MONTHLY RETAINER

A standing seat at every conversation that matters.

One flat monthly fee. I read every meeting, every document, every silence in your negotiation, and I am on your side between meetings too. A small number of seats, on purpose.

One flat monthly fee, quoted for your deal· no meters running
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Six ways I'm on your side, every month.

01

Meeting reads for your active negotiation

Every recording you send, debriefed within 48 hours.

02

Live advisory seats

I join your key calls as your advisor, with priority scheduling.

03

Documents and correspondence

Term sheets and replies read for intent, not just language.

04

Between meetings

Async questions answered, next moves prepared before you need them.

05

One side per deal

I never advise your counterpart. Ever.

06

Beyond the meeting room

Itineraries for your Japan trips, relocation, family and school matters: partner specialists deliver, I coordinate. One contact for your entire entry.

HOW IT WORKS

From call to seat, in three steps.

STEP 01

Free intro call

Twenty minutes, no pitch. We work out whether a retainer is the right shape for your deal.

STEP 02

Fixed scope and start date

One flat monthly fee, agreed before anything starts. No meters running, no surprise invoices.

STEP 03

Your seat is active

Within days, not weeks. I'm reading your meetings and available between them.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for a small number of negotiations.

FOR YOU, IF

  • You're in an active or upcoming Japan negotiation.
  • You have several meetings a month, not one.
  • Your decisions can't wait for a consultant's report.

NOT FOR YOU, IF

  • You want a neutral middleman. I sit on one side only.

One-off translations are welcome too. A network of professional translators handles the work, and I flag every passage that needs care or may carry a hidden meaning. Not just words: translation you can treat as the work of a business partner you trust.

One misread meeting can cost the deal. One flat fee buys you every meeting read, every month.

MONTHLY RETAINER · A SMALL NUMBER OF SEATS, ON PURPOSE
FAQ

Questions people actually ask.

Can I cancel anytime?
Monthly. When the deal closes, you can end it that month. No lock-in.
How fast can I start?
Within days of our intro call. Once scope and start date are fixed, your seat is active and I'm reading your meetings from day one.
What if you're at capacity?
Retainer seats are deliberately limited, so you may go on a waiting list. Meeting reads are still available as one-off engagements while you wait.
CONTACT

Ready for a standing seat at the table?

A free 20-minute call. You'll leave knowing whether a retainer is the right shape for your deal, what it costs, and what to do next, even if the answer is "you don't need me." No sales pitches.

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