Comments on: Is this the same society that pays for water? http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/ Information and resources for realtors and entrepreneurs Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:17:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Darcie http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-28190 Darcie Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:16:03 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-28190 The A B C's of Business. You have the A clients; 50-80% of your business and 10-30% of your aggravation. The B clients; 20-40% of your business and 30-50% of your aggravation. The C clients; Your business and life are both improved when you refer the C clients to a competitor where they can be 10-20% of their business and 50%-80% of their aggravation! Look at your client list, rate them and do yourself a big favour. Free yourself up to concentrate on your A list and spend some time upgrading the B list. The A B C’s of Business.
You have the A clients;
50-80% of your business and 10-30% of your aggravation.
The B clients;
20-40% of your business and 30-50% of your aggravation.
The C clients;
Your business and life are both improved when you refer the C clients to a competitor where they can be 10-20% of their business and 50%-80% of their aggravation!

Look at your client list, rate them and do yourself a big favour. Free yourself up to concentrate on your A list and spend some time upgrading the B list.

]]> By: Tina Hilton http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15918 Tina Hilton Thu, 21 May 2009 12:36:21 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15918 Jaime, thank you so much for this post. I 'tweeted' yesterday when I stumbled across a freelance want ad looking for a skilled virtual assistant but only wanted to pay what equaled to $2 an hour. If you paid $2.25 for that bottle of water, this person wanted someone to handle their precious business tasks for less than the cost of a bottle of water! As I said yesterday, do they not believe that their business is worth more than that? Jaime, thank you so much for this post. I ‘tweeted’ yesterday when I stumbled across a freelance want ad looking for a skilled virtual assistant but only wanted to pay what equaled to $2 an hour. If you paid $2.25 for that bottle of water, this person wanted someone to handle their precious business tasks for less than the cost of a bottle of water! As I said yesterday, do they not believe that their business is worth more than that?

]]> By: Sally_K http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15892 Sally_K Thu, 21 May 2009 01:41:47 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15892 Jaime - Great post! I'm thankful I had you to talk to after that latest phone call. Love this: "Why is it, then, that people feel they can haggle with a service provider like they’re at a trading post or a yard sale?" Jaime – Great post! I’m thankful I had you to talk to after that latest phone call. Love this: “Why is it, then, that people feel they can haggle with a service provider like they’re at a trading post or a yard sale?”

]]> By: Matt Dibble http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15891 Matt Dibble Thu, 21 May 2009 01:12:21 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15891 Amen. You could use that in almost any context... people at their own jobs. Amen.
You could use that in almost any context… people at their own jobs.

]]> By: Writer Dad http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15889 Writer Dad Thu, 21 May 2009 00:17:39 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15889 What did he say? That's an awesome response, by the way. What did he say? That’s an awesome response, by the way.

]]> By: Jaime Mann http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15887 Jaime Mann Wed, 20 May 2009 23:56:31 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15887 Thanks everyone for the great comments! Pat - you're right. When someone balks at my rates, I walk away after giving them a referral or in some cases wishing them luck and suggesting they post the job on elance! I've learned if they're going to be hagglers, I don't want to go there. Matt - you make an awesome point. Expensive is a relative term - very important to remember! Darrell - yes, in most cases people can't afford not to hire me, and often when I break down the ROI that they could see from my services it paints a very clear picture! Writer Dad (Sean) - I am so excited that you posted a comment! But a little nervous that such an amazing talent reads my blog (no offense at all to you other people, but this guy truly is an amazing writer). I've also had people tell me what they thought I should charge. One was a real estate agent and he asked for a rate 25% less than what I quoted him. I asked him how he would feel if someone told him they would like him to list their house but for a quarter of his regular commission percentage. Thanks everyone for the great comments!

Pat – you’re right. When someone balks at my rates, I walk away after giving them a referral or in some cases wishing them luck and suggesting they post the job on elance! I’ve learned if they’re going to be hagglers, I don’t want to go there.

Matt – you make an awesome point. Expensive is a relative term – very important to remember!

Darrell – yes, in most cases people can’t afford not to hire me, and often when I break down the ROI that they could see from my services it paints a very clear picture!

Writer Dad (Sean) – I am so excited that you posted a comment! But a little nervous that such an amazing talent reads my blog (no offense at all to you other people, but this guy truly is an amazing writer). I’ve also had people tell me what they thought I should charge. One was a real estate agent and he asked for a rate 25% less than what I quoted him. I asked him how he would feel if someone told him they would like him to list their house but for a quarter of his regular commission percentage.

]]> By: Writer Dad http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15876 Writer Dad Wed, 20 May 2009 18:47:09 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15876 Awesome, Jamie. It is so true. People will spend ten bucks on a bucket of popcorn and a bottle of water at the movie theater, but quibble over quality service. I've had people email me what they thought they should pay after I give them a quote. Did you do that to the cashier at WalMart? Rude is rude, but at least be consistent. Awesome, Jamie. It is so true. People will spend ten bucks on a bucket of popcorn and a bottle of water at the movie theater, but quibble over quality service. I’ve had people email me what they thought they should pay after I give them a quote. Did you do that to the cashier at WalMart? Rude is rude, but at least be consistent.

]]> By: Darrell Chaisson http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/2009/05/20/is-this-the-same-society-that-pays-for-water/comment-page-1/#comment-15863 Darrell Chaisson Wed, 20 May 2009 12:26:14 +0000 http://www.mannmadetime.com/blog/?p=285#comment-15863 GREAT Post JL... I think it all comes down to you responding: "Are you sure you can afford to NOT hire me or my service?" GREAT Post JL…

I think it all comes down to you responding:

“Are you sure you can afford to NOT hire me or my service?”

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