How freelancers should get paid

There are a few ways for freelancers to get paid. The best two option are the 50/50 split or better, the 33% split. Watch the video to learn my reasoning why.

The best way to get paid. The best way to bill a client.

[Joseph-qbes]

The 33 percent split is genius. My last client was so kind and such a breeze. It was a pleasure working with him a d he paid promptly and we both walked away happy. My current client is not getting the message. I am not starting work until I get my first payment. This is why I left freelancing 20 years ago but now I have more balls to stick to my demand. No money down, no work. I'm not running a charity here.

Thanks Stefan.

[_neuromanser_]

Stefan, I have started my work a bit later than you, but through your videos I see that we have very similar paths. It’s always good to hear this kind of confirmation.

[Techiesse]

Just spend nearly all my FU money and then I discover this channel. I have to say thank you for sharing your experience as a freelancer. I've learned a bit from struggling the last 2 years. But finally I'm comming to my own conclusions and finding your content is just enforcing some lessons. I'll be here more often. Thanks for the good stuff.

[ravenandthecrow]

Your channel is a gold mine.

I am a failure as a professional developer because I let my emotions (depression and low self-esteem) rule over me. I also jumped from one "great" idea to another without having the persistence to finish and it was never good enough so I kept redoing the work I did to make it better.

This year I got a lot better with my emotions and I no longer seek perfection and I am ready to be successful.

I always had a hard time figuring out the price of my work. I usually look at other people pricing but I never was sure how to talk about price or how much should I charge.

Do you cover these things in your courses?

[pthomasgarcia]

33/33/33, I like that. I was 50/50 before. Thanks for the great advice, Stefan!

[codeChris]

I had to learn the hard way in the beginning. Without that deposit I also noticed clients would be slower through out the entire process. So waiting to work or continuing to work has saved me alot of time. I also adopted a similar payment structure. Sometimes, I do milestones if the duration of time to complete a project would mean huge segments of time between payments. Great input!

[ChrisSmith-ochc]

Another great video with more priceless advice! You're a great mentor and I love your relaxed style and way of explaining things - it's very genuine!

Big question: when you present your 33/33/33 is it always verbal or do you use a signed agreement?

[jakestewart]

I agree with the first comment. This is the best channel for info on learning how to become a web developer. I've learned a ton of info that I can't find on other channels. One question though... When is a good time, based on skill set to apply for a junior developer position? ASAP?

[ysites]

Great advice. Thank you. What are your thoughts on making the 1st 33 percent non refundable?

[Mickey_McD]

If you're using an Agile development process would this approach need to be modified?

[cla]

When do I charge them the other 1%? 33% x 3 = 99% tell them is a discount ?
How about 25-50-25%

[NoahNobody]

Do you ever charge hourly? What do you think of hourly based rates? Thanks.

[SargsyanGagik]

clicked on Like then clicked on play :)