Episode 5

5 Common Pricing Pricing Mistakes To Avoid In Your Business

Published on: 22nd February, 2024

Hey there, it's your Girl Deandra, back with another episode of the Creative on the Grind podcast. Today, I'm diving into a topic that's fundamental to our businesses: pricing strategies. Join me as I share personal stories and insights into avoiding common pitfalls like underpricing services and discounting too often. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your pricing approach, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you navigate the world of pricing with confidence.

Key Points:

  1. Setting Prices Right: I'll share my experience of initially underpricing my services and the valuable lessons I learned about the importance of factoring in all expenses to ensure profitability. It's all about finding that balance between competitive pricing and fair compensation for your expertise.
  2. Discounting Dilemmas: We'll explore the tricky territory of discounting and how to handle client requests while maintaining the value of your offerings. I'll share my guidelines for offering discounts and the importance of standing firm in your pricing decisions.
  3. Establishing Minimums: Setting a minimum price for your services is crucial for profitability and attracting the right clients. I'll discuss how establishing minimum pricing helped me attract higher-quality clients and streamline my business processes.
  4. Communicating Value: Effective communication of the value you provide is key to winning over clients. I'll share strategies for articulating value during sales calls, leveraging testimonials, and building trust with potential clients.
  5. Crafting a Strategy: Improvised pricing can lead to confusion and inconsistency. I'll emphasize the importance of developing a clear pricing strategy and adjusting prices based on changing costs or customer demand.

Conclusion:

Mastering your pricing strategy is essential for entrepreneurial success. By avoiding common pricing mistakes and implementing effective strategies to communicate value, you can build a strong foundation for your business and attract the right clients. Tune in to my episode for actionable tips and valuable advice on pricing your offerings effectively.

Don't forget to subscribe to the Creative on the Grind podcast for more insights and inspiration. Follow me on Instagram @Deandrajalisa and @CreativeOnTheGrind for updates. Until next time, stay creative and stay on the grind!

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Welcome to The DeAndra Jalisa Podcast—the place for creatives who are ready to stop playing small and start getting paid for what they know. From messy beginnings to building luxe, structured businesses, DeAndra shares the behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship, clarity breakthroughs, and the systems that make it all flow. Each episode blends real talk, strategy, and soul-led guidance to help you package your skills, launch with ease, and step fully into your Soft CEO era.

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DeAndra Crismon


DeAndra Jalisa Crismon is the founder of Party Shop Avenue. A bespoke balloon design company located in Los Angeles, California. DeAndra has been in the event industry for almost 10 years. She was a wedding planner and event designer who wanted to create something unique for the industry.

Which gave birth to Party Shop Avenue in 2017, she started posting her beautiful creations and her designs started to spread the internet like wildfire.

DeAndra has been able to work with some notable brands and influencers throughout her career. Clients like, Guess, Boohoo, Fabletics, Netflix, Fashion Nova, Mastros Franchise, Ispy, Colourpop, Sivan Ayla, Jessi Malay, Shayla Mitchell, Draymond Green, and many more. DeAndra had one of the biggest jobs of her career back in 2018 when she was flown out to New York to showcase her designs with Ipsy for Ispy Creator Day. Not to mention her designs were featured on Good Morning America the same week.

Now DeAndra is still persevering in the industry but is now mentoring aspiring creatives on how to grow successful creative businesses.