He seems to take weeks between emails. And when he finally responds, he has a “new idea” and he may need you to do a “trial” for free.
There are many people who will waste your time. You can be patient with them or completely cut them out.
But when it comes to your business, time-wasting clients should be avoided at all costs. Preferably, before you start working together!
Here’s how you can spot them:
They always change their mind about what they want
They’ll keep changing their goals and ideas. One day, they need you as a consultant. The next day, they want a website redesign -- even though you’re a content writer.
In the end, you’ll either have to let them figure out what they really need from you. Or, you could save yourself some time and tell them exactly what it is that you can do for them. Establish some boundaries!
They’ll try to squeeze every dollar out of you