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- arthur0
Don't burn bridges
Roughly 70% of my work comes in from repeat business or direct referrals. Even if I'm late on a project (happens all the time because I overcommit), I do my best to keep clear and pleasant communication with all my clients. As long as I don't drop from sight, they give me a bit of leeway here and there and everything's cool.
People in agencies and magazines and such change jobs all the time, and they usually move laterally. If they had a good experience with you before, they'll likely remember you when their new company needs something. Has happened to me constantly in my 11yrs of doing this.
Repeat business is what keeps you in business.