[philiphodgen]

I have raised my rates again and again and I am still overworked. (Full disclosure: currently I am $800/hour).

The difference is that now I am working on much bigger deals for people who appreciate my value. I cannot tell you how important this is to my general sense of happiness.

[lifeisstillgood]

That last is the killer - clients who are willing to pay more, turn out not to be fools but actually respect quality and don't waste your time.

[jacquesm]

How many hours do you book at $800 / hour?

[philiphodgen]

Not too damn many, because of the pressing needs of running a business. If I can hit 100/month I am doing well.

[jacquesm]

That's still pretty damn good! Congratulations!