In the AI era, repeat clients matter more than skill scores for freelancers
sujingshen · x · 2026-10-30
The author argues that when buyers pick AI-era service providers, they don't rank who's best at using models — they check whether you got rehired last time. Once intelligence is no longer scarce, your renewal list is worth more than any skill score. Useful signal for indie devs and freelancers monetizing AI services.
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