Comments on: Book Review: Does Pricing Require Voodoo?

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:46:27 +0000

Kim, I hear you. There have been times I've had that internal battle with myself — do I charge what I'm worth or what I think will win the job? It has to be intuitive and, as you mentioned, something you own.

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:35:46 +0000

Congrats to Jake! I'm glad to see him tackling the subject of pricing. It's a touchy one for most freelancers; and when you're just getting up the courage to try working as a freelancer it just completely boggles your mind (well, it did for me any way). Like Cathy said, you just kind of muddle your way through.

Pricing is something I've struggled with for most of my freelancing career. Even when I started charging more "competitive rates," I still didn't completely own it to be honest. I'm still unraveling the why, but I'm getting there.

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:43:25 +0000

Ohh! Just received notice that the book has just been shipped! Fast!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:22:42 +0000

Paula, you won't regret it. I found new things (proof that we old dogs can be taught!).

Jake, a well-deserved thumbs up --you've earned the glowing review. Made my day to give it!

By: Jake Poinier

Jake Poinier — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:56:04 +0000

Wow, Lori, you can probably see me blushing from 3000 miles away! Thanks so much for the glowing review–it was enjoyable to write something that I'm passionate about as well as hopefully helpful to my freelancing compatriots.

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:22:13 +0000

Calculating prices always makes me freeze up, so it sounds as if Jake's book is tailor made for me. I just ordered a copy and can't wait for it to arrive!

I'm glad you reviewed it, Lori.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:24:42 +0000

Cathy, I agree. If I'd had this, I'd have avoided a ton of pricing mistakes.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:24:59 +0000

I can't wait to read Jake's book. I sure wish I had a good resource like this when I first started. Like most of us, I stumbled my way through figuring out what to charge. The biggest stumbling block was getting out my own way to a fair price.

There's a difference between adjusting the scope of work to fit budget needs and putting budget constraints ahead of the true value of your work.