A client in Austin tried to pay me with 'exposure' for a $900 project

We were at a coffee shop on South Congress, and he said the work would look great in his portfolio. I just walked away, but how do you guys handle those conversations before they even start?

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victor_nelson2d ago

My portfolio only accepts cash, checks, or bank transfers (exposure doesn't pay my rent).

gracej991d ago

My cousin got stiffed with a bad check last year.

paulnguyen2d ago

Exposure doesn't pay my rent" is the perfect line. It also doesn't cover you when a client tries to pay with a bad check.