{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S7 Ep.204 The Myth of \u201cHelping People Means Keeping My Prices Low\u201d","description":"In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m breaking down a myth that keeps so many designers stuck on the burnout hamster wheel: the belief that \u201chelping people means keeping my prices low.\u201d I see this all the time in our industry \u2014 designers who genuinely want to serve end up undercharging, overdelivering, and attracting clients who don\u2019t respect their expertise. And it\u2019s not because they lack talent. It\u2019s because they\u2019ve 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 wants to help \u201creal people,\u201d only to attract clients who constantly want more for less. If that hits a little close to home, this episode is going to speak directly to you. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: \u2022 Why lowering your prices does NOT make design more accessible \u2022 The real reason undercharging attracts boundary-pushing clients \u2022 How money stories and identity beliefs keep designers stuck in the cycle of overgiving \u2022 Why \u201cprofessionals hire professionals\u201d is a mindset shift that changes everything \u2022 How low pricing breaks your business model (and your spirit) \u2022 What sustainable pricing actually needs to cover in your design studio \u2022 Why generosity cannot be your business model \u2014 it must be the overflow \u2022 How aligning your pricing with your value strengthens confidence, boundaries, and client experiences \u2022 What becomes possible once your business is profitable: passion projects, philanthropy, accessibility, and impact \u2022 How to begin shifting your identity so you can charge like the professional you already are When you truly understand that your pricing isn\u2019t tied to your worth \u2014 and that you can only help people from a place of overflow, not depletion \u2014 everything changes. Your energy shifts. Your confidence expands. Your boundaries get stronger. And your clients feel that difference immediately. This episode is an invitation to stop building a business on sacrifice and start building one on sustainability, clarity, and stewardship of your gifts. And if you\u2019re ready to align your pricing with the actual value you provide, the Interior Design Business Bakery is exactly where that work begins. I\u2019ll see you in the next myth-busting conversation. 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":"