In this powerful episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine shares a game-changing mindset shift that can completely transform how you do business—moving from charging for time to charging for transformation.
If you’ve ever felt capped by hourly rates, stretched thin by client demands, or frustrated that your income doesn’t reflect the real value you deliver, this episode will hit home.
Stephanie breaks down how to make the shift from trading hours for dollars to building a value-based business model that rewards your expertise, supports your lifestyle, and attracts the right kind of clients. Through relatable stories and actionable insights, she explores this transformation across her three signature pillars: financial clarity, business strategy, and lifestyle design.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Balanced
00:49 – The shift from time to transformation
01:51 – Why hourly pricing limits growth
03:13 – Clients buy results, not hours
04:40 – Reframing offers around outcomes
05:19 – What value-based pricing really means
07:47 – Pillar 1: Know your true profit per client
12:17 – Pillar 2: Position yourself as a results-based brand
16:45 – Pillar 3: Reclaim your time and freedom
20:18 – The mindset behind pricing with confidence
22:43 – Recap + key takeaways
24:07 – Final thoughts and next steps
✨ Perfect For:
✓ Service-based entrepreneurs tired of trading time for money
✓ Coaches, consultants, and creatives ready to raise their prices
✓ Small business owners seeking freedom and sustainability
✓ Anyone who wants to design a business that supports their life
📌 Links & Resources:
🌟 Join the Starlight DIY Club: https://starlightbookkeeping.com/starlight-diy-club
📺 Watch episodes + subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@starlightbookkeeping?feature=shared
📸 Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephblain
🌐 Visit the website: https://starlightbookkeeping.com/
💬 Book your free consultation: https://link.bookkeeper.net/widget/bookings/bkconsults-ecommerce-2a1298cf-f8b9-46b9-a2f6-53890f394f0c
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