Ways of Screening/ Filtering Potential Clients?
However, I also got the sense of his quizzing you’re my yet he mentioned numerous times he wants to be #1 on Google for his keyword- in NYC. I do my best but I’m not a miracle worker and can imagine a scenario down the line of him wanting a refund because he’s not in the #1 spot…. Due to a bad connection I informed him I’ll call him back later but I’m not so sure I will since after 5 minutes I was a bit agitated and felt like I needed to put together a persuasive case for myself.
I’d rather work with people who know they need my services; not tire kickers who see me as some low cost “web guy.” Even though I need the money working with low paying, nitpicky clients is not worth the stress in the long run. Especially when there’s a lot of people who know they need my services and work with you instead of thinking you work for them.
I’ve already had the displeasure of having one low paying difficult client and as I gain more experience I’m listening to my instinct about people.
I’m wondering what some other warriors do to filter out potentially bad clients. Low balling your price and not wanting to sign a contract are two big red flags but there’s more subtle cues that indicate you shouldn’t take on a client. For me I’m using my instinct about someone but I’m sure more experienced offliners have better ways for screening potential clients.
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Peter Lessard -
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