Hi,
I'm a freelance copywriter and I have a client for $45/hr. We have a great working relationship and she consistently tells me how much she values my work, so she's VERY happy with how much value I'm providing her. She's also a very empathetic client and really makes an effort to check in with me to make sure I have enough hours to live on etc.
We've worked for 6 months together and since then I've steadily raised my prices for new clients. I just got a new client for $80/hr a few weeks ago and that's now my going rate.
I want to raise my price on her from my old rate of $45/hr to my current rate of $80/hr but I'm not sure how to go about this smoothly. I'm worried that she'll be taken aback by basically almost doubling my pay for the same work and might have second thoughts, but at the same time I know she values me a LOT and does not want to lose me. I think I have a very good chance at doing this successfully because of our relationship I just don't know how to make it smooth and make it seem as reasonable as possible.
If you're a successful freelancer who successfully 2x their rates or more on current clients I'd love to hear your advice.
I'm a freelance copywriter and I have a client for $45/hr. We have a great working relationship and she consistently tells me how much she values my work, so she's VERY happy with how much value I'm providing her. She's also a very empathetic client and really makes an effort to check in with me to make sure I have enough hours to live on etc.
We've worked for 6 months together and since then I've steadily raised my prices for new clients. I just got a new client for $80/hr a few weeks ago and that's now my going rate.
I want to raise my price on her from my old rate of $45/hr to my current rate of $80/hr but I'm not sure how to go about this smoothly. I'm worried that she'll be taken aback by basically almost doubling my pay for the same work and might have second thoughts, but at the same time I know she values me a LOT and does not want to lose me. I think I have a very good chance at doing this successfully because of our relationship I just don't know how to make it smooth and make it seem as reasonable as possible.
If you're a successful freelancer who successfully 2x their rates or more on current clients I'd love to hear your advice.
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