## Budget Allocation
**Marketer Engagement:** $12,000–$15,000/month (all-inclusive)  
**What's Included:** MarketerHire marketer rate + platform fee  
**What's Not Included:** No separate recruiting fees, no additional platform fees  
**Media/Ad Spend:** Separate from marketer fee (see Ad Budget below)

## Media/Ad Spend Budget
**Historical High:** $100,000/month  
**Current Status:** Intentionally reduced to monitor capacity  
**Near-term Plan:** Ready to scale back up to full spend capacity

## Budget Approval
Eric Kelly explicitly confirmed the $12,000–$15,000 range was acceptable: "No, I think that's kind of what I expected using a service like this." He acknowledged the startup stage and bootstrap funding constraints but prioritized finding the right fit with relevant skills over negotiating lower rates.