Senior level strategists that have freelanced for small startups, what’s your hourly rate? Do you shave some $$$ off compared to the rate you’d charge an agency?

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It’s it’s a small agency, no. My hourly rate is $190 (although I much prefer day rate at $1500) and I’m a director. If it’s a small start up business, then yes I will shave off. But I’ve just stopped doing the latter because the fact is they can’t afford me. And agencies, even small ones, can.

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