Re: FN-FORUM Difficult clients

date posted 24th January 2001 17:28

Well Jo, I've had a couple of experiences like that and you can for
the most part go with that *gut* feeling. I luckily hadn't wasted too
much time other than a day out. But generally it's tricky, as some
people may appear a bit funny, but turn out ok.

I would say move on and create a situation where the ball is well and
truly in his court.

Stoo



At 4:51:51 PM on Wednesday, January 24, 2001, you wrote:-

JH> I have recently been contacted by someone who wants my services and I had
JH> arranged to meet them this afternoon to discuss the project in more detail.
JH> We arranged a time and a place but he never showed up. I've left a couple
JH> of messages but I haven't had a call yet to explain his non-arrival.

JH> I guess I wouldn't mind that much, but we've had about 3 conversations on
JH> the phone and a dozen or so emails have passed between us laying out plans
JH> etc so I kind of assumed he was serious and, he may still be.

JH> My question is, I've got a bad vibe about this fella (for a number of
JH> reasons - not just his no-show today) and I'm wondering if anyone else has
JH> had a similar experience. Do you let business pass you by because you think
JH> someone's a bit of a tosser or do you keep going for the sake of the
JH> mortgage?

JH> Thanks

JH> Jo
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