{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiftk.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fcan-you-do-it-for-less-Dj_5p2E9","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"When the client asks if you can do it for less","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5244e8dc-6968-4b85-8237-b52d9ddbebf9/460ce14e-d5a7-4841-a074-510b95dda8e0/diftk-podcast-artwork-gold.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/9836202f-9ac8-4ae1-89b1-5d2ef7c8c8a2\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"When the client asks if you can do it for less\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"“Hey Frankie & Steve! \n\nMy question is: What do you do when a potential client who is very interested in using you isn't able to afford your quote? \n\nI've offered to try and condense the amount of work to fit their budget (i.e. prioritise what is most important) but they just simply can't afford what they want... BUT I really would like the work!! \n\nWithout sounding desperate, do I offer an 'introductory' offer / discount to get them on board? or do I stand my ground with my prices and potentially lose a new client? \n\nHELP PLEASE!  It's really tricky when you have bills to pay.”"}