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Clients from Hell

October 19, 2016

I was doing a photo shoot for a client who attended the filming. Part of the set dressing was a bowl of fruit with oranges, bananas, grapes and peaches that looked like a still life painting to evoke a full kitchen. He insisted we fill the bowl with lettuce with a few whole lemons on top because he “liked the color.” We told him that was sort of a weird thing to have in a kitchen.

He was adamant.

We delivered the video today.

Client: It looks good, but what’s with that bowl of lemons? It doesn’t look right at all.

I’m really not sure how to respond.

Client: My e-mail server is down! Please fix it immediately!

Sent via company email.

October 18, 2016

A client approached me to make a logo for their transport and construction company. The whole process was hellish, but this was where I lost patience.

Me: So here’s a work in progress for you to look at, let me know if there’s any-

Client: Wait, you drew on the trucks?

Me: Well, yeah? It is a logo after all

Client: I don’t like it.

Me: Okay, what about it don’t you like?

Client: I don’t like that it’s a drawing. How will I look professional if it doesn’t look real?

Me: I can put more detail into the logo, but you usually want to keep them pretty minimalistic

The client then sent me a series of photos of trucks.

Client: Use these.

Me: Wait, you want me to use a photo of a truck in the logo for your trucks?

Client: Yes! My business isn’t for children. This is MAN’s work. I want a REAL truck on my trucks, not some CARTOON.


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October 17, 2016
"Could you make our website more famous than Google?"

Client: My monitor isn’t working.

Me: Okay - is it plugged in with the DisplayPort or HDMI cable?

Client: It needs to be plugged in?

Freelancers Unite


Pete Ross, the Creative Director at CO-OP Advertising, discusses why his agency decided to found Freelancers Unite – an awards gala intended to recognize freelancer contributions. 

> Freelancer’s Unite

> Video: Freelancing isn’t a dirty word

Episode Summary

In this episode, Bryce and Pete discuss:

  • What is Freelancers Unite
  • The philosophy driving FU
  • How some agencies incorporate freelancers into their strategy
  • Why some agencies are coy about working with freelancers

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Me:  Here is what it would cost to redesign your sign.  If you approve, I’ll just need a deposit and we can get started.

Client: Wait – I don’t understand. How do I see the design before I agree? Is it attached?

October 15, 2016

Client: I want the same thing I got last time.

Me: Okay!  Please check the attached proof of your previous order to make sure that’s what you want.

Client:  Every time I order from you this process gets more and more bullsh*t.