Deep thoughts

I sometimes feel bad when I do my client estimates...especially for new customers. It's easier for existing customers because they know me already, there's a trust already developed there. They know that I usually do more then they expect and I try my best to give them their money's worth.

My last proposal to one of my clients, she said "Wow, this is reasonable...I thought you must be giving me the inside deal!" It's not uncommon I do that for my good clients whom I now consider my friends, but in this case, I really didn't do that. I just gave her my number and she was more then happy with it.

New customers on the other hand don't have this relationship with me. They can only look at the numbers and often it stops at that. I don't yet have the name recognition of some of the huge designers in town who can likely ask for whatever they want. So it's often a gamble how much I can ask for.

I've always had the difficulty with giving a worth for my work. But it's a necessary part of business.

Anyway.......

Vacation is coming up in 10 days! Yaaaay!! Can't wait!!!