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I agree on all points. My issue is that I can get basically unlimited work at $60/hr and my schedule is completely full. In order to accept all the work, I'll need to have other people helping and I can't pay the full hourly rate or there's no point in accepting it at all....

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If you are getting unlimited work at $60, I suggest that you up your rates.

I would, but its for a single client who isn't willing to pay more. I'm not really trying to go out and find more clients right now, but would like a way to maximize what I'm able to do for this one in particular. They are fine with me finding people to work with, but don't want to do it themselves.

I certainly don't fully understand your relationship with your customer(s). However, in the recent past I have raised my rates with existing clients by 50% with zero complaints. And if they expect you to find other programmers to accomplish additional work, your increase rate can be attributed to "management" fees.

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