Verbal Kung Fu for Freelancers: Master the Art of Self Defense against Difficult Clients [Paperback]

Jeremy Tuber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2009

Creative freelancers: Ever felt frustrated or taken advantage of by demanding, unfair or unscrupulous clients? Sure, we've all had the "Client from Hell" we just wanted to get away from, but don’t you wonder if there’s a better way to deal with them? The truth is 95% of creative freelancers out there are frustrated, confused or ticked off at clients who constantly try to take advantage of them; many quit freelancing because they got so tired of not being able to handle clients effectively. Now you can something about bad clients today - even if you are new to freelancing or dislike confrontations. Not just a collection of snappy comebacks, this book is system on how to effectively manage difficult situations & clients. Develop confidence, shift your mindset about handling conflict, protect your rights and learn exactly what to say when clients try to take advantage of you. Wonderfully illustrated, easy-to-read, humorous & clever - a must-have for aspiring and experienced freelancers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Can-Do Graphics, LLC. (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981622046
• ISBN-13: 978-0981622040
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,844,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Verbal Kung Fu for Freelancers - Puts You In Charge Of Your Clients, January 27, 2009

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Tammy D. Fink "www.BlueWaterDesigns.biz" (Branson, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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When I read Verbal Kung Fu for Freelancers, I couldn't believe how it really hit home with me. Several of the examples Jeremy used could have been my clients...and my experiences. I am an experienced designer, but I had no idea how to handle some of the specific situations that were covered in this book. But now I know...that sometimes it just takes a little Verbal Kung Fu...a bit of enlightenment, if you will. Sometimes it's not just what you say to a client, but how you say it that can make all of the difference. Whether you are just starting out in the freelance business, or have been at it a while, I would recommend keeping a copy of Verbal Kung Fu on hand. At some point in your career, you are going to need it.Verbal Kung Fu for Freelancers: Master the Art of Self Defense against Difficult Clients

3.0 out of 5 stars Confidence boosting, but feels untrustworthy at the same time due to terrible editing, September 18, 2011

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Kimberly (Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

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The book contains some good advice along with a whole lot of common sense. Unfortunately, it's also an example of poor self-publishing. The book is riddled with typos, omitted words, and duplicate words that take what is really good advice and make it feel quite iffy and unpleasant to read.

This part is purely personal preference, but I found the font that was chosen for the book quite unpleasant to read for very long, and the overly stereotyped "Chinese" grammar of the "Master's" advice kind of tasteless and not nearly as funny as it was apparently intended to be.

Overall, it was good and I have used a few of the tips in it already to some success, but I wish the reading experience had been better. A good editor could have saved this book at least one star.

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE book for both beginner and seasoned freelanders, November 10, 2009

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S. Groth (Bend, OR) - See all my reviews
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This is an absolutely amazing resource and reference guide. Jeremy lays out step by step how to stay in control under even the most stressing situations. Used two of the examples on the first day I received this book and they worked out perfectly. He really knows how to read and interpret both the freelancer and the client. Thank you, Jeremy!!!