Pricing When You Start Your Freelance Practice

Pricing When You Start Your Freelance Practice

Author: Erik Dietrich May 25, 2023 Duration: 25:00
In this video, I field a specific question about how to structure pricing for an offering around legacy code remediation. But because that's very specific, I lead up to it, spending most of the video talking about the different pricing models and options available to you as a freelancer.   Picks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This comprehensive guide to building Slack workflows. This Make Me a Programmer post, exploring the difference in nomenclature between software engineer and developer.

Erik Dietrich hosts Hit Subscribe Freelancer Q&A, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the practical realities of running your own business. This isn't about abstract theory or motivational speeches; it's a grounded, question-and-answer format built directly from the challenges freelancers and solo entrepreneurs face every day. Each episode dives into specific, tactical concerns-from setting rates and negotiating contracts to managing client relationships and finding a sustainable workflow. You'll hear straightforward advice and thoughtful discussions that stem from real-world experience, offering a sense of clarity and camaraderie for anyone navigating the sometimes isolating world of self-employment. Tune in for honest conversations that cut through the noise, providing actionable insights whether you're just starting out or looking to refine an established practice. This podcast serves as a reliable resource, transforming common freelancing puzzles into manageable steps forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
What Should You Title Yourself on LinkedIn or in Business Cards? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:17
As a freelancer, it might not be clear what kind of title to give yourself in "official" venues, like LinkedIn or on business cards. What should you put there to best represent yourself? Link Picks: A developer’s guide t…
Building a Python Training Business, with Reuven Lerner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:18
This time around in our community speaker series, we talked to Reuven Lerner about starting a Python training business. Hear about how he got into tech, into training, into business for himself, and, eventually into a sp…
Should Freelancers Give Talks as a Way to Generate Business? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
Someone in our community asked whether it was worth it for freelancers to gain recognition by giving conference workshops or online workshops. I generalized this to the subject of "should you give talks as a freelancer t…
Is Freelancing a Lateral Career Move? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:27
There are a lot of factors to consider when leaving a salaried job to go off on your own. One of the perhaps lesser considered ones is what, exactly, does this mean for your career. Is starting to freelance a lateral car…
How Can a Freelancer Improve Their Sales Win Rate? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
In sales lingo, "win rate" is the percentage of prospects you talk to that eventually become customers? How can freelancers improve the rate at which they close business so that their time doing sales is more efficient?…
Should Freelancers Use ”We” on Their Business Websites? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:34
When you're first starting out and building your website, how should you position yourself? Specifically, should you talk about yourself as "I" or should you talk about yourself as "we," the way an agency or larger busin…
Balancing Serious Side Hustles and Fulltime Work, with Swizec Teller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:50
In this installment of our community guest speaker series, we talked to Swizec Teller about balancing serious side hustles with full time employment. He has balanced a career working for startups in Silicon Valley with b…
How Do You Vet Clients as a Freelancer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:17
Not all clients are created equal. Many are great, but some you'd rather avoid. How do you tell the difference ahead of time, in order to avoid the headache of having nightmare clients? __________________________________…
What Do Freelancers Do for Benefits? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
If you're used to salaried employment, especially in the US, you're used to having a lot of stuff taken care of for you when it comes to benefits. Medical, dental, vision insurance covered and mostly paid for, retirement…