Feature Prioritization Matrix

Turn feature chaos into structured, profitable delivery phases.

What This Skill Does

You list all features a client wants, and this skill outputs:

✅ MVP Features – Must-have for launch (what to build first) ✅ Phase 2 Features – Enhanced functionality (post-launch additions) ✅ Phase 3+ Features – Nice-to-haves (future roadmap) ✅ Estimated Build Time – Realistic hours per phase ✅ Pricing Structure – How to charge for phased delivery ✅ Priority Reasoning – Why each feature belongs in its phase

Who This Is For

Software Tailors need to prevent scope creep, keep projects manageable, create upsell opportunities, set realistic expectations, and deliver value quickly.

Prioritization Framework

MVP (Phase 1) – Must-Have

• Solves core problem
• Blocking other features
• Can’t launch without it
• Simple to build

Phase 2 – Should-Have

• Significantly improves UX
• Automates manual processes
• Clear ROI
• Client proven they use MVP

Phase 3 – Nice-to-Have

• Competitive differentiator
• Efficiency optimization
• Not urgent

Future – Maybe Someday

• Expensive to build
• Adds recurring costs
• Unclear ROI

Presenting Phased Delivery

“I organized features into phases so you see working software in 6 weeks, not 6 months. Phase 1 ($18K) solves your core problem. Phase 2 ($7K) adds automation after you’ve proven you love it. Phase 3 ($10K) gives you competitive edge. You only commit to $18K today – if Phase 1 doesn’t work, you stop. If it’s amazing, you invest more.”

Preventing Scope Creep

When client says “Can we just add…?”:

“Great idea! [Feature X] takes [Y] hours. Three options:

1. Add to Phase 2 for $[Z]
2. Swap for something in MVP
3. Expand MVP: add $[Z] and push timeline [W] weeks

Which makes sense?”

Never “just add” features for free.