Just got paid $200 for a three sentence email draft and I'm still shocked

I went to a local networking event downtown last Tuesday and met a small startup owner who was totally lost on how to pitch investors. She asked if I could write a quick email template for her, I quoted $200 on the spot thinking she'd laugh. Instead she said 'deal' and I had it done in about 20 minutes. It felt like a huge win because usually I get offers like $25 for a whole page of copy. Has anyone else had a gig come together that fast for way more than you expected?

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flores.mark10h ago

Jumped into a similar situation a few months back with a friend's cousin who runs a food truck. He needed a one-paragraph blurb for a local food festival application and offered me $150 on the spot without me even asking. It took me maybe 15 minutes because I already knew his vibe from talking to him at a block party. The pattern I keep noticing is that people with small businesses are willing to pay way more for clear, direct help when they're stressed and pressed for time. Have you seen that too with folks who aren't big corporate types?

michael8039h ago

My buddy got paid $200 to sit at a guys taco cart for two hours. Wild, right?