How to charge for online consulting · step-by-step guide
Short answer: To charge for online consulting you need four things: a fixed price, a card payment method, a scheduling system, and a page where clients land. The fastest route is a platform like Kreer that already includes all four in a single URL.
The mistake most consultants make
Most consultants start out charging via bank transfer or a digital wallet after coordinating over text. The typical flow: DM → "tell me about your situation" → negotiated price → wait for the transfer → confirm the session. Every sale takes 2–5 days and depends on the client not cooling off along the way.
The problem isn't the consulting, it's the process. A professional system turns the same conversation into 5 minutes with immediate payment.
The 4 components of a professional charging system
How to price your consulting
The right price isn't the lowest one you can stomach, it's the highest one the client perceives as fair given the outcome they expect. A simple formula:
- How much is solving the problem worth to the client? If your audit can identify $3,000/month in wasted ad spend, your $200 session is cheap.
- How much time do you invest? 45 min of session + 15 min of prep = 1 hour. At $200 that's $200/hour.
- How many sessions can you run per week? 8 sessions × $200 = $1,600/week extra.
Typical range by niche:
| Niche | Price per 45–60 min session |
|---|---|
| Meta Ads / Google Ads | $150–$400 USD |
| AI and automation | $200–$500 USD |
| Career coaching | $97–$300 USD |
| Personal finance | $97–$250 USD |
| B2B sales / outbound | $200–$500 USD |
| SEO and content | $150–$350 USD |
Why you should always charge before the session
Pre-payment does three things: it filters out people who aren't ready to act, it eliminates no-shows (whoever paid shows up), and it protects you from non-payment. Consultants who charge afterward lose an average of 15–25% of sessions to last-minute cancellations or clients who "forgot."
Options for building your system
| Option | Setup | Monthly cost | Friction for the client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kreer | Hours | $0 (14% per sale) | Minimal: everything on one page |
| Popular scheduling tool + payment gateway separately | 2–3 days | $10–$20/month | Medium: two platforms |
| Budget scheduling tool + payment gateway | 1–2 days | $0 + $29 one-time | Medium: no public profile |
| Own website + plugins | Weeks | $50–$200/month | High: constant maintenance |
| Text messages + bank transfer | 0 | $0 | High: manual process, doesn't scale |
How to book a session like this, already set up
If what you need is the consulting itself, not building the system, the fastest route is booking directly with someone who already has all of this running: fixed price, secure payment, automatic scheduling, nothing to coordinate over chat.
- Find a verified expert with visible pricing on
kreer.app - Compare the price to what solving the problem yourself would cost you
- Book and pay with the payment gateway, based on the expert's availability
- The session happens over video call, no back-and-forth over chat
A real example of this system in action: Samuel Rozo's public profile, where his verified results are in plain view before any conversation starts.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a 1-hour consultation cost?
The most common range is $97–$500 USD depending on the niche and the expert's experience. A price well below that range is a signal to check the certified results before booking.
Why do you pay before the session, not after?
Pre-payment filters commitment on both sides: the expert holds the time slot for real and you avoid coordinating twice. It's the same reason a doctor's office or a lawyer charges upfront.
How do I know the expert is real?
Every profile shows results certified by the people they worked with, not self-reported claims. See how it works at kreer.app/trust.
Can I choose the session time?
Yes. You book based on the availability the expert has set on their profile, with no back-and-forth over chat or email.