Re: How to Turn Down a Client

At 03:11 PM 06/17/00, Darrell King wrote:
>Good point, Mike.  In this case, there's a chance the client isn't
>listening, which is something I have run into before, and what I was
>thinking of when I made the post.

That's also the impression I got.  He wasn't listening to me when I tried 
to get him on focus.  He just kept rambling.  He even had me watch a 
promotional video about one of his products... like he was trying to sell 
me on his product so I could help with his marketing strategy.

At 03:45 PM 06/17/00, Alan Dalton wrote:
>In other cases, a person may be looking for someone to take charge and put 
>forth a comprehensive plan for them, they just don't want to admit it.

This is the impression I got.  He wants someone to outline a business plan, 
a marketing plan, and a website for him.  'S not my job.


>I don't mind helping them figure out what they need, though...as you say,
>part of the job.  Its when they won't focus I get frustrated...:).

I saw a definite use for a website to push his product.  I even had design 
ideas plopping into my head when we discussed it.  But all of the other 
crapola that he was talking about wasn't IMO the type of thing the internet 
is useful for; and if it *is* a good idea to put them on the internet, 
he'll need to streamline/outline/focus his thoughts and ideas a lot more 
before anyone would be able to put it together for him.

Thank you all for your input!  I feel better about the whole thing after 
reading all of these responses.  I know that my gut feeling wasn't wrong; 
and if I decide to ditch this guy I won't be doing something terrible.

It'll be interesting to see if he calls me after reading the info I left 
with him.

-- Sandy

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