3 Paid Discovery Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck
If you’ve ever hesitated to charge for discovery, you’re not alone. Many service providers believe that clients won’t pay for strategy, that they need more experience before charging, or that paid discovery will scare clients away. But here’s the truth: These myths are keeping you stuck. Instead of landing premium clients who value your expertise, […]
Case Study: How Pauline Went from Free Consultations to a 70% Close Rate With Paid Discovery
Pauline is a talented author and web designer for authors. Despite her deep expertise in her niche, Pauline was stuck in a frustrating cycle: free consultations that dragged on, unclear project scopes, and proposals that clients didn’t fully understand—or worse, didn’t accept. Despite offering valuable insights during these calls, she struggled to get the details […]
The Ultimate Guide to Selling Paid Discovery (Without Scaring Clients Away)
Ever had a client ask for a proposal, only to disappear once you’ve spent hours crafting the perfect plan? It’s frustrating. You pour your expertise into a detailed proposal—mapping out the exact steps they need to take—only for them to ghost you, shop around for cheaper options, or try to implement your strategy without you. […]
5 Reasons Every High-Value Client Project Should Start with Paid Discovery
You know that feeling when a project seems straightforward… but then somewhere along the way, things get messy? The scope expands, timelines stretch, and suddenly, you’re delivering way more than you planned—without getting paid for it. Or maybe you’ve spent hours on a custom proposal, only for the client to ghost you… or say no […]
