@realBrookNash Take the money up front.
Don’t take any bs out of fear of losing the client.
Cheap clients are the worst.
Have more than 1 big client to pay your bills.
Only accept wire transfers to avoid unscrupulous people attempting refunds after you’ve done the work (this one hurt a lot)
57 year old yt man laced the smoothies at his 12 year old daughter’s sleepover. Now do you see why your mama wouldn’t let you stay off with just anybody?!
Regardless of where you are in your career, regardless of experience, you can help others. Even if it’s just encouragement — that’s an act of kindness that everyone can give.