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When I say I’m serious about helping web designers stop undercharging, overdelivering and overworking, I’m not just talking about surface-level habits. I’m talking about the deep, sticky patterns that so many of us fall into—often without realizing it—and how those patterns are keeping us stuck in a business that drains us instead of setting us free.
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As web designers, we’re constantly told that it’s better to underpromise and overdeliver. That going above and beyond is the key to keeping clients happy and getting referrals. But what if I told you that overdelivering—especially at your own expense—is actually one of the fastest ways to burn out, breed resentment, and stay stuck in an underpaid, overworked cycle?
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Today we're talking about why web designers undercharge in the first place and how to fix it forever. And we are going deep today, my friend, so get ready. I mean, why not just go there in the very first episode of the show, am I right? So let's dive in.
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Hi, I’m Shannon Mattern, Founder & CEO of the Web Designer Academy and Pricing Coach for women web designers who are ready to stop undercharging, overdelivering and build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.

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