Licensing FAQ

There's a few moving parts here;

• My client prices
• My business budget
• My household budget
• Prices of things I have bought (and felt both satisfied AND financial ease)
• Vibes.

The first three parts (budgets and client prices) were deeply informed by the work of anti-capitalist business coach Bear Hebert in their webinar 'Freely'.

The prices for individual products and licensing levels were set as percentages of my client prices. I literally do that because it makes the maths easier for my financial reporting!

If you want all the the detail, it's in the table below.

A combination of criteria & vibes.

Again, I was inspired and influenced by Lindsay Braman, who makes really cool resources. Whenever I buy from her I feel like I got something cool, AND the price point made it really easy for me. I angst over some purchases.

I was also influenced by Derek Sivers who has a really interesting take on products. Purchases from his site include ALL digital formats forever. Because... you already have the thing, right? The only additional charges are to cover printing & shipping of books.

And finally I asked ChatGPT to give me some thinking points on a few different models.

I've pasted that here:

Discussion: Single Professional Use License

Annual License

Pros:

1. Predictable Support and Updates:

   • Practitioners receive ongoing updates and support for the workbook, ensuring they always have the latest materials and information. This promotes continuous improvement and shared knowledge.

2. Community Building:

   • An annual license can foster a sense of community among practitioners who are renewing their licenses together, creating opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.

3. Sustainable Income Model:

   • This model supports a more predictable and sustainable income for the creator, enabling them to continue their work and provide resources without relying on large one-time sales.

Cons:

1. Financial Burden:

   • For smaller practices or individual practitioners, an annual fee might be a financial strain, potentially limiting access to valuable resources.

2. Dependency on Continuous Payments:

   • This model can feel like it perpetuates a cycle of dependency on continuous payments, which can be seen as contrary to anti-capitalist values that emphasize accessibility and communal sharing of resources.

Limited to a Number of Clients

Pros:

1. Affordability and Accessibility:

   • Limiting the license to a specific number of clients can make it more affordable for individual practitioners, ensuring that more people have access to the workbook without ongoing financial commitment.

2. Encourages Resource Sharing:

   • This model can encourage practitioners to use the workbook intensively with a focused group, fostering deeper connections and more meaningful use of the material.

3. Flexibility:

   • Practitioners can choose when and how to use the workbook with their clients without the pressure of an annual renewal, aligning more with anti-capitalist values of flexibility and personal autonomy.

Cons:

1. Limited Reach:

   • Restricting the number of clients may limit the impact and reach of the workbook, potentially reducing the overall benefit to the community.

2. Potential Inequity:

   • Practitioners with larger client bases might find this model restrictive, potentially leading to inequity in who can access and benefit from the workbook.

This decision was less cerebral and more gut level.

• I thought about how I personally would like to be able to use the resources I purchase.
• I wanted to consider different relationship constellations & living arrangements.
• I wanted to balance financial sustainability (for me) and accessibility (for others).
• I thought about which options made my body feel expansive & generous, and which options made my body feel contracted.
• And I compared some different approaches from others.