ADU 0408: Is it better to pay drone pilots an hourly rate for a job instead of a set fee? What is a fair rate?

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Is it better to pay drone pilots an hourly rate for a job instead of a set fee? What is a fair rate?

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Timestamps

[2:40] Today’s question
[3:47] Companies filling jobs with their pricing methods
[5:21] Learning to fly commercial by taking hourly jobs
[5:39] Learning business systems by working for someone
[6:52] Pricing model based on nature of work and skills involved
[8:21] Importance of Systematizing your business
[9:34] Need for understanding your self worth
[11:12] Discovering and articulating your value proposition
[11:36] Simple mind trick from Paul
[14:05] Rob’s take on Paul’s mind trick
[15:33] 107 Prep Exam information and live streaming course

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