Re: Changing the Standard

[Franklin McMahon] "Fire grinders. If you feel a client is constantly taking advantage, cut them loose. Don't be happy just to be working. Aim higher and find clients the same quality as you are. If you are waiting for checks, and doing work upfront while your client takes their time, they do not respect you and they do not deserve your services. Years ago when I turned away grinders and people who were at a lower level business-wise ("I'd rather starve" was my mantra) was when my creative career really kicked into high gear"

[Ron Lindeboom] "Outgrowing old clients. "

My thoughts exactly, I am cutting them lose. It was difficult, especially I grew attach with the companies I work with. But then I realized that they started taking advantage of my good nature. I've decided to move, and I don't want to be those "companies" that struggle because most of their client network are grinders.

I do admit that rising rates are difficult especially while my competition's rates are really below the standard. With this effect many, clients starting to think that our rates are really low.

It very difficult, but I see a bright future ahead.










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