The Amy Porterfield Show

I Raised My Price and Lost 49 Customers Overnight

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Apr 14, 2026
A candid story about raising prices and losing nearly all sales overnight. She reveals how lack of confidence and unclear messaging can sabotage higher pricing. Three must-have truths for a price increase are unpacked. Practical tips on talking about price, payment plans, and handling long-time clients are discussed.
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ANECDOTE

When A Price Hike Sank A Webinar

  • Amy Porterfield sold 50 copies of a program at $3.97, raised the price to $9.97, and then sold only one copy on a webinar.
  • She froze when naming the price, over-explained and added bonuses to justify it, and later reverted the price until she believed in it again.
INSIGHT

Confidence Sells The Price Not The Number

  • Audience senses the seller's doubt; your confidence determines whether a higher price converts.
  • Amy repeatedly lost sales when she hesitated and regained them when she could hold the line and speak the price without flinching.
INSIGHT

Transformation Clarity Drives Price Confidence

  • Clarity about the transformation your offer delivers is the foundation for confident pricing.
  • Write one sentence: who the student is before and who they are after, then assess what's necessary versus filler to speed time-to-value.
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