pagal
November 16th, 2007, 01:09 PM
Ok, I have a question for you ladies.
To make a little extra cash and becuase I was so impressed with the product I became a consultant for Heritage Makers (www.heritagemakers.com).
After selling some books adn doing a few parties, I asked my friend Joy if she would like to couple with me since she was an excellent photographer. It ended up not working out becuase after one client (my friend) I ended up doing most of the work, she got quite greedy and I felt it wise to not go into business together after that. Regardless, I got her all set with her business cards, forms, marketing material etc. And I gave her 4 of her first clients. I encouraged her to keep at it.
Meanwhile, becuase these are PHOTO books I sell, I began to find that the niche was to make up for the 20% you make on the books by adding some extra income with photography. So, becuase I began to actually enjoy it and was encouraged from some friends, I NOW offer photography along with my books. It took me a long while to get the guts to tell Joy I was offering photography becuase I think she liked the idea that I gave her clients and since she's got a real ANGER problem I didn't think she's like I wasn't going to be passing any more her way. Whatever:idunno
My friend who we worked with asked ME to do her next photoshoot and I denied saying that wouldn't be right considering Joy had her as a client. I told her I'd rather he have someone else than myself to avoid a conflict.
BTW- she knows my friend is a multi-millionaire and she charged her MORE than she did my other clients simply becuase she was wealthier. SO WRONG.
Now, Joy lives in a rural neighborhood about 40 min from here. I live in a very upscale neighborhood. (not bragging, I've got a townhouse!)
There is a Santa Parade here that goes to all the local housing developments on the fire trucks and throws out packages of candy. Local businesses put their flyers in there and donate candy for the kids.
HERE"S THE PROBLEM:
Joy calls today and KNOWING I am competition now she says, Yeah, let me know about that Santa parade in your town becuase I'd like to advertise in it.
1. Why would she advertise here when I LIVE HERE?? That is so rude and will just cause friends to be competitive.
2. She's advertising here becuase there are wealthy people here and rather than choose ANY other location - she wants to tap into what would honestly be MY market of clients. Just becuase they have money.
It just get's on my nerves how she's always looking out for herself. I can't stop her since she has the right to advertise anywhere she chooses but I think it's still not the friendliest choice to make.
I was considering not giving her the info and if she asks me for it - I should mention this??
HELP:thinking
To make a little extra cash and becuase I was so impressed with the product I became a consultant for Heritage Makers (www.heritagemakers.com).
After selling some books adn doing a few parties, I asked my friend Joy if she would like to couple with me since she was an excellent photographer. It ended up not working out becuase after one client (my friend) I ended up doing most of the work, she got quite greedy and I felt it wise to not go into business together after that. Regardless, I got her all set with her business cards, forms, marketing material etc. And I gave her 4 of her first clients. I encouraged her to keep at it.
Meanwhile, becuase these are PHOTO books I sell, I began to find that the niche was to make up for the 20% you make on the books by adding some extra income with photography. So, becuase I began to actually enjoy it and was encouraged from some friends, I NOW offer photography along with my books. It took me a long while to get the guts to tell Joy I was offering photography becuase I think she liked the idea that I gave her clients and since she's got a real ANGER problem I didn't think she's like I wasn't going to be passing any more her way. Whatever:idunno
My friend who we worked with asked ME to do her next photoshoot and I denied saying that wouldn't be right considering Joy had her as a client. I told her I'd rather he have someone else than myself to avoid a conflict.
BTW- she knows my friend is a multi-millionaire and she charged her MORE than she did my other clients simply becuase she was wealthier. SO WRONG.
Now, Joy lives in a rural neighborhood about 40 min from here. I live in a very upscale neighborhood. (not bragging, I've got a townhouse!)
There is a Santa Parade here that goes to all the local housing developments on the fire trucks and throws out packages of candy. Local businesses put their flyers in there and donate candy for the kids.
HERE"S THE PROBLEM:
Joy calls today and KNOWING I am competition now she says, Yeah, let me know about that Santa parade in your town becuase I'd like to advertise in it.
1. Why would she advertise here when I LIVE HERE?? That is so rude and will just cause friends to be competitive.
2. She's advertising here becuase there are wealthy people here and rather than choose ANY other location - she wants to tap into what would honestly be MY market of clients. Just becuase they have money.
It just get's on my nerves how she's always looking out for herself. I can't stop her since she has the right to advertise anywhere she chooses but I think it's still not the friendliest choice to make.
I was considering not giving her the info and if she asks me for it - I should mention this??
HELP:thinking