How Much to Charge as a Consultant – Hourly-Based Pricing Strategy
New year. Same pricing mistake.
Every January, professionals reset their goals — and carry the same broken pricing into a new year.
Whether you’re guessing your hourly rate or using one that no longer works, the result is the same:
- Tight margins
- Overwork
- Constant second-guessing
We’ll cover:
- How to calculate a defensible hourly rate
- Why hourly pricing still matters (when used correctly)
- How to present it without scaring clients
- When hourly stops working — and what to do next
If pricing feels fuzzy, capped, or stressful going into the new year, this is your reset.