Why I Charge $500 for a Design Consultation (and Why You Should Too)
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Dec 12, 2025
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Let’s Talk About the “Free Consultation” Trap
When I first started my design business, I offered free consultations - thinking it would help me book more clients.
It didn’t.
Instead, I spent hours driving to meetings, sharing advice, and giving away creative energy to people who were never going ...
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