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How to Book Your First Expert Session

A step-by-step guide to finding the right expert and booking your consultation session on Rafie

Dec 30, 2024
5 min read
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Ready to connect with the MENA region's top experts? Booking your first consultation on Rafie is simple and straightforward. Here's your complete guide to getting started.

Whether you're looking for business strategy advice, marketing insights, or career guidance, our platform makes it easy to find and book sessions with verified experts who understand your market.

Step-by-Step Booking Process

1

Browse and Find Your Expert

Start by visiting our experts page where you can filter by category, expertise, price range, and availability.

  • • Use filters to narrow down by industry (Marketing, Tech, Finance, etc.)
  • • Check expert ratings and reviews from previous clients
  • • Review their experience, qualifications, and session pricing
  • • Watch expert introduction videos to get a feel for their style
2

Select Your Preferred Time Slot

Once you've found the right expert, click on their profile to view available time slots.

  • • View the expert's calendar with available slots
  • • Time slots are displayed in your local timezone
  • • Choose from 30-minute, 60-minute, or 90-minute sessions
  • • Some experts offer package deals for multiple sessions
3

Provide Session Details

Help your expert prepare by sharing what you want to discuss.

  • • Describe your current challenge or goals
  • • Share relevant background about your business/situation
  • • List specific questions you'd like to cover
  • • Upload any documents that might be helpful (optional)
4

Secure Payment

Complete your booking with our secure payment system.

  • • We accept all major credit cards and digital wallets
  • • Payment is held securely until after your session
  • • Get instant confirmation via email and SMS
  • • Full refund available if expert cancels
5

Join Your Session

Get ready for your expert consultation.

  • • Receive calendar invite and video call link 24 hours before
  • • Join directly through your browser - no downloads needed
  • • Sessions are recorded for your reference (with consent)
  • • Leave feedback and ratings after your session

Tips for a Successful Session

Before Your Session

  • • Prepare specific questions in advance
  • • Test your camera and microphone
  • • Find a quiet, distraction-free environment
  • • Have a notepad ready for key insights

During Your Session

  • • Be punctual and start on time
  • • Ask follow-up questions for clarity
  • • Take notes of actionable advice
  • • Don't hesitate to ask for resources or references

Pricing and Packages

30 min
Quick consultation
From $50
Perfect for specific questions
60 min
Deep dive session
From $100
Most popular option
90 min
Comprehensive review
From $150
For complex challenges

Ready to Get Started?

Connect with the MENA region's top experts and accelerate your success today.

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