*Quick pricing reality check for the group* :point_down: Building an *AI-powered outbound motion* and need to validate budget assumptions

*Quick pricing reality check for the group* :point_down: Building an *AI-powered outbound motion* and need to validate budget assumptions. *The role: Fractional BDR (20 hrs/week)* *What they'll do:* • Inbound follow-up on warm leads (30-50/month) • Targeted outbound campaigns (100-200 contacts/month) • *100% digital — zero cold calling* (LinkedIn + email only) • Use AI to scale output (ChatGPT, Clay, automation stack) *What they need to be:* • AI-native — can build workflows and prompt engineer, not just use tools • Entrepreneurial — experiments, iterates, doesn't wait for hand-holding • Strong writer — can match founder voice, not generic templates • Startup operator mindset — gets scrappy execution *Setup:* RevOps handles initial infrastructure, but this person optimizes/scales independently. *My question: What's realistic to budget monthly?* Seeing ranges from $4K to $9K and trying to figure out: 1. Where does quality talent actually live in that range? 2. What AI stack are top performers actually using effectively? 3. What separates a $5K candidate from an $8K candidate in output? Would love real-world data points from folks who've hired this profile or operate in this capacity. Drop your thoughts in thread or DM if you prefer :pray: