of active presence. This is conservative—some visits may run shorter, but unseen work (documentation, texts, planning) fills the difference.
2. Scenario-Based Calculator
| Client Mix | Monthly Revenue | Total Monthly Hours | Implied Hourly Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Care, 2 Peace, 3 Legacy | $45,000 | ~108 hrs | ~$417/hr |
| 1 Care, 3 Peace, 3 Legacy | $47,500 | ~112 hrs | ~$424/hr |
| 3 Care, 2 Peace, 2 Legacy | $42,500 | ~100 hrs | ~$425/hr |
Use this to understand how client mix affects effort vs. yield. Lower-tier clients often provide a better return if they require less behind-the-scenes support.
3. Ad Hoc or One-Time Requests (Internal Valuation) - TBD
If a client on any tier asks for extra help outside of their subscription (e.g., coordinating movers, deep project, emergency visit), use the following table to frame optional pricing (internally or in discussion):
| Time Commitment | Internal Value Target | Suggested Framing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM/PM block | $1,200–1,600 | “Half-day add-on visit” |
| 30-minute task | $200–300 | “Off-cycle support” |
| Full-day project | $2,400–3,000 | “One-time engagement” |
4. Minimum Acceptable Yield Targets
To protect sustainability and margin: