Darling, if your bank account feels like it’s on a juice cleanse while your calendar is booked solid, we need to talk.
Too many brilliant business owners are out here working their royal rumps off… for peasant pay. And while hustle may be noble, profit is power. Here are five red flags your rates are too low—and how to fix it without the royal drama.
1. You’re Always Busy, But Still Broke
If you’re booked out weeks in advance but still panicking when the rent is due, something ain’t adding up.
The Fix: Raise those rates, babe. Even 10–15% more can mean the difference between scraping by and stacking your gold.
2. Clients Say “Wow, That’s Cheap!”
This isn’t the compliment you think it is. If clients are shocked—in a good way—you’re underpriced.
The Fix: Adjust your pricing to reflect your skill, time, and value. You’re not selling clearance candles at a garage sale.
3. You’re Resentful. And Tired.
When you start dreading client work or feeling bitter after every payment… it’s time for a pricing cleanse.
The Fix: Value your energy. Raise prices, reduce the client load, and reclaim your royal joy.
4. You Can’t Afford to Outsource or Scale
If you’re stuck doing everything because there’s no margin left to hire help—your prices are trapping you in a DIY dungeon.
The Fix: Revisit your pricing model. Profitable rates give you options, and options give you freedom.
5. Your Prices Haven’t Changed Since the Stone Age
If you haven’t raised your rates in over a year… I hate to tell you, but inflation has.
The Fix: Review your pricing at least once a year. New skills? Nicer client experience? More demand? Adjust accordingly.
Royal Decree:
Raising your rates isn’t greedy—it’s strategic. It keeps you sustainable, energized, and in your rightful throne as the boss you are.
Charge like you mean it. Track it like a Countess. Rule your revenue.
