Pricing & positioning for animal professionals: calculate costs, target income and billable hours properly, position yourself clearly, build packages and subscriptions – plus a bonus of ready-made sales arguments, objection answers and a phone script. Online course for 99 € with immediate access.
1Module 1 – Cost analysis & calculation basics
Calculate first, then talk: fixed costs, variable costs, target income and the number everyone underestimates – your billable hours.
Fixed and variable costs in the animal businessTarget income: net, gross, annual goalBillable hours – the number everyone underestimatesYour minimum hourly rate and your day rateHourly rate vs. flat-fee packagesA 2026 sample calculation · workbook 1
2Module 2 – Positioning before you talk about price
Being seen as 'just another dog school' means negotiating over price. Having a clear position means negotiating over appointments.
Why positioning comes before priceChoosing a niche: the positioning crossThe three paths to specializationThe price-value matrix: where you really standBrand core, tone, presenceThe four-step USP model & positioning statementProof, competitor analysis, consistency check
3Module 3 – Value-based pricing
Clients buy outcomes, not hours. Pricing psychology, ROI argumentation and the three-tier model.
Clients buy outcomes, not hoursWhy time-based pricing is systematically devaluedPrice as an investment: the ROI argumentPricing psychology: anchors, charm pricing, scarcityThe three-tier model · workbook 3
4Module 4 – Service packages & subscription models
From quick-fix packages to ongoing programs: a pricing architecture from entry level to premium.
Package type A: quick-fix packages for one specific problemPackage type B: multi-month ongoing programsSubscription models and the trick with group costsYour pricing architecture: from entry level to premiumWorkbook 4
5Module 5 – Communicating & negotiating prices (bonus: sales arguments)
Never again 'price on request': a price list, an offer template, ready-made answers to the ten most common pricing questions, and a phone script.
Never again 'price on request'Price list and offer template2026 legal basics: price disclosure, right of withdrawal, small-business rule, e-invoicingThe ten most common pricing questions with ready-made answersResolving objections with confidencePhone scriptAnnouncing a price increase to existing clients
6Module 6 – Upselling, cross-selling & bundling
More revenue per client – without new inquiries: an offer pyramid, complementary services, complete packages.
Upselling: the top of the offer pyramidCross-selling: complementary servicesBundling: building complete packagesPhrasing for website, phone and emailWorkbook 6
7Module 7 – Automation & AI in sales
Why automation protects your pricing level: checkout, CRM, email, Make & n8n, an AI assistant and the 14-day flow after purchase.
Why automation protects your pricing level2026 tools: checkout, CRM, email, Make & n8nThe 14-day flow after purchaseTag logic and drop-off rulesAn AI assistant instead of a rigid chatbotMetrics, blueprint, workbook 7