Consulting without the fluff.

Consulting has a bad name for a good reason.

Most management and design consultancies offer smart strategy without implementation. With design in our DNA, we can't do that at Ishmael Interactive.

Consulting here means strategy + implementation. It means advice and support on everything from customer research to impact measurement, including production and launch support.

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  • "We've pretty much adopted this Guide as our how-to."

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    "We find this guide very helpful."

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Unlock project success

The Discovery guide helps you reconnect with internal and external customers, and gather valuable, actionable insights and opportunities for your vertical

  • This Discovery process drove $11 million in profit for the General Services Administration (GSA) in federal employee labor alone (2022–2024), without reorganizations or service disruptions.

  • This Discovery process was the foundation for completing the first digital audit for a 12,000 person agency in the federal government.

  • This Discovery process transformed the non-clinical interactions for 154 VA hospitals and 9 million veterans annually.

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  • Do you do consulting by hours or by project?

    Consulting can be structured by hours or project. Hourly rates across our consultants can vary from $79-$179 per hour. Per project cost will be determined by the scope of the project.

  • What if I want a training that's not listed. Are trainings considered consulting?

    Bespoke training creation is housed under our consulting arm. Price will vary depending on subject matter, cohort size, and course duration, but typically bespoke trainings range from $245-$945 per attendee.

  • I bought one of the Guides, but now I want more insight. Can I get targeted consulting on specific questions I have?

    Absolutely. Targeted help with the Guides is one of the main ways teams learn while doing. Reach out to us to book individual consulting hours or buy a block of hours that you can use when you need.