[Verse 1] When AI speeds up your delivery time But your hourly rate stays the same old climb You're working faster but earning less per day There's got to be a better pricing way Three structures that protect what you deserve While clients get the speed that AI can serve [Chorus] Retainer, Tiered, Advisory high R-T-A, that's how you fly Baseline stable, upside shared Strategic value, always prepared When efficiency gains start flowing through Make sure that dividend includes you too [Verse 2] Retainer models give you steady ground Monthly payments, judgment's what they've found They're buying access to your expertise Not counting hours or deliveries You finish faster, take on something new The income stream keeps flowing straight to you [Chorus] Retainer, Tiered, Advisory high R-T-A, that's how you fly Baseline stable, upside shared Strategic value, always prepared When efficiency gains start flowing through Make sure that dividend includes you too [Verse 3] Tiered outcomes split the savings fair Base fee plus bonuses when you deliver with flair Beat the timeline, exceed their goals Extra payments for those winning rolls Now efficiency becomes your friend Both parties win when projects transcend [Bridge] Advisory layers on top of the work Strategic guidance where true value lurks AI can execute but can't decide You shape the vision from the planning side Implementation speeds up every day But wisdom's worth will always find a way [Verse 4] Design your structure for the work you do Include a clause that shares improvements too When AI helps you finish twice as fast Make sure your pricing model's built to last Position yourself where scarcity lives In judgment zones where real insight gives [Chorus] Retainer, Tiered, Advisory high R-T-A, that's how you fly Baseline stable, upside shared Strategic value, always prepared When efficiency gains start flowing through Make sure that dividend includes you too [Outro] Three ways to win in the AI age Turn efficiency into higher wage Retainer, Tiered, Advisory bright Your value structure done just right
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