Comments on: Don’t Devalue Yourself

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:35:50 +0000

In reply to Clover Jean. Keep hustlin', my friend! You're worth every penny! :)

By: Clover Jean

Clover Jean — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:03:43 +0000

Hi J.Money, I really appreciate u taking the time to write and share this article.The issue about “How often a freelancers service is devalued” struck a chord with me. I am a singer/performer. I cannot count the amount of times potential customers ask me to reconsider my price. Time after time it is the same however I know my worth. And eventually the right client knows that too!

By: Jesse@pffirewall.com

Jesse@pffirewall.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:50:35 +0000

@J.Money
Man, I’m glad. I started writing on a couple ideas I had and none of em really fit your blog until this one so I’m glad you liked it. And the discussion was pretty interesting here, so why not :) you have some awesome readers!

@Aury
It is a great business. Not everyone has the mind to do computer work and everyone needs computer help now. When I ran my business full time, I did everything from networking to consulting on upgrades to training.

If you are considering going at it full time, an awesome book on the subject is: Start Your Own Computer Business ( http://amzn.to/dbwefc )

I read it and took a ton of ideas and advice from the book when I started my business years back.

By: Aury (Thunderdrake)

Aury (Thunderdrake) — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:39:40 +0000

Computer repairs is one of the most awesome ways to start a personal, solo business. I absolutely love computers, and I’ve been looking to study more ins and outs with it once I get myself a newer and better computer. My old one will sort of be my Frankenstein’s monster. ;)

Solo self employment is a tricky thing since there’s little room for cushion. Combining that with a side hustle is usually the best fallback, though.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:59:09 +0000

Loved this one bro, seriously great work :) Appreciate you jumping back on to respond to comments too – you are awesome!

By: Jesse@pffirewall.com

Jesse@pffirewall.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:11:28 +0000

@Jackie

It’s funny, they say do what you love and the money will follow but if you don’t charge up to your full potential, you really can’t sustain doing what you love. You will have to get another job and do what you love on the side, which is never as good :)

By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:51:58 +0000

Oh that is so true. It’s way too easy to not charge enough or not believe enough in yourself. I think part of that is because things that we’re used to doing are easy for us to do — but they might be baffling to someone else.

By: Jesse@pffirewall.com

Jesse@pffirewall.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:01:24 +0000

Good for you Corrin, it’s hard to find that sweet spot but you can push the envelope a little and see what others think.

By: corrin

corrin — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:27:58 +0000

Great points. I had an especially hard time determining my freelance rate. After my first few clients, I realized that I was providing something of real value to them and have since raised my rate. I’ve yet to have anyone flinch at my rates because I’m still a bargain since my overhead is so low.

By: Jesse@pffirewall.com

Jesse@pffirewall.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:24:40 +0000

@Khaleef

Thanks goodness for wives, mine does the same thing! Their loving support cannot even be measured.

@Sam

I do all kinds. Right now I am doing system administration, and do web design and software development consulting on the side. I also do some system administration consulting where I advise and perform network, server and system upgrades.