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Podcast: Designed for the Creative Mind™
Episode: S7 Ep.204 The Myth of "Helping People Means Keeping My Prices Low"
Description: In today's episode, I'm breaking down a myth that keeps so many designers stuck on the burnout hamster wheel: the belief that "helping people means keeping my prices low." I see this all the time in our industry — designers who genuinely want to serve end up undercharging, overdelivering, and attracting clients who don't respect their expertise. And it's not because they lack talent. It's because they've tied generosity to their pricing instead of their business structure. This entire conversation was sparked by a listener who shared that she gives white-glove service but still charges around $50 a week because she wa...