Tim redefined
“How can it be better?”
Everybody’s job is problem solving. That is why you get the big bucks. As long as your job title is not 'drone'.
Elusive Answers. That is what I do! The game I play is 'watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!' Call it the 'hot seat' others problems are my fun. Not a gloating thing at all.
Take Kevin Hogan as a example: I asked where are the check lists? Kevin says OK Tim create them. Ever find a index in a Hogan book? I am locating a index writing program to further organize the data. Have a action step? Sometimes. Kevin pours pure gold in front of us everyday. Do you have a bag to put it in?
Another example: Tony Robbins. 1988 I changed my life .by reading and applying Unlimited Power. 350 page tome. I highlighted and refined it to 18 pages! Mr. "Stuffy" aka Dr. Wyatt Woodsmall, agreed that was about correct.
Since he helped write the book in the first place!
My wife wants to figure a way make money solving the problems. Any suggestions are welcome. Billing by the hour? X amount per problem?
Pricing a computer repair is easy. $100(old price) bucks I get it back to you Monday. Then if I run into a real head scratcher I can research and get the darn thing fixed.
Jazzed up and going!
Comments
I think your pricing lies in how valuable solving the problem is to your client. So I suspect selecting your market is key.
If they only need you to get the info to save time, you may want to focus on working for people whose time is worth over a $X amount per hour so it's worth your while.
But it may be better for you to hunt solutions that have the potential to generate more cash for your clients. Then you could charge a portion of the potential extra revenue (+ royalties -- but remember most people won't take action once they have the answers).
Another idea: There's a woman on ebay selling her notes from marketing programs by Dan Kennedy, Eben Pagan, etc... Sounds like you could emulate her somehow with your own "Tim's Notes". Check her out: search for NoteTakingNerd (or maybe in 3 separate words - can't remember).
All the best,
Yann
Yann Vernier - Success Coach
You're right. Never bet on anybody else taking action and using a idea. Ben Franklin pointed that out 200+ years ago! Maybe Kevinis writing a book about Franklin.
Any pricing will be upfront. Learned not to bill after they get the info.
"How can it be better?"
Only people looking to GET something ask that...those who would have to DO something rarely ask it at all.
I think you could bill by the problem...but have the problems fall into categories of difficulty. So you'd have maybe three different prices.
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Tim -- creativity is difficult to bill and also to keep track of the time put in. I would have rates based on how difficult the problem is/was to solve (like Jennifer says) and always quoted upfront. If you're not sure your quote will cover all the possible research, let them know it could be more but this is the minimum or a ballpark. I have a pricelist that I use as a 'guideline' -- some people are more work than others and they are charged more (hand holding costs you money). Charging by the hour is too difficult to track ... how much time do you charge for the ideas/answers that come to you in the middle of the night in a dream?
Sue
I kid. Honestly, I think that the path for pro-problem solver is consulting. You're given really interesting problems, and they're all different. I used to think I didn't have what it takes to be a consultant, but really, what feels like was limiting to me was lacking the right pedigree. Like Susan said, per hour pricing is a chore. Charge by the job. I'm not a freelance consultant (yet), but there really doesn't seem to be that high of barrier for entry, aside from networking. And you're already a social master, so no problem!
Aaron
The lesson of the Prostitute - Get the money up front.
Old Story - Guy goes to the dentist to get a tooth pulled. It takes 3 minutes and he gets a bill for $300. The customer looks at the bill and exclaims, "That price is ridiculous! It only took you three minutes."
Dentist responds, "If it would make you feel better I can make it last as long as you would like."
Steve
Tim -- stopping by to say hi
Sue
Indeed, we need to communicate The Value in the packaging. Why we have to WAIT at the doctor's office even when we have an f'g appointment.
I like to follow the Prostitute model myself. Pay me first. Combine with the Kevin Hogan model at his website. So when you pay, you already have had a really really good idea of what nuanced flavor you are getting.
All the best,
April BraswellRomance Coach, Online Dating Coach
I think you should bill by the job. From what I know of you here on the web I think this sounds like a great fit. And as so many people have said value is based on perception. So it is important to select a target market then get in their head and determine what their hot buttons are. And find ways to push them. Best of good fortune to you.
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