Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

Starting with set package rates might feel tempting, but it’s like trying to sew a wedding dress on your first try—it’s better to start small and build up your skills.In today's episode, I'll share a better strategy for finding your pricing sweet spot and how to handle those tricky conversations when clients think your rates are too high.  We'll uncover the nuances of custom versus package pricing, how to gauge client reactions, and strategies to ensure your services demonstrate clear value and more. Boost your confidence and revenue as a freelance fashion designer by hitting play to learn these strategies for pricing and communicating your value. Resources:How to Raise Your Freelance Rates in Fashion 💸 (with word for word scripts)How Much Do Fashion Freelancers Charge? (100+ Real-Life Examples)3 Ways to Calculate Your Freelance Rate for Fashion DesignersAbout Elexis:Based in Atlanta, Elexis is a women’s contemporary designer blending innovation with timeless elegance. With experience at top brands like Milano Di Rouge, Dolls Kill, and J.Crew, she creates trendsetting pieces that empower women. Passionate about the creative process, she sees design as storytelling and problem-solving. When not designing, Elexis draws inspiration from Atlanta’s vibrant energy.Connect with Elexis: Visit her websiteConnect on LinkedIn ✍️ Fill out the Survey: http://sewheidi.com/survey

Ever had a client respond with, "Wow, that's a bit steep"? If you’re charging you're worth, you’ve probably seen that reaction before. But there are some easy ways to help clients get on board with your deserved rates. Take Alison Pickthorn, for instance. She’s a student in my hands-on coaching program, Fast Track Turbo, and she just landed a $15,000 client. She chats about maintaining fair pricing, understanding your value, and how crafting a compelling, client-specific proposal can make all the difference.  This episode is all about finding fulfillment, mastering the freelancer hustle, and staying true to your worth! Listen now to get inspired by Alison's proactive hustle, the incredible support from a coaching program, and the rewarding freedom of freelance life that reignited her passion for design. Resources:235: What If A Brand Says You’re Too Expensive? Here’s How You Still Get the ClientAbout Allison:Allison is an apparel designer with over 20 years of experience designing kids, baby, and licensed apparel for large retailers. In early 2024, she decided to transition into freelancing to continue doing what she loves while leaving behind what she doesn't. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her amazing daughter and their two lazy cats.Connect with Allison:Visit her websiteEmail her at: [email protected] on LinkedIn ✍️ Fill out the Survey: http://sewheidi.com/survey

This is Part 2 of my interview with Jonathan Stark.If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money on the table in your freelance fashion design biz.In this episode, business coach Jonathan Stark talks about value-based pricing. He shares his journey from charging by the hour to adopting a pricing strategy focusing on what clients truly value. From aligning services with client revenue goals, to three-tier value pricing strategies, to becoming meaningfully different, get ready to uncover some key insights that could totally change the way you think about pricing and your relationships with clients.If you're ready to shift your perspective on pricing and client engagement from transactional to transformational, get inspired by real-life examples, practical tips, and the psychological underpinnings that make value-based pricing a winning strategy, click play now and significantly increase your profits.Resources:Value Pricing Bootcamp, a free six-day email course to teach you how to make more money without working more hours.Book: Value Based Fees by Alan Weiss About Jonathan:Jonathan Stark is a former software developer who is on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals.Connect with Jonathan:Visit his websiteEmail him at: [email protected] on LinkedIn ✍️ Fill out the Survey: http://sewheidi.com/survey

If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money on the table in your freelance fashion design biz.In this episode, business coach Jonathan Stark talks about value-based pricing. He shares his journey from charging by the hour to adopting a pricing strategy focusing on what clients truly value. From aligning services with client revenue goals, to three-tier value pricing strategies, to becoming meaningfully different, get ready to uncover some key insights that could totally change the way you think about pricing and your relationships with clients.If you're ready to shift your perspective on pricing and client engagement from transactional to transformational, get inspired by real-life examples, practical tips, and the psychological underpinnings that make value-based pricing a winning strategy, click play now and significantly increase your profits.Resources:Value Pricing Bootcamp, a free six-day email course to teach you how to make more money without working more hours.Book: Value Based Fees by Alan Weiss About Jonathan:Jonathan Stark is a former software developer who is on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals.Connect with Jonathan:Visit his websiteEmail him at: [email protected] on LinkedIn ✍️ Fill out the Survey: http://sewheidi.com/survey