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How a Freelance Consultant Raised Rates by Offering a Performance-Based Bonus
In episode 120 of Freelance Careers with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how a freelance marketing consultant named Sarah Chen raised her rates by 30 percent without losing a single client. The secret? She offered a performance-based bonus clause tied to measurable outcomes. Lucas breaks down the exact structure: a lower base rate with a 25 percent upside kicker if she hits agreed-upon KPIs. Luna pushes back on risk, asking what happens if the client moves the goalposts. They discuss how to define objective metrics, how to set the right threshold, and why this approach actually reduces client…
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