What You Need to Know About Pricing
Avoid common pitfalls and fuel your business's growth with effective pricing strategies. Learn from seasoned entrepreneur, Carlos Saba, co-founder of The Happy Startup School, as he shares five critical insights based on his own entrepreneurial journey.
Crafting the right pricing strategy can be a conundrum but mastering this is pivotal to your business's longevity and growth.
Struggling to price your work? Here are five hard-won insights seasoned entrepreneur, Carlos Saba, Co-Founder of The Happy Startup School, wants you to know.
Know your financial needs
Understand how much you need to cover both business and personal expenses. This helps determine if your business is genuinely sustainable.
"Ask yourself: How much money do I need? Because you're never going to know whether it's going to be sustainable if you don't know how much you're spending."
Understand your work-life balance
Once you know your financial needs, consider how much you want to work. This decision plays a significant role in creating a fulfilling lifestyle.
"Calculate how much time you spend on various projects and how much money you get from them. If you end up earning very little per hour, that might not be sustainable."
Don't undersell yourself
Ensure you're not undercharging for your services. Calculate the profitability of your work per hour and adjust your pricing strategy accordingly to avoid devaluing your time and effort.
Choose the right customer
Know who your target customer is and assess their ability to pay. This understanding is vital in building a sustainable business model.
"You may start off wanting to serve a particular group because you're mission-driven. And unfortunately, they can't pay... So, who can I work with doing what I want to do? Who's going to pay me enough to do that?"
Diversify your revenue streams
Different business models yield various income levels and require different effort levels. Consider diversifying your revenue streams for financial sustainability.
"One of the things that kept us going was our events and retreats... And then we have coaching, which is a completely different game, with much higher profitability. So, there are different business models, different revenue models that will give you more money."
By mastering the art of pricing, you can create a business model that stays true to your mission and supports both your financial and personal needs.
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