Self Employed? What You Need to Know About Setting Prices $$$

Wondering about Setting Pricing and Self Employed? Welcome back to our monthly VIP Office Hours for the self-employed! Register for next month: https://www.mellermarketing.com/FridayVIP In this episode, held on the first Friday of every month from 10 to 11 AM Eastern Time, we dive into essential topics for those who are newly self-employed or considering self-employment. Key highlights include discussions about setting your prices, when to raise them, and knowing when to walk away from tricky client negotiations. Hear valuable insights from various industry professionals, and learn about the tools and strategies that can help you succeed in your own business endeavors. Don't miss out on our upcoming in-person event and open house for the Marketing with Meller community. Join us and become part of this treasured community focused on growth, networking, and mutual support. 00:00 Introduction to VIP Office Hours 00:44 Focus on Pricing for the Self-Employed 01:06 Guidelines for Participation 02:41 Brenda Meller's Journey and Mission 03:50 Discussion on Insurance for the Self-Employed 04:13 Deep Dive into Pricing Strategies 04:48 All Stars Introductions 06:39 Networking and Community Building 20:51 New Members Introductions 30:23 Round Table Discussion on Pricing 30:56 Starting Out: Offering a Variety of Services 31:33 Determining Pricing: From Corporate Salary to Competitor Analysis 33:30 Insights from All Stars: Pricing Strategies and Experiences 36:33 Flexible Pricing: Adapting to Different Clients and Markets 45:57 When to Raise Your Prices: Signals and Strategies 51:20 Knowing When to Walk Away: Handling Difficult Clients 59:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Considering becoming self-employed instead of finding a new job? Already self-employed and want to network with others? Join my *free* Friday VIP Office Hours with Brenda Meller on the 1st Friday from 10-11am ET Every Month! Free to attend. Registration is required at https://www.mellermarketing.com/FridayVIP BONUS: By registering, you're also joining Brenda Meller's VIP email list. WHO: These 1st Friday VIP Office Hours sessions are designed for anyone who is considering self-employment instead of a new job. We have had "experience rich" attendees (age 40+, 50+, 60+), as well as executives, managers, directors, and every job title level in a wide variety of industries attend these calls. The "VIP" stands for "very important person" to remind you that you are a valuable person who has knowledge, expertise, and passion to share with others. WHAT: A virtual "office hour" to provide you with inspiration, community, and to help provide you with LinkedIn and marketing tips to support your a possible path in self-employment. Bring your LinkedIn / self-employment start-up questions and share your success stories and tips with others. Free. Registration is required because spaces are limited. There is a maximum of 100 seats in each live Zoom session. WHEN/WHERE: This is a monthly office hour session on Zoom on the 1st Fridays each month. Every Zoom session will also be simulcast to YouTube and will also be converted into my podcast at a later date. COST: Free WHY: These calls provide a place to network with like-minded professionals, get live access to me and "allstars" in my network who can answer questions and bounce ideas around. Plus, I love holding small group Zoom calls and resharing these insights via YouTube and on my podcast. ********************************* Are you a solopreneur, business professional, or job seeker looking to get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn Pie? If you enjoyed watching this video, please SUBSCRIBE for future content by me and give this video a thumbs up. Follow me here: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller ✅ Visit my website: https://www.mellermarketing.com #linkedin #linkedintips #socialselling