There's a lot of talk about
“the best way" to price freelance services
Let's get one thing straight – there's only one “best way" to eat watermelon 🍉 (and it’s definitely not over your keyboard).
But pricing? That depends entirely on YOU—and most freelancers are figuring it out on the fly
Even the seasoned ones struggle to answer questions like:
→ Am I charging enough?
→ Where is all my time going?
→ Why am I working more... but not making more?
And the internet is *full of opinions* on what to charge… 🙃
But pricing isn’t just a
random number:
it’s based on everything that’s going on behind the scenes…
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HOW ACCURATELY
YOU SCOPE THE WORK
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HOW CONFIDENTLY
YOU HOLD BOUNDARIES
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HOW EFFICIENTLY
YOU EXECUTE
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HOW STRONGLY
YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR TIME IS WORTH
And that clarity?
It doesn’t come from Reddit or Facebook Groups…
It comes from seeing exactly where your time is going.
In real-time.
So you can price based on actual data—not guesswork.
A simple, proven freelancing system that turns ClickUp’s time tracking into a real-time view of your business—and how much you’re really earning per client.
“I now have reports that immediately refresh to show how much time I've spent per client. Using this info, it helps me bucket my clients to see the true hourly rate I am earning by client.”
Darcie, Freelance Bookkeeper
They’re only using it like a digital to-do list.
Here’s where MOST FREELANCERS go wrong with ClickUp:
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ADD THE TASK
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CHECK IT OFF
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MOVE ON TO NEXT TASK
(and don’t even realize it)
But they’re not thinking about how that info can serve them later on…
They're not using it to:
→ Get clarity into exactly where their time is going down to the minute
→ Analyze what each service actually requires to scope better
→ Catch scope creep long before it tanks profitability
That’s what I built this system to do for me.
When your ClickUp setup mirrors how you price and manage your services,
everything becomes clearer:
→ Your proposals get faster and more accurate
→ Your rates feel grounded (not gut-feelings)
→ Your workload is more predictable—and your income grows
This isn’t just time tracking.
It’s a process that turns chaos into clarity—and hours into data you can actually use.
That’s the foundation of freelancing without overwhelm.
*Strategic time tracking* in ClickUp to build a business that’s sustainably profitable.
I’ve been freelancing for over a decade
And this shit is hard.
My business isn't perfect, but after years of trial and error, there’s one thing I’m absolutely 100% sure of:
ClickUp is the quickest way to
*level up* a freelance biz
Bc literally anything you do in your business… it can be simplified and systemized to take less time and feel more calm.
But the ClickUp learning curve can feel steep…
So instead of LOSING HOURS sifting through generic YouTube videos…
You can spend 1 hour in Time is Money: & you’ll have a real-time dashboard of every client, service, and project in ClickUp, so you know exactly what’s going on at all times.
Bc like it or not, strategic time tracking is the antidote to most of a freelancer’s biggest headaches:
Want to make more money? Time tracking.
Struggling to set prices? Time tracking.
Overwhelmed every day? Time tracking.
Hoping to delegate so you can work less? Time tracking.
When you see exactly where your hours disappear, you can take back control of how you spend them—and that’s where the transformation really begins.
The way:
You build a “Scope Management” Dashboard that gives your entire business a real-time bird’s-eye view
You start seeing your ClickUp structure through a more strategic lens
You track every minute of client work
You watch a crystal-clear picture of your profitability begin to take shape
You make purposeful, data-driven decisions that push you toward higher earnings
Here's what happens when you see exactly where every minute goes:
You know what to charge... bc you have a realistic handle on how long tasks actually take, and you’re motivated to stay lean.
You embrace a true business-owner mindset... focusing on what YOU WANT TO MAKE, so you can build a sustainable freelance operation
Your business booms.... as you consistently deliver on what you promise, delighting clients, winning referrals, and landing repeat work.
But I'm already using [Tool X] for time tracking… I don’t want to switch
Truth 💣: When your time tracking lives outside of ClickUp, it’s difficult to get the integrated clarity needed to make real-time, data-driven decisions.
Jumping between apps creates gaps in your data and slows you down. Having everything in one place is how you finally see the big picture, stop undercharging, and price your work with confidence.
Sticking with what you know is keeping you from your most profitable months when you’re:
Jumping between ClickUp & separate time-tracking apps, missing out on an integrated system that actually means something for your profits.
Thinking time tracking is only for hourly projects, even though you’re buried in tasks and never quite sure where your hours (and energy) are going.
Diving straight into your daily to-do’s, surfacing hours later without a clue how long each task took—or why you feel so drained.
Ending each month disappointed in your bank account, because grueling hours aren’t translating into the 3-figure hourly rate you’re aiming for.
You don’t have to stay stuck in the chaos—there’s a simpler, more profitable way to use your time
What to expect in
💸 ClickUp Hierarchy for Profitability: Discover why the right structure shapes a more profitable, less chaotic business.
💸 All Work Counts (Not Just Hourly): Understand the power of tracking every client task—so you see where your hours really go.
💸 Time Tracking as Your Profit Compass: Learn exactly how to control profitability for retainer and project clients alike.
💸 Seamless Hourly Invoicing: Use ClickUp’s built-in time tracking to bill hourly clients—no more third-party tools or extra subscriptions.
💸 Data-Driven Growth: Turn real-time tracking into real money, proactively adjusting your rates and workflow for maximum earnings.
You’ll get instant access to 4 concise, high-impact video lessons:
Lesson 1: Essential Time Tracking Mindset—Why it matters for all client types, where to find your ClickUp data, and a guided intro to your brand-new scope management dashboard.
Lesson 2: Hands-On Dashboard Build—We’ll step through creating your own scope management dashboard, from start to finish.
Lesson 3: Hourly Client Reporting—A simple blueprint for delivering clear time tracking reports without hassle.
Lesson 4: Turning Data into Profit—How to interpret your time logs and make strategic decisions that boost your bottom line.
No fluff, no guesswork—just a proven system to track, analyze, and grow.
Still here? Then I already know a few things about you:
→ You see ClickUp’s potential and you’re ready to use it for more than just scratching the surface.
→ You’re done with 'the grind' and want your well-being to come first.
→ You’re eager to feel as legit as your years of experience already make you.
→ You’re ready to level up your confidence and grow your business on your terms.