Talked to a freelance copywriter at a coffee shop in Austin and she changed how I see rates
Honestly, I was complaining about a client trying to lowball me, and she asked what my hourly rate was. When I told her $45, she just said 'You're charging for your time, not your skill. I charge $120 per project minimum, no matter how fast I finish.' Ngl, that hit different because I realized I've been pricing myself like an employee. Has anyone else made that switch from hourly to project rates and how did you figure out your numbers?