Why you will want to hire me
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CLIENTS
I don't accept
everyone who wants to retain my services. I no longer work with independent individuals: experts, authors, speakers, columnists. Instead I work only with companies and organizations who provide services to the public.

EXCLUSIVITY
I will accept
only one new client a month unless that client needs my services for multiple months. This way I can give my full attention to my client without any conflicts of interest. I don't need a big stable of clients. When I'm paid well, one client at a time is sufficient.

RETAINER
I am worth every penny you invest in my services, but I am not cheap. I have paid my "dues" over the past 30-40 years, and there's a very good chance I have already done, for other clients as well as myself, what you are about to ask me to do for you.

BONUSES
Some clients have been so happy with my work that they have given me surprise bonuses. I don't expect a bonus, but will accept one so long as there are no conflicts of interest and nobody's integrity is
besmirched. (I do like that word.) What I will decline is a commission based on results in lieu of retainer. This practice has been a no-no in the public relations profession for years. You deserve excellent work... a commission won't guarantee that.

CONFIDENTIALITY
I have always been willing to sign letters of non-disclosure. This protects you from my divulging corporate secrets to your competitors. I wouldn't do it anyway, but you can have it in writing if it gives you the reassurance and confidence you need to retain me.

DIVORCE
You can fire me at any time for just cause. Of course, I can fire you, too, if you become difficult to work with, or unpleasant, or you do something illegal or unethical. It's normal to have disagreements and clashes of opinion from time to time, but I would prefer to say goodbye amicably if we just can't get along no matter what. Just pay me for the work done to that date and we're settled.