It’s about the communication

I was reading this post on Freelance Switch and the part we’re going to go over here is the section titled, “Love me, love me, love me!”

All about client communication.

Because it’s true that while people may want what you have to offer, what they need is for you to hold their hand while you’re giving them what you have to offer. It’s taking the lead and not only keeping deadlines, but telling them how you’re doing it.

When I read

As any person who has ever taken a “the work will be enough” approach can tell you, it’s never really enough.

It felt like a weight taken off. Because this is why I have issues with clients and use all my networking prowess to find and make friends with people that know corporations.

Because my schedule is packed and I don’t have time for a barter arrangement that requires me to talk to the client on the phone two or even three times a day. I cannot provide the communication, so I shouldn’t be providing the work.

I won’t be forgetting that lesson anytime soon.