<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Traditional solutions to client requests lack creativity and trust-building in working with an outside partner.Data-driven, AI-powered strategies are now essential due to global economic uncertainty.Chopping rates is criticized as a weak solution that doesn't build trust with clients.Results-based pricing offers protection but requires extensive information sharing and contracting processes.Micro-engagements serve as starting points leading to larger projects, offering workshops and assessments.Firms often avoid micro-engagements due to perceived lower margins and higher selling costs.Micro-engagements are common across industries and offer tangible outputs, minimizing risks for clients.They foster mutual vetting and deeper knowledge sharing, leading to successful subsequent partnerships.Livefront, a digital product consulting firm, emphasizes micro-engagements to build long-lasting client relationships.Their approach has resulted in high client NPS and trust in their ability to deliver successfully.