How Much to Charge as a Freelancer | Am I Charging Too High or Too Low? How Do I Know my Ideal Day Rate?

Summary Elisabeth talks about how to she sets her rates as a freelancer and how you can apply that for your business. Find the sweet spot so you don't charge too low and get ripped off or too high and lose out on clients. 🧮 Get the Free template to calculate your ideal day and hourly rate https://mailchi.mp/elisabethmayr/rate-calculator If you want to learn what's the best way for you to charge (time-based, retainers or project fees) check out this video 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6St6LY4Olo&list=PLUY8upbEOz58o8FdTnLAVizo4ICebDX_3&index=32 Follow me on Instagram @elisabethmayr Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayrelisabeth Sign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletter Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:15 Charging too much vs charging too low 01:38 Adjust Pricing Based on How Much You want that Project 02:46 The Price Jump from Permanent Salary to Freelance Gigs 5:00 Define Your Minimum Rate You Need to Charge 06:25 Talk To Other Freelancers 08:36 Set Your Rates Not Just on the Market but Your Lifestyle Goals 11:32 Include ALL Expenses 12:48 Don't Forget About Taxes 13:40 Use This Free Spreadsheet to Find Your Minimum Rate 16:50 Negotiate Your Rates - Always 19:25 Make Note of Their Reaction When You Tell the Rate 20:38 Keep Track of What Worked 22:40 Outro