A few days ago, a creator named A. reached out to me on LinkedIn. (thanks for reaching me out)
We had a mutual connection through my time at
Common Purpose Ireland, and he was at a crossroads many creatives face in Ireland: he bought a camera, had editing experience, and wanted to transition into social media management and content creation.
Then came the question that stops almost everyone in their tracks:
"Do you have advice for someone starting out on what you should price, and do you get a lot of pushback from clients? I want to avoid ads where people ask for 15 videos for €300 a week."
I sat down and wrote him a detailed breakdown based on what I’ve actually lived through in the Irish market. Here is the exact roadmap and perspective I shared with him, including a breakdown of what realistic numbers look like locally.
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https://www.leandrooliveira.ie/blog/the-realities-of-freelance-pricing-in-ireland