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Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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$30k/week? Would love to read more about how that worked. I thought my $180/hour with $1k per diem for on-site was phenomenal. Jeez, I need to charge more.

I'm curious what justification you use for a daily allowance of $1,000. Are you renting ferraris, eating fabulous lunches and dinners, and staying in a plush hotel?

Or do you not mean per diem in the literal sense?

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #8

$30k/week? Would love to read more about how that worked. I thought my $180/hour with $1k per diem for on-site was phenomenal. Jeez, I need to charge more.

I'm curious what justification you use for a daily allowance of $1,000. Are you renting ferraris, eating fabulous lunches and dinners, and staying in a plush hotel? Or do you not mean per diem in the literal sense?

I hate going on-site. It is a waste of time. It is a "go away" price.

EDIT: And companies routinely pay for it.

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #4

Patrick has to be one of the nicest people in our community. Whenever I shot him an email, even with the worst questions, he always took the time to respond. And please keep in mind that he used to consult big companies at that time and charge good money for it, but he always helped the community like this. Thank you Patrick and all the best with Starfighter.

He's awesome, he had some incredibly detailed and insightful advice when I asked about a potential startup idea I had.

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #8

$30k/week? Would love to read more about how that worked. I thought my $180/hour with $1k per diem for on-site was phenomenal. Jeez, I need to charge more.

FYI, $180/hour is phenomenal by nearly anyone's standards. Nothing wrong with pushing for higher, just don't get worked up trying to keep up with the McKenzies.

$1440/day is a decent middling daily rate. Specialize, and bear in mind that you can actually specialize in charging more.

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

FYI, $180/hour is phenomenal by nearly anyone's standards. Nothing wrong with pushing for higher, just don't get worked up trying to keep up with the McKenzies.

$1440/day is a decent middling daily rate. Specialize, and bear in mind that you can actually specialize in charging more .

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Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #8

$30k/week? Would love to read more about how that worked. I thought my $180/hour with $1k per diem for on-site was phenomenal. Jeez, I need to charge more.

Patio11 is basically the "charge more" guy. His advice is nearly always "charge more". It is no wonder he gets payed a lot more than you.

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

#27
post #8

$30k/week? Would love to read more about how that worked. I thought my $180/hour with $1k per diem for on-site was phenomenal. Jeez, I need to charge more.

I'm curious what justification you use for a daily allowance of $1,000. Are you renting ferraris, eating fabulous lunches and dinners, and staying in a plush hotel? Or do you not mean per diem in the literal sense?

Careful, you are thinking in terms of cost plus here. Don't. If companies are willing to pay him 1000 usd per diem then he should demand 1440 and haggle from there.

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm curious what justification you use for a daily allowance of $1,000. Are you renting ferraris, eating fabulous lunches and dinners, and staying in a plush hotel? Or do you not mean per diem in the literal sense?

I hate going on-site. It is a waste of time. It is a "go away" price. EDIT: And companies routinely pay for it.

care to share your line of business?

Re: Building an Empire with a Single Brick: Meet Patrick McKenzie

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post #28
post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I hate going on-site. It is a waste of time. It is a "go away" price. EDIT: And companies routinely pay for it.

care to share your line of business?

in between software engineer and ds these days
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