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Q&A: “How can I keep from negotiating against myself?”

Today’s caller undercuts her own price before the client even speaks. Let’s help her overcome this pattern of self-sabotage!

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What It's About

Can a simple pricing structure stop premature discounts?

Notes from Chris

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Self-discounting usually isn’t about money—it’s about nerves. The fix is less willpower and more structure: a set price sheet, a one-sentence response, and a two-second pause you practice until silence feels normal. Let’s give the photographer a quick system she can deploy on the very next inquiry.

"Whenever someone inquires, I panic and say things like ‘My rate is $600, but I can do $500 if that helps.’ They hadn’t even objected yet. It’s costing me revenue and reinforcing insecurity. How do I break this habit of negotiating against myself? Are there scripts, confidence exercises, or pricing structures that prevent me from rushing to a discount out of fear?"

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