As a freelancer, this can actually be used to your advantage lol. It gets them in the door and you can make it a funny thing that he thought that was your rate. If they’re not serious people, they’ll walk out the door. But if they are, they’ve already invested the time to contact you, so they’re a little easier to land as clients.
That’s ridiculous. OP gets a call from someone expecting a rate they never set and it’s the same as caking your pants? I don’t even remotely follow the logic.
I’m saying you can take a misunderstanding and make it a positive thing. The person needs a site - you tell them your real rate and they’re free to say no. But freelancer did absolutely nothing to create this situation. They’ve done nothing wrong.
As a cinematographer I’ve been in this situation plenty of times. I did a budget friendly job for somebody, they don’t realize the other person has much larger demands and doesn’t have a relationship with me, they give the person an unrealistic range, I clarify the situation and explain that is not my rate, and sometimes they go “well whatever that’s a fair rate/I still need you so let’s do business.” I did absolutely nothing deceptive. I was transparent every step of the way and there is nothing wrong with that.
“Can you come out for $300?”
“No that’s not what this jobs costs. I can do $1200. Yes or no?”
What are you taking about, he didn’t bait anyone. You aren’t obligated to honor a quote from someone who isn’t in your company. If I said my son is a mechanic and he can put a new engine in your car for $50, you absolutely should not expect a $50 engine.
OP didn’t do anything. You tell them you don’t work for $500. What are they supposed to do? Ignore the call? I’m just saying it could become a good thing. Nothing deceptive happened here.
I’m saying they should not get to the point that they walk in the door. If they call, correct immediately.
It should be corrected, by Dad, prior to a call, rather than used as a sales funnel, which is the suggestion.
Honest mistakes happen, but using an honest mistake to purposefully continue to mislead to get them in the door and then correct them is a bait and switch.
When did I ever say if they call you not to correct it immediately? Show me.
The entire point is that the first time they talk to you you have no idea that they are expecting a ridiculous rate. So you clarify the situation and if you’re lucky it turns into a job anyway. Explain to me how that is deceptive.
How do you get them in the door to tell them without the call? Youre advising using an error to your advantage to massage someone to be a client using a bait and switch tactic.
It may not have been thenolan, being a genuine error, but that’s your plan to take advantage of it. If they purposely gave the wrong amount, would it be bait and switch in your view?
I am listening to what you are saying. ok, so you did imply this is not the first contact. Just using a phrase to do so. Obviously you meant something different.
Walking out the door, also a phrase. Again, one that’s situational. It means they are on site. For talking on the phone, I’d say hang up. So again, implying its not the first contact.
Look, I also think it can be correctly handled, but your whole post makes it sound like a pushy sales narrative that is deceptive. Youre not outright calling for deception but the implication is there. I’m not the only one noticing it.
Maybe your choice of words is wrong, but when someone tells you who they are, listen.
What did I do that was “pushy” or “deceptive”? I am saying “well they’re on the phone/in person/whatever now so may as well explain the mistake, tell them your rate, and offer to do it anyway.” How on earth you object this is baffling to me. The point is it’s still an opportunity for both parties, not an opportunity to lie to get what you want. I can’t possibly be more clear now.
You’re just wrong dude. It’s not a crime to misinterpret someone but stop telling me what I am and mean when I am sitting here telling you exactly what I meant. I’ve clarified this plenty of times for you. Catch up or move on. You’re saying “when someone tells you” yada yada, well everyone else here gets it except you so maybe realize you’re pulling a principle skinner and made a mistake that’s turning into an ego issue.
You’ve convinced yourself I’m some sort of sleazy car salesman or some other form of asshole and won’t let go of it.
As a freelancer, this can actually be used to your advantage lol. It gets them in the door and you can make it a funny thing that he thought that was your rate. If they’re not serious people, they’ll walk out the door. But if they are, they’ve already invested the time to contact you, so they’re a little easier to land as clients.
You sound like a LinkedIn influencer:
That’s ridiculous. OP gets a call from someone expecting a rate they never set and it’s the same as caking your pants? I don’t even remotely follow the logic.
I’m saying you can take a misunderstanding and make it a positive thing. The person needs a site - you tell them your real rate and they’re free to say no. But freelancer did absolutely nothing to create this situation. They’ve done nothing wrong.
As a cinematographer I’ve been in this situation plenty of times. I did a budget friendly job for somebody, they don’t realize the other person has much larger demands and doesn’t have a relationship with me, they give the person an unrealistic range, I clarify the situation and explain that is not my rate, and sometimes they go “well whatever that’s a fair rate/I still need you so let’s do business.” I did absolutely nothing deceptive. I was transparent every step of the way and there is nothing wrong with that.
“Can you come out for $300?”
“No that’s not what this jobs costs. I can do $1200. Yes or no?”
Done
In most industries, that’s considered a bait and switch. Decpetice conduct that can lead to fines.
If you contact them immediately, to rectify an error, then not so much.
What are you taking about, he didn’t bait anyone. You aren’t obligated to honor a quote from someone who isn’t in your company. If I said my son is a mechanic and he can put a new engine in your car for $50, you absolutely should not expect a $50 engine.
OP didn’t do anything. You tell them you don’t work for $500. What are they supposed to do? Ignore the call? I’m just saying it could become a good thing. Nothing deceptive happened here.
They didn’t say it was deceptive,they said it was decpetice.
Or you tell them that you do.
Per hour.
But since they’re clearly such great mates with dad, you can cut them a deal.
I’m saying they should not get to the point that they walk in the door. If they call, correct immediately.
It should be corrected, by Dad, prior to a call, rather than used as a sales funnel, which is the suggestion.
Honest mistakes happen, but using an honest mistake to purposefully continue to mislead to get them in the door and then correct them is a bait and switch.
When did I ever say if they call you not to correct it immediately? Show me.
The entire point is that the first time they talk to you you have no idea that they are expecting a ridiculous rate. So you clarify the situation and if you’re lucky it turns into a job anyway. Explain to me how that is deceptive.
How do you get them in the door to tell them without the call? Youre advising using an error to your advantage to massage someone to be a client using a bait and switch tactic.
It may not have been thenolan, being a genuine error, but that’s your plan to take advantage of it. If they purposely gave the wrong amount, would it be bait and switch in your view?
Way to go on the straw man, though.
My dude “get them in the door” is an expression. I am not saying you lie to them on the phone to get them to show up in person.
Also I have repeatedly said not to deceive them. At some point you need to stop telling me what I said and listen to what I’m actually saying.
I am listening to what you are saying. ok, so you did imply this is not the first contact. Just using a phrase to do so. Obviously you meant something different.
Walking out the door, also a phrase. Again, one that’s situational. It means they are on site. For talking on the phone, I’d say hang up. So again, implying its not the first contact.
Look, I also think it can be correctly handled, but your whole post makes it sound like a pushy sales narrative that is deceptive. Youre not outright calling for deception but the implication is there. I’m not the only one noticing it.
Maybe your choice of words is wrong, but when someone tells you who they are, listen.
What did I do that was “pushy” or “deceptive”? I am saying “well they’re on the phone/in person/whatever now so may as well explain the mistake, tell them your rate, and offer to do it anyway.” How on earth you object this is baffling to me. The point is it’s still an opportunity for both parties, not an opportunity to lie to get what you want. I can’t possibly be more clear now.
You’re just wrong dude. It’s not a crime to misinterpret someone but stop telling me what I am and mean when I am sitting here telling you exactly what I meant. I’ve clarified this plenty of times for you. Catch up or move on. You’re saying “when someone tells you” yada yada, well everyone else here gets it except you so maybe realize you’re pulling a principle skinner and made a mistake that’s turning into an ego issue. You’ve convinced yourself I’m some sort of sleazy car salesman or some other form of asshole and won’t let go of it.