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The Rate Increase Conversation Every Solopreneur Dreads
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Raising your rates can feel downright terrifying, even when you know deep down that you are worth it. In this episode, Carly shares the very personal story of prepping for weeks, practicing in the mirror, and walking into rate conversations shaking, only to hear a calm yes every single time. Carly and Joe break down why the fear of loss keeps so many solopreneurs stuck, how imposter syndrome and the feeling of being greedy sneak into these conversations, and why a low rate is not generosity but quiet resentment waiting to happen. You will learn how to do your homework and check competitive rates, why big leaps in pricing can backfire, and how to inch toward the number you actually deserve. Joe shares a smart strategy for raising rates with new clients first to build the confidence to approach existing ones, plus how inflation gives you an easy justification for a bump. If you are running a life first business, this one is for you. Your price protects your capacity to do good work, and raising it might be the very thing that gives you back your time. Know someone gearing up for that scary conversation? Share this episode with them so they know they are not alone. Subscribe on your f