Is the client always right?
Of course they are but there is a point where you may need to draw a line in the sand. You certainly don’t want to lose your client especially in this economic climate, but when the client is leaning toward using another source to sell their product then something needs to be done.
Tact is crucial here.
Perhaps your client has just had a bad day, or maybe worse, been told they have to cut costs. If you are going to be given the “ax”, negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. Don’t risk losing the client over a few dollars, in this era of economic hardships, if you have to take a slight cut, do so, but don’t compromise the integrity of your talent and don’t cut your own throat. Be firm, but fair when re-negotiating your fees. What is YOUR bottom dollar?
