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How to Negotiate a Long-Term Studio Rental Rate
Editorial Team
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Studio owners love stability. They hate the hustle of filling empty hours. Use this to your advantage when negotiating.
The "Block Booking" Leverage
Don't ask for a discount on one hour. Ask for a discount on 100 hours.
The Script
"Hi [Owner], I love your space. I'm planning to launch a 6-month series, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM. That's 50 hours of guaranteed booking. Your drop-in rate is $50/hr, but for a committed block of 50 hours paid monthly, would you consider $35/hr?"
Why It Works
You are solving their "Vacancy Risk." They would rather have a guaranteed $35 than a hypothetical $50.
Pro Tip: Use Studio Planner's "Series Booking" feature to lock this in officially once you agree on the rate.