TOHEEB || WordPress Designer✨

Say it with your chest.

do chickens live better lives than humans?

Everyone in my niche charges $45–$50 per hour and has an insane portfolio. I knew I couldn’t compete head-on as a beginner, so I made a different move. I positioned myself like an expert, adjusted my pricing, and used strong CTAs to attract the right kind of clients. I landed a client who wanted to cut costs. I later found out their original budget was $400, and that was all they planned to spend. For that type of task and tool, people usually charge way more. But because I knew how to negotiate and communicate value, I secured the deal at a good starting price. We agreed on $400 and I clearly defined what that would cover. As the project went on, they realized it would take more time than expected, so I communicated that early. They agreed to pay for extra hours, and that one deal ended up bringing in over $3,000. It was a good deal for and for them if they had gone for the idolo's they would get billed like crazy. A lot of people on X will say one thing and do something else in reality. Don’t let them speak for you. Not everyone is closing $3K deals, and that’s fine. Now with AI in the mix, things are even more competitive. I still take $20–$50 jobs, but I’m clear about scope. "I tell clients exactly what that budget will cover if you want quality you get to pay higher, and if it works, we move forward." I made about $15K in my first year, mostly from small jobs. Those small jobs compounded. The same clients told me they are coming back with more projects because I was affordable and reliable within their budget. And I can also get referrals too. That’s how I built my portfolio and real experience all in my first year in the tech space. Everybody is shouting “you can’t charge 50K.” But sometimes, the real problem is not the amount, it’s the lack of negotiation skills. Most people in tech don’t even know how to negotiate properly. It’s not always about charging the highest price. It’s about knowing how to position yourself, communicate value, and negotiate your way into bigger opportunities. No, all of us go make $5000 and that's fine.

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What a way to start the new month 🙂‍↔️❤️

Patiently waiting for this big news tonight 🤭 Will it happen tonight or tomorrow morning? 😀

I pray for $4k gig client this month