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How a Freelance Consultant Raised Rates by Charging for a Discovery Workshop
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a fresh pricing strategy for freelancers: charging for the discovery workshop. They unpack the story of a freelance operations consultant who turned a free 30-minute intro call into a paid two-hour workshop, raising her effective hourly rate by 60 percent. The conversation covers how to structure the deliverable, what to include to make it worth paying for, and how to position it as a value-add rather than a sales pitch. They also discuss objections, onboarding the fee, and when not to use this approach. A practical, specific guide for any independent…
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