be giving away an important piece of what it means to be a satisfied solo professional: setting the pace.
the second thing, is that most people are willing to wait. sure they’d like to get started right away, but they understand (and maybe even appreciate) that good people are sought after. in my experience, you don’t stand to lose very much by putting the brakes on.
figure out how much you want to work each month (whether that means hours or dollars), and stop letting the ringing phone determine your schedule for you. 