# Freelancers, you need to raise your rates (here's why)

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Podcast: [Freelance Pros Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freelance-pros-podcast-7119889)
Published: 2025-10-08T00:30:48+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelancepros/episodes/Freelancers--you-need-to-raise-your-rates-heres-why-e397ubv
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## Resource

Accelerate your Upwork progress: join our private Skool community https://www.skool.com/freelancepros 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Point of Reference 03:52 - Freelance Finances 08:56 - Chooses Your Rates 11:00 - Protecting Your Mindset 13:57 - Higher Profit Margin 16:46 - Don't Under Charge 21:18 - Vetting Process 24:17 - Perceived Value 25:41 - Skill Improvement 28: 13 - Delivering an Exceptional Service 30:27 - Client Retention Follow us on your favorite platform: / freelance_pros / freelance_pros #upwork #freelance #freelancer

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