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It sounds like you're talking to the wrong "potential" clients. You don't "ask" for your hourly rate, you tell them. I've found the best way to get new clients
by driverdan 12y ago
It sounds like you're talking to the wrong "potential" clients. You don't "ask" for your hourly rate, you tell them. I've found the best way to get new clients is through networking and referrals. It requires the ability to sell yourself but if you lack that skill it's something you can learn.
I recommend Brennan Dunn's book Double Your Freelance Rate. It's not as much about your development skills (but you should have those down too) as your ability to manage the project, meet expectations, and relate to the client.
With dev vs plumber, do whichever you most enjoy.
- mcdougle 12y agoI looked the book up, just out of curiosity, and I can't seem to find it anywhere. It's not available on any bookstore's site (Amazon, Half.com, Barnes & Noble). Even on the author's website (doubleyourfreelancing.com -- named after the book!) the book itself is not specifically for sale. Sure, I can enroll in a $200 course, and the book is provided with it, but I can't buy the book by itself. That's fine, for me at least. I'm not currently looking to freelance (I was at one time, which is why I'm interested, but I'm pursuing another venture right now). But I don't think OP is going to be able to read it unless he wants to take the author's course!
- caw 12y agoThere's 3 bundle options. The minimum package including the book is $69. http://doubleyourfreelancing.com/rate/ http://doubleyourfreelancing.com/rate/