The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite · 2026-02-10 · 27 min
Most freelancers discover their real rates are 30% to 50% lower than they think. I’m breaking down the math behind real freelancer rates in 2026. If you think you're making $50 an hour, you're likely making much less when you factor in the "just a quick question" Slack messages and the administrative black hole of invoicing. This episode is a reality check to help you face your numbers and stop trading your sanity for $15 an hour. Knowing your numbers is power, and knowing your numbers is profit. It’s time to find out if your business is actually sustainable or if you’re just paying for the privilege of being busy.
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