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A lot of freelancers and small artists are afraid to be "aggressive" by asking for a contract.

This is the same dynamic as occurs when someone is young and eager and underprices his or her services. It doesn't make people like you or get you respect. It leads people to take advantage.

Always get a contract. And everyone who works independently in any context needs to watch or listen to the video. (I'm doing that right now.) It's worth the 38 minutes.



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