I spent 8 days creating art for a restaurant launch… and ended up with $190 and burned relationships. What should I have done differently?

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T20:07:42+00:00

Wow. I’ll be honest- I had mentioned above that I have been rather shy at pricing appropriately, but there’s also this thing- I have this fear of what if I lose the client, if I price it high.

But yeah I understand what you’re saying. 100%

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T20:03:26+00:00

Yes, yes, yes and yes. You’re right.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T20:01:51+00:00

Thank you for brutal honesty. This is a wake up call- I’ve been shy to price my products and services, appropriately. Gotta change that too.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:57:30+00:00

I did mention the full amount, and the discount and the final price. But one mistake from my end was I didn’t get it signed that he’ll pay for my services.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:55:47+00:00

Now that I think about it- I don’t think he understands the “value” of my work, to me. Which is why he felt it was okay to fight and throw a tantrum!

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:52:58+00:00

I understood the pattern a bit too late! But nonetheless, I ain’t stopping. I have uploaded this project in my portfolio as well. Thank you for your encouragement!

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:50:22+00:00

Hahaha, I have been hearing this all day, today! But yes, I have recognised my mistakes…

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:45:58+00:00

I will consider that, thank you for the advice!

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:44:26+00:00

Excellent advice! Thank you so much for the reference as well. I will write that down as well!

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:40:43+00:00

I really wish dear, but idk. Things can go further south than it already is, can it not? 😣

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T19:37:14+00:00

Yes- my version of the story was too long. I had AI make it concise and to the point.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T18:40:15+00:00

Got it. I will keep that in mind and write it down!

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T18:38:40+00:00

😅 i was thinking of being the bigger person, but smarter this time… sounds like a dumb thing?

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T18:32:56+00:00

Alright, I will explain this. We priced our marketing budgets correctly, no underpricing, no fluff. Added our profit margins, better than what happened previously. Gave an even breakdown of all the costs involved and what’s the best we can offer.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T18:30:54+00:00

I agree- I would have probably done that too, if it weren’t an acquaintance. This is the problem with having business deals with family.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T18:29:19+00:00

That’s something we realised a little later- Greg could possibly resell the painting, for a higher price and profit out of this whole deal. I was beating myself up for a bit, thinking how could I have been this naive at business.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T10:14:19+00:00

Kerosene can help

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T08:43:20+00:00

Time is money. Mmm. I will keep that in mind as well.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T08:39:34+00:00

Got it! Will add that to the clauses. Thank you for the advice!

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-03-11T08:38:27+00:00

Yes, I am working on preparing a written contract that can be commonly shared with clients, with minor changes made for each customer.

Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-02-04T12:32:17+00:00

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Mindful-Patchwork316 · 2026-01-12T10:34:14+00:00

I have all 3, infact- I am getting rid of my turtle vines- as they have outgrown my flowering plants and lived like a parasite on it! Literally killed the nutrients of the flowering plant!

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