Freelance Consultant — Bandwidth & Pricing Strategy
Independent Strategy Consultant
The Challenge
A high-performing independent consultant was earning $300K+ annually but burning out. Juggling 8 clients, working 70-hour weeks, declining quality of work, health suffering. Didn't know which clients to keep, when to raise rates, or how to create sustainable working patterns. Fear of losing income prevented decisive action.
Impact
- Dropped 3 low-value clients in recommended exit windows
- Raised rates 40% for remaining 5 clients during high-value delivery phases
- Added 2-month recovery windows into annual calendar
- Income remained flat ($295K) but hours dropped from 70/week to 45/week
- Consultant: 'I have my life back. And my work quality is 2x better.'
Architecture & Approach
Strategic Timing Consultation focused on sustainable operations. Mapped Leadership Energy Curve showing recurring burnout risk windows every 90 days. Analyzed client profitability vs. energy drain using custom scoring. Identified 3 low-value clients consuming 40% of time but only 18% of revenue. Created 12-month capacity roadmap with built-in recovery windows and rate increase timing tied to LEC high-performance phases.
Agent Roles
Engagement Type
Strategic Timing Consultation
Duration
90-minute session + 12-month roadmap
Industry
Independent Consulting / Professional Services