Ron Lindeboom
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[Craig Seeman] “Interesting how Nick knew this involved politics. He must have remembered that from my previous posts.”
It does? My condolences, Craig. ;o)
Sorry, I couldn’t pass that up…
Ron Lindeboom
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Yes, there are indeed many more options and as Nick alludes, “negotiation” is a driving force in this. That said, you will always be backed off the 15% if you are not recognized and it will take a strong bit of negotiation to get your cut. Get it in writing as I have seen the 15% disappear with words of “I can’t recall this, we never allow discounts except to recognized agencies,” after it has been agreed to.
CYA,
Ron Lindeboom
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[Nick Griffin] “And yes, typically the media rates for television are quoted gross and “recognized” agencies are allowed to deduct 15% from payment. Typically.”
Once again, Nick nails the distilled essence of the matter. If you are NOT recognized, you are not getting squat. Do not think for a minute that you are going to get a discount with one client in your new roster (well, unless you are representing a major client or you are dealing with a station that is desperate for cash). Earning agency “status” is more than thinking that you have a client, therefore you get the 15%.
Ron Lindeboom
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[Justin Productions] “Tomorrow’s my first day of class. Can’t wait to wear my new COW t-shirt I just bought!”
Be careful wearing that Creative Cow shirt out in public, Justin. When we first met Aharon and Andrew, they were each single, nerdy types who spent most of their time in front of computer screens. Then they got a Creative Cow t-shirt. Now, they are both married and Andrew has a baby on the way.
These shirts have a strange effect on people, so be careful and consider yourself warned…
Oh, and congratulations on getting your reel completed, Justin.
Best always,
Ron & Kathlyn Lindeboom
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[yikesmikes] “O, yeah, Aharon is a Leader over at the Cow PI Forum.”
Wow, we have a Private Investigators forum?
:o)
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It’s nothing to feel bad about, Justin. I wasn’t clear if you knew who yikesmikes was and if you didn’t, I wanted to point out what a great guy he is. Yes, humour often translates so poorly across language barriers. ;o)
Thanks, Justin.
Ron Lindeboom
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Hi Justin,
When you have hung around this forum for even a fraction of the time that yikesmikes has, you will know:
1. That he is joking with you, and
2. That Mike is *extremely* helpful and has literally answered hundreds of questions.Just so you know,
Ron Lindeboom
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I do not recall ever seeing a demo reel start with “Blah-Bee-Blah Presents…” Usually, that kind of fanfare is reserved for a movie or for when our pampered Persian cats enter the room. ;o)
If it were mine, I’d opt for COP Entertainment 2006 Demo Reel or something similar.
Ron Lindeboom
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Kathlyn and I had this happen to us once. It was a nightmare and we ended up calling it a nickname, the infamous “The Job That Wouldn’t Die.” It dragged on and on and the producer was rude and disrespectful. It was the only time we ever took over a job after another editor and we learned a lesson and we do not do that any longer — well, not unless we were invited to the first editor’s funeral or retirement party.
There came a time when I looked at Kathlyn and the producer and said: “I have had quite enough of this and so Kathlyn, please write (insert name here) a refund for their deposit.” I then handed him back all of his materials that he had brought. I did not hand him any of the work that I had done for him. I walked him out of our office and told him that I did not ever wish to do business with him again.
He was an idiot and I later learned that he’s been thrown out of a number of studios in our area. Someday, he may even learn but then, on the other hand, Paul McCartney may be right that “Some Poeple Never Learn.”
I lost a lot of time that I never got a penny for but if I had kept any of his money, I would have had to hand him something for it and that is why I chose to just end it. Nothing else made sense and there was no way in hell that I was going to spend another moment with this guy.
For me, when it’s time to move on, sometimes losing some money is of no consequence when compared to keeping my peace of mind. But hey, that’s just me.
Your mileage may vary,
Ron Lindeboom
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[Steve Wargo] “I just noticed that the option to make the line above it 2a URL is not here on the page. Has there been a change to the page?”
Looks like Stevie got himself a new Mac, eh? ;o)
Those “extras” in the interface are not there for Mac users (which I am one and I don’t even get them). They are based on some Windows features that Macs do not support and so we had to make a choice if we would add features that our Mac users couldn’t get. We opted that we’d give users features even if half our audience couldn’t get them.
So it you can’t see them this morning, that tells me either you got a new Mac or you are using Momma’s Mac. ;o)
Have fun, Steve.
Ron Lindeboom
(who hopes you are healing up well after that horrible wreck)