Category Archives: Pricing

The Recurring Income Metric You Should Track

Recurring income is the holy grail of freelancing. When a healthy percentage of your monthly income is recurring, you have predictability. And when you have predictability, you have greater confidence—and a higher propensity to take smart risks …
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Clients That Pay Late

Unfortunately, some clients pay late all the time, no matter what you do. You have to harass them to get payment, sending reminder after reminder. Eventually, they do pay. Which makes you reluctant to let them go—especially …
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#244: The Power of Exclusivity

Have you ever visited a different part of the country and had the most amazing treat? Maybe it was the best cupcake ever, the best pizza or the most amazing BBQ? Of course, you have! And I’ll bet …
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You’re Undercharging

Every day, people call the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta to book a room. And every day, dozens of people decide not to book at the Four Seasons because they think it’s too expensive. They end up …
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4 Pricing Models

Writers typically use one of four different pricing models. Many writers charge by the hour. Some charge by the word. Some charge fixed-fees. And some use value-based pricing. Each model comes with its own set of challenges. So which one should …
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