Yep, but perhaps to phrase differently: once you get to a certain point, you build a reputation and business network. People usually want to work with you becau

Yep, but perhaps to phrase differently: once you get to a certain point, you build a reputation and business network. People usually want to work with you because they know what to expect (in terms of professionalism, code quality, etc). There's also value in that, whether as a programmer, manager and/or consultant.