# Should You Take Less Money Just to Stay Busy?

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Podcast: [Freelance to Founder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freelance-to-founder-55033)
Published: 2026-06-22T10:00:00+00:00
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Jasmine Lee is weighing a decision that trips up nearly every freelancer at some point: a potential client wants to pay less than her rate, and there's a gap in her income that makes the offer tempting. She wants to know if filling that gap with a low-paying client is ever a smart move—or if it always comes back to bite her. Preston and business strategist Chanda Costin dig into the pricing psychology behind the question, when holding the line is non-negotiable, and the specific situations where a little flexibility might actually make sense. Links: Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Attend The "10X Your Freelancing" Summit -> ⁠⁠https://10XFreelance.com⁠⁠ (FREE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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