# Ep 142: The Quiet Ways Designers Sabotage Their Own Pricing

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Podcast: [Six Figure Designer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/six-figure-designer-6371876)
Published: 2026-01-26T21:21:45+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we’re talking about the money mindset patterns that quietly hold designers back: fitting into client-imposed budgets, internalizing numbers as personal feedback, disqualifying opportunities too early, and negotiating against yourself before you even have the facts. If you’ve ever lowered your fee without being asked, assumed a client “couldn’t afford you,” or walked away from an opportunity before fully qualifying it, this conversation will change how you think about pricing. In this episode, we cover: Why client budgets often feel emotional, and how to stop taking them personally How designers create constraints in their own minds before clients ever do How disqualifying opportunities too early keeps your business stuck   This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series on money mindset, pricing, and boundaries. In Part 2, we’ll talk about how to put this mindset into action, through process, pricing structure, and momentum. Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

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