When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free
If you’ve ever gotten push-back from prospects about your prices, you’re going to LOVE this video.
There are too many good lines for me to pick a favorite.
But seriously, it underscores how important it is to effectively communicate the value of what you do so you can avoid these types of situations!
By the way, if you like this you may like the follow-up post Are You a Taco Stand? which has the video plus some thoughts on how not to be, well, a taco stand!
Posted: July 14th, 2009 under Client Relations.
Comments: 48
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Comment from sengland
Time: July 29, 2009, 12:15 am
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free…http://bit.ly/ySKiX
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Comment from Cheryl Pickett
Time: July 30, 2009, 12:39 pm
Everyone who’s been in business even for a little while has been in these situations, often before a sale is ever made. Thanks for the smiles and for the reminder to simply send people to the taco stand when necessary.
Comment from admin
Time: August 5, 2009, 10:07 am
You’re welcome. Sometimes you’ve just got to laugh about it!
Comment from novophil
Time: September 4, 2009, 11:54 am
Communicate the value or else http://d5ncs.th8.us (via @allenweiss)
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Comment from alexanderrock
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:08 pm
Funny video showing how B2B client/vendor relations would work in day2day life. Made me smile http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt http://ff.im/-7EQGg
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Comment from Robin Reynolds
Time: September 4, 2009, 11:23 am
I LOVE this whole video, but I have to say my favorite part is at the end when the guy says “I want you show me how to do this so I can make this on my own from now on.” You could have added, “And tell me who all YOUR vendors are too, so I can go to them directly!” Thanks for making me laugh out loud!
Comment from dailymktgtips
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:24 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from womeninortho
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:27 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us When potential patients want you to drop you fees…
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Comment from tally500
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:31 pm
Funny video post on Tracy Needham blog – about client/vendor relationship – when try to beat you down on pricing – http://bit.ly/V8D73
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Comment from bluefinch604
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:44 pm
Champagne taste, beer budget. The vendor/supplier relationship. Hilarious #video! http://bit.ly/1U4Inc
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Comment from Vatro
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:44 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from hrvojemihajlic
Time: September 4, 2009, 12:54 pm
recesija na djelu 
RT @Vatro: When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from visualrhetor
Time: September 4, 2009, 1:20 pm
Brilliant! RT @nicerobin A great laugh and so true! When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from jkreha
Time: September 4, 2009, 2:19 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from hughrheinsohn
Time: September 4, 2009, 2:32 pm
Brilliant video on how clients sometimes like to deal with creative services vendors: http://bit.ly/oiTPZ
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Comment from vealcreative
Time: September 4, 2009, 3:04 pm
I’m not saying people want my services for nothing, but I can relate to this video.http://ping.fm/8JPXF
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Comment from markchristie
Time: September 4, 2009, 3:27 pm
Brilliant video on how clients sometimes like to deal with creative services vendors: http://bit.ly/oiTPZ (via @hughrheinsohn) Inspired.
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Comment from madelikethis
Time: September 4, 2009, 3:44 pm
Love this: Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://bit.ly/8uSZ5
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Comment from mindopoly
Time: September 4, 2009, 5:47 pm
Hilarious parody on what takes place when you fail to build in value for service/product! http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt
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Comment from Denise Bean-White
Time: September 4, 2009, 5:05 pm
As dedicated and passionate professionals, we WANT to help our clients and thier brands– but indeed this video was so funny and unfortunately too true about our biz. Here’s to continuing to educate clients about the absolute and total effectiveness of our profession. Thanks. This made my day. Maybe even my week.
Comment from livepath
Time: September 4, 2009, 6:21 pm
Thanks to @marketinprofs newsletter. This video is HYSTERICAL! Soooo apropos! http://is.gd/2Tpjz
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Comment from RugandRelic
Time: September 4, 2009, 6:40 pm
Oh lordy…if you’re in sales, watch this! When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from Britta_SF
Time: September 4, 2009, 6:49 pm
let’s end this week on a funny note RT @identigral @alexanderrock Filet for free – the client/vendor relationship http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt
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Comment from Leadtail
Time: September 4, 2009, 6:53 pm
let’s end this week on a funny note: Filet for free – the client/vendor relationship http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt via @Britta_SF
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Comment from tibtv
Time: September 4, 2009, 6:55 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from ExperiencePros
Time: September 4, 2009, 9:11 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from ExperiencePros
Time: September 4, 2009, 9:14 pm
Have you ever had a customer negotiate your fees? We hope this video makes you laugh. http://bit.ly/1l12Dc
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Comment from lorifeldman
Time: September 4, 2009, 10:19 pm
It’s not reality…it’s ACTUALITY!!! When Customers Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from jimtdenver
Time: September 5, 2009, 10:05 am
A humorous look at the vendor-client relationship. When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from alambatos
Time: September 5, 2009, 10:15 am
Made me laugh RT @ExperiencePros: Have you ever had a customer negotiate your fees? We hope this video makes you laugh. http://bit.ly/1l12Dc
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Comment from JodyWhittingham
Time: September 5, 2009, 11:38 am
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us 
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Comment from vinoluci
Time: September 5, 2009, 2:04 pm
Oh my gosh…so true for my web business (http://bit.ly/VVV8H) and others; I’m trying to laugh, but it’s so true! http://bit.ly/oiTPZ
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Comment from StraightEdge_
Time: September 6, 2009, 7:50 am
Best viral video I have seen for a long time about client/agency relationships http://bit.ly/nCiso #marketing
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Comment from TBMmarketing
Time: September 6, 2009, 9:45 pm
We have all been there RT @dailymktgtips When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from pimschaaf
Time: September 7, 2009, 7:24 am
Reminder to simply send people to the taco stand when necessary -> http://bit.ly/1U4Inc
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Comment from raluca_m
Time: September 8, 2009, 5:05 am
The Vendor Client relationship: http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt Just too many good lines to pick a favorite
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Comment from csgarness
Time: September 8, 2009, 4:09 pm
Champagne Taste, Beer Budget – a funny take on this Client-Vendor issue: http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt
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Comment from kacyd33
Time: September 9, 2009, 10:43 am
“If you’ve ever gotten push-back from prospects about your prices, you’re going to LOVE this video.” http://tinyurl.com/lutlp9
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Comment from Mike Williams
Time: September 9, 2009, 9:51 am
definitely sharing this at the next sales meeting. Should stir some great dialogue!
Comment from ddemulling
Time: September 9, 2009, 2:30 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
Hilarious video and what we here so much of in consulting.
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Comment from admin
Time: September 9, 2009, 2:33 pm
I’m so glad everyone’s enjoying the video–wish I could say I made it! Sometimes you just gotta laugh at the absurdity.
It’s hard to pick a favorite line because there are so many good ones, but I think it may be “Cow.”
Tracy
Comment from matthewhaney
Time: September 9, 2009, 6:37 pm
http://bit.ly/DLyRm – something for nothing, the american business negotiation
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Comment from jessicagsharp
Time: September 10, 2009, 5:39 pm
video that captures the joy of client services. “When we grow, you’ll grow! Promise!” http://tinyurl.com/nco6tt
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Comment from KarenJones4
Time: September 13, 2009, 12:37 pm
When They Want Something for Nothing & Filet for Free http://d5ncs.th8.us
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Comment from Nelliedk
Time: September 16, 2009, 11:11 am
Another funny video: People who want something for nothing. http://bit.ly/oiTPZ
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Comment from NannetteNolan
Time: September 17, 2009, 1:06 pm
Champagne Taste, Beer Budget – http://bit.ly/1U4Inc. Frm MarketingProfs enewsletter. funny
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Comment from mmb
Time: September 18, 2009, 12:54 pm
the hilarious client/agency budget reality: http://bit.ly/1U4Inc
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