[Verse 1] They walk in asking "What's the cost today?" Before they know what mountain they must climb Budget-conscious, credential-seeking prey To scope confusion every single time Your mission: flip the script and redirect From price to outcomes, substance over speed 'Cause pricing without boundaries to protect Plants poisonous engagement guarantee seeds [Chorus] Framework first, then scope it tight Current state reveals the fight What they own defines the line Price follows scope by design Framework, scope, and maturity Ownership clarity These four pillars hold the key To fractional victory [Verse 2] SOC2 Type One versus Type Two paths CMMC Level Two or Three demands HIPAA Security's focused aftermath Or full HITECH with expanded hands Three cloud services, fifty souls to guard Completely different from the enterprise beast Fifteen services, on-premise is hard Five hundred employees, effort increased [Chorus] Framework first, then scope it tight Current state reveals the fight What they own defines the line Price follows scope by design Framework, scope, and maturity Ownership clarity These four pillars hold the key To fractional victory [Bridge] Virgin SOC2, no security foundation Three to four times the consultation Maintenance mode for seasoned certification Quarter effort, smooth navigation Draw the boundaries crystal clear What you handle, what they steer Efficiency lives in definition Predictability's ammunition [Verse 3] Distance measures effort's true expense From current chaos to compliant shore Maturity gaps demand intense defense New programs cost significantly more Clean divisions maximize your flow Blurred responsibilities breed delay Define exactly what you'll bestow And what internal teams convey [Chorus] Framework first, then scope it tight Current state reveals the fight What they own defines the line Price follows scope by design Framework, scope, and maturity Ownership clarity These four pillars hold the key To fractional victory [Outro] Reframe the conversation, lead the dance From cost obsession to strategic stance Scope before price, wisdom's advance Give your margins fighting chance
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