If you’ve ever sat there trying to figure out what to charge for an event… you’re not alone 😅
Pricing is one of those things that seems simple at first — until you actually try to do it.
Most dirty soda business owners I talk to are either:
- guessing
- undercharging
- or forgetting small costs that add up fast
And the truth is… those “small things” are usually what eats your profit.
Why Event Pricing Gets So Confusing
It’s not just about drinks.
You’ve got:
- cups, lids, straws
- syrups, soda, cream, ice
- travel time + gas
- setup + breakdown
- your actual time working
And if you’re not factoring all of that in?
You’re basically working for free (or close to it).
The Simple Way to Price Your Events
You don’t need anything complicated.
You just need to know:
- how many drinks you’re serving
- what it costs you per drink
- how long you’ll be there
- what your time is worth
Once you have those numbers, your minimum event price becomes a LOT clearer.
I Made a Simple Worksheet for This
Instead of overthinking it, I put together a Quick Event Pricing Worksheet you can use to figure this out in a few minutes.
It helps you:
- map out your costs
- calculate your labor
- and land on a minimum price that actually makes sense
👉 You can grab it inside the Freebie Vault here:
Freebie Vault Access
Real Talk (This Is Where Most People Get Stuck)
The worksheet works…
But once you start doing multiple events, you’ll probably realize:
“I don’t want to keep calculating this every single time.” 😅
If You Want This Done For You…
I ended up building a tool for myself that:
- calculates everything automatically
- and turns it into a clean, client-ready quote
So instead of:
👉 doing math
👉 rewriting details
👉 figuring out what to send
…it’s basically done for you.
If you want that shortcut, it’s here:
👉 Dirty Soda Event Quote Builder
Final Thought
You don’t need to guess your pricing.
You don’t need to feel unsure when you send a quote.
And you definitely don’t need to undercharge just to “get the booking.”
Start with the worksheet.
Then upgrade when you’re ready to make it faster.
Either way — you should be getting paid what your work is actually worth 💛