{"id":1004,"date":"2026-04-09T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundbyxtopher.com\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:32:47","slug":"creator-rate-too-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foundbyxtopher.com\/?p=1004","title":{"rendered":"A Brand Said Your Rate Is Too High. 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I understand budget can be a factor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"985\">My rate is based on my average views, engagement rate, and conversion history.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\">I\u2019m happy to discuss what a scaled back package might look like if that helps.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1097\">This works because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<li data-section-id=\"g96xz5\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1125\">it holds your position<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19jgu22\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1153\">it reinforces your data<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x4cl7h\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1188\">it keeps the conversation open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1224\">Without discounting yourself.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1bmearw\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1275\">What a scaled back package actually means<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1311\">Do not lower your price per video.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1344\">Instead, adjust the scope.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1363\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xlk67u\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1395\">one video instead of three<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rkyddw\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1420\">shorter usage window<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4zijnq\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1439\">no exclusivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1477\">So you\u2019re not working for less.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1505\">\ud83d\udc49 You\u2019re doing less work.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1536\">That\u2019s real negotiation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"q1skut\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1563\">When to walk away<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1605\">At some point, the answer becomes clear.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1670\">If a brand keeps asking for more content<br data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\" \/>for less money\u2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1694\">And won\u2019t move at all\u2026<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1726\">That\u2019s not a partnership.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1751\">That\u2019s a red flag.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1771\">So walk away.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1798\">Calm. 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