Honey no.
🙄I hate raising prices too. I love my clients and our work is so important but it costs what it costs.
Prices are rising and unless you’re a grocery store chain or an oil and gas company, you’re not gouging people.
You do good work and every year you get more efficient and effective.
👉️You’re also a much better contractor when you’re not living on instant noodles and wearing 3 jackets to save on heat.