# Will Switching to Flat-Rate Cost You?

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Podcast: [Freelance to Founder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freelance-to-founder-55033)
Published: 2026-06-24T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Marcus Thompson is a copywriter ready to ditch hourly billing—but he's worried that switching to flat-rate pricing means leaving money on the table. Preston and Chanda Costin walk through exactly how to make the move: from researching competitor rates and piloting packages with a small group of clients, to navigating the trickier conversation of transitioning existing clients off the hourly model. They also unpack why flat-rate pricing is actually a reward for getting better at your craft, and how the way you talk about your services determines whether clients see you as a commodity or an investment. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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