What this is
Turn your vague financial anxiety into a specific number.
Most engineers know what they charge per project. Very few know what they actually earn per hour once revisions, unpaid time, and admin work are factored in. This converts "I think I'm undercharging" into "I need to charge $847/mix to survive and I'm charging $400."
The Rate Reality Check diagnoses one part of The Business of Mixing: your financials. The full picture covers all 12 systems of the framework, from pricing and pipeline to positioning and client relationships.
What Your Rate Report Includes
What your rate report includes.
Your real hourly rate
What you actually earn after revisions, scope creep, and unpaid time.
Your survival floor
The minimum hourly rate required to cover your costs and stay afloat.
Your growth target
The rate required to hit your income goals and grow your business sustainably.
Where you stand
Clear context for whether your current pricing supports a sustainable career.
Instant results
Complete the form and your numbers appear immediately.
Saved to your dashboard
Create a free account and track how your numbers change over time as your business improves.
Most engineers discover one of two things: their rates are lower than they thought, or their business math doesn't work yet. Both are fixable once you see the numbers.
No other tool gives you a personalized financial snapshot in under 10 minutes. This is the only "oh shit" moment that's free and immediate.
Sample Dashboard Preview
Below is a simplified preview of the private dashboard you will see after completing the check.
Your results are calculated from your inputs and saved securely to your account.
Free
Takes 2–3 minutes.
See the number. Then decide what's next. Try the Business Reality Check ($75) to see what else is broken, or book a Strategy Call ($400) to build a plan together.