I Turned Down a $125/Hour Consulting Contract, Here’s Why I Said No

Описание: I said no to a $125/hour consulting contract, and it completely changed my business trajectory. A few years ago, I would've jumped at this opportunity without hesitation. But after building my IT consulting business and experiencing real growth, I had to prioritize my future, my family, and my long-term vision over short-term income.

In this video, I'm sharing the hard lessons I learned about:
✅ Why higher hourly rates still mean selling your time
✅ The hidden costs of scope creep in consulting contracts
✅ How to analyze energy vs. income (not just money)
✅ When it's okay to walk away from "good" opportunities
✅ Building a sustainable consulting business, not just a profitable one

If you're an IT consultant stuck on the hourly rate hamster wheel, feeling burnt out despite making good money, or wondering how to scale beyond trading time for dollars - this video is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Why I Turned Down $125/Hour
0:28 - My Journey: From $60/Hour to Saying No
1:00 - The Employee Mindset Trap
1:30 - The $90/Hour Goal That Wasn't Enough
2:00 - Choosing Time Freedom Over Money
2:30 - The Hidden Gap: Hourly Rates = Selling Hours
3:00 - My Week Was Chaos (40 Hours + Everything Else)
3:30 - Some Money Isn't Worth the Burnout
4:30 - Energy vs. Income: The Real Equation
5:00 - Is Your Contract Draining or Energizing You?
5:30 - The Biggest Lesson: Look Beyond the Rate
6:00 - Saying No Is a Skill You Must Practice
6:50 - Negotiating Contracts: Speak Up & Set Boundaries
7:40 - Building a Sustainable IT Consulting Business


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