why hourly work sucks 👎
Channel: Freelancing with Sílvia
Date: 2024-03-09

why I quit hourly rates - and you should too! ✨ 

today we're diving into the frustrating world of hourly work, where you get penalized for being too efficient or waiting endlessly on client feedback 😩 

I'm sharing my journey from the hourly hustle back in 2019 to why I’m now a total advocate for fixed pricing - and how you can make the switch too! 🤩 

oh, and don't worry - I’ll also help you structure your fixed-price packages (spoiler: it involves this handy spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lWayd1kvVh0YJT4FLQP2mg5HdBbfHDfhmjT1kKZHL_Q/edit?usp=sharing)

so, grab your coffee, and let’s get into why fixed pricing could be your freelancing game changer! 😜 

00:00 The Problem with Hourly Work
00:30 Why Hourly Work Sucks: A Personal Experience
01:35 The Pitfalls of Hourly Work
04:21 Transitioning from Hourly to Fixed Price
05:41 How to Structure Your Fixed Price Rates
09:17 When Hourly Work Might Be the Best Option
14:04 Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Time

If you have any questions...feel free to leave them in the comments below 👇 

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