Writing a proposal and sending it with 3 options.
Commenting on it with friends and getting back “But this is not how things usually work here. You need to give a (daily/hourly) rate.”
It makes you think if you approached it right.
If the price was too high.
If you need to show more value. If you need to prove it.
if you need to keep giving freebies (and free advice).
If the prospect will walk away because you’re too expensive.
If —maybe— you thought too high of yourself and shot too high.
All valid reasons.
Are they true, though?
Just think of this:
Will your help bring them at least 10X of the price you sent?
If yes, you’re good.
Will taking longer doing the thing bring more value to them?
If not, you’re good.
Will putting more effort make a bigger difference in what you do?
If not, you’re good.
Will it be a fair price to them for the result they’re after? (fair: they’re not taken advantage of AND they’re getting more for what they’re paying)
if yes, you’re good.
All and all, there are 3 possible answers:
Yes. → Best answer. Go do your thing. You got this.
No. → Best second answer. It’s not the right time for them. (You can always dive deeper)
Maybe. → Worst answer. Dive deeper and give them the chance to say no, reassuring them it’s ok.
All and all, you’re good. You got this,
And if you need help, I’m here.