{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S7 Ep.202 The Myth of Charging What You\u2019re Worth","description":"n this episode, I\u2019m breaking down one of the most persistent and harmful myths in our industry: the idea that you should \u201ccharge what you\u2019re worth.\u201d I know the intention behind that phrase is usually empowerment, but the impact? Confusion, insecurity, and emotional chaos. Your worth is not a number. It\u2019s not a fee. It\u2019s not something a client gets to validate or reject. Your worth was set long before you ever became a designer, and tying it to your pricing only creates a fragile business built on emotional quicksand. I\u2019m diving into why so many of us fall into the trap of undercharging, over-delivering, and apologizing for our existence \u2014 not because we lack talent, but because we\u2019re emotionally entangled with our fees. When pricing feels personal, every client objection feels like a judgment, every negotiation feels like a threat, and every discount feels like failure. In this conversation, I walk you through what actually belongs inside your pricing (the strategy, the math, the process, the real cost of delivering excellence) and what absolutely does not (your identity, your goodness, your value as a human being). You\u2019ll also hear why clarity is the real source of confidence, why emotional pricing is a fast track to burnout, and why sustainable, strategic pricing is an act of stewardship \u2014 for your business, your clients, and the life you\u2019re trying to build. And yes, we talk about faith, identity, and the mindset shifts that transform the way you show up as a leader and as a designer. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: \u2022 Why \u201ccharge what you\u2019re worth\u201d is one of the most damaging myths in the design industry \u2022 The emotional patterns that lead designers to chronically undercharge \u2022 How tying identity to pricing destabilizes your entire business \u2022 What clients are truly paying you for (it\u2019s so much more than creativity) \u2022 The role of clarity and math in building profitable pricing \u2022 Why sustainable pricing is an act of stewardship, not greed \u2022 How separating worth from pricing creates confidence, stability, and peace \u2022 The shift from survival mode to a business that truly supports your life This episode is an invitation to release the pressure, reclaim your confidence, and rebuild your pricing on clarity instead of emotion. When you separate your self-worth from your invoice, everything becomes simpler, stronger, and far more sustainable. And the best part? Pricing stops feeling scary \u2014 and starts feeling grounded and peaceful. If this resonated with you, make sure to follow the show so you don\u2019t miss the next episode in this Myth-Busting series, and share it with a designer friend who needs this reminder. We\u2019re not meant to build this alone \u2014 we grow together.   RESOURCES:   INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https:\/\/thedesignbakehouse.com\/interior-design-business-bakery   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. All-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. https:\/\/mysidemark.com\/   MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59\/month. https:\/\/thedesignbakehouse.com\/lead-lab   Stay in touch with Michelle on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedesignbakehouse\/   Join our Free Facebook Community: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/idbizlaunchpad    Get clarity on your next best step today! https:\/\/www.designedforthecreativemind.com\/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https:\/\/www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com\/contact   ","author_name":"Designed for the Creative Mind\u2122","author_url":"https:\/\/thedesignbakehouse.com\/designed-for-the-creative-mind-pod","html":"