What should I charge? (Here's the real answer)


Hey Reader,

If you've ever typed "what should I charge as a professional organizer" into Google, you already know what comes back.

A range so wide it's basically useless.

So I made a video that actually answers the question.

Not with a number. With a framework that's built around how and when you want to work, what you need to earn, and the pricing model that creates consistent income instead of unpredictable months.

We start with a math problem.

I want you to think about your last organizing job.

How many hours did you charge for?

Next, add up everything you did for the client. The drive, the texts, the supply run, sending the invoice, the donation drop-off, the follow-up and the work itself of course. How many hours was that?

Now take the money you earned and divide it by ALL those hours.

That is your actual hourly rate.

And for a lot of organizers, it's not even worth leaving the house.

If that number made you uncomfortable, good. That's exactly why I made this video.

Inside you'll find:

  • The four pricing models most organizers use and my honest opinion about each of them
  • Why I moved to full-day sessions immediately and what changed
  • The three pillar posts for calculating your rate with confidence
  • The exact language to use when you make the shift to session pricing
  • Why your rate is a signal and what it might be saying about you

This is the most practical pricing video I've ever made. I think it's going to change everything for you.

See you over on YouTube,

Amy

P.S. If you're ready to get out of your own way and start attracting more clients, hit reply.

I offer a free phone call to anyone who asks. During the call, we'll focus you on revenue generating activities so you can make more money and stop hearing "let me talk to my husband."

Amy Slenker-Smith, Simply Enough

I help women simplify their homes, habits, and businesses so they can stop managing the chaos and start leading with organization, ease, and follow-through. Join my weekly newsletter packed with tips to simplify your home, business, and life. Sign up here!

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