
#28: Warning Signs Your Client is Going to Suck
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Here's the episode at a glance...
[00:27] Intro
[01:42] Episode Overview
[03:46] Red Flag: Talking down your services or ability in order to drive the price down
[04:40] Red Flag: I have someone who can do it cheaper
[06:20] When the client wants professional results from hobby-level investment
[08:33] Red Flag: procrastination and under-communicating
[09:52] Red Flag: No Respect for Your Time
[14:19] Shit happens.. but then again...
[16:07] Red Flag: When bands or artists aren't willing to pay a deposit
[19:47] Pro Tip: Get every communication on email since emails can be legally upheld
[21:46] Never let someone push on your boundaries
[23:19] Red Flag: when a band doesn't have a roadmap or marketing strategy for their project
[25:27] Red Flag: Bands building teams that don't usually work together introduce more chances for failure
[30:57] Closing Thoughts
[31:32] Outro