The most valued lawyers embrace alternative methods which measure and reward results, not just effort. But you must also be available to do so. There is some truth in the adage that clients should seek busy lawyers. But if the client is not prepared to wait their turn, or the lawyer is not prepared to prioritise the work, the relationship will fail. Having accepted the instruction, provide your advice in a timely fashion.
Late advice is often worthless.
With multiple instructions, project-manage the provision of advice. A common frustration is having to follow up on advice sought, promised, but not delivered. Clients can, and do. If you want to be a valued adviser rather than simply a legal technician, you will too. You have clients in different industries.