Comments on: Three Ways To Get New clients (or not) http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/ 3 Hats Communications Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:58:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Davina K. Brewer http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Davina K. Brewer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:39:15 +0000 http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/?p=1104#comment-204 Ann, Money is always the deal breaker, isn't it? Everyone has a job to do, needs to earn a living and what we do–writing, PR, design, marketing–is a critical skill set not everyone has the talent/time to do. You get what you pay for, and if you're not willing to pay what I'm worth, I'm happy to let you go elsewhere. Thanks for reading, replying. Ann, Money is always the deal breaker, isn’t it? Everyone has a job to do, needs to earn a living and what we do–writing, PR, design, marketing–is a critical skill set not everyone has the talent/time to do. You get what you pay for, and if you’re not willing to pay what I’m worth, I’m happy to let you go elsewhere.

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]]> By: Anne Wayman http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Anne Wayman Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:10:31 +0000 http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/?p=1104#comment-201 Davina, I love the way you list the money discussion first. I used to leave that until last. Now I'm not longer hesitant at all to tell them in a general way what it will cost...with tons of wiggle room as I learn more. But darn it if they can't/won't pay my rates I don't want them. Period. Davina, I love the way you list the money discussion first. I used to leave that until last. Now I’m not longer hesitant at all to tell them in a general way what it will cost…with tons of wiggle room as I learn more. But darn it if they can’t/won’t pay my rates I don’t want them. Period.

]]> By: Davina K. Brewer http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Davina K. Brewer Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:29:15 +0000 http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/?p=1104#comment-198 Amy, It's tough lesson to learn, especially in today's market.. there ARE times you just gotta walk away. Devaluing yourself, your work will not do anyone any favors. Thanks for reading, commenting. Amy, It’s tough lesson to learn, especially in today’s market.. there ARE times you just gotta walk away. Devaluing yourself, your work will not do anyone any favors. Thanks for reading, commenting.

]]> By: Amy Nolan, APR http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Amy Nolan, APR Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:39:13 +0000 http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/?p=1104#comment-197 This is an excellent post and really hits home. I had an issue that came up recently with a prospective client, who I finally figured out, wanted me to work for free. Ha! I had to stand up and just say no. Thanks for reminding all of us how to spot these types up front to save a lot of time and energy! This is an excellent post and really hits home. I had an issue that came up recently with a prospective client, who I finally figured out, wanted me to work for free. Ha! I had to stand up and just say no. Thanks for reminding all of us how to spot these types up front to save a lot of time and energy!

]]> By: Davina K. Brewer http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Davina K. Brewer Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:14:52 +0000 http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/?p=1104#comment-190 Marc, Smart point about "any" business vs. "good" business. We take the calls, talk to the leads, and invest a lot of time doing initial consultations. But it's better to vet the clients first and make sure the project is a good fit; that's just smart business. Thanks for reading, commenting. Marc, Smart point about “any” business vs. “good” business. We take the calls, talk to the leads, and invest a lot of time doing initial consultations. But it’s better to vet the clients first and make sure the project is a good fit; that’s just smart business.

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]]> By: Marc Hausman http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/2010/02/17/three-ways-to-get-new-clients-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Marc Hausman Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:29:23 +0000 http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/?p=1104#comment-189 Excellent post...I always remind the team at Strategic Communications Group (Strategic) that there is a significant difference between "business" and "good business." Excellent post…I always remind the team at Strategic Communications Group (Strategic) that there is a significant difference between “business” and “good business.”

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