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I remember a project early in my consulting career. I poured my heart and soul into it, working late nights and weekends to deliver something truly exceptional for the client. The results were fantastic, far beyond their expectations. But when I sent the final invoice, based on my hourly rate, it felt… hollow. The number on the page didn’t come close to the value I had delivered. It was a tough lesson: just doing great work isn’t enough. My clients frequently share a similar story with me. We’re experts in our fields, but we struggle to charge what we’re truly worth. We trade our time for money and end up feeling undervalued. That’s why I’m so excited to announce our next Mastermind Book Club meeting. We have a special guest, Alastair Dryburgh, author of The Pricing Genius. His book tackles this exact problem, and he’ll share his insights with us directly. Here are three ideas from the book that hit home for me:
If my story resonates with you, and you’re ready to stop under-charging for your brilliance, you need to be at this meeting. Don’t worry if you haven’t read The Pricing Genius. Tom Ruwitch and I read it for you and we will share in our very engaging group discussion. Event Details: Thursday November 20th Time: 11:30 AM Pacific/2:30 PM Eastern Reserve Your Spot Here (there is no charge) This is our chance to learn how to get paid what we’re worth. I hope to see you there. Ted |
Ted Prodromou
Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.
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