Ditching Hourly

Big Idea archaeologist Pranav Kale joined me on Ditching Hourly for a reverse interview about my journey to the center of the solar system.

Chapters
  • (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
  • (00:39) - Pranav's Evolution and Current Focus
  • (03:01) - Jonathan's Epiphany on Hourly Billing
  • (06:26) - The Trust Fracture in Hourly Billing
  • (07:45) - Jonathan's Problem-Solving Journey
  • (16:59) - The Move to Rhode Island and Finding the Solution
  • (22:38) - Implementing Value-Based Pricing
  • (26:30) - Content Creation and Teaching Others
  • (30:35) - Understanding Business Personality Types
  • (31:08) - The Journey to Writing a Book
  • (31:56) - Transitioning to Advisory Roles
  • (32:37) - The Impact of the iPhone Announcement
  • (33:37) - Responsive Web Design and Consulting
  • (35:46) - Facing Criticism and Adjusting Messaging
  • (39:50) - Finding the Central Theme
  • (53:06) - The Importance of Differentiation
  • (59:53) - Concluding Thoughts and Advice

Creators and Guests

Host
Jonathan Stark
The Ditching Hourly Guy • For freelancers, consultants, and other experts who want to make more and work less w/o hiring
Guest
Pranav Kale
I help Soloists differentiate their brand by uncovering their Big Idea

What is Ditching Hourly?

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