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Yes I actually like that idea more. Thank you all for your kind words 

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Awesome! Congrats!

I remember my first sale some 8 years ago.... the customer actually ended up being one of my first staff members.... how's that for converting a customer into a fan!

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Evan, I love Renee's idea (as I always do!)... how about a photocopy to frame, and then banking it and buying yourself a reward with the cash?

Either way, have fun with it!
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Thanks Jayne! Your notes always make me smile.

Evan, the other thing that will keep your enthusiasm pumping is keeping in contact regularly with all of the people who have decided to spend their hard-earned money with you. I don't know if the 80/20 rule is still entirely accurate, but it's working for me so far.

Lately, I've been amazed at how many of my clients are actually friends too. I'm moving towards the idea that working with people who you wouldn't mind being friends with is not a bad idea.

Of course, you have to be professional, but at the end of the day, if you don't like your clients, I think it shows in your work and may also affect you negatively when you're not working.

Hmmm, this is becoming a long post. I really just wanted to say: 'How's it going?' and wish you luck!

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What is the 80/20 rule?

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What is the 80/20 rule?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle

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