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Pro tip: watch for clients who promise "exposure" but stall on the deposit
I took on a rebrand for a local bakery in Portland last spring. The owner was so charming, told me all about her grandma's recipes, and I let the 50% deposit slide because she said cash flow was tight that week. We agreed on a 2 week timeline. By week 3, she loved my first concepts but needed "just one more tweak" to the logo. Then she asked for a second version, then a third. Each round she'd say things like "my cousin thinks the font is too bold" or "can we try it in sage green instead?" I kept sending revisions because I felt bad, and honestly, I wanted the portfolio shot. When I finally asked for the remaining $400 before delivery, she ghosted me for 6 days and then came back saying she found someone cheaper. I ended up with zero payment and 6 unused logo drafts. Has anyone else had a client string them along with praise while dodging every money conversation? What's your cutoff point for walking away before you sink more time in?
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