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In this episode of The Web Design MBA, I dive into the game-changing concept of paid discovery-why you should stop doing it for free and start charging for your time. I break down the biggest mistakes web designers make, how to eliminate tire-kicker clients, and why this simple shift can boost your income. Plus, I share real-world strategies to integrate paid discovery into your sales process. Don’t miss this one!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & why discovery matters
01:00 – Why clients always ask, "What does a website cost?"
05:00 – The hidden cost of free discovery
10:00 – How paid discovery filters serious clients
15:00 – Why paid discovery is an easy sale
20:00 – How to implement it in your business today
25:00 – What to charge for paid discovery
27:00 – Final thoughts & free coaching opportunity

🔗 Need help implementing this? Book a free 50-minute coaching call:
webdesignmba.com/coaching

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Content provided by Steve Schramm. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Steve Schramm or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of The Web Design MBA, I dive into the game-changing concept of paid discovery-why you should stop doing it for free and start charging for your time. I break down the biggest mistakes web designers make, how to eliminate tire-kicker clients, and why this simple shift can boost your income. Plus, I share real-world strategies to integrate paid discovery into your sales process. Don’t miss this one!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & why discovery matters
01:00 – Why clients always ask, "What does a website cost?"
05:00 – The hidden cost of free discovery
10:00 – How paid discovery filters serious clients
15:00 – Why paid discovery is an easy sale
20:00 – How to implement it in your business today
25:00 – What to charge for paid discovery
27:00 – Final thoughts & free coaching opportunity

🔗 Need help implementing this? Book a free 50-minute coaching call:
webdesignmba.com/coaching

  continue reading

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