holly_williams•2mo agoMost Upvoted

I raised my rates by 50% for a new client and they said yes right away

After a slow month, I quoted a project for a tech startup in Austin at $150 an hour instead of my usual $100. I was sure they'd say no, but they agreed in under an hour. It made me wonder if I've been undercharging for years. Do you think new clients are sometimes easier to get higher rates from than old ones?

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3 Comments

henry_webb682mo ago

Did you just leave money on the table for years?

wesleyburns2mo ago

Oh man, tell me about it. I had an old savings account paying basically nothing for way too long. Felt like a total waste once I finally moved it. What took you so long to switch yours?

spencer6641mo ago

Respectfully, I don't buy that old clients are harder to raise rates with. If you're delivering good work and they trust you, a 20-30% jump with a solid explanation usually flies. New clients say yes fast because they don't know your history yet, but they'll also drop you just as quick if someone cheaper comes along next month. I've kept loyal clients for years by raising rates gradually each contract renewal, and they never blinked.