The 2 Things Keeping Editors Stuck at $20/hr (It's NOT Your Skills)

What’s keeping talented editors stuck at $20/hour—or worse, in feast-or-famine cycles that drain your energy and confidence?If you’ve been editing for 6 months or more, this episode is your wake-up call. We’re digging into the two main reasons most freelance editors don’t reach their income goals: editing speed and marketing. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure how to grow, or scared to raise your rates, this episode will give you the exact mindset shifts and practical strategies you need to finally move forward.You’ll learn:🎯 Why hourly pricing might be holding you back🎯 How to track your editing speed and raise your effective hourly rate🎯 How to confidently raise your rates without losing clients🎯 What marketing strategies actually work—and how to know what’s working for you🎯 How to shift your mindset from “freelancer” to “business owner”Whether you're trying to attract better clients, earn more money, or stop feeling stuck in scarcity, this episode is packed with actionable advice.👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Episode 20: 5 Tools to Edit FasterEpisode 16: How Do Clients Find Me? (2024 Review)EFA Rate Chart: https://www.the-efa.org/rates/🎯 Want to up your marketing game and stop struggling? Join us in Digital Marketing for Academic Entrepreneurs: https://acadiaediting.com/marketing0:00 - Overcoming Self Doubt in Editing1:01 - Strategies for Taking Your Business Higher1:36 - Building a Solid Foundation2:33 - Why Editors Struggle Financially3:10 - Increasing Your Editing Speed4:16 - The Importance of Tracking Your Rates5:04 - Identifying High-Paying Projects5:57 - Making Bold Changes for Better Pay6:35 - Tools to Work More Efficiently7:36 - Raising Your Rates Strategically8:54 - Tips for Setting Competitive Rates10:06 - Marketing Your Editing Services10:20 - Expanding Your Client Base11:09 - Tracking Client Acquisition Sources11:46 - Maximizing Effective Marketing12:54 - Adapting Your Client Outreach13:13 - Client-Centric Messaging16:12 - Joining Supportive Editor Communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.