Monetize Your Time: How to Accept Payments via Novacal

May 1, 2025 - 3 min read

Monetize Your Time: How to Accept Payments via Novacal

Your calendar isn’t just a place to organize meetings - it can also be a tool for generating revenue. With Novacal, you can get paid directly through your scheduling link, making it easier than ever to sell your time, offer packages, and simplify the entire booking process.

Novacal offers two simple models for accepting payments:

  1. Pay by the duration – great for flexible sessions or consultations.
  2. Pay per session or package – ideal for structured services and repeat bookings.

Whether you're offering 1-on-1 coaching, therapy, consulting, or creative services, Novacal lets you decide how your time is valued - and makes sure you get paid up front.

Model 1: Pay by the Minute (Flexible Duration)

This model is designed for professionals who offer variable-length sessions, such as open consultations, support calls, or strategy discussions.

When setting up a new event type:

  • Choose “Flexible Duration” for the meeting length.
  • Once the event type is created, go to the Payments tab.
  • Set a rate - for example, $1 per minute.

Now, your clients can choose exactly how much time they want to book with you. Novacal will automatically calculate the total price and collect payment when they schedule.

Use case:

A marketing consultant can let clients book anywhere from 10 to 90 minutes, depending on their needs - charging only for the booked time.

Model 2: Pay Per Session or Bundle (Fixed Duration)

If you work in defined time blocks - like 30- or 60-minute sessions - you can set a fixed price per meeting. This works well for coaching, tutoring, therapy, or any service where each session has a set format.

Here’s how to set it up:

  • When creating your event, choose a predefined duration (e.g., 30 or 60 minutes).
  • After saving, go to the Payments tab.
  • Set a flat rate per session - for example, $50 per meeting.
  • You can also create bundles, like:
  • 5 sessions for $200 (a $50 savings for the client)
  • 10 sessions for $350 (more value for long-term clients)

Clients will pay at the time of booking - whether they’re buying a single session or a full package.

Use case:

A life coach can offer one-time sessions or multi-session packages that encourage client commitment and provide better value.

Why Monetize Your Calendar with Novacal?

  • Get paid before the meeting starts - no invoices or follow-ups.
  • Offer full transparency - clients know exactly what they’re paying for.
  • Encourage loyalty with discounted packages.
  • Save time - automate both scheduling and payments in one link.

It’s a smoother experience for both you and your clients.

Whether you prefer flexibility or structure, Novacal gives you full control over how your time is sold - and ensures you get paid up front.

Ready to put your calendar to work? Sign in to Novacal and start monetizing your time today.