Understand your pricing struggle so you can charge more with confidence
I’ve started to see business blog articles like pop songs. There are endless numbers of both but we only listen
OrwellMcG
August 24, 2023
I’ve started to see business blog articles like pop songs. There are endless numbers of both but we only listen
A plague exists amongst the creatives of today. It hides in the shadows, waiting for us. It knows when you
Even if you do it every day for clients, creating a strategy for yourself is one of the hardest things
First off, nice one! It’s great to come to this stage 😀 When I got my first contract I felt
How does it feel when you have to chase a late payment? A bit weird?Does it make your stomach churn?
As a freelancer you wear many hats in your biz
One of the most important is getting paid!
But it’s not easy to be the
How to spot a time waster
They’re vague about what they want
They say they have no budget
They don’t engage with your process
They agree to the price
Not every person who needs your service is ready to buy
It’s your job to be first in their mind when they are
But how
A client wants you to work during your holiday time? We can’t have that! Copy this script and politely let them know you won’t be
Your identity is made up of many things
Not all of them can be seen on the surface
This is how we all experience each
When I first started out as a freelancer making money was tough
I was inexperienced with a small folio and I didn’t know how to
Life would be great if it all went to plan…
But often times it doesn’t…
And in business, if you haven’t planned for a bit
1.
Plan days around things you like
Every day I make time for things that make me happy.
Thing like reading, drinking tea, plyaing my music
Note every client wants your best work. If they want it, they might not be able to afford it.
Sometimes they want a copy of
Changing your payment terms can feel scary…
Clients have an expectation of when they’ll pay and you don’t want to do anything that will make
Make a fuck this shit list
It’s a list of things you hate doing and don’t want to have to deal with…
Prioritise
Use a
Experience has taught me
1. How a work week goes affects my mood
2. The weeks I plan are better than the weeks I don’t
3. If
Tired of being underpaid? Are you hitting burnout and need a break? Or are you dealing with a*hole clients who just won’t pay? I’ve been there and I’m here to help!
Book a free call and let’s make your life easier.
Orwell McGubbins is a branding designer and Creative Director of Berlin based Brand Consultancy Orwell met Vila.
He has spent his career working with charities, schools and social businesses supporting people to develop themselves and make the most of life.
Today he continues this work by helping creative freelancers gain the skills and confidence they need to be great at what they do.
He enables people to make money doing what they love so they can create a happy life for themselves and the people in their communities.
Feel free to contact him on LinkedIn but don’t call without an appointment. He might be socially minded but he’s also a millennial, they hate that.
