Pricing: A Designer's Dilemma (Hourly Billing)

In this engaging conversation, Lauren and Shelly discuss a project and pricing challenge faced by a design friend of Lauren's. They explore strategies for billing, the impact of economic uncertainty on the creative industry, and the significance of maintaining mental health while pursuing creative passions. The dialogue emphasizes the need for flexibility and resilience in the face of changing circumstances, encouraging listeners to find solutions and adapt their approaches to thrive in their creative endeavors.TakeawaysIt's important to take care of your voice as a creative.Client conversations can be challenging, especially regarding budgets.Understanding client expectations is crucial for successful proposals.Billing strategies should encompass all time spent on a project.Flexibility in pricing can help maintain client relationships.Creative professionals often undervalue their time and efforts.Economic uncertainty affects client budgets and project opportunities.Mental health is vital for sustaining creativity and passion.Finding solutions is better than dwelling on frustrations.Engaging with the creative community can provide support and insights.Want to learn more about pitching? Get on the waitlist before tickets go on sale September 9, 2025 for 10% off.Get on the listChapters00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Challenges02:45 Navigating Client Expectations and Budget Constraints05:14 Creative Solutions for Pricing and Project Management08:20 The Importance of Mental Health in Creative Work10:59 Exploring Flexibility and Adaptability in Business13:58 Share Your Thought With UsSupport the how by ⁠buying us a coffee⁠Keep the conversation going:drop us DM over on Instagram @creativecamp.pro or send us an ⁠email⁠ [email protected] more thoughts, insights and industry happenings? We drop it in our weekly-ish Camp Bulletin .This show is independently produced, edited and put together by Shelly Waldman. Keywordscreative entrepreneurship, client relationships, pricing, negotiating, budgeting, billing strategies, mental health, economic uncertainty, design industry, photography, freelance work, project management

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