YOUR RESULT: UNDERCOOKED
The Overdue Freelancer
AKA “The Friendly Overdeliverer”
You’re doing 5-star work on a fast-food budget and honestly? It’s time for an upgrade.
Psst… if you want to fix this in time for 2026, click here (I won’t make you read the whole page, promise)
You’re 2-3 Years Overdue
Based on your quiz answers, you should’ve raised your rates back in 2022-2023. Which means you’ve been leaving approximately $30,000-$75,000 on the table over the last few years. (Yes, really. I did the math. It’s painful.)
Here’s your raise prescription:
You need to raise your rates by 30-50%
Not “eventually.” Not “once you’re more established.” By the end of Q1 2026.
I know that number just made your stomach drop. We’re going to fix that.
Here’s what that actually looks like:
If you’re charging $75/hour:
30% increase = $97.50/hour
50% increase = $112.50/hour
If you’re charging $2.5k/project:
30% increase = $3,250/project
50% increase = $3,750/project
Over a year, that’s an extra $24K-$40K!
Enough to stop doing mental math at the grocery store and actually save for something.
Psst… this part is a lot, but if you wanna make it easy, click here
Why you’re still stuck at old rates
Let me guess:
“My clients can’t afford more” “I’ll do it next project” “What if they say no?” “I don’t want to seem greedy”
Plot twist: You’re not being nice. You’re being underpaid. Your clients are thriving. Your portfolio is solid. Your skills have leveled up.
Your rates? Still giving 2021 energy and barely funding the future freelance life you wanted
What you actually need to do
1. Stop quoting old rates
New inquiries = new prices. Starting now.
2. Calculate your new number
Current rate × 1.3 (or 1.5). Round up. That’s it.
3. Pick your rollout strategy
Grandfather in your top 3 clients for 60-90 days. Everyone else gets the new rate. (I have a blueprint for this)
4. Get the scripts so you don’t freeze
Because knowing what to charge ≠ actually charging it.