Making Qual More Accessible.

Fast, Focused Research support for agencies and small teams.

Don’t Settle For Discount Research.

Research doesn’t need to be a big production to be valuable. Sometimes you just need a spark. Quick evidence, perspective, or social proof to fuel the big idea. But let’s be real: The traditional research firms that promise low-cost research tend to cut corners on recruitment and reporting.

We help agencies keep high-quality research on the table, even when budgets are tight and timelines are brutal. Your work stays sharp. Your clients stay confident. And you don’t have to wait weeks for answers.

Here’s how it works: We handle fast, high-quality recruitment, and your team runs the research with our expert guidance and support along the way. It’s like having a senior researcher coaching and overseeing your team, without the overhead.

What You Get

Fast, Targeted Recruitment

Exceptional respondents, carefully recruited, vetted, and tailored to your project so that you have high-quality conversations.

Expert Guidance

We stress-test your research design and materials to ensure you get richer stories and sharper truths - backed by years of practical research experience.

Moderation Support

We provide you with hands-on coaching, feedback, and in the moment support, to make sure you get the most out of every conversation.

New Capabilities & Team Growth

Your team grows sharper with every project. We help build your in-house research chops so your team becomes more confident, and self-sufficient.

Per Project

For one-off briefs or small projects where you want research support.

$4000 + $300 per recruit*

  • Includes briefing, research design advisory, discussion guide/stimulus oversight, and fieldwork leadership.

  • Agency projects often require ten or less recruits.

*Recruitment costs may vary for low-incidence or hard to reach populations. Confirmed before the project begins.

Retainer

If you run research regularly and want expert support on tap.

$20,000

  • Equivalent to ~4 Projects (60 credits)

  • 1 recruit = 1 credit · Advisory = 2 credits · Fieldwork = 2 credits

  • Up to $8K in savings compared to per-project pricing

  • Predictable costs, faster start-up, and flexible expert support across multiple projects.

Whether you’d like to learn more about Faster Horses, or you’ve got a specific project in mind, we’d love to hear from you.

How We’ll Work Together

  • Briefing

    We start with your objectives and questions, clarifying what you want to learn, and how insight will drive the work.

  • Research Design

    We help you refine the approach, balancing speed and rigour so the plan is realistic and impactful.

  • Recruitment

    We’ll take care of recruitment and incentives - delivering respondents who are relevant, reliable, and ready to contribute.

  • Guides & Stimulus

    Your team executes the development of discussion guide and stimulus with our oversight. We provide expert feedback so your materials uncover what you need, and avoid common pitfalls.

  • Fieldwork

    We moderate or observe the first 1-2 sessions, ensuring everything clicks and your team gains confidence in the process. You run the rest of the research with coaching from our team.