Re: Re: Health Coaching Opportunity for GA RD

[Guest guest]

I would also like to add that many RDs who are new to business/private

practice, tend charge or to take on jobs that pay WAYYY too little, out

of fear of no business. This hurts the entire profession. I know it's

hard to walk away, but when a professional steps back from an offer and

really calculates it out, they then can start to see what they would

actually make/hour. What is YOUR perceived value??

Here's a good example: A client received a request for a speaking

submission and he was thrilled. He asked me what he should request for

his fee. I gave him some ideas, but then I asked what HE would feel

comfortable with. His initial quote was very low, and when I challenged

him on it, he said he wanted to get the job! However, as he started to

consider the time necessary to put his presentation together, his fee

started to climb. He did submit a lower rate, though, and didn't get it.

He was glad and learned a VERY important lesson!

One last comment: For anyone who wishes to work with corporations, you

do need to remember that their perceived value is based on your rate.

Low rate, low perceived value. It's not unusual for

consultants/coaches/professionals in the corporate environment to ask

for, and receive thousands in fees. And usually it is NOT per hour, but

based on per job. Same with professional speaking. If you were to

request a fee of ~$5,000+, you'll be taken much more seriously than if

you ask for $500.

An excellent book that every RD who is considering business should read

is Alan Weiss' book, " Million Dollar Consulting " .

Margie

Marjorie Geiser, RD, NSCA-CPT

Author of " Just Jump: The No-Fear Business Start-up Guide for Health and Fitness

Professionals "

http://www.californiabasedpublishing.com

http://www.meg-enterprises.com

Joni Thomson wrote:

>

> Keep in mind the self employed also have to pay their own self

> employment tax, plus provide their own benefits----health insurance,

> life insurance, disability insurance. Not to mention covering their

> own expenses, continuing education, and funding your own retirement

> plan. Once you start deducting all of this from $50 (and higher

> hourly rate), you are not left with all that much. In addition, we

> have no sick time or vacation benefits. We can be terminated with a

> 30 day written notice, so there is no job security. We cannot file

> for unemployment benefits. The point is, the hourly rate sounds like

> a lot, but when you start doing the math on the above, it wittles it

> down pretty fast.

>

> Joni Thomson, RD/LD

>

>

>

> From: Diane Preves M.S.,R.D. <newlife4health@ aol.com>

> Subject: Re: Re: Health Coaching Opportunity for GA RD

> To: rd-usayahoogroups (DOT) com

> Date: Friday, October 17, 2008, 11:30 PM

>

> Thank you ,

>

> I make $55-100 per hour as a gymnastics judging official (my second

> " job " ), and there is no comparison between the minimal financial input

> I must put in every year to keep my ratings, update and upgrade for

> higher pay, etc. as compared to obtaining and now maintaining my RD

> status. As I see it, while people will be trying to pay us less

> because of the economy, our worth is actually going up because of the

> economy and astronomical costs and unknown future of health care at

> this time.

>

> Respectfully,

> Diane Preves, M.S., R.D.

> N.E.W. LIFE (Nutrition, Exercise, Wellness for LIFE)

> www.newlifeforhealt h.com

> e-mail: newlife4health@ aol.com

>

>

>

> Re: Health Coaching Opportunity for GA RD

>

> > Good day Amy, I currently make/charge $175.00 for first

> hour of consult and $100.00 for each additional hour. Travel

> time is paid at $50.00 per hour. All day 6 hour workshop is

> $ 600.00. Your pay rate for an RD is much to low. Thanks In

> Advance, Weaver MS RD LD Medical Nutrition

> Specialist www.mdrdtherapy. com

> Senior Account Executive America's Business Benefit

> Association

> Non Profit Organization Provides Help to Business

> www.ABBAplans. com

> Insurance Producers of America Agency

> www.ipa-america. com/products. htm

> Rated EXCELLENT by www.AMBEST.com Over 30 YEARS Longevity

> $1.3 BILLION in Assets

> Healthcare www.phcs.com www.mygreatwest. com

> 10% Premium Reduction on Health Savings Account Set Up

> www.treas.gov/ offices/public- affairs/hsa/

> 2300 Lakeview Parkway 7th Floor Alpharetta, GA 30004

> Affordable Health Insurance For Individual Business Owners

> & Self-Employeed!

> Individual/Family Access To NATIONAL GROUP Benefits

> 24 Hour WorldWide & On The Job Coverage

> You May Not Be Singled Out For Rate Increase Or

> Cancellation

> Unique Plans Help Satisfy Deductible & Disability

>

> Get a Free Quote Today!

>

> Hello,

> >

> > Provant Health Solutions is a full-service health

> > promotion company assisting large employers in reaching

> > their corporate wellness goals for their organizations and

> > employees.

> >

> >

> >

> > Provant is currently looking for local Registered

> > Dietitians for Health Coaching opportunities in GA and

> > the pay rate is $50.00/hr.

> >

> > Event Dates:

> >

> > Atlanta, GA

> >

> > October 20 from 7:00 am to11:00 pm. (6:00 am arrival

> > time.)

> >

> >

> >

> > Oakwood, GA -Need Spanish Speaking Providers

> >

> > October 29 and 30 from:

> >

> > 5:00 am to 9:00 am

> >

> > 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

> >

> > 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

> >

> >

> >

> > A training packet will be provided prior to the event

> > date.

> >

> >

> >

> > Please contact me via e-mail or telephone if you are

> > interested in participating in this event. I look forward

> > to hearing from you!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > In Health,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Amy

> >

> >

> >

> > Amy McAllister RD, LDN, CDOE

> >

> > Nutrition and Health Coaching Coordinator

> >

> > Provant Health Solutions, LLC

> >

> > p.

> >

> > f.

> >

> > www.provanthealth. com <http://www.provanth ealth.com>

> > Office

> >

> > amcallister@ provanthealth. com

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>