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PSA: My friend told me to get a deposit from a new client in Denver, and I'm glad I did.
He said, 'Get half up front, no matter what they promise.' The client agreed, then ghosted me after I sent the first draft. I only lost my time, not the full $1200. Has anyone else had a client vanish right after getting started?
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the_mary1d ago
Oh yeah, that's the only way to do it. I make them pay half before I even pick up the clippers.
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kimr911d ago
Absolutely the smart move. That deposit saved you from a total loss. People can be so flaky sometimes.
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the_cameron1d ago
Always get that deposit, no question. It protects you from exactly this kind of ghosting. I learned the hard way a few years back and lost a full payment. Now it's my number one rule before any work starts. It just filters out the bad clients right away. Saves you so much stress and wasted time.
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