DOBROYE UTRO
🤖 The gist
Getting hired on freelance platforms can feel like living in a fancy hotel.
The experience comes with a hefty price tag.
Back when I was freelancing, the fees were less exorbitant. But even then, billing clients directly seemed like a sweet deal.
So when I received a direct-client referral, I didn't invite them to the Upwork hotel. I stuck to my own cozy bed and breakfast.
Then one day, that client took the fluffy robe and skipped town without paying me.
It was a bitter realization that the platform fee I had scoffed at would have guaranteed my payment and given me the assurance I needed. It's better to absorb the cost than to return home empty-handed.
Here are some ways you can make sure your clients pay upon check-out. 👇🏽
Dealing with Clients in the Style of Dali | Hugging Face by Stable Diffusion 2.1
Today, we’ll show you how to handle difficult clients unwilling to settle their bills and help you guarantee guest satisfaction with marketing and web development tips.
RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS
🏨 Second-class experience
Plumbing disaster: Cringe and laugh when you read this freelancer’s story of being royally screwed over by a client and learn how to avoid it.
Priceless advice: Don’t miss Mike Monteiro’s wisdom on dealing with clients who refuse to pay up.
PSA
📧 Email template for awkward conversations
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DIGITAL MARKETING
🎡 Gateway to adventure
The itinerary: Stand out from the competition and focus your marketing efforts towards a clear vision.
Make a lasting impact: Understanding psychology will help you craft a well-executed marketing strategy and increase conversion rates.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
🛎️ Ultimate concierge
All in on Google Optimize?: Migrate to Vercel's Edge Network to supercharge your personalization and A/B testing.
While you’re at it: Speaking of optimizing, using strict equality operators in your JavaScript code can lead to a 15x performance boost.
RECOMMENDED READING
🚞 Scenic lookout
Surrounded by Idiots in the Style of Frida Kahlo | Hugging Face by Stable Diffusion 2.1
Each Monday, we give you the keys to the room where we hold our exclusive book club. We talk about reads that help you get better at what you do. Today, we’ll show you how to deal with tough clients.
Surrounded by Idiots is the ultimate guide to understanding yourself better, improving your social and communication skills, and confidently handling conflicts.
🤖 The gist by ChatGPT: In Erikson's "Surrounded by Idiots," readers can learn the secret to deciphering and talking to the four main types of human behavior - Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green. Erikson dishes out advice on how to engage with each type in both personal and professional settings, whether it's buttering up a Red or sparking some creativity with a Yellow. This book is chock full of tools to sharpen your communication skills and make stronger connections with those around you. So, if you're tired of feeling like you're surrounded by idiots, this book might just be the path to enlightenment.