“Trading time for money is absurd. Charge for the value you create for clients, not the hours you spend creating it.”
Why Jonathan is the canonical The Implementation Freelancer
Former software developer turned independent consultant and coach for independent professionals. Through Hourly Billing Is Nuts and his daily pricing newsletter, he became the reference voice for solo implementers who sell outcomes, not hours.
The The Implementation Freelancer the solo vehicle for execution work — sells delivery skills under own name, project by project. See the role on the 23-role map →
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