Give What Feels Right.

We’ll Do Our Best Work.

All sessions, strategic work, and ongoing support during your engagement operate on generosity-based pricing. You decide what's fair based on the value you receive and what's sustainable for your business.

$
3% Cover the Fee

Why Give?

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    You're Investing in Alignment, Not Hours

    We're not charging for time spent—we're partnering on outcomes. When you decide what to give, you're acknowledging the actual impact of the work: clearer strategy, stronger systems, better decisions, and sustainable growth. The value created often far exceeds what traditional hourly or project fees would capture.

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    This Model Honors Our Shared Values

    Gracestone exists to support businesses building something meaningful. A generosity-based model extends that intention to how we work together. It's an act of integrity—we trust that leaders committed to doing good business will honor good work fairly. It's the operating system we believe in.

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    It Removes the Incentive Misalignment

    Traditional fees create pressure to extend engagements, add scope, or optimize billable time. Generosity-based pricing aligns us completely with your success. We're invested in solving your real problems as efficiently as possible, not in maximizing hours. Better for you. Better for the work.

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    You Pay Based on Your Reality

    All founders face different financial realities. Rather than forcing one-size-fits-all pricing, this model acknowledges that sometimes a gift is most needed. You contribute what's sustainable for your business while still accessing the same depth of expertise and commitment.

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    It Tests and Deepens Trust

    Real partnership requires mutual belief in each other's integrity. By giving you agency in pricing, we're saying: we trust you to value good work. We believe you'll show up fairly. And we're willing to start from generosity rather than suspicion. That foundation changes how we work together.

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    It Creates Permission to Do Your Best Work

    When we're not constrained by billing structures, we can focus entirely on what matters: understanding your business, designing real solutions, and supporting you through actual transformation. We show up with our full capability, and you get the benefit of that undivided attention.

What Clients Are Saying

“Michael helped me design the business and life I actually wanted—and I’m making more money while feeling more aligned than ever.”

— Jason H

“Michael doesn't just advise—he stands with you until you can fly free, modeling what real integrity looks like in business.”

— Clementina E

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Gracestone is an LLC, not a nonprofit organization. Your contribution is a payment for consulting services, not a charitable donation. However, it is likely deductible as a business expense depending on your specific situation—we'd recommend checking with your accountant.

  • Directly to operating Gracestone and allowing our team to provide for our families. We're intentional about keeping overhead lean so the majority of what you give supports the people doing the work. The broader intention is simple: everyone involved—our team, our clients, the businesses we support—should be able to thrive. That's not possible if we're operating on fumes.

  • We work with early-stage founders and mission-driven leaders who may be resource-constrained. If cost is a real barrier and you're the right fit for our work, we'll find a way forward together. The conversation matters more than a predetermined number. Reach out and let's talk about what's actually possible for your situation.

  • It works because we're intentional about who we work with in this manner. The leaders and businesses we partner with—ones building something meaningful, operating with integrity, thinking long-term—understand that good work deserves fair compensation. They show up honestly. Over time, this creates a sustainable flow of work with clients who are genuinely aligned with what we're building. It's different from traditional models, but it's proven itself.

  • Think about the value being created: clearer strategy, stronger systems, better decisions, sustainable growth, leadership alignment. Consider what a traditional consultant would charge for similar work (often $150-300+/hour), what's sustainable for your business, and what feels honest given the impact. We trust your judgment. If you're unsure, we're happy to discuss what others have contributed or what might make sense for your situation.