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Q&A: “How can I work fewer hours without losing income?”

In this episode, we help a web developer reduce his work hours while keeping his income steady. Learn how to raise rates, outsource tasks, and restructure service packages to build a smarter, more sustainable business.

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Episode 3009

Freelancers and service-based entrepreneurs often hit a point where success leads to overwhelm. Today’s question comes from a web developer whose business is thriving—but at the cost of working 60+ hours a week.

He wants to scale back without sacrificing income or disappointing long-term clients. Let’s explore how to set boundaries, streamline services, and create a sustainable business model that allows him to work smarter, not harder.

"Hey there, I’m Miles. I’m a web developer and have been freelancing full-time for the past three years. Business has been good, and I’m grateful for a consistent stream of clients—but I’m working way more hours than I ever expected. Between managing projects, client calls, and troubleshooting unexpected issues, I’m regularly clocking 60+ hours per week. I want to cut back on hours without losing income, but I’m not sure where to start. Should I raise my rates, outsource certain tasks, or restructure my service packages? How can I build a business model that allows me to work smarter, not harder, while still maintaining steady income?"

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

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