How Much to Charge as a Freelancer | Am I Charging Too High or Too Low? How Do I Know my Ideal Day Rate?

from The Freelance Blueprint · host Elisabeth Mayr

SummaryElisabeth talks about how to she sets her rates as a freelancer and how you can apply that for your business. Find the sweet spot so you don't charge too low and get ripped off or too high and lose out on clients.🧮 Get the Free template to calculate your ideal day and hourly ratehttps://mailchi.mp/elisabethmayr/rate-calculatorIf you want to learn what's the best way for you to charge (time-based, retainers or project fees) check out this video 👇https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6St6LY4Olo&list=PLUY8upbEOz58o8FdTnLAVizo4ICebDX_3&index=32Follow me onInstagram @elisabethmayrLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayrelisabethSign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletterChapters00:00 Intro00:15 Charging too much vs charging too low01:38 Adjust Pricing Based on How Much You want that Project02:46 The Price Jump from Permanent Salary to Freelance Gigs5:00 Define Your Minimum Rate You Need to Charge06:25 Talk To Other Freelancers08:36 Set Your Rates Not Just on the Market but Your Lifestyle Goals11:32 Include ALL Expenses12:48 Don't Forget About Taxes13:40 Use This Free Spreadsheet to Find Your Minimum Rate16:50 Negotiate Your Rates - Always19:25 Make Note of Their Reaction When You Tell the Rate20:38 Keep Track of What Worked22:40 Outro