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When a Client Disappears [Traffic Talk]

April 4, 2020

In this episode of traffic talk, someone asked a question of what to do when a client they were speaking with on the regular suddenly "disappeared". Should they move on or wait on the client?

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Quote Given to Client was “Too High” [Traffic Talk]

December 14, 2019

In this episode of traffic talk, we look to answer a question about how to answer clients when they say your quote is too high.

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Should I Let Someone Know They’re My First Client [Traffic Talk]

November 2, 2019

A rookie freelancer has landed their first client and they are debating on whether or not they should let their client know they are the first client they ever had.

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Giving Client Refund. What Wrong Wrong? [Traffic Talk]

September 27, 2019

A videographer agreed to create a video for a client. After viewing the first draft the client wanted to completely start over even though the client signed off on the storyboard.

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Client Organization [Traffic Talk]

September 6, 2019

A freelancer lost a client due to their lack of organization and trying to juggle too many clients at once. They ask about some ways they can improve their organization so this doesn't happen in [...]

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Advice Over Action? [Traffic Talk]

July 12, 2019

A developer has been able to identify multiple errors which are slowing down a website. They pointed out a few now someone in upper management wants him to find and list all errors and pass the [...]

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My Friend Stole My Ideas and Hired Someone Else [Traffic Talk]

June 1, 2019

What happens when a friend listens to your ideas and strategies to help them with a website, verbally agrees to move forward with you but then hires a cheaper designer to implement your ideas?

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Do Clients Ruin Your Work with Changes? [Traffic Talk]

April 3, 2019

For this episode of Traffic Talk we look at the answer the question: My client has taken my beautiful work and ruined it with their suggestions! What can I do?

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When to Discuss Pricing Rates [Traffic Talk]

November 17, 2018

For this episode of traffic talk someone asks when is the best time to begin discussing pricing rates. They have been asked to come up with a mockup with an existing client and are not sure [...]

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Do People Still Buy Art? [Traffic Talk]

November 3, 2018

Do people still buy art? I share my unique experience of what I learned in Los Angeles and the fact that art and illustration is as popular as its has ever been but you have to pair your art with [...]

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Which Business Niche is Best? [Traffic Talk]

September 12, 2018

In this episode I'm asked a question about why I switch from my degree field of engineering to web design. I return to Baylor University to answer this question.

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Shifting a Design Business in a New Direction [Traffic Talk]

September 5, 2018

For this episode of Traffic Talk a designer who has specialized in Icon design is looking to move in a new direction. He is wondering if his past content will contribute to the new direction he [...]

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Explaining Your Value in a saas niche [Traffic Talk]

August 23, 2018

For this episode of Traffic Talk we answer a question that came in from email about someone who doesn't know how to clearly define the expensive problem that they're solving in the area of client [...]

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Freelancing as a Stay at Home Mom [Traffic Talk]

August 11, 2018

A stay at home mother has a question about how to get started as a freelancer and if she should pursue freelance photography.

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How Much Does a 3 Page Website Cost? [Traffic Talk]

August 2, 2018

For this episode of Traffic Talk we look at the question "How much to charge for a 3 page website?" The freelancer is working with their local chamber of commerce and they are nervous about [...]

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Finding Work as a Photographer? [Traffic Talk]

July 26, 2018

We look at what to consider when leaving your day job for freelancing full time and how to find work as a photographer.

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Should You Offer Clients Web Hosting? [Traffic Talk]

July 19, 2018

For this episode of traffic talk we answer the question, "Should you host a client's website and act as the web hosting service or let a client use a different company?"

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 What’s the Best Approach to Raise My Rate 50% [Traffic Talk]

What’s the Best Approach to Raise My Rate 50% [Traffic Talk]

July 12, 2018

In this episode we answer a question about a college student who secured a client but after 3 years they want to raise their rate and set new expectations going forward.

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Can I Price Based on Value? [Traffic Talk]

July 5, 2018

In this episode we answer a question value based pricing: the key to value based pricing is anchoring the price to what the client save or the profits the client is going to make.

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How to Explain You Don’t Work for Free [Traffic Talk]

June 28, 2018

For this episode of traffic talk we answer the question, "How do you politely explain to a client that you do not work for free?"

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Should I Charge a Client for Providing Files or Backups? [Traffic Talk]

June 21, 2018

What do you do when a client continually requests file from you? Do you charge them or do you count it as good customer service?

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Need Advice on How to Ask for a Raise [Traffic Talk]

June 14, 2018

When you've work at a company and have grown in experience, how do you go about asking for an increase in pay?

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How Do You Charge for Additional Freelance Work? [Traffic Talk]

June 7, 2018

How do you go about suggesting a new service for a client and get them to pay when there's already a retainer in place?

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Guilt with Friends and Family Pricing [Traffic Talk]

May 31, 2018

When working with friends and family how do you get past the guilt of charging them full price?

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Blacklisted by a Client? [Traffic Talk]

May 24, 2018

What happens when you've been blacklisted by a client and how can you repair the relationship?

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How Many Logo Options Should You Present? [Traffic Talk]

May 17, 2018

Do you present 1 logo option or several? The answer to the question is more about the client's goal than their preferences.

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How do you cover payment and banking fees? [Traffic Talk]

May 9, 2018

Adjusting your pricing to cover banking and payment fees in one thing but there is something larger here which involves how much money you want to make at the end of the year.

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When Does a Fix Become a Change? [Traffic Talk]

May 2, 2018

There are times when a client may ask for a "small change" but this often turns into something bigger. How do you make sure you are not tricked into getting work you're not paid for?

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Can You Freelance with a Full-Time Job? [Traffic Talk]

April 25, 2018

We dive into the answer on whether or not it's possible to freelance with a full-time job.

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Introducing Traffic Talk

April 18, 2018

Traffic Talk is a new segment of the Freelance Jumpstart podcast where I answer your specific questions the business of freelance all while driving on my daily commute.

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