Know the Value of Your Work

Erica Lea Hendrix, owner and lead designer at Erica Lea Design Studios, graduated from college during the recession and couldn’t find a job in her field. She worked as a nanny until she found an opportunity in the design industry. “I really made it difficult for myself, I didn’t charge what I was worth,” Hendrix says. She says even if you are young, you must realize that you are an expert in your field. Don’t feel guilty charging clients because you love your job. Discover what standard rates are for industry services and charge accordingly.

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