If you’re raising money, one of the first questions you’ll run into is whether to DIY your pitch deck or hire someone to help. And trust me, it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.

I’ve wasted money on “professional” help that didn’t move the needle, and I’ve also seen founders burn months trying to DIY when they should have just invested a little upfront.

That’s the real challenge. It’s not just if you can design this yourself. It’s knowing when your deck is strong enough to stand on its own.

Here’s where it gets even more confusing: the number of “pitch deck services” out there promising the world. Some quote a few hundred bucks, others want tens of thousands. And it’s not always clear what you’re really paying for. Are you getting strategy and feedback that sharpen your story, or just a prettier version of the same weak slides?

In this episode, I break down the reality of pitch deck pricing. You’ll learn how to figure out if you should do it yourself, what to look for in outside help, and how to avoid wasting time and money on the wrong solutions.

Topics Covered;

• How to tell if your deck is strong enough to DIY, or if it’s time to hire

• The red flags that your pitch isn’t landing with investors

• What freelancers, mid-level designers, and agencies actually deliver (and what they don’t)

• The real price ranges and what you should expect at each level

• Why overspending too early can waste money, but underspending can cost you months

• The hybrid approach that gets you professional polish without blowing your budget

About Your Host

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast, where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!

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