Considering Self-Employment? Here's What You Need to Know About Setting PRICES $$$ Ep 167

In this episode of our monthly VIP Office Hours for the self-employed, we dive into essential topics for those who are newly self-employed or considering self-employment. Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1QxAMU0PU&t=25s?sub_confirmation=1 Highlights include discussions about setting your prices, when to raise them, and knowing when to walk away from tricky client negotiations. Hear valuable insights from various industry professionals, and learn about the tools and strategies that can help you succeed in your own business endeavors. Join me on our upcoming in-person monthly office hour events and free open house for the Marketing with Meller community. Join us and become part of this treasured community focused on growth, networking, and mutual support. 00:00 Introduction to VIP Office Hours 00:44 Focus on Pricing for the Self-Employed 01:06 Guidelines for Participation 02:41 Brenda Meller's Journey and Mission 03:50 Insurance for the Self-Employed 04:13 Deep Dive into Pricing Strategies 04:48 All Stars Introductions 06:39 Networking and Community Building 20:51 New Members Introductions 30:23 Discussion on Pricing 30:56 Starting Out: Offering a Variety of Services 31:33 Determining Pricing: From Corporate Salary to Competitor Analysis 33:30 Insights from All Stars: Pricing Strategies and Experiences 36:33 Flexible Pricing: Adapting to Different Clients and Markets 45:57 When to Raise Your Prices: Signals and Strategies 51:20 Knowing When to Walk Away: Handling Difficult Clients 59:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Considering becoming self-employed instead of finding a new job? Already self-employed and want to network with others? Self-Employed Friday VIP Office Hours the 1st Friday from 10-11am ET Every Month Free to attend. Registration is required at https://www.mellermarketing.com/FridayVIP WHO: These 1st Friday VIP Office Hours sessions are designed for anyone who is considering self-employment instead of a new job, or who is already self-employed. WHAT: A virtual "office hour" to provide you with inspiration, community, and to help provide you with LinkedIn and marketing tips to support your a possible path in self-employment. Free. Registration is required because spaces are limited. WHEN/WHERE: This is a monthly office hour session on Zoom on the 1st Fridays each month. Every Zoom session will also be simulcast to YouTube and added to this podcast. WHY: These calls provide a place to network with like-minded professionals, get live access to me and "allstars" in my network who can answer questions and bounce ideas around. Plus, I love holding small group Zoom calls and resharing these insights via YouTube and on my podcast. Support the show ************************************** My name is Brenda Meller. I'm a LinkedIn coach, consultant, speaker, and author. My company is Meller Marketing and I help business professionals get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie. Visit mellermarketing.com Let's connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brendameller (click MORE to invite me to connect and mention you listened to my podcast)