*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: