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How Freelancers Can Use a Client Price Escalator for Retainers
In this episode of Freelance Careers with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a practical strategy for freelancers who earn recurring revenue from retainer clients: the built-in price escalator. They use the example of a freelance marketing consultant who charged a flat $5,000 monthly retainer for three years without a raise, losing $18,000 in potential income. Lucas explains how to structure a simple annual increase tied to the consumer price index plus a performance-based bonus, and why most freelancers avoid it out of fear of losing clients. Luna shares a counterexample from a friend who…
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