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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.

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Growth consultant and author of The Damn Rules, Nick Richtsmeier joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about why internet-based inbound marketing systems have stopped working, aren't coming back, and what might work instead.

• 00:27 Nick's Background... more

Double-unicorn founder (WP Engine and A Smart Bear), Jason Cohen, joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about the ideas behind his new book, Hidden Multipliers.

We talked about using AI as a facilitator rather than an answer machine, choosing ideal c... more

Thought leadership expert Bill Sherman joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss how experts can scale their ideas to create impactful thought leadership. 

Bill shares insights from his extensive experience in helping individuals and organizations cod... more

Pricing strategist Shannon Mattern joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss how to present pricing options in a project proposal based on the mindset of the buyer: investment-minded, expense-minded, and hustle-minded. 

In this episode, we dive into S... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jed Byrne
Business developer and author focused on commercial real estate in Raleigh, NC
Oak City CRE (self-publishing project)
Episode: Jed Byrne - Self-Publishing Your First Book
David Guttman
Founder of Superstruct; AI/automation expert
Superstruct
Episode: David Guttman - Delegating Outcomes to AI with OpenClaw
Nikki Cross
Learning and development facilitator; founder of The Inner Work
The Inner Work (Private Podcast / Public Podcast)
Episode: Nikki Cross - The Private Podcast Book Club
Shawn Yeager
Founder / CEO of Upshift, helping professional services firms adopt AI-enabled transformation
Upshift
Episode: Shawn Yeager - AI and the Billable Hour
Alain Chautard
Google Developer Expert in Angular; former accelerator of the Angular certification program
Google Developer Expert in Angular
Episode: Alain Chautard - Scaling Angular Certification

Host

Jonathan Stark
Host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 146 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
    Canada9 months 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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The host delivers practical and actionable insights for solo professionals.
Guests consistently offer real-world strategies that work in pricing and positioning.
Listeners praise the depth and practicality, especially for solo consultants and agencies.

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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.
Jed Byrne - Self-Publishing Your First Book
Q: How did Kickstarter influence your budget and development process?
Kickstarter served as both a funding mechanism and a proof of demand. It allowed Jed to earmark funds for professional editing and design, expanding a modest initial budget into approximately a $4,000-$7,000 range depending on hires, and it dictated the pace of the later editing phase.
Jed Byrne - Self-Publishing Your First Book
Q: What was the next step after you had the idea and chose Start Small Selling?
He describes testing via live workshops, creating an outline inspired by industry mentors, and then turning the outline into a manuscript by recording and transcribing his talks, resulting in a 38,000-40,000 word draft.
Jed Byrne - Self-Publishing Your First Book
Q: What was the straw that broke the camel's back and how did you decide to start the book project?
Jed explains that seeing many experts struggle to share knowledge and recognizing a gap in his industry motivated him to start writing. He tested ideas by offering workshops, prototyping topics, and validating the concept with a real monetary test before fully committing.

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

Ditching Hourly features seasoned solo professionals and consultants sharing practical strategies to earn more while working less. Episodes center on value-based pricing, scalable service delivery, and pricing models that align client outcomes with revenue. Guests range from software developers and data experts to planners and business strategists, all discussing how to build authority, create repeatable systems, and navigate transitions from traditional hourly billing. The show stands out for its practitioner-focused guidance, tangible frameworks, and a strong emphasis on independence and sustainable growth for solo operators.

Potential listeners will find actionable frameworks for pricing, packaging services, and growing a solo practice ... more

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1. Bill Sherman
2. Shannon Mattern
3. Wes Wheless
4. Brian Herriot
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8. Shawn Yeager

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