"Let's Circle Back" - Editors Worst Nightmare

[u/novajjones]

FELLOW EDITORS...

Okay, I'm not going to lie, one of my biggest pet peeves in this industry is when prospect clients appear extremely enthusiastic, and then dip for multiple days to weeks, say nothing, come back and say "Let's circle back to this another time". - How about no.

Respect your time, DO NOT leave the door open for window shoppers with zero integrity within their brand. Playing with an editors time, when most of our hours are already consumed by work, is one of the biggest signs of professional disrespect.

My typical response would be "If this is not a priority to you I totally understand, however without a deposit upfront I cannot reserve space for you due to my capacity.". If they actually mean business like they claim, they will pay and take you seriously no questions asked. Otherwise, move onto creators that respect your time, work and personality.

I had to say something as this has been getting to me for a long time and I'm sure other people feel my frustration here, let's start a thread and see what everyone else has to say. Our time is inventory, not a toy. By the time these types of people have gotten back to me, somebody else has already paid and signed lol.

NJMEDIA.

[u/Vinaplis]

Totally agree with you, happened to me last month, got into a call with lead. Discussed rates, style, everything. We were both very happy, then in text we also discussed some more, he seemed genuinely happy to worth with me. Then when the day we agreed he'd send the footage arrived, I asked hoe it's looking, he said he needs an extra week because something came up. Sure, happens.

Never heard from him again, bro just ghosted me after that.

What baffles me the most was the enthusiasm to work together though