How Do I Know if I Chose the Right Tutor Rate? Ask the Tutor Podcast

Have You Ever Wondered if You Chose the Wrong Tutor Rate?

Have you ever wondered if you chose the wrong tutor rate? You're not alone. Danielle Khlar submitted this question,

“I just started a tutoring business. I have a background in education and work for the local school system. I hired an excellent math tutor who can tutor middle school math, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, trigonometry, and calculus. I am having trouble closing the deal with the client. My prices are set as following: $45/hour at two specific locations and $50/hour for 1.5 hour session costing $75 for the session at a further location. What do you think the problem is? Is it the price structure? That I am a new business? Or something else? -Thanks Danielle”

How to Select Your Tutor Rate

In response to Danielle's question, I brought on Stacey Howe-Lott, owner of Stellar Scores online SAT tutoring to discuss how to select that rate. We discuss pricing in the beginning and then get right to the heart of Danielle's question.

Show Notes:

Tutor Tracker App

The Novice Tutor eBook

Quiet Power Strategy by Tara Gentile

Stellar Scores with Stacey Howe-Lott

Schedule Once

Scribblar.com

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G-Iron Tutor on April 15, 2015 at 3:49 pm

Adrianne, another amazing and SUPER informative session! I really needed this information as I move my business and start from scratch at a new location. This was absolutely what I needed to hear! Some things were just reaffirming my philosophy and some things gave me new ideas for what I could try in my business with my personality & goals.
Love everything that you’re doing!! Keep it up!! You truly help make ME successful 😀
G-Iron aka Irma

kelly allen on April 18, 2015 at 9:57 pm

Looking forward to learning from you!

Adrianne Meldrum on April 18, 2015 at 11:24 pm

Thanks Irma! How did the move go?

Adrianne Meldrum on April 18, 2015 at 11:24 pm

Thanks Kelly!

Tralee Johnson, MA, MFT on April 25, 2015 at 6:49 pm

My business coach dared me to raise my rates.
After listening to your podcast, I learned how to “justify” my rates so that I am comfortable. I don’t tutor SAT’s but I will assess student competence more formally at the beginning of our relationship so I have something to show the parents at the conclusion. This is just one thing I got from your pod cast? I just found you online today and am grateful and a new fan!

G-Iron Tutor on April 15, 2015 at 3:49 pm

Adrianne, another amazing and SUPER informative session! I really needed this information as I move my business and start from scratch at a new location. This was absolutely what I needed to hear! Some things were just reaffirming my philosophy and some things gave me new ideas for what I could try in my business with my personality & goals.
Love everything that you’re doing!! Keep it up!! You truly help make ME successful 😀
G-Iron aka Irma
kelly allen on April 18, 2015 at 9:57 pm

Looking forward to learning from you!
Adrianne Meldrum on April 18, 2015 at 11:24 pm

Thanks Irma! How did the move go?
Adrianne Meldrum on April 18, 2015 at 11:24 pm

Thanks Kelly!
Tralee Johnson, MA, MFT on April 25, 2015 at 6:49 pm

My business coach dared me to raise my rates.
After listening to your podcast, I learned how to “justify” my rates so that I am comfortable. I don’t tutor SAT’s but I will assess student competence more formally at the beginning of our relationship so I have something to show the parents at the conclusion. This is just one thing I got from your pod cast? I just found you online today and am grateful and a new fan!