Partnership investment built for steady growth, clearer decisions, and stronger operations.
Choose the partnership model that fits your property's current stage, pace, and internal capacity. Each option combines disciplined revenue strategy, hands-on guidance, and clear accountability.
The goal is not just more revenue. It's more defensible revenue, better systems, and a business that feels easier to run month after month.
Choose the partnership structure that fits your property now
Our engagement models are designed to support clear decision making, stable operations, and sustainable revenue growth. Each option reflects a different level of involvement while maintaining the same disciplined approach to revenue and operations.
Revenue Assessment & Strategy
Best for properties wanting focused expertise or testing our partnership approach
$2,500 USD (one-time, 30-day engagement)
A focused engagement designed to identify immediate revenue opportunities and provide actionable strategy without long-term commitment. Many clients begin here and transition to ongoing partnership once they see results.
What's included:
- Comprehensive revenue audit (rate structure, OTA performance, parity issues)
- Market positioning analysis and competitive set review
- Distribution channel assessment and optimization opportunities
- Immediate opportunity identification (quick wins typically worth $5,000 to $15,000 annually)
- 30-day implementation support via email and two video strategy calls
- Final strategy document with prioritized recommendations
- Clear path to ongoing partnership if desired
Ideal for: Seasonal properties needing pre-season strategy, budget-conscious operators wanting expert guidance, or properties with specific challenges requiring focused attention.
Performance Partnership
Best for growth-focused properties ready to improve revenue with aligned accountability
$1,800 USD / month + performance bonus
Our most commonly selected partnership. It aligns incentives while preserving long-term decision quality, prioritizing steady, defensible revenue growth over short-term volatility.
Monthly services include:
- Seasonal rate calendar and promotion planning
- Weekly pricing reviews and OTA rate audits
- Availability and channel optimization
- Rate parity and distribution oversight
- Monthly revenue performance reporting with clear insights
- Direct booking strategy improvements
- PMS and distribution system support
- Staff training on revenue fundamentals
- Unlimited email support and weekly strategy calls
- Short and long lead booking analysis
- Competitive set monitoring and market context
Performance Bonus Structure
Performance bonuses are calculated annually based on measurable year-over-year revenue growth. The percentage is defined in advance during proposal (typically 6 to 8% of incremental room revenue).
Example
Current annual revenue: $1,000,000
After 12 months: $1,150,000 (+$150,000)
Base fees: $21,600
Performance bonus (7%): $10,500
Total investment: $32,100
Net revenue gain: $117,900
3-month minimum commitment. Month-to-month thereafter. Performance bonus calculated using verified PMS data and paid annually.
Growth Partnership
Best for properties seeking comprehensive support with predictable budgeting
$2,100 USD / month
This option provides the same core scope as the Performance Partnership with fixed monthly pricing. It is well suited to repositioning phases, seasonal markets, or ownership groups that prefer cost certainty.
Includes everything in the Performance Partnership, plus:
- Custom KPI dashboard (Google Sheets or Looker Studio)
- GDS, metasearch, and Google Hotel Ads optimization
- OTA conversion funnel and image review
- Extended monthly strategy call (60 to 90 minutes)
- Quarterly business review and forecast roadmap
- Seasonal promotional campaign planning
- Social media strategy for local partnerships and direct demand
- Priority same-day response for urgent matters
No performance bonus. No variable fees.
3-month minimum commitment. Month-to-month thereafter.
Foundation Quarter
Best for new clients or properties in transition
$5,000 USD (90-day program)
A focused, time-bound engagement designed to establish strong foundations: clear pricing structure, reliable systems, and a roadmap your team can sustain independently.
What's included:
- Comprehensive property and market audit
- PMS setup, optimization, and data integration
- Initial rate structure and seasonal calendar build
- Baseline reporting dashboard creation
- 90 days of active revenue management (all Performance Partnership services)
- Staff training materials and operational documentation
- Weekly strategy calls for first 30 days, then bi-weekly
- Post-engagement roadmap for continued growth
After 90 days, you may:
- Transition to Performance or Growth Partnership
- Continue with Strategic Retainer support
- Conclude the engagement with systems in place
Perfect for properties testing our partnership, managing ownership transitions, completing renovations, or establishing professional revenue management for the first time.
Strategic Retainer
Best for properties with in-house expertise seeking oversight and strategic perspective
$1,200 USD base + $125/hour (10 hours included monthly)
Services include:
- 10 consulting hours per month included in base rate
- Monthly rate audit and competitive positioning review
- Strategic guidance on pricing decisions and market shifts
- Ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and performance insights
- Priority 48-hour response time
- Additional hours billed at $125/hour with detailed monthly summary
- Available for special projects: marketing audits, OTA optimization, staff training
Month-to-month engagement. No minimum commitment beyond first month.
Project-based support and add-ons
Available as add-ons to any partnership or as standalone projects:
- Website conversion audit and booking flow improvements — Starting at $1,800
- Complete OTA content and image optimization — Starting at $1,500
- Staff retention program design and implementation — Starting at $2,500
- Custom recruitment program development — Starting at $3,000
- One-time property audit with strategic recommendations — $2,500
- Marketing campaign development and launch support — Custom pricing
Project pricing confirmed in proposal based on scope, property size, and complexity.
What clients typically gain
- Average revenue growth of 15% within first 12 months
- Properties achieving top rankings on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews
- Increased direct bookings and reduced OTA commission dependency
- Rate parity corrections worth $5,000 to $15,000 annually per property
- Operational systems that reduce owner involvement and staff turnover
Long-term relationships:
Many of our clients have worked with us for 5+ years. Some for over a decade. That longevity reflects a commitment to sustainable partnership, not one-time transformations that disappear when the consultant leaves.
A clear path from first conversation to active partnership
The engagement is designed to feel structured, transparent, and low-friction from the first call through implementation.
Discovery Call
A complimentary 30-minute conversation about your property, current performance, priorities, and constraints.
Proposal & Fit
You receive a detailed proposal outlining the recommended tier, deliverables, timeline, and transparent pricing.
Onboarding
System access, PMS setup, baseline data collection, and kickoff strategy to establish priorities and accountability.
Active Partnership
Weekly optimization, regular strategy calls, and transparent reporting tied to measurable revenue and operational progress.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions owners and operators usually ask before choosing a partnership model.
How does remote consulting work effectively?
We work remotely across North America using weekly video calls, screen sharing, and direct access to your PMS and reporting tools. Shared workspaces streamline documentation and collaboration. For properties in British Columbia and Alberta, on-site visits can be arranged during onboarding or quarterly reviews when beneficial.
How confident can I be that this investment will pay for itself?
Our average client sees approximately 15% revenue growth within the first year. Early wins often include rate parity corrections, OTA ranking improvements, optimized pricing strategies, and distribution adjustments that reduce commission costs. The financial examples on this page reflect typical outcomes across comparable properties.
What's the commitment structure?
Performance Partnership and Growth Partnership require a 3-month initial commitment. After that, both continue month-to-month with 30 days' notice. Foundation Quarter is a complete 90-day program. Revenue Assessment is a one-time 30-day engagement. Strategic Retainer has no minimum commitment beyond the first month.
Can I change partnership tiers later?
Yes. You can upgrade or adjust your partnership tier with 30 days' notice. Many clients run Performance or Growth Partnership during peak season and transition to Strategic Retainer during slower periods. You can also begin with Revenue Assessment or Foundation Quarter and transition later.
When should I expect to see results?
Week 1 to 2: Rate parity corrections, OTA visibility improvements, and immediate pricing adjustments.
Month 1 to 2: Distribution optimization, reporting setup, and staff training.
Month 3: Clear revenue pickup patterns and ADR improvement visible in reports.
Month 6 to 12: Compounding year-over-year growth as systems mature and optimizations accumulate.
How much time will this require from my team?
Minimal ongoing involvement. Initial setup usually requires 2 to 3 hours with ownership or the GM. Front desk staff typically need 15 to 30 minutes weekly for system updates and training. Most analysis, optimization, and strategic work happens on our side.
What support is available between scheduled calls?
Performance Partnership: Unlimited email support with 24-hour response time.
Growth Partnership: Unlimited email and phone support with same-day response for urgent matters.
Foundation Quarter: Unlimited email support with 24-hour response time.
Strategic Retainer: Priority support with 48-hour response time.
Revenue Assessment: Email support during the 30-day engagement with 48-hour response time.
Do you work with properties outside British Columbia and Alberta?
Yes. We support independent hotels, motels, and vacation rentals across North America. Canadian clients benefit from our familiarity with GST/PST structures and domestic OTA dynamics. US clients benefit from the same revenue discipline and market intelligence. The core principles travel well.
How do performance bonuses work in the Performance Partnership?
Performance bonuses are calculated annually based on measurable year-over-year room revenue growth using your PMS data. The exact percentage (typically 6 to 8% of incremental revenue) is set during proposal based on your baseline, market conditions, and growth potential.
What property sizes do you work with?
We work with independent properties from roughly 20 to 100 rooms, with annual revenue typically ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000. During the discovery call, we'll talk through whether your property is the right fit for our approach.
Am I too small for your services?
Probably not. We've worked successfully with properties as small as 20 rooms. The Revenue Assessment package is designed specifically for smaller or budget-conscious properties wanting expert guidance without long-term commitment.
What makes Four Sides Hospitality Consulting different?
We combine disciplined revenue strategy with sustainable operational thinking. Most consultants focus only on maximizing revenue. We focus on clearer decision-making, steadier systems, and results that last without creating operational chaos or team burnout.
Can I start with something smaller before committing to ongoing partnership?
Yes. The Revenue Assessment & Strategy package is built for exactly that. It's a focused 30-day engagement that helps you test our approach, identify opportunities, and decide whether an ongoing partnership is the right next step.
Simple billing across Canada and the US
- Canadian clients: Invoiced in CAD at the Bank of Canada exchange rate on invoice date, plus applicable GST/PST based on province.
- US clients: Invoiced in USD with no Canadian sales tax applied.
- Contract pricing is locked for the initial commitment period. Month-to-month renewals reflect the prevailing exchange rate at renewal.
- Performance bonuses are calculated in your reporting currency and paid annually following your 12-month anniversary.
Ready to build sustainable revenue growth?
We keep capacity intentionally limited so every client gets focused attention and strategic depth. If you're ready to move beyond reactive revenue management and build systems that support long-term success, let's start the conversation.