Hacker News Reader

I can't agree with this quote enough:

"If you're mad at your client for any reason, it only means you're not charging him enough."

Tripling my cost per hour made working with one of my clients much more palatable. Please consider raising your cost if you're not happy with your clients.

View on HN

How do you triple your cost with an existing client without sounding too arrogant / asshole ? (I really want to know.)

I held a meeting with my client and I told him that I had enough work at the new rate to fill my work week (which was true) and that I didn't want to create a situation where I prioritize some client work over other client word because of the different levels of pay. The client wanted to keep the same rate and quality of service that I had been providing so he agreed. He told me that he obviously wasn't happy with it but that I was worth it. I went into the meeting with two options that I would be happy with: not continuing work for that client, or working at a much higher rate.

Prove yourself first. Then it (should) be rather easy. If they don't accept, time to find another client.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com