I used to chase every project, but a $500 job took three weeks and I lost a bigger one.

Jake White · 2026-04-10T23:10:03.284092+00:00

I realized I was pricing my time wrong. The low paying client was way more demanding than the good one I had to turn down. Do you focus on project value or just filling your calendar?

faith_shah885mo ago

That three week $500 job, what was the final straw?

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samflores5mo ago

Project value, always. The cheap ones eat up all your time.

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emery2905mo ago

Yeah, that line about the $500 job taking three weeks hits hard. It's not just about the money, it's the mental drain. @samflores is right that cheap work eats time, but how do you actually spot those clients early? Is it about setting clearer rules before you even agree on a price, or do you just have to learn the hard way each time?

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