FreelanceSweat

I do a bit of designing on the side — logos, t-shhirts, mugs, that kind of stuff. I met someone at a local business women’s networking dinner who asked me to design a special event logo to be imprinted and sold on t-shirts, coffee mugs and other “specialty advertising” merchandise. I gave her an estimate of how much I would charge for my services.

HER: This is an excellent opportunity for you, high visibility! So I was thinking I’ll pay you a percentage of net proceeds.

ME: I know my accounting terminology. So you’re saying that not only won’t you pay me for my work, you want to pay me ONLY if you make a profit?

HER: Look at the big picture, this is really good PR for you!

ME: OK, you told me your husband’s an orthodontist. My 13yo daughter wants to be a cheerleader, but says she won’t make it since her teeth’s crooked. So, here’s what: Call your husband and set it up so he can do braces for my girl. If she then makes it into the cheerleading squad, I’ll pay him. Deal?

HER: You won’t get anywhere with that attitude.

Ginny Design