Outcome-Based Pricing Without the Pain: SLAs That Don't Backfire

When to use outcomes

• Clear, verifiable end state (e.g., meeting held, case resolved).
• Fast feedback loop (days/weeks).
• Historical data you can simulate. Market leaders are openly advocating outcome/hybrid for agents.

The SLA checklist

1. Definition: what exactly counts? (e.g., “15-min meeting, attended by X role”).
2. Window: how long can the agent try before a lead “expires”?
3. Attribution: last-touch vs shared; define human-assist rules.
4. Edge cases: no-shows, fraud, duplicates, cancellations.
5. Quality gates: minimum duration, acceptance criteria.
6. Versioning: changes apply next cycle; keep a version log.

Rollout plan (14 days)

• Tag the outcome in product.
• Simulate fees on 60–90 days of data (avoid surprises).
• Pilot with 3 design partners; collect disputes; refine.

UnitPay angle

• Outcome markers you control.
• Simulation before go-live.
• Versioned contracts linked to invoices.

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