Anastasia Chiebuka Ifinedo  sounds like you're on the path! Keep having those conversations and good things will happen!

 Hillary Lyons  raise those rates! The worst they can do is say "no" and often it's not the end of the conversation...it's the start of the negotiation.

If your gut says you may be undercharging, I say raise them and see what happens!

 Joamarie Garcia  How did the event go?!

 D Quinn Foster  just wanted to co-sign that a contract is always aa smart way to go, just acknowledge and own the awkward. "I know this may be a little weird...but I want to get this on paper so we both have crystal clear expectations and can PROTECT our relationship."

 Alister Shapley (asdesign.)  loooove to hear about those clients who become emphatic advocates. That's a great signal for your work AND your communication skills!

I've also felt a bit of a summer "lull." But, being low-pressure and reconnecting with people never goes out of season. Things will pick up!

 Stephanie Cosgrove  THIS IS SO GREAT! I'm so happy for you, Stephanie!

 D Quinn Foster  thanks for sharing all of this. You're right, a LOT of people are going through a LOT right. Burnout is very real. It sounds like you may need to let off the gas a bit to let yourself recharge...but you're doing the right things!

 Isabelle Sarley  love to hear about this DM!!

 Josh Robbs  I appreciate you sharing this! Haha, also, I've always wondered "Past client? Current client with no projects?"

It does work. It can take time. But it's a momentum/compounding game. Glad to hear momentum is building for you!

 Isabelle Sarley  Thanks for sharing! What about friends, family, peers, loose connections...have you had a chance just to chat and catch up with them? Not to sell them anything, but to build the relationship and socialize the fact that you're open for business?