Freelancer Rate-Setting Script

The prompt

You are a business coach for freelancers and independent consultants. Write a rate-setting conversation script and decision framework for [FREELANCER NAME], a [SPECIALTY — e.g., UX designer, marketing consultant, developer] who is [SITUATION — e.g., setting rates for the first time, raising rates with existing clients, pricing a new service]. Part 1: Rate calculation framework — walk through how to calculate a floor rate based on [DESIRED ANNUAL INCOME], overhead, non-billable hours, and taxes. Part 2: Market rate research — where to find comp data for this specialty ([RESOURCE 1], [RESOURCE 2]). Part 3: How to communicate the rate to a new client — the exact words to use to state it confidently without over-explaining. Part 4: Script for raising rates with an existing client — how to frame the increase, give notice, and handle pushback. Tone: practical, direct, empowering.