u/Extension-Sky6193

I keep seeing this come up in threads here but never with any real numbers attached to it: clients who review your initial concept work and then hire a cheaper contractor to execute it. Or lose a project entirely to someone with zero CoA registration charging ₹15/sqft.

Curious how common this actually is across different cities and practice sizes. Put together a quick anonymous poll — no names, no firms, no login. Just trying to get a clearer picture of something the community talks about but nobody has hard data on.

Results will be posted back here publicly for everyone to see. Nothing commercial, no consulting being asked for — just an anonymous poll about a business reality most of us apparently share.

https://forms.gle/YSStBkt4tJts4E3r6

Anyone willing to share their experience in the comments too — how do you currently handle the initial consultation fee conversation with new clients?