The "sexy" and "rockstar" hit home hard. A specific client would give feedback like that all the time. We just "lost" them as a client this year after doing so much bending over backwards for them.
I haven't checked all my correspondence with current clients to see if they've ever used those phrases (probably should have, thinking about it!), but I find the best clients are good communicators, for whatever that's worth
Great list. I shudder sometimes thinking of projects early in my career or just missteps along the way. As an ambitious starter, it's easy to overlook the logistics or think of boring things like onboarding or statements of work. Clear expectations and documentation at the beginning of a project goes a long way. Hopping on a call is definitely key for many situations.
10 years into my creative career and work across all different forms of video and design. Yet to find a client that doesn’t do at least 5 of these, very often more!
Yeah it's definitely not a case of seeing any one of these and running for the hills. And 10 years into your career means you will know how to navigate these far better than beginners
The absence of proper punctuation poses another warning sign, as it blurs the distinction between providing feedback and simply conversing, leading to uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the content. Furthermore, responding with "Do you not understand?" exacerbates the issue.
"Do you not understand?" would qualify as rudeness, full stop. As for communication morphing into general conversation that's a bit more tricky I think. If you're getting on well with the client I then informal chat is inevitably going creep in. As long as comms related to the work is clear and not muddled, and you're even developing a shorthand with each other where things are clarified more quickly then I couldn't care less how good or bad your punctuation is.
@TheVideoShopLondon came here to say the same thing @supstite said. "bro, the video is valuable but the ding destroyed my ears" just lower the volume and don't use it so often, other than that your videos are awesome. Love all your movie references, but I'm curious. Where do you get all of those? Do you remember the exact moment when they say a certain thing? Do you spend a lot of time searching for that exact clip? Where do you search them? What's your process behind it? Could you share it in one of your videos? Thanks!
Thank you! Re: the film clips. Since I started the channel I "crate dig" obscure films. I love seeking old forgotten, unappreciated films anyway, but now when I watch them I'll make a note of any bits which could work well as clips. If I need a clip say, of a meeting it's easy to remember something like Robocop which I've seen a million times. Also recently I've started using Flim.ai to search for very specific things. I've rewatched this video and you're absolutely right. The ding is so annoying. I've looked into it and I can't replace the audio (youtube only allows you to add/remove music) so I'm going to delete and re-upload this video in the next week or so. Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it : )
@@TheVideoShopLondon wow, that's a really nice answer. Thanks for replying the way you did and for the info you shared. Best of luck in your TH-cam path! You gained a sub for sure
If a client is paying bottom dollar for a project, they will not magically turn into a high paying client. I see too many people get stuck in a circle of working for ultra low rates with the promise of future rate increases. Just find clients who pay well to begin with
100% to this, yes. The amount of time these sort of clients can suck up is pretty much inversely proportional to their rates and the enjoyment of the work overall
The "sexy" and "rockstar" hit home hard. A specific client would give feedback like that all the time. We just "lost" them as a client this year after doing so much bending over backwards for them.
I haven't checked all my correspondence with current clients to see if they've ever used those phrases (probably should have, thinking about it!), but I find the best clients are good communicators, for whatever that's worth
Great list.
I shudder sometimes thinking of projects early in my career or just missteps along the way.
As an ambitious starter, it's easy to overlook the logistics or think of boring things like onboarding or statements of work. Clear expectations and documentation at the beginning of a project goes a long way.
Hopping on a call is definitely key for many situations.
Absolutely. I wish I'd had this (or preferably, better) advice when I started. And not just freelancing, dealing with clients and bosses.
"I want something cool" or
"I want something funny"
Both so subjective
Indeed. And anyone who knows me knows to ask literally anyone BUT me if they want either of those
Amazing tips, you got this video out quick!
Haha, "quick". IF ONLY YOU KNEW RAZ haha
@@TheVideoShopLondon please forgive me sire
10 years into my creative career and work across all different forms of video and design. Yet to find a client that doesn’t do at least 5 of these, very often more!
Yeah it's definitely not a case of seeing any one of these and running for the hills. And 10 years into your career means you will know how to navigate these far better than beginners
The absence of proper punctuation poses another warning sign, as it blurs the distinction between providing feedback and simply conversing, leading to uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the content. Furthermore, responding with "Do you not understand?" exacerbates the issue.
"Do you not understand?" would qualify as rudeness, full stop. As for communication morphing into general conversation that's a bit more tricky I think. If you're getting on well with the client I then informal chat is inevitably going creep in. As long as comms related to the work is clear and not muddled, and you're even developing a shorthand with each other where things are clarified more quickly then I couldn't care less how good or bad your punctuation is.
And from my limited experience if a client only has half of those red flags, they're already easier to work with than most.
Which is still over 30 flags. Oof
@TheVideoShopLondon came here to say the same thing @supstite said.
"bro, the video is valuable but the ding destroyed my ears"
just lower the volume and don't use it so often, other than that your videos are awesome.
Love all your movie references, but I'm curious. Where do you get all of those?
Do you remember the exact moment when they say a certain thing? Do you spend a lot of time searching for that exact clip? Where do you search them? What's your process behind it? Could you share it in one of your videos? Thanks!
Thank you! Re: the film clips. Since I started the channel I "crate dig" obscure films. I love seeking old forgotten, unappreciated films anyway, but now when I watch them I'll make a note of any bits which could work well as clips. If I need a clip say, of a meeting it's easy to remember something like Robocop which I've seen a million times. Also recently I've started using Flim.ai to search for very specific things.
I've rewatched this video and you're absolutely right. The ding is so annoying. I've looked into it and I can't replace the audio (youtube only allows you to add/remove music) so I'm going to delete and re-upload this video in the next week or so.
Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it : )
@@TheVideoShopLondon wow, that's a really nice answer. Thanks for replying the way you did and for the info you shared. Best of luck in your TH-cam path! You gained a sub for sure
@@simoneblax Thank you. This message will self-destruct (along with this video) in 5-4-3-2-1
@@TheVideoShopLondon noooooo I want to live forever in this comment sectiooooooon *deleted*
If a client is paying bottom dollar for a project, they will not magically turn into a high paying client. I see too many people get stuck in a circle of working for ultra low rates with the promise of future rate increases. Just find clients who pay well to begin with
100% to this, yes. The amount of time these sort of clients can suck up is pretty much inversely proportional to their rates and the enjoyment of the work overall
1:19 what the heck is the name of this movie? feels like a Kubrick / era film
The Phantom of the Paradise. A kind of bonkers Brian De Palma musical from 1974. I only discovered it recently. It's gold for b-roll
bro, the video is valuable but the ding destroyed my ears
Sorry bro
@@TheVideoShopLondon bro
bro
So, only super-perfect people are eligible as clients