A lifestyle creator in Dubai Marina started offering 45-minute consultation calls for AED 500. She expected maybe one booking per week. She got seven in her first week. Brands wanted advice on content strategy. Aspiring creators wanted to learn her editing workflow. Small businesses wanted help with their Instagram. Consultation booking as an influencer is the fastest way to monetize your expertise without creating any content.
Who would pay you for a consultation?
- Small businesses that want to improve their own social media
- Brands exploring influencer marketing and wanting creator perspective
- Aspiring creators who want to learn from someone ahead of them
- Marketing agencies researching creator rates and workflows
- Event planners who need advice on creator activations
How to price your consultation
Start by valuing your time at the same rate you earn from content. If you charge AED 2,000 for a Reel that takes three hours, your hourly rate is roughly AED 650. Charge at least that for a consultation. Common price points in the UAE are AED 300 for a 30-minute call, AED 500 for 45 minutes, and AED 1,000 to AED 1,500 for a full hour with follow-up notes.
What does a consultation include?
Define the scope clearly on your storefront listing. A typical consultation includes a video call at a scheduled time, screen sharing if needed, and specific advice on the topic the client booked for. Some creators add a follow-up email with key takeaways and recommended next steps. The more structured your offering, the higher you can price it.
How to set up consultation booking on your storefront
List a consultation service with the price, duration, and what topics you cover. When someone orders, they fill out a brief describing what they want to discuss. You receive the order with their details and schedule the call. After the call, mark the order as delivered. Simple.
Consultations build relationships that lead to bigger deals
A brand that pays AED 500 for a consultation call and gets genuine value will remember you when they have a AED 10,000 content budget. Consultations put you in rooms, build trust, and create pipeline. They are not just a revenue stream. They are a sales channel.