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title: Retainer Reduction — 2026-01-16
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created: '2026-01-16'
updated: '2026-01-16'
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- clients
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- invoicing
- retainer
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client_source: Crazy Lenny's E-Bikes
industry_context: ecommerce
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---

# Retainer Reduction — 2026-01-16

## Overview

During the [[wiki/meetings/2026-01-16-weekly-eow-call-melissa|2026-01-16 end-of-week ops call]], Mark confirmed that Crazy Lenny's is operating on a reduced retainer arrangement for the first two months of 2026. Full service is expected to resume in March.

## Details

- **Retainer rate:** 50% of normal for January and February 2026
- **Full service resumes:** March 2026
- **Status at time of call:** Arrangement already in place; no outstanding invoices flagged

## Context

The reduction appears to be a temporary accommodation — likely client-initiated — to bridge a slow period. No concerns were raised about the relationship or the client's intent to continue. The expectation of resuming full service in March was stated without qualification.

## Related

- [[wiki/clients/current/crazy-lennys/_index|Crazy Lenny's Client Overview]]