Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Transparency can tear down walls and open doors. Erin Halper, founder of The Upside, highlights the power of openly discussing pricing with peers from varied industries and backgrounds:
“You need diversity of thought leadership all around you. That’s why one of my biggest values is transparency. When we start sharing what we’re charging, opportunities open up.”
Halper acknowledges that realizing you’ve undercharged can be tough. But for those who adapt, the lesson is invaluable: “Once you’ve learned, you never make that mistake again.”
For more on setting up your own consultancy, check out Erin Halper’s full interview on Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel!
Transparency can tear down walls and open doors. Erin Halper, founder of The Upside, highlights the power of openly discussing pricing with peers from varied industries and backgrounds:
“You need diversity of thought leadership all around you. That’s why one of my biggest values is transparency. When we start sharing what we’re charging, opportunities open up.”
Halper acknowledges that realizing you’ve undercharged can be tough. But for those who adapt, the lesson is invaluable: “Once you’ve learned, you never make that mistake again.”
For more on setting up your own consultancy, check out Erin Halper’s full interview on Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel!










