FHS 17 Client Red Flags ft Lashia Levins

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Red Flags from clients can sometimes creep in on you when you least expect it. Some red flags are obvious in-your-face problems that pop up right from the get-go. Getting clients is already a challenge in itself. Finding clients that pass the Red-Flag test is a whole nother level. Some red flags aren’t even valid, but keeping an eye out for these common ones can save you time and money.

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Lashia Levins – Muse Media Galaxy

MuseMedia Galaxy Corporation is a creative powerhouse , designed to assist clients in bringing their innovative ideas to life. MuseMedia specializes in providing support for Branding, Digital Media, Graphic Communications, Graphic Design/Printing Services,  Multimedia Consulting/Design, and Web Development. The company has already gained prestigious clients such as CBS Radio, The Black Caucus African American Library Association, Patchwerk Recording Studios (Atlanta , GA) , JBL Corporate, Antioch Baptist Church North (Atlanta, GA), and many more.

Website: https://www.musemediagalaxy.com/

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Here are a few points that we could talk about:
  • Red–Flag 1: “I don’t know what i want, but i’ll know it when i see it”
    • Scope
    • Scope Creep
    • Agreement of what the scope is going to be
  • Red–Flag 2: Money is stressed more than the outcome
    • Tire kicking rather than discussing the problem
    • Always wants a discount
  • Red–Flag 3: Why deposits are important
    • Incremental payments
    • Milestones
  • Red–Flag 4: “I dont really have a budget right now”
    • Value based vs hourly
    • Possibly not serious?
  • Red–Flag 5: Low to no communication
    • Communication is unclear
    • Communication is lacking
    • Dragging their feet, yet requires you to run and tie your shoe at the same time
  • Red–Flag 6: Sporadic Payments
    • Thats what deposits are for
    • Milestone payments help reduce the long payment cycles
  • Use contracts to protect yourself
  • Some redflags are not valid
  • Trust your gut feelings!
  • If its too good to be true, then it might be

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