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Ditching Hourly

Jonathan Stark
Consulting
Value-Based Pricing
Value Pricing
Linkedin
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Freelancing
Hourly Billing
Artificial Intelligence
Business Strategy
Niching
Client Relationships
Agile
Podcasting
Web Design
Accounting
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Lead Generation
Entrepreneurs

For solo professionals who want to make more and work less without hiring.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes406Founded10 years ago
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In 2017, Joel Miller came on Ditching Hourly episode 33 to talk about his recent switch to value pricing. Nine years later, Joel and his identical twin brother Alan still run The Sky Floor as a two-person shop. They do all the client work themselves,... more

Software entrepreneur, author, and investor Rob Walling joined me on Ditching Hourly to explain why faster software development does not remove the need to validate a software product idea before building it.

We talked about the future of SaaS in th... more

Experience designer and BRC Imagination Arts founder Bob Rogers joined me on Ditching Hourly to explain how to create experiences that change behavior instead of merely entertaining. His new book, Deep Story, is a practical guide to doing exactly tha... more

NetSuite data migration consultant Paul Giese joined me on Ditching Hourly to share how triple specialization helped him build a highly referable, fixed-price consulting business.

Paul explains how his accounting background, NetSuite expertise, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Walling
Founder of Drip, TinySeed, and multiple SaaS ventures; author
TinySeed, Drip (former)
Episode: Rob Walling - Stop Building Stuff Nobody Wants
Bob Rogers
Founder of BRC Imagination Arts
BRC Imagination Arts
Episode: Bob Rogers - Designing Experiences That Change Behavior
Paul Giese
Founder of Optimal Data Consulting
Optimal Data Consulting
Episode: Paul Giese - The Power of Triple Specialization
Nick Richtsmeier
Growth consultant focused on medium-sized businesses and solo/solOish space
Self-employed / Growth Consulting
Episode: Nick Richtsmeier - The Damn Rules
Jason Cohen
Founder/CEO known online as A Smart Bear; author of Hidden Multipliers
Smart Bear; WP Engine
Episode: Jason Cohen - Hidden Multipliers
Bill Sherman
Thought leadership consultant and COO of Thought Leadership Leverage
Thought Leadership Leverage
Episode: Bill Sherman - Scaling Thought Leadership
Shannon Mattern
Pricing strategist focused on value-based pricing for service providers
Shannon Mattern (shannonmattern.com)
Episode: Shannon Mattern - Strategic Pricing for Service Providers
Wes Wheless
Author and independent consultant
Independent consultant and author
Episode: Wes Wheless - The Expert's Privilege
Brian Herriot
Author of Time Freedom; independent consultant
Author of Time Freedom; former Accenture/Point B consultant
Episode: Brian Herriot - Time Freedom

Host

Jonathan Stark
Host of Ditching Hourly

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • No nonsense goods

    Mr Stark is a helpful human being. I could stop there and that might be all you need to read. He is sharp and giving and is helping thousands of business owners improve processes. I’m thankful for this podcast and also for his incredible email list as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrewsorlie
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great show

    JS is brilliant. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barry LaBov
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly Recommend For Solo/Small Biz Consultants and Service Providers

    Jonathan is one of the OG’s in the Service and Consulting Profession. His episodes provide both tactical best practices as well as strategic guidance for navigating a lot of the challenges that many solo providers face. This is a must listen if you are currently a soloist/small business owner trying to improve the way you run your business

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AD1206
    United States2 years ago
  • A Deep Dive into Modern Consulting

    The episode with Michael Zipursky on "Ditching Hourly" is an absolute must-listen for consultants and business enthusiasts. Michael's extensive experience and insights into the intricacies of selling consulting to large organizations in today's dynamic environment are both enlightening and actionable. His anecdotes, combined with the practical guide on consultant fees for 2023, make this episode a comprehensive resource. The podcast consistently delivers, and this episode stands out as one of it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Full of wonderful insights

    Jonathan brings on some great guests that have inspired me in my own business

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheeve
    United States3 years ago

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Audience notes the show helps reframe pricing away from hourly models and toward value-based approaches.
Listener reviews praise the host for practical, actionable guidance.
Feedback highlights value of insights for solo consultants and small practices.
Listeners appreciate long-form, nuanced conversations with top experts.

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Paul Giese - The Power of Triple Specialization
Q: Do you plan to scale your operation or keep it small, and how does price fit into that plan?
Paul considers a mix of growing the team and potentially raising prices, but emphasizes keeping the business manageable as a solo-preneur while maintaining high delivery quality and partner trust.
Paul Giese - The Power of Triple Specialization
Q: How do you handle risk in pricing and scope when dealing with legacy systems you haven't worked with before?
He describes adding a discovery phase or a small sandbox load to de-risk engagements, plus flexible options to adjust compensation if needed, while leveraging trusted partners to reduce client risk.
Paul Giese - The Power of Triple Specialization
Q: How have you approached pricing projects over time?
Paul explains starting with hourly consulting, moving to a fixed technology fee, and eventually adopting a volume-based pricing model tied to the number of transactions migrated, which increased revenue and aligned incentives.
Bill Sherman - Scaling Thought Leadership
Q: Excellent. So, long list of credentials, a lot of street cred here. Let's start with a dumb question. How do you define thought leadership?
Bill distinguishes thought leadership from ego-driven buzz and defines it as the process of taking ideas and scaling them so they create impact within a specific audience, prioritizing clarity, accessibility, and practical relevance.
Wes Wheless - The Expert's Privilege
Q: How do you recommend someone in corporate start experimenting with a consulting side hustle without risking their current job?
Start small, talk to old coworkers, and test a thesis about your expertise through informal conversations; use that feedback to validate a potential niche while maintaining job security as you ease into consulting.

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What is Ditching Hourly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets solo professionals and small teams looking to price smarter, package services, and work more efficiently without sacrificing value. Episodes frequently explore value-based pricing, differentiating offerings, and practical frameworks for building sustainable consulting or service-based businesses. Guests range from pricing experts and thought-leaders to authors and technologists, offering actionable tactics, long-term strategies, and real-world case studies. A standout trait is its emphasis on moving away from hourly billing toward outcomes, plus features like scalable publishing models and AI-enabled workflows that help soloists grow with leverage. Listeners can expect tactical guidance, templates, and mindset shifts that ... more

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