Wisepreneurs Podcast: Independent Professionals Building Expertise Robert Vlach Freelance Pricing Strategies: How Independent Professionals Set Rates That Reflect Experience
Robert Vlach wrote The Freelance Way and founded Freelancing.eu to help independent professionals develop pricing strategies that match their actual expertise rather than competing on cost.
Robert explains how experienced freelancers and consultants can move beyond industry-standard rates to pricing that reflects decades of accumulated skill.
He covers the specific challenges independent professionals face in defining their roles, navigating pricing norms that were set for younger or less experienced workers, and building financial structures that support lifelong independent careers.
Drawing from his work across the European freelance economy, he offers practical approaches to pricing conversations, financial planning, and positioning that lets experience command what it's worth.
Wisepreneurs explores how independent professionals turn accumulated expertise into sustainable practice.
Mentioned In This Podcast
Books and Articles
- Peter Attia, Outlive
- Steven Pressfield, The War of Art
- Steven Pressfield, The Number One Amateur Mistake
Writing Wednesdays: The #1 Amateur Mistake - David Sinclair, Lifespan
- Robert Vlach, The Freelance Way www.FreelanceWay.eu
Devices
- Oura Ring https://ouraring.com/
- European Freelancers Talk European Freelancers & Where to Find Them — Robert Vlach’s talk at WebExpo 2021
Websites
- First Open Directory of European Freelancers, world-class freelance news and resources freelancing.eu
- Support and promote Czech independent professionals' https://navolnenoze.cz/
Connect With Robert Vlach
Find out more about Robert https://freelancing.eu/robertvlach/
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertvlach/
Twitter https://twitter.com/robertvlach
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertvlach/
Connect with Nigel Rawlins
website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs
Downloads
- Embodied Intelligence Self-Assessment
- Professional Reputation Audit
https://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/
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