LEVEL UP: The Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Pricing, Pitching & Getting Paid
Freelancing is fun and flexible; until it’s time to get paid. Learn how to set rates, pitch yourself clearly, and create boundaries using simple contracts. You’ll experience a rate-setting exercise, hear responses to real scenarios, and walk away with practical tips to protect your time, talent, and income.
This Virtual FieldTrip on pricing and pitching your creative work with Brand Strategist Phil Pallen is for emerging creatives who want to move from unsure to confident when dealing with clients.
Watch the recording for the tips and inspiration you need to maximize your value.
This FieldTrip Covers:
- Setting Your Rates: How to calculate a baseline rate, when to charge hourly vs. project-based, and what to consider before saying yes.
- Rate Check Exercise: Attendees will respond to a sample project and submit their rate.
- Pitching Yourself: Tips on writing strong bios, how to respond to inquiries, and what makes a pitch stand out—without overselling.
- Contracts, Boundaries & Getting Paid: A walk through of simple contract terms, payment schedules, and how to respond when a client pushes back. Includes examples you can copy and use.
- Wrap-Up & Takeaways: Summary of key points, plus a link to a mini rate guide and contract checklist.
Want more helpful tips to level up your creative career? See all of our upcoming LEVEL UP Virtual FieldTrips.