Yes and no, I think. Depends on your starting point. I did that to double my rate in ~8 months (every time I am looking for a new client, I tell my rate 20-30%

Yes and no, I think. Depends on your starting point. I did that to double my rate in ~8 months (every time I am looking for a new client, I tell my rate 20-30% larger then the last time). But if you are starting at $20/h or so, you might want to start at higher rate from Day 1. Because it might be easy to find clients, but often they will be a bit problematic, you work probably won't be valued greatly, etc. As paradoxal as it might seem, the best and easiest to work with clients are the ones who you are charging the most. Related amazing podcast http://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/09/21/ramit-sethi-and-patrick-mckenzie-on-why-your-customers-would-be-happier-if-you-charged-more/ http://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/09/21/ramit-sethi-and-patrick-...