Woulda Coulda Shoulda

If You Don’t Like My Prices, Here’s a Box of Crayons

Things you wanted to say to frustrating clients, but didn’t.

“I’ll provide you with an old paper bag and a box of crayons.”

To the customer who balked at my price and informed me what they thought a yard sign ought to cost. For that price they might just be able to afford to make their own sign.

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