The Right Time To Move Beyond Hourly Pricing

2 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Feras Alhlou. This content was uploaded by Feras Alhlou. This is a YouTube video titled "The Right Time To Move Beyond Hourly Pricing" (uploaded 2026-01-02). It contains a short talk/monologue from an unnamed speaker offering advice to freelancers or consultants about pricing strategy — recommending hourly rates as a starting point, and suggesting moving to fixed-fee projects or monthly retainers once you’ve done a few projects (about three) and understand average time and scope.

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Hourly has its place. It's great when the work is undefined or shifting and when you're unsure how long it will take. It protects you. But when should you start exploring other pricing models the gurus suggest? You've done 3 projects. You now know the average time. You know what's included and what's not included in the scope. And then it could be a good time to consider fixed fee or a project or a monthly retainer especially for clients who are opposed to hourly projects. So keep in mind that hourly is the starting point, not the final destination.